In a resolution unanimously adopted by the Chelsea municipal council last Tuesday, the Municipality once again asked the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to reduce the speed limit allowed on the southern section of Route 105.
The degree of dangerousness of the 105 in District 1 has become a serious problem, argues District 1 Chelsea City Councilor Enrico Valente.
At the end of August, a petition was launched by citizens concerned about the speed allowed on this section between Old Chelsea Road and Pont Avenue, near the Alonzo-Wright Bridge. They then called on elected officials to intervene with the government.
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District 1 Chelsea Councilor Enrico Valente
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The Chelsea municipal council therefore responded to the call and is now calling on the provincial government to increase the authorized speed on the southern section of Route 105 from 70 km/h to 50 km/h.
With the increase in population and traffic, the danger is clearly proven now, so we want things to change. We want it to happen because people are very nervous.
A quote from Enrico Valente, District 1 City Councilor in Chelsea
With a change in the speed limit on this section, Mr. Valente would like to promote active mobility in the sector. The elected official also recalls that this is a grievance expressed by the Municipality for several years. The resolution adopted last Tuesday is in addition to two other resolutions adopted in 2016 and 2022 by the municipal council.
I would be very happy for all our residents and for the Municipality if this is resolved once and for all, he sighs. We might think about moving on.
Be patient
Unfortunately, there are too many people who think that it is a bit of a highway, comments the municipal councilor of the Orée-du-Parc district, Isabelle N. Miron, referring to said section of the road. 105.
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The municipal councilor of the Orée-du-Parc district, Isabelle N. Miron (Archive photo)
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Ms Miron points out that cycling facilities are not yet optimal. There have been deaths of cyclists because the road is poorly lit and people go too fast, she recalls.
That said, to have files with the Quebec Ministry of Transport, I would tell you that things are not moving particularly quickly, adds the municipal councilor. I would tell Chelsea elected officials to be patient.
Contacted by email on Sunday morning, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has not yet responded to Radio-Canada’s interview request.
With information from Félix Pilon and Charlotte Tremblay
