Montreal's St. Catherine Street Could Become A No-Car Zone

A new proposal could change an iconic Montreal city street.

A stretch of St. Catherine's may become a car-less pedestrian zone in time for Montreal's 375th b-day celebration. The initiative aims to remake 650 metres (or more) of St. Cats between Bleury and Mansfield street, but has been met with mixed reviews.

Gilbert Rozon, Commissioner of the Society for the Celebration of Montréal's 375th Anniversary, believes a St. Catherines pedestrian zone will make the street more lively and energetic.

Critics of the proposal believe the transition could hurt the downtown core, using Prince Arthur as an example of a pedestrian zone initiative gone wrong, despite being considered a 'success' for years.

Dennis Coderre has not endorsed or downvoted the proposal, only wanting St. Catherines to become more energetic. Could this be the way to do it?

What do you think Montreal?

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Montreal's St. Catherine Street Could Become A No-Car Zone

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