Patrick Lepage.
@patricklepage.bsky.social
Nobody believes the safety argument. Not bike lanes users, who can recognize a dangerous street when they see it. And not the anti-bike crowd, who are already dreaming of removals, which is certainly not a way to make streets safer.
February 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Nobody believes the safety argument. Not bike lanes users, who can recognize a dangerous street when they see it. And not the anti-bike crowd, who are already dreaming of removals, which is certainly not a way to make streets safer.
Actually the Meilleur network extends all the way to Gouin by Tolhurst street, on a paint-protected door zone bike lane. If cyclists' safety is a concern, the Tolhurst section should be part of the audit. I truly doubt it will be the case.
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Actually the Meilleur network extends all the way to Gouin by Tolhurst street, on a paint-protected door zone bike lane. If cyclists' safety is a concern, the Tolhurst section should be part of the audit. I truly doubt it will be the case.
Meilleur actually refers to a small network made of 5 streets, the result of compromises made to adapt to this industrial area, mostly for safety reasons. It would have been hard to show it clearly on this map, but the area covered is correct.
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Meilleur actually refers to a small network made of 5 streets, the result of compromises made to adapt to this industrial area, mostly for safety reasons. It would have been hard to show it clearly on this map, but the area covered is correct.
No surprise for Meilleur street, this is where this audit promise was announced. The business association requested an immediate removal, but new borough mayor repeatedly said in council that there is a need for this link (I agree), even though she said the route is not the best (not many options).
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
No surprise for Meilleur street, this is where this audit promise was announced. The business association requested an immediate removal, but new borough mayor repeatedly said in council that there is a need for this link (I agree), even though she said the route is not the best (not many options).
I'm curious: how many of the REV opponents could acknowledge that Henri-Bourassa was the only street that allows to cross the Exo rail line, and was necessary to provide a safe east-west route? 10%, 20% ?
January 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I'm curious: how many of the REV opponents could acknowledge that Henri-Bourassa was the only street that allows to cross the Exo rail line, and was necessary to provide a safe east-west route? 10%, 20% ?
The - side: Cancelling St-Urbain and Hochelaga, and prioritizing Véloroutes, sends the message that they don't believe in cycling for transportation. And that urban streets are for suburban commuters. And removing REV from the budget is purely ideological.
January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The - side: Cancelling St-Urbain and Hochelaga, and prioritizing Véloroutes, sends the message that they don't believe in cycling for transportation. And that urban streets are for suburban commuters. And removing REV from the budget is purely ideological.
The + side: it can be argued that the drop in funding is temporary, since the city has prioritized repaying the debt and homelessness, their top priority. The 10 year plan, if implemented, is what matters. I guess bike advocates in ON an AB would dance in the streets if they had such a bike plan.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The + side: it can be argued that the drop in funding is temporary, since the city has prioritized repaying the debt and homelessness, their top priority. The 10 year plan, if implemented, is what matters. I guess bike advocates in ON an AB would dance in the streets if they had such a bike plan.
In no universe where data matters a ratio of 6% of a city's road network can be considered "too much". Some people will argue that some bike lanes are redundant, but never with the objective of adding bike lanes in areas where there are few, only to justify removal.
January 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
In no universe where data matters a ratio of 6% of a city's road network can be considered "too much". Some people will argue that some bike lanes are redundant, but never with the objective of adding bike lanes in areas where there are few, only to justify removal.
Not only the corridor is incomplete, the 3 sections that are finished are disconnected. Only next fall will there be a continuous 7km link, unless borough mayor Théroux-Séguin succeeds in her attempts to "pause" it. How many years until the St-Laurent section (and its 2 REM stations) is completed?
January 4, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Not only the corridor is incomplete, the 3 sections that are finished are disconnected. Only next fall will there be a continuous 7km link, unless borough mayor Théroux-Séguin succeeds in her attempts to "pause" it. How many years until the St-Laurent section (and its 2 REM stations) is completed?
Les résultats sont dans ce
pdf. Mais j'avoue que ce n'est pas pratique pour travailler avec les données.
www.artm.quebec/wp-content/u...
pdf. Mais j'avoue que ce n'est pas pratique pour travailler avec les données.
www.artm.quebec/wp-content/u...
December 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Les résultats sont dans ce
pdf. Mais j'avoue que ce n'est pas pratique pour travailler avec les données.
www.artm.quebec/wp-content/u...
pdf. Mais j'avoue que ce n'est pas pratique pour travailler avec les données.
www.artm.quebec/wp-content/u...
Les données détaillées sont déjà sur le site de l'ARTM. Le centre de la ville est divisé en secteurs plus petits que les arrondissements, 3 ou 4 par arrondissement selon la population.
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Les données détaillées sont déjà sur le site de l'ARTM. Le centre de la ville est divisé en secteurs plus petits que les arrondissements, 3 ou 4 par arrondissement selon la population.
Tant qu'il n'y a pas de choix à faire, ça ne veut rien dire. Et il y aura bientôt des choix à faire pour le détour de Berri. C'est à ce moment qu'on va voir quelle est leur vision de la mobilité inclusive.
