Village of Pugwash – Core AT Partner

Cycling Nova Scotia is partnering with the Village of Pugwash to improve walking, rolling, and cycling connections!

About the Project

Cycling Nova Scotia works alongside communities to develop grassroots Active Transportation (AT) plans that reflect local needs, priorities, and visions for the future. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring that residents, stakeholders, and municipal leaders are active participants in shaping a more connected, accessible, and sustainable community. Through meaningful engagement, we help communities identify opportunities to enhance their walking and cycling networks, improve safety, and create vibrant public spaces that encourage active travel for people of all ages and abilities. The result is a locally informed strategy that not only strengthens transportation options but also deepens community ties—making active mobility a natural, enjoyable, and essential part of everyday life.

What’s coming up? Share your communities vision!

Phase 1 – Spring Engagement

Survey Opens April 8, 2025! Stay tuned for the link [here].
Network Design! Stay tuned for the link [here].

April 11, 2025 – Stakeholder Engagement 
Location and time: TBD
April 11, 2025 – Open House (Evening) 
Location and time: TBD
April 12, 2025 – Pop-up Engagement (Morning)
Location and time: TBD
April 13, 2025 – Pop-up Engagement (Afternoon)
Location and time: TBD

Phase 2 – Summer Engagement

Survey Opens June! Stay tuned for the link [here].
Concept Designs! Stay tuned for the link [here].

June 13, 2025 – Stakeholder Engagement
Location and time: TBD
June 13, 2025 – Open House (Evening)
Location and time: TBD
June 14, 2025 – Pop-Up Engagement (Morning)
Location and time: TBD

Project Timeline

Phase 1: Visioning and Network Planning
(March – April 2025)

  • Community Engagement Begins
  • Stakeholder Workshops
  • Network/Route Engagement
  • Deliverable: “What We Heard” Report & Draft Network Plan.

Phase 2: Conceptual Design
(June – July 2025)

  • Developing Class D (Concept) Designs
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Deliverable: What We Heard” Report and Design Drawings.

Phase 3: Advanced Design & Costing
(September 2025 – March 2026)

  • Refinement to Class C (Functional) Designs
  • Consultant Engineering & Traffic Studies
  • Finalization of Cost Estimates
  • Deliverable: Final Design & Costing 

Phase 4: Implementation Community led
(October 2026 – Ongoing)

  • Grant Applications & Funding Strategy 
  • Municipal & Provincial Approvals 
  • Construction
  • Monitoring & Oversight 
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