Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie Enhances School Zone Safety by Limiting Vehicle Access
Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie making school zones safer by limiting car access

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The Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie borough in Montreal is implementing measures to improve safety in school zones by reducing vehicle traffic. Mayor François Limoges announced plans to reconfigure streets around five elementary schools, aiming to create safer environments for children.
- 01The borough plans to start with three school zones this year, impacting five elementary schools.
- 02Dandurand Street will be reconfigured to one-way traffic in multiple directions to limit through traffic.
- 03The initiative follows the tragic death of a seven-year-old girl in 2022, prompting increased safety measures in school areas.
- 04Residents generally support the changes, believing they will enhance safety near schools and daycares.
- 05The borough intends to extend these safety measures to additional school zones over the next three years.
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The Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie borough in Montreal is taking steps to enhance safety in school zones by limiting car access on specific residential streets. Mayor François Limoges highlighted the need for fewer vehicles on roads like Dandurand, which sees around 4,300 cars daily and is surrounded by three schools, daycare centers, and parks. The borough plans to start with three school zones this year, reconfiguring nearby streets, including making Dandurand one-way in various directions. This initiative is part of a broader effort following the tragic death of Mariia Legenkovska, a seven-year-old girl killed by a driver in 2022. Limoges noted that while some residents welcome the changes for improving safety, critics may perceive it as an anti-car initiative. The borough has already reduced speed limits and added speed bumps, with plans to implement similar changes in other school zones over the next three years, aiming to create safer environments for children.
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The changes aim to create a safer environment for children near schools and daycares, reducing the risk of accidents.
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