Who We Are
Welcome to SATA Trails Society (SATA). SATA holds the Letter of Authority from the Province of Nova Scotia for the Gaetz Brook Greenway (Greenway). People are on the Greenway to walk, ride, socialize, and SATA wants to provide a better trail experience. We advocate for Active Transportation to connect our communities along the Eastern Shore to meet the needs of all users for their outdoor recreation, transportation, and healthy living (eg: walking, running and cycling). Bicycles are defined in the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act Section 2 (c). The Greenway is non-motorized as per the Letter of Restriction from the Province of Nova Scotia.
Active Transportation (AT) Definition
SATA Trails Society has adopted the current HRM definition: “Active transportation (AT) includes any form of “human-powered” mobility, such as walking, bicycling, skateboarding, using a wheelchair and rollerblading.” Halifax Integrated Mobility Plan (p. 85)
Our 2025/26 Team
Past SATA Directors
Officers:
Chair: Jay Tofflemire - Gaetz Brook
Vice Chair: Brad Gaetz - Gaetz Brook
Secretary: Laura Croft - Porters Lake
Treasurer: Emma Young - Musquodoboit
Directors:
Angela Bonang - Gaetz Brook
Doug Regular - Head Chezzetcook
Howard Hart - Porters Lake
Solveig Madsen - Gaetz Brook
Our Vision
Active Transportation connecting our communities.
Our Mission
To support, enhance, promote, and advocate for the benefits, opportunities, and experiences of Active Transportation
Our Values
Collaboration & Connection
We foster and develop connections with the community, partners, organizations, and individuals to collaboratively promote, build, and manage a sustainable AT infrastructure to connect our communities for AT users.
Ecological Preservation
We actively preserve and promote stewardship of natural flora and fauna around the Greenway to enhance sustainability, mitigate climate change, and protect natural ecosystems.
Education
We support activities and opportunities for learning about the natural environment and local history.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
We recognize inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) by welcoming community members of all ages, cultures, and abilities to the Greenway and its events and activities.
Safety
We routinely monitor the Greenway corridor, surface, and amenities for hazards and risks and quickly resolve these to ensure the safety of our users and volunteers.
SATA Strategic Priorities
1. Maintain and improve the Greenway.
2. Refine Board governance, roles, and responsibilities.
3. Support and explore SATA membership guidelines.
4. Promote the Greenway and community connections.
5. Advocate for and support physical connections to the Greenway.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our vision of creating a more active and vibrant community. If you share our commitment to promoting active transportation, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact.
Get Involved
Join us in our mission to promote active transportation and create a healthier, more connected community. Whether you're interested in volunteering, donating, or participating in our events, there are many ways to be part of the SATA Trails Society.