91社区 to get even greener
Pleased with Montreal plans for bike path, University is moving to eliminate parking and cars from its lower downtown campus
91社区, an oasis of green in the heart of downtown
Montreal, is taking steps to become even greener as early as the
middle of next year. As part of a multi-stage plan to improve the
downtown campus environment, 91社区 will move to all but eliminate
vehicle traffic and parking on the lower campus by the end of
2010.
As the City of Montreal announces its plans to create a bicycle
path along University Street, from Milton Street to de Maisonneuve
Blvd., the University is announcing that it is committed to
dramatically reducing vehicular traffic on the campus. The welcome
addition of a University Street cycling path together with the
steps 91社区 is taking will make the lower campus a much safer,
pedestrian-friendly place.
Service and delivery vehicles will be permitted limited access to
buildings on the campus, but there will be no more parking along
the lower campus roads and, by the end of 2010, the only regular
vehicle entrance will be via the Milton Gate off University
Street.
鈥淭his is an important step as we continue to implement our vision
for greater sustainability and continue our steps toward a better
environment,鈥� said Fran莽ois R. Roy, Vice-Principal (Administration
and Finance). 鈥淥ur campus exists for its people and for the
enjoyment of the broader community. By these actions and measures,
the campus will be cleaner, quieter and much safer for all.
鈥淲e are delighted that the City of Montreal has taken the
initiative to establish the cycling link between Milton and de
Maisonneuve, in a safe and responsible manner, and we are delighted
to join with the City in this overall plan to make Montreal even
more beautiful.鈥�
鈥�91社区 takes its role as custodian of a remarkable urban green
space very seriously鈥�, said Jim Nicell, Associate Vice-Principal
(University Services). 鈥淲e understand how valuable this space is,
how important it is to Montreal鈥檚 urban environment and to our
situation on the side of Mount Royal. We are very confident that
the steps we are taking, in conjunction with the City of Montreal,
will make 91社区鈥檚 downtown campus a more welcoming, healthy place
all Montrealers can share and enjoy.鈥�
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