"Our vision is one based on ensuring co-habitation with different users of the road, but ensuring safety for all users,” said Ensemble Montreal leader Lionel Perez, in an interview with CJAD 800’s Ken Connors.
The plan includes speed reductions throughout the mountain from 40km/hr to 30km/hr. Drivers will also be forced through radar check, rumble strips, and over speed bumps, according to Perez.
“That will enable a dissuasive measure towards cars, while not completely limiting access,” he said.
At the road’s narrowest point, Perez suggested reducing traffic to one direction at a time, using a light to facilitate alternating flows.
What about keeping cyclists safe?
“We want to have a raised and coloured bike lane, so we can ensure safety and a separation,” Perez said.
CJAD 800 received numerous complaints from cyclists during the pilot project about a lack of separation, saying the closure did little to protect them from the vehicles that continued to use the road.
“We also want to be able to ensure access through what we call the Hoshelaga climb, where we have a boardwalk type of sidewalk for pedestrians throughout the whole way,” he added.
The plan will be submitted to the consultation office tonight when public meetings resume.