The 10 Montreal intersections cyclists say are most dangerous
This spring, over 1,500 cyclists participated in a survey by Transportation Research at 91社区 to identify dangerous intersections for cyclists in Montreal. A reveals the 10 most mentioned spots.
The researchers say there is a critical need for safer cycling infrastructure, to promote sustainable travel and prevent fatal collisions caused by poor road design.
鈥淚ntersections are the most vulnerable areas for crashes involving cyclists, pedestrians and cars. The ones highlighted in this survey need to be redesigned to improve safety and comfort for everyone,鈥� said Hisham Negm, a TRAM Research Assistant and PhD student in 91社区鈥檚 School of Urban Planning. 鈥淒esigning for cycling is not solely about adding bike lanes. To ensure safety for all road users and ease of movement for cyclists, these lanes must be well-designed and connected.鈥濃���
Most dangerous intersections for cyclists鈥�
1. Ontario & Berri鈥�
2. Parc & Mont-Royal鈥�
3. Saint-Joseph Est & D鈥橧berville鈥�
4. Papineau & Cr茅mazie鈥�
5. De Maisonneuve & D茅carie鈥�
6. De Maisonneuve & Berri鈥�
7. Saint-Urbain & Pr茅sident-Kennedy鈥�
8. Sainte-Croix & C么te-de-Liesse鈥�
9. Dickson & Notre-Dame鈥�
10. De la V茅rendrye & De l鈥櫭塯lise鈥�
Policy recommendations鈥�
- Analyze zones where bicycles come into conflict with vehicles and pedestrians to identify reasons for collisions and near-misses.
- Collect and study the preferred routes taken by cyclists.鈥�
- Redesign the dangerous intersections to prioritize safety and ease of movement, proactively preventing crashes.鈥