A forum to address congestion north of Montreal

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The mayors of: Terrebonne’s Marc-André Plante, Saint-Jérôme Stéphane Maher, Blainville is Richard Perreault, Laval, Marc Demers, Saint-Eustache, Pierre Charron, deux-Montagnes, Denis Martin and Mirabel, Jean Bouchard

Dave Parent

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:34

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To address the urgent problems of traffic on the north crown of Montreal, 18 mayors have decided to organize a forum on mobility and public transport.

This was announced by the mayor of Laval, Marc Demers today at a press conference.

The cities of Laval, Terrebonne, St-Jérôme and Mirabel and the 14 cities of the MRC Thérèse-De Blainville and deux-Montagnes will participate in the forum, which will take place on 23 April next. They will submit their list of priorities for the government of Quebec to counter traffic congestion.

The group intends to take advantage of the next provincial election to make their voices heard.

Public transportation

Pressed questions about the solutions that might emerge from this forum, the mayor of Laval, Marc Demers has admitted that the public transportation would be a key element of the forum.

“There are solutions that are known as the completion of the 19, the hov lanes on the highways (public transport) and if it is here (building of the Société de transport de Laval) is that one believes in public transit,” said Mr. Demers.

Prior to the forum, studies will be conducted on the state of congestion and its economic impacts.

A back lift

“For decades in the northern suburbs we have developed our cities. The north crown is the area with the most beautiful progression in the level of development. So it is normal that we define our priorities and that we have a back lift to continue to be successful, ” explains the mayor of Saint-Eustache Pierre Charron.

According to a survey conducted by the STL last summer, 86% of respondents think that traffic jams affect their quality of life.

The road congestion is a key, 800 000 citizens on the north shore.