Wellington Street: Community divided on pedestrianization
The community is divided on the prospect of year-round pedestrianization of Wellington Street.
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MarcG 07:14 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
Here’s a link to a group trying to organize the voices of people in support of year-round pedestrianization.
su 07:26 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
Sounds like it is specifically the stakeholder partner citizens who are at odds with some of the commercial interests on Wellington.
su 07:38 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
Thanks for the link MarcG. I like this quote
“allow residents to affirm their rights and ownership of public space without the outsized influence of passing drivers and business interests.
jeather 10:44 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
I’m not even sure why the business owners are arguing this time — there are even several nearby lots with regular city priced parking.
Kate 11:30 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
There are parking lots nearby St-Hubert too, but the business owners voted not to close the street to traffic this summer.
JaneyB 11:35 on 2025-05-30 Permalink
If Wellington is pedestrianized year-round, then the recent bike lane system installed all along the parallel Verdun Ave. should be moved to Wellington. Verdun Ave is now a bit tricky for cars, thanks to the permanent ‘danger stick’ pylon-like things at every intersection; turning onto the street from side streets is very tight, especially in winter. One or the other street is fine. Both…less so.