Merchants on Jean‑Talon Street say the construction of the Metro Blue line extension and the rerouting of bus route 141 have sharply reduced pedestrian flow, with a reported 90% drop in crossings, harming sales and threatening business survival.
The Montreal transit authority rerouted the 141 bus as part of the extension work, altering travel patterns and lessening foot traffic on the commercial corridor. The city’s ongoing Blue line expansion has changed bus routes and reduced pedestrian activity on nearby streets.