Let's be honest, the roads, at least in the downtown core, were built for horses. Since then they haven't been updated. At this point we would need to start from the ground up to fix anything, making it impossible to really fix the problem... But we can make improvements.
In the case of an emergency that would force evacuation of HRM residents, it would take 24 hours, assuming no accidents or obstacles.
That number comes before our population boom meaning todays number would be a lot longer. We can not have our any member of our municipality trapped somewhere because of poor planning. As Halifax continues to grow, updating our emergency evacuation plan is crucial to ensure residents can safely and swiftly leave the city during crises like widespread forest fires. By introducing new evacuation routes and enhancing existing ones, we can better manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve overall safety. This update will involve collaboration with traffic management, urban planners, and emergency services to optimize escape paths, making sure everyone can evacuate efficiently when every second counts.
Once we deal with this most pressing issue, then we will look at current and future infrastructure.
Lots of work that has been done to our roads in the past few years has done more to slow us down than it has to make commuting more efficient. We need to be thoughtful about the future and plan accordingly, no more band aid solutions that only prove to mess things up more despite having good intentions behind them.
Halifax needs to be more commuter friendly, especially if our population is going to continue on it's current path. Let's find solutions to make things easier and more efficient. A smoother drive means saving money on car maintenance and gas.
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