Montreal West parents say a temporary crossing guard installed during the 2025‑2026 school year provided only a brief period of safety before it was withdrawn, after three students were injured at a local intersection.
The municipality introduced the crossing guard in response to three separate incidents involving students over the past two years. Each incident occurred at the same intersection, prompting municipal officials to act by assigning a guard for the duration of the 2025‑2026 school year.
According to the parents, the guard was removed as soon as the temporary arrangement ended, leaving the intersection unprotected once again. The families of the injured students described the measure as a "short‑lived victory," emphasizing that the protection lasted only until the end of the school year.
Municipal records show that the crossing guard was intended as a provisional solution while longer‑term safety improvements were considered. No permanent infrastructure changes have been announced, and the crossing guard’s removal has reignited concerns among local residents about pedestrian safety near the school.
The three injuries, which occurred within a two‑year span, involved students walking to and from school. Details about the nature of the injuries have not been released, but the incidents were sufficient to trigger the temporary deployment of the crossing guard.
Parents have expressed disappointment that the safeguard was not extended beyond the initial period. They argue that the brief presence of the guard did not address the underlying safety issues at the intersection.
The municipality has not provided a timeline for any permanent measures, and the crossing guard remains absent as the new school year proceeds. The situation continues to be a point of discussion among community members seeking lasting solutions for pedestrian safety in Montreal West.