Downtown REV runs into trouble
La Presse caught a good shot of the new downtown REV, showing motorbikes parked in it, and trucks moving across it. Although some are happy with the new path, running along Viger, St‑Jacques and St‑Antoine, it’s (predictably) also receiving some criticism.
j2 11:51 on 2022-07-26 Permalink
uh the sign says they can park there… well done VdM. And that must be just before the entry to the Centre de Commerce Mondial parking, so of course traffic will cross it.
Simon 12:02 on 2022-07-26 Permalink
Looks like there’s about to be some motorcycles toppled over.
I can’t believe the cowards building this REV didn’t even properly separate the path, as though we haven’t had enough lessons about how much protection a handful of flexible plastic posts offer.
DeWolf 13:10 on 2022-07-26 Permalink
I think part of the problem is the work is still not officially finished, meaning the REV is not officially open, something the city is extremely bad at communicating. It was similar when the REV St-Denis was under construction – there were several weeks of confusion thanks to half-finished installations and contradictory signage.
I really don’t understand the city’s reluctance to use hard barriers on paths like this, even if it’s a temporary arrangement. They already have some concrete barriers on Metcalfe just north of de Maisonneuve, so why not install them on Viger and St-Antoine to physically prevent cars from parking in the bike path?
Blork 16:38 on 2022-07-26 Permalink
Yeah, there’s a sign on the pole saying “No parking except for motorbikes” but presumably the motorbikes are supposed to park in the median, not right there on the bike path. Another example of clueless signage.