Helping Halifax Go By Bike

Grant Award: $10,000

Most people don’t wake up one morning and decide to start biking everywhere. It usually starts with a single trip: to work, to school, or to pick up groceries. The new Go By Bike feature in the Cycling Guide app is designed to help make that first ride a little easier.

With support from HCi3, Cycling Guide Foundation will develop the feature for a community-wide Halifax Cycling Coalition challenge launching in September 2026. The app will help participants find comfortable cycling routes, track the distance they ride, see the greenhouse gas emissions they avoid with every trip, and join friendly competitions with schools, workplaces, and other riders. The goal is simple: help more people discover that getting around by bike can be practical, enjoyable, and good for the climate.

Sometimes a better route can change more than your commute. It can change your carbon footprint, too!