The City of Montreal announced on June 12 that it is launching a consultation and planning process to redesign Avenue du Parc, a stretch that has seen 13 road users killed over the past 13 years. The initiative aims to reduce fatalities and improve overall safety on what officials describe as one of the city’s most dangerous arterial roads.
The redesign study will examine traffic flow, pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and lighting along the avenue. Municipal engineers will work with urban planners to propose changes that could include narrower lanes, added curb extensions, and enhanced visual cues for drivers. The city has opened the process to public input, inviting residents, businesses, and road‑user groups to submit observations and suggestions through an online platform and a series of community meetings scheduled over the coming months.
Avenue du Parc has long been flagged by traffic safety assessments as a high‑risk corridor. The 13 deaths recorded in the last decade and a half reflect a pattern of collisions involving motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. City officials say the consultation will gather data on accident hotspots, traffic volumes and user behavior to inform design options that balance mobility with protection.
The consultation period is set to run for several weeks, after which a draft redesign plan will be prepared for council review. If approved, the city intends to move toward implementation in the next fiscal cycle, with the goal of delivering measurable safety improvements within a few years. The study represents the municipality’s broader effort to address road‑safety challenges across Montreal’s network of busy streets.