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Maxim is a Masters student of Architecture at McGill. As he was walking his bicycle out of the building, I asked him if he would be riding on Sherbrooke. He said no, that he preferred to ride on Maisonneuve. In fact, he doesn’t like riding on Sherbrooke Street. Why? Maisonneuve has dedicated bicycle lanes, wheras Sherbrooke is lacking. This makes Maisonneuve a safer riding place. (Refer to the transportation section of this book to view the map of the bicycle
routes and dedicated lanes near and around Sherbrooke, as well as the population density of bicyclist commuters. ) Another point he makes is that the cars tend to prefer Sherbrooke Street, perhaps because it is wider; hence, leaving more space for him on Maisonneuve and comparable parallel streets; ergo, a safer riding place for bicyclists like him. If he had a wish list for how streets and traffic signals could be designed in order to properly accomodate the
bicyclists on the road, his suggestion was to follow in Denmark’s progressive footsteps and develop seperate lanes and traffic signals for bicyclists and other traffic. This way, there would be a clear delination of space for every road user, and no one would encroach on the other, or pose a safety threat or danger. It’s good to see that bicyclists have a sense of humor!
Bixi Bike stations These can be found along Sherbrooke street in NDG, downtown, and Frontenac. Informal bicycle racks Even in areas where there are no formally designated bicycle racks, bicyclists never fail to find something solid to chain their bikes to.
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Major cycling publications and organizations have consistently rated Montreal as one of the top bicycle-friendly cities in the world during the past decade. For good reason. The creation of hundreds of kilometres of bicycle lanes, paths, and trails, and the establishment of the self-serve rental system with 5000 Bixi bikes, puts Montreal at the leading edge of what large cities can do to facilitate and promote cycling. A good example of a great bikeline is the recently completed bicycle lane which transverses the entire length of Montreal’s downtown area. Here we are not talking about painting a white line and a few bicycle symbols on a narrow strip of pavement. This bike path takes up a
whole car lane on De Maisonneuve Boulevard, and it is separated from the rest of the street with a substantial cement curb. There are also lots trafďŹ c signs to help ensure that cyclists can safely navigate through the busy downtown
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If you only have time for one ride in Montreal, you’ll probably want to cycle along the Lachine Canal. It is a ďŹ tting destination not only because it is a great ride, but because the creation of a park and bike path along the canal in the late
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1970s marks the beginning of when Montreal started to transform itself into a world class bicycle-friendly city. gobicking.ca
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Signs, maps, and billboards Guide-posts and map kiosks can be found on nearly every block downtown to help visitors, tourists, and sometimes even the locals, navigate their way.
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There are many pedestrians that use Sherbrooke on a daily basis. In Montreal, there are several walking groups (such as Jane’s Walk, in honor of Jane Jacobs) that choose to traverse the city by foot to get to know the town as well as enjoy some company and get some fresh air and exercise. The
distance between Westminster and Pie IX can be covered in approximately 3 hours walk., and there is much to see along the way. There are also benches, bus stops and other informal seating provided in case you need to stop and rest. (Refer to the special study on “Formal and Informal
Seating”). Those with pets are also frequent and familiar users of the sidewalks, as well as professionals who commute daily to and from work. (Refer to the transportation section of this book to view the population density of pedestrian commuters, and also the special study on sidewalk widths.)
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One such professional is Marcia, who walks to work daily from her home on Sherbrooke West. What is Sherbrooke’s top advantage for Marcia? Safety. She always feels safe walking on Sherbrooke, even at night. She continues that because it is always busy, people are everywhere, no matter
what time of day. When the weather is poor, she will ride the Bus N.o. 24 down Sherbrooke Street. Having the bus stop right in front of her apartment building is very convenient. Sherbrooke as a whole is also conveniently located to everything essential in town: supermarkets,
dry cleaners, downtown shops, even festival areas. Her one wish is to have a hardware store nearby...and she knows the perfect location for that too--a vacant lot on the corner of Jeanne-Mance and Sherbrooke is just waiting to be built!
The Achilles’ Heel of Walkers Pedestrians must deal with the nusiances of building construction, roadwork, poor sidewalks, and of course, the weather.
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Sharing the in an urban environment is one of the greatest challenges to both road users and the SPVM officers who MONITOR the roads daily. It is important to remember that pedestrians, cyclists and DRIVERS share the responsibility for accidents leading to death and serious injuries.
DRIVER distraction is the primary cause of traffic accidents, whether it stems from an object or situation that attracts the driver’s attention or using a CELL PHONE at the wheel. Pedestrians also endanger their own safety by crossing between intersections without ensuring they can make it safely to the other
side, for example, or failing to obey traffic signals when crossing at a corner. In 61% of pedestrian fatalities, the pedestrian had contravened the Highway Safety Code.
