Avenue Christophe-Colomb: creation of bicycle paths

Last updated November 2, 2023
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New bike paths, with an approximate length of seven kilometres on Avenue Christophe-Colomb, from Boulevard Gouin to Rue Saint-Grégoire, will connect four boroughs. The new path will make travel safer, by bike, as well as on foot, by bus and in cars.

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When?

In 2023 and 2024

ProjetWork on Avenue Christophe-Colomb: updates and impact

Where?

On Avenue Christophe-Colomb, between Boulevard Gouin and Rue Saint-Grégoire.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie and Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

What?

The bicycle path on Avenue Christophe-Colomb, between Boulevard Gouin and Rue Jarry will be redesigned and extended to Rue Saint-Grégoire.

A protected one-way lane will be installed on each side of Avenue Christophe-Colomb, between the sidewalk and the parking lane. Cyclists will continue to be able to travel during the work.

In 2023, new bike lanes will be created between Boulevard Gouin and Boulevard Rosemont. Bollards will be installed to provide a physical separation from the parking lane.

In 2024, the bike path will be extended to Rue Saint-Grégoire. Bus loading areas and bus shelters will also be installed along the entire length of the bike path. The new configuration will be permanent.

Final route (2024)
  • Tracé final en 2024

Traffic and parking

  • One traffic lane in each direction will be removed from Rue Jarry to Boulevard Rosemont
  • One northbound traffic lane will be removed between Rue Saint-Grégoire and Boulevard Rosemont
  • Public transit service will be maintained
  • Bus stops will be transferred to the far side of intersections for safer travel on foot and bicycle
  • About thirty traffic lights will be modified
  • Eighty-five per cent of parking spaces will be maintained

Why?

In addition to making travel safer, the redesign of Christophe-Colomb will mean:

  • Traffic calming due to the removal of automobile travel lanes
  • A response to the increasing bicycle use on this axis, as evidenced, in particular, by the congestion on the Rue Boyer bicycle path
  • Better sharing of mobility space among all travel modes
  • Active transportation
  • Better connectivity by bicycle: easy access to about ten parks, several east-west bike paths, recreational centres as well as nearby childcare centres and schools
  • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Project progress in photos

Check out these photos to see how work is progressing and how our teams are getting the job done.

The new and improved facilities

Northbound view, approaching Boulevard Crémazie Est.
  • Voies cyclable à l'approche du boulevard Crémazie Est
  • Aménagement cyclable à l'intersection de la rue Bélanger et de l'avenue Christophe-Colomb
  • Quai d'écoliers devant l'école Saint-Arsène
  • Nouvelle configuration de l'avenue Christophe-Colomb
  • Intersection de l'avenue Christophe-Colomb et de la rue Émile-Journault

Our teams making it happen

Bike lanes were marked at night to limit the impact on traffic.
  • Employés qui travaillent de nuit pour marquer les voies cyclables
  • Des employées prennent les mesures préalables au marquage finale.
  • Employés qui s'affairent à marquer le nouvel aménagement
  • Équipement nécessaire au marquage des pistes cyclables
  • Employées qui consultent les plans de marquage
  • Camion qui efface le marquage existant à l'aide d'un équipement spécial

Information evening

Did you miss the information evening on the improvement and development of bicycle path on Christophe-Colomb Avenue? Watch it here:

Presentation letter

Survey report

Consult the results of the online survey of the population in February 2023 (in French).

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