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Tant qu'il n'y a pas de choix à faire, ça ne veut rien dire. Et il y aura bientôt des choix à faire pour le détour de Berri. C'est à ce moment qu'on va voir quelle est leur vision de la mobilité inclusive.
The streets targeted for this scenario are in outer neighborhoods, where lanes are wide. It will not work for Bloor and Yonge, which are much narrower, if the government wins its appeal and is authorized to remove the bike lanes downtown. So let's hope that the court decision is not reversed.
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The streets targeted for this scenario are in outer neighborhoods, where lanes are wide. It will not work for Bloor and Yonge, which are much narrower, if the government wins its appeal and is authorized to remove the bike lanes downtown. So let's hope that the court decision is not reversed.
The increased mobility for the eastern half of the city would greatly compensate for the eyesore. But few people could grasp the benefits at the time, while the inconveniences were more obvious.
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The increased mobility for the eastern half of the city would greatly compensate for the eyesore. But few people could grasp the benefits at the time, while the inconveniences were more obvious.
Maybe timing didn't help REM de l'est. When it was announced, what most people knew about the REM were the huge pillars built along the highways. I guess only a small fraction realised it would be automated, and how frequencies would change everything for the neighborhoods it would have served.
December 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Maybe timing didn't help REM de l'est. When it was announced, what most people knew about the REM were the huge pillars built along the highways. I guess only a small fraction realised it would be automated, and how frequencies would change everything for the neighborhoods it would have served.
Sur Querbes, les services d'urgence s'étaient opposés à la mise en sens unique de la rue quand les pistes cyclables ont été ajoutées. Est-ce qu'il pourrait y avoir le même problème sur Atateken ?
November 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Sur Querbes, les services d'urgence s'étaient opposés à la mise en sens unique de la rue quand les pistes cyclables ont été ajoutées. Est-ce qu'il pourrait y avoir le même problème sur Atateken ?
Strong support for PM along Henri-Bourassa in Ahuntsic. You wouldn't believe it listening to the media, or watching the shitshow of anti-cyclist hatred at the latest borough council.
November 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Strong support for PM along Henri-Bourassa in Ahuntsic. You wouldn't believe it listening to the media, or watching the shitshow of anti-cyclist hatred at the latest borough council.
By making it impossible to implement viable alternatives to driving, the Ford is effectively making car dependance mandatory by law.
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
By making it impossible to implement viable alternatives to driving, the Ford is effectively making car dependance mandatory by law.
Notice how they never say explicitly that the parking removal is consequence of the 24/7 bus lane. They know it, but will always blame the bike lane. This shows that in Montreal, it may be hard to bash transit, but it is still somehow OK to bash cycling.
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Notice how they never say explicitly that the parking removal is consequence of the 24/7 bus lane. They know it, but will always blame the bike lane. This shows that in Montreal, it may be hard to bash transit, but it is still somehow OK to bash cycling.
There is a 2.5km gap between the two sections of Henri-Bourassa that are completed. It would be crazy to leave it as is.
November 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
There is a 2.5km gap between the two sections of Henri-Bourassa that are completed. It would be crazy to leave it as is.
There are 4 districts in this borough. The 2 that elected Projet are directly on H-B. But Cartierville, with very few bike lanes, voted massively for Ensemble, tipping the balance for the whole borough. I guess Cartierville residents had all the inconveniences of the change, without the benefits.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
There are 4 districts in this borough. The 2 that elected Projet are directly on H-B. But Cartierville, with very few bike lanes, voted massively for Ensemble, tipping the balance for the whole borough. I guess Cartierville residents had all the inconveniences of the change, without the benefits.
Looking at borough, even district level, it seems that bikelash is mostly a thing where few bike lanes are present. Nearly all districts where there are major REV axes voted for PM. Even in Parc-Ex, where M. Deros promised to restore parking on 2 streets, PM won (though there should be a recount).
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Looking at borough, even district level, it seems that bikelash is mostly a thing where few bike lanes are present. Nearly all districts where there are major REV axes voted for PM. Even in Parc-Ex, where M. Deros promised to restore parking on 2 streets, PM won (though there should be a recount).
Why should we pay attention to the former mayor who lost two elections in a row, then tried to lead a provincial party that rejected his candidacy because of issues with unpaid taxes?
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Why should we pay attention to the former mayor who lost two elections in a row, then tried to lead a provincial party that rejected his candidacy because of issues with unpaid taxes?
And remember that Ensemble Montréal almost always voted against bike infrastructure, either when they were leading City hall or in the opposition.
November 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
And remember that Ensemble Montréal almost always voted against bike infrastructure, either when they were leading City hall or in the opposition.
J'espère qu'un jour, le transport actif sera suffisamment normalisé pour ne plus être un enjeu électoral.
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 AM
J'espère qu'un jour, le transport actif sera suffisamment normalisé pour ne plus être un enjeu électoral.