Measures to limit through traffic on residential streets in the western part of the Garden City
In 2024, the Town of Mount Royal launched a pilot project to limit through traffic on small residential streets in the western sector. Two locations were selected for this purpose, and the Town proceeded to install flower planters at the following locations:
• On Graham Boulevard at the intersection of Mitchell and Hanover
• On Laird Boulevard at the intersection of Caledonia
Several comments were received, and the Town sought expert advice in 2025. A mandate was then awarded to the firm CIMA+ to validate these choices.
After reviewing the report from CIMA+, the Town decided to install flower planters at the following intersections:
• On Graham Boulevard at the intersection of Mitchell and Hanover
• On Laird Boulevard at the intersection of Caledonia
• On Graham Boulevard near Dunvegan and Winton
Additional signage and the installation of speed bumps are planned to support the project’s implementation. The installation of the flower planters is scheduled for the end of May 2026. Monitoring will be carried out to analyze how drivers respond to these obstacles. In the fall, before the winter season, the flower planters will be removed. An analysis will assess their effectiveness, after which a recommendation will be presented to the Town council for the following season.
Responding to residents' concerns
This project is a direct response to numerous complaints and requests from residents concerning through-traffic, traffic volume, excessive speed and disregard for signage. The safety of all residents is a priority and, despite the mitigation measures already in place and the regular interventions of the Police Department, the Town recognizