Mobility for Safety (1)

In our ever-changing cities, urban mobility has become a central issue, with major implications for the safety of citizens. To meet this imperative, new measures are emerging and aim to rethink the way we travel, with a clear objective: improve safety on our roads and in our neighbourhoods.

Rethinking mobility to improve safety

The measures put in place take different forms, ranging from a reduction in the speed limit on roads to the redevelopment of sectors to ensure better cohabitation between the different modes of travel. These changes are, among other things, the result of in-depth mobility studies, that make it possible to identify safety and traffic issues and establish specific recommendations to remedy them.

Road hierarchy, vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian flow counts, analyses of the lights and signage in place, and identification of travel generators: all these studies provide a detailed portrait of the current situation and require precise expertise to be carried out.

The example of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

The borough of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is a good example of this approach. Faced with the challenges of cohabitation between vulnerable users and car traffic in the vicinity of schools, the borough requested Intervia's expertise to conduct an in-depth study to identify specific safety needs and establish priority measures to be implemented. These studies made it possible to conceptualize concrete development solutions that meet the safety challenges of this sector. In so doing, the borough was able to use these results as part of an application for funding from the Safe School Surroundings Program (PSAÉ) set up by the City of Montreal.

Les Cèdres: A Holistic Approach to a Safer Town

Another example of Intervia's expertise is the study carried out in the municipality of Les Cèdres, where traffic and safety issues were observed, particularly in the vicinity of Marguerite Bourgeoys school. Intervia was tasked with analyzing the situation and proposing solutions to improve pedestrian safety and vehicular movement management.

Intervia's detailed analysis highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to road safety. Using multiple factors within the framework of applicable standards and regulations, Intervia developed precise and achievable recommendations to ensure the safety of all users.

The mobility discipline is therefore linked to a wide range of areas, from road infrastructure design to public transport management, to the promotion of active modes of transport such as walking and cycling. By carefully analyzing travel patterns and identifying congestion points and risk areas, traffic studies enable local authorities to make informed decisions to improve road safety.

By considering traffic studies from the planning and design phases, municipalities can create urban environments where travel is smooth, efficient, and safe for all users. This proactive approach, combined with close collaboration among the various mobility stakeholders, is key to ensuring cities where everyone can move safely, thus contributing to a better quality of life for all.