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Nova Scotia Unveils Bold 20-Year Transportation Overhaul

8/7/2025

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Nova Scotia is set to transform transportation with its ambitious 20-year Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Halifax and nearby regions. This comprehensive strategy promises to boost public transit, explore light rail options, and tackle vital infrastructure upgrades, including highways and bike lanes. Expect short-term projects to kick off within 18-24 months, easing traffic woes for residents.

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Nova Scotia is set to transform transportation with its ambitious 20-year Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Halifax and nearby regions. This comprehensive strategy promises to boost public transit, explore light rail options, and tackle vital infrastructure upgrades, including highways and bike lanes. Expect short-term projects to kick off within 18-24 months, easing traffic woes for residents.