The city's public consultation office is out with its review of a Plante administration proposal to revamp McGill College Ave., and turn it into a pedestrian mall free from car traffic.
The city launched six weeks of public consultations after coming up with the proposal last August — and while the initial plan called for car traffic on the four-block street to be completely eliminated, the office concluded that the public is calling for at least some space for motorists.
The 94-page report out Friday contains several recommendations, including making the space available for everyone, both motorists and cyclists alike. It's also recommending allowing one lane of vehicle traffic in each direction, down from the current two.
The office says any changes to the street need to improve quality of life for the people that work in the area.
That means preserving the view of Mount Royal and the public art displays already on the street, as well as recognizing the historic and symbolic importance of McGill University, and maintaining the entrances to the underground city — including the entrances for the Eaton Centre and Place Ville-Marie parking garages.