Rue Island links the Lachine Canal, Lachine’s main street Rue Saint-Patrick, the commercial and institutional heart of the Rue du Centre, to the sports, culture and community hub of Rue Grand Trunk.

The vision for the project is the result of many discussions since 2013. The community expressed its need to reclaim the street and make it a safe, green and welcoming space with more room for pedestrians and neighbourhood life.

The transitional layout redefines the sharing of space, encourages a reduction in traffic and traffic speed, and offers user-friendly areas conducive to gathering and relaxation. 

Objectives

• Make the street a safe, green and welcoming gathering place that makes Pointe-Saint-Charles a more attractive place.
• Promote safe sharing of space among pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
• Create an instinctive link with the Lachine Canal for area residents and an attractive entrance to Pointe-Saint-Charles for people coming from the Lachine Canal.

Features

• Extended pedestrian zones between Rue Augustin-Cantin and Rue du Centre with swings and planters. 
• A no-vehicle section offering a relaxation zone north of Rue Saint-Patrick. 
• Traffic detour island at the intersection of Rue Island and Rue Augustin-Cantin in order to reduce trucks and transportation traffic on the street.
• Widened sidewalks along several stretches of the street and safer intersections for pedestrians’ comfort.
• A two-way bike path on the east side of Rue Island and several bike racks.