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does. Many tunnels are large enough to have shops on both sides of the passage. With over 32 km (20 mi) of tunnels spread over more than 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi), connected areas include shopping malls, apartment buildings,
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city (ville intÊrieure) and is one of the largest underground complexes in the world. The connections are considered tunnels architecturally and technically but are air conditioned and have lighting as good as any building’s liveable space
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hotels, condominiums, banks, ofďŹ ces, museums, universities, seven Metro stations, two commuter train stations, a regional bus terminal and the Bell Centre amphitheatre and arena.[2] There are more than 120 exterior access.
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A public corporation, the STM serves the mobility needs of residents and visitors by offering an efficient public transit system (bus and metro). It thus strengthens the reputation of metropolitan Montréal as an urban centre with a high quality of life and a prosperous economic hub that is respectful of the environment. At the heart of Montréal life since 1966, the metro system counts 68 stations and provides more than 1.3 million passenger trips each day. Established in 1861 as Montreal City Passenger Railway Company, it has grown to comprise four metro lines with a total of 68 stations, as well as over 186 bus routes and 23 night routes.
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In 2014 the STM will introduce iBus, a real-time GPS tracking system. It will include electronic signs inside buses showing the estimated time of arrival at upcoming stops and the busiest bus stops will have electronic signs showing
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Metro Lines and Station along Sherbrooke
Lines and stations of the Montreal metro system are represented in the following map. The most frequented stations are contrasted from the less frequented ones by the size of the circles. It is clear that the most frequented stations are concentrated in the downtown area, and that they are very close to Sherbrooke Street.
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Montreal Metro The Montreal Metro is a rubber-tired metro system, and the main form of public transportation underground in Montreal. The Metro, operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), was inaugurated on October 14, 1966, during the tenure of Mayor Jean Drapeau. Originally consisting of 26 stations on three separate lines, the Metro now has 68 stations on four lines totalling 69.2 kilometres (43.0 mi) in length,[3] [4] serving the north, east, and centre of the Island of Montreal with connections to Longueuil, via the Yellow Line, and Laval, via the Orange line.
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Bus Lines around Sherbrooke Street
The buslines 24, 185 and 182 run along Sherbrooke Street, and several other buslines that serve different areas of Montreal cross Sherbrooke St. Four of the five most frequented bus lines, being the 51, the 165, the 139, the 141 and represented in golden in the map, cross at some point Sherbrooke Street in defferent parts of the street.
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MARIO Employee : Olympic Stadium
Full time employee for the government in Sports & Leisure Has worked 3 years at the stadium Travels to the stadium by car Parks on Sherbrooke Street because it costs 500$/year to park at the stadium
“I admit, I get parking tickets once in a while.�
Mario says there are a lot of people who come to the stadium. Most of these people seem to be local Montrealers rather than tourists. The stadium currently offers many shows and events for families as well as tourists. While he has been working here for 3 years, he has noticed some big changes. The renovations of the stadium allowed for the ability to house more events, which in turn also brings in more families and tourists. He also mentioned that it is cheap to attend these events as well as the ease of accessiblity in getting to the stadium. He does however warn that the food is very expensive. He in fact, brings a lunch to work. Mario travels by car and parks on Sherbrooke street because it is extremely expensive to park at the stadium. He does admit that he gets parking tickets once in a while.
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Montreal is a difficult place to drive, especially for Americans. Taxis are omnipresent and public transportation is good ($3.00 exact change, $23.75 for a weekly pass), so leave your car behind. If you feel you must drive...Signs are French, lanes are unmarked, and there are many potholes. Right turns after stopping at red lights are not permitted on l’Ile de Montréal. Claiming ignorance of the metric system, French, and local traffic laws is not recommended. And never forget, buses always have the Paid on-street parking is to everyone’s right of way. advantage. The role of paid on-street parking is to facilitate visits to institutional and business districts by promoting the sharing of parking spaces.By limiting authorized parking time in very
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Autoroute 15 or Autoroute Décarie between the Turcot and Décarie Interchanges in Montreal and Autoroute des Laurentides north of Autoroute 40 is a highway in western Quebec, Canada.
Autoroute 25, also called Autoroute Louis-H.-La Fontaine in Montreal, is an Autoroute in the Lanaudière region of Quebec. It is currently 49 km (30.4 mi) long and services the direct north of Montreal’s Metropolitan Area.
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What will slow you down... Whether you are in the driver’s seat, or cruising shotgun, you are bound to notice and/or be slowed down by roadwork, construction, potholes, and other things that go “bump” in the street.
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Ragda is a freshman in Chemical Engineering and she commutes to McGill University daily from West Island. She feels that traffic is always a problem on Sherbrooke, regardless of rush hour. The taxi cab drivers are none too courteous either!
Having said that, she still prefers Sherbrooke to other comparable parallel, streets in downtown because it is generally wider than the others, so offers a bit more space to maneuver. Her regular commute has now made her an expert at changing lanes--and where--to avoid the hold-up that
often happens when one gets stuck accidentally behind a car who is waiting to turn left. The pedestrian traffic can sometimes be unpredictable, and they always have the right of way. Something else to watch out for!
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