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Halifax Faces Traffic Crisis: Experts Urge Transit Shift

1/23/2026

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Halifax ranks as the third-worst city in Canada for congestion, according to TomTom's 2025 Traffic Index, with 45% congestion and an average 111-hour time loss for drivers.
Experts, including Dalhousie University’s Ahsan Habib, say a shift to public transit is needed.
The Link Nova Scotia plan explores a rapid bus system and adaptive traffic signal technology.
Significant improvements may take years, with some projects not completed until 2028.

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Story summary

Halifax ranks as the third-worst city in Canada for congestion, according to TomTom's 2025 Traffic Index, with 45% congestion and an average 111-hour time loss for drivers.
Experts, including Dalhousie University’s Ahsan Habib, say a shift to public transit is needed.
The Link Nova Scotia plan explores a rapid bus system and adaptive traffic signal technology.
Significant improvements may take years, with some projects not completed until 2028.