Avenue du Mont-Royal will be a pedestrian-only zone this summer. Just like last year, it has been made into a slow zone. Cyclists, skateboarders, scooterists and in-line skaters can use it so long as they drive slowly and yield to pedestrians at all times.  

 Pedestrian zone dates 

• Between Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Saint-Denis: June 5 to October 14   
• Between Rue Saint-Denis and Avenue De Lorimier: June 5 to August 26 

Setup and removal  

The road will be closed to traffic on May 28 to allow for the gradual installation of signage. Setup will follow in the next few days. It will also be necessary to allow a few days for removal when the pedestrian-only zone ends.  

Slow zone  

On the avenue, pedestrians always have priority. However, cyclists, skateboarders, scooterists and in-line skaters are welcome, provided that they drive slowly. Once again this year, measures will be put in place to promote safe and harmonious cohabitation. 

Rules 

The use of motorcycle-like electric bicycles, scooters with flat floors and electric scooters is prohibited. Bicycles and other light modes, whether electrically assisted or not (scooters, scooters, skateboards, in-line skates, etc.), as well as deliveries by electrically assisted bicycle or cargo bike, are permitted, provided they are driven slowly.  

Accessibility for seniors and people with reduced mobility  

To facilitate access to avenue du Mont-Royal for seniors and people with functional limitations, three free transportation services will be available. 

1. Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
   Adapted transportation will go to the Mont-Royal metro station.  
2. Eva Coop (to and from the avenue)
   May 28 to October 18 (7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)  
   For people aged 65 and over or with reduced mobility in the Rachel/du Parc/Saint-Joseph/D'Iberville quadrilateral.
   Up to 2 trips per day, 2 times per week.  
   Reserve at 514-228-3979.  
3. Un vélo une ville (to get around on the avenue)  
   June 5 to October 14 (7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)  
   For seniors and people with functional limitations.  
   Pick one up or reserve at 438-378-0758.   

Please note that adapted transportation will be maintained via the cross-streets, and that all terraces must be universally accessible.  

Signage  

Please pay close attention to all signage, especially no parking signs at blocked intersections and at the midpoint of certain perpendicular streets to allow vehicles making U-turns to pass. In addition, the direction of traffic on Rue Marquette (between Avenue du Mont-Royal Est and Rue Gilford) and Rue Cartier (between du Avenue Mont-Royal Est and Rue Gilford) will be reversed.  

Bus routes  

Buses will take alternative routes. Visit stm.info/rues-pietonnes for details.  

Morning collections, deliveries and street cleaning  

Collections, deliveries and clean-ups on Avenue du Mont-Royal will take place between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the morning. Items for pickup should be put out between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on collection day. Clean-up brigades will be patrolling the avenue to pick up litter. 

Waste sorting  

Waste sorting stations will be installed on the avenue this summer. While enjoying the pedestrian-only zone, be sure to put your recyclables and compostables in the right places!  

Garbage cans at intersections  

To keep garbage truck traffic and the nuisances that come with it (risk of collision, noise and odours) out of the pedestrian-only zone, garbage cans have been relocated to intersections. Recycling stations and community composters will be installed near the avenue.   

Liaison officer  

A liaison officer will be available to receive comments, complaints and suggestions: [email protected] | 311