Together, we’re taking steps
toward a safer, better connected
Sambro community.
Safer Steps Sambro is engaging community members, partners and HRM to advance the Sambro Streetscape Initiative, a project that aims to enhance walkability and safety in our town, with continuous sidewalks, safe crossings and calmer intersections that protect everyone.
Safer Steps Sambro is a grassroots campaign led by residents who want safer, more walkable streets for everyone — whether you’re walking your kids to school, jogging the Loop, or grabbing dinner from Mishoos.
Sambro is a thriving coastal town, full of life year-round — from Sou’Wester Days and Pumpkin Palooza to Trunk or Treat, church suppers, and the Lobster Trap Tree lighting. But even with all this activity, our streets still lack the basics: sidewalks, crosswalks, and safe spaces to move.
With a new Community Centre on the way and more families calling Sambro home, now is the time to design streets that work for everyone. The Sambro Streetscapes Initiative focuses on improving how people move through our town — prioritizing sidewalks, intersections, and crosswalks that make walking and rolling safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
Reimagining our streetscape isn’t just about infrastructure — it’s about connection, accessibility, and pride in the place we share.
Join us in building a safer, more connected Sambro. Share your ideas, stories, or time at saferstepssambro@gmail.com.
The Sambro Streetscapes Initiative is a community-driven plan to make it safer and easier to move through Sambro. It focuses on:
Pinpointing where sidewalks, crosswalks, and intersections can make the biggest impact
Using thoughtful design to enhance safety, accessibility, and quality of life
Working with HRM planners to align local priorities with city initiatives like Sidewalks in Rural Community Centres, Rural Transit Grant Program Review, and placemaking projects
We imagine a Sambro where people of all ages can walk, run, roll, and cycle safely to local destinations; where sidewalks link some of our most cherished spaces — the ball diamond, Mishoos, St. James Church, Sambro Elementary School, the future Community Centre, and the Wharf; and where traffic moves calmly and predictably through our neighbourhood.
By connecting the places that connect us, we’re building a healthier, more vibrant Sambro — one step at a time.
Our Streetscape Priorities (so far) include:
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Sidewalks That Connect Our Core
Extend sidewalks from the Ball Diamond all the way to St. James Church, connecting past Sambro Elementary School for safe school and family travel.
Add sidewalks from Ketch Harbour Road at Old Sambro Road up to the Government Wharf, improving access for residents, businesses, and visitors.
These routes form the backbone of Sambro’s walkable future — linking the places that define our daily lives.
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Crosswalks That Bring Us Together
Install crosswalks between the future Community Centre (former Fire Hall) and the Ball Diamond, creating safe access during events and fundraisers.
Add flashing-light crosswalks at West Pennant Road and Old Sambro Road and at Ketch Harbour Road and Old Sambro Road, connecting sidewalks and improving visibility.
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Intersections That Calm and Protect
Establish a three-way stop at West Pennant Road and Old Sambro Road, reducing speeds and improving safety at one of Sambro’s busiest junctions.
How to get involved and make a difference
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Join the working group
Send an email to saferstepssambro@gmail.com to join the working group that will meet with HRM councillors, city staff and community members, businesses and partners to identify areas of concern and opportunity.
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Have your say!
Do you have a story about a near-miss or area that brings you more fear than freedom? Let us know so we can include it in our communications. Complete the web form or send an email.
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Attend the community meeting
A community meeting is tentatively planned for early 2026, with HRM city staff presenting Rural Sidewalk Program options, assessment findings and other pertinent updates. The date, time and location will be shared as soon as it is finalized.
Folks from the Hubbards Streetscape Project will also be on-hand to share their experiences and how it transformed the town.
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Get social with us
Help us spread the word and solicit stories, opinions and experiences to make Sambro a safer place to be on foot. Find us on Instagram @safersstepssambro - and you’ll soon find us on other platforms.
We’ll share upcoming events and announcements there, too!
Have your say in how and where you’d like to see Sambro streets made safer.
Do you have a story to share or a particular area that’s cause for concern? Let us know!
Our goal is to understand exactly where and how the community can be improved, connected and made safer for everyone - on foot or wheels.
Want to join our working group? Be sure to include that in your note!