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https:\/\/www.journaldemontreal.com\/2025\/06\/11\/des-voitures-bloquent-le-passage-des-cyclistes-des-commercants-exigent-le-retrait-dune-piste-cyclable-a-montreal<\/a><\/p>\n A courtasy translation version is provided below.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TL;DR<\/b><\/span>: A newly built bike path on Port-Royal Ouest in Montreal\u2019s Ahuntsic-Cartierville district is causing serious safety issues and hurting local businesses. We\u2019ve received a legal opinion and are ready to file a lawsuit for an injunction. Our goal is to raise $30,000. Donations will be refunded if the goal isn\u2019t met.<\/span><\/p>\n On Wednesday, June 11, 2025<\/b><\/span>, TVA Nouvelles reported on a growing crisis in Ahuntsic-Cartierville<\/b><\/span>, where a newly installed bike lane on Port-Royal Ouest<\/b><\/span> is triggering public outcry.<\/p>\n In the footage, a cyclist is seen forced onto the sidewalk to avoid a car blocking the bike path while caught between two delivery trucks. According to local merchants, this happens every day<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n No proper public consultation<\/b> took place<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Vital parking spaces<\/b><\/span> for customers and suppliers were eliminated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n People are receiving $170 tickets<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cyclists are at risk<\/b><\/span> because they have no clear or safe path<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The borough insists that consultations were held and that the bike path is here to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n We have <\/span>already obtained a legal opinion<\/b> confirming we have a valid case. We are now <\/span>ready to file a lawsuit against the City of Montreal<\/b>, requesting an <\/span>injunction to halt the work<\/b> and <\/span>force proper consultation with residents and business owners<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfaf <\/span>Funding goal: $30,000<\/b>, which covers:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcb8 <\/span>How to donate:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n GoFundMe: https:\/\/gofund.me\/bc2e602b<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Interac e-transfer: info@cdmtl.org<\/b><\/span> (password: cdmtl)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n \u2705 If we do not reach the goal, all donations will be refunded.<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Even if you can\u2019t donate, you can:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd01 Share this article<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udcbc Volunteer with us<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Talk to your neighbors and local leaders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This isn\u2019t just about one bike lane \u2014 it\u2019s about <\/span>defending citizen rights and democratic process in Montreal<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0f <\/span>Marc Perez [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\ude20 Why Merchants Are Angry:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n\u2696\ufe0f <\/b>We\u2019re Taking Legal Action<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n\u270a <\/b>Other Ways to Help<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/b><\/b>President, Coalition D\u00e9mocratique Montr\u00e9al
\ud83d\udce7 info@cdmtl.org<\/a>
\ud83d\udcde Call \/ Text \/ WhatsApp: 514-963-7685<\/a><\/p>\nTranslated article from Journal de Montr\u00e9al<\/h2>\n
Cars block cyclists’ path: shopkeepers demand removal of bike path in Montreal<\/h2>\n