Redesign of Boulevard Gouin Ouest

Last updated June 12, 2023
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The work project includes the creation of a sidewalk and a two-way bicycle path protected by a planting strip along the north side of Boulevard Gouin, between Boulevard Toupin and Avenue Martin.

The new design will allow everyone to enjoy a safe, green and pleasant road.

 

Learn all about the project

When?

June 2023 to summer 2025

 

Where?

Boulevard Gouin Ouest, between Boulevard Toupin and Avenue Martin, in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

What? 

The project will transform this 1.7-km portion of Boulevard Gouin Ouest, which has been found to be dangerous, particularly for pedestrians and motorists. One traffic lane will be maintained in each direction. The current Hydro-Québec and Bell Canada (overhead) distribution lines will be placed underground to complete the safety redesign, and enhance Boulevard Gouin.

  • Aménagement proposé et aménagement existant du boulevard Gouin

Proposed design

Purpose of the redesign work

The work project will meet the following objectives:

  • Enhance the heritage and woodland character of Parc-nature du Bois-de-Saraguay and Boulevard Gouin
  • Reduce impacts on the natural forest of the nature park and maintain the woodland and natural character of the boulevard within the park
  • Preserve the park’s natural water system
  • Provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists to this part of Montréal, future activity hubs, Collège Sainte-Marcelline and Résidence de l’Amitié Saraguay
  • Improve access for public transit users
  • Maintain traffic speeds appropriate for the neighbourhood and the nature park

 

This redesign project was included in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville Plan local de déplacements and the Plan vélo 2019. It is also part of several of the city’s major programs, including the Parcours riverain.

A clear consensus

Two redesign options for the bicycle link were proposed at the public information and consultation meeting held on August 18, 2020.

Boulevard Gouin Ouest map
  • Les 2 options de réaménagement possibles pour le boulevard Gouin Ouest

Option 1: Two-way bicycle path protected by a planting strip with a sidewalk on Boulevard Gouin Ouest.
Option 2: Addition of one-way, protected bike paths on Avenue Jean-Bourdon and Avenue Joseph-Saucier.

Following the meeting on August 18, 2020, a clear consensus emerged in favour of the option of creating a continuous bicycle path on Boulevard Gouin Ouest.

May 30, 2023, public information meeting

View the presentation.

Information session and public consultation held on August 18, 2020

View the presentation.

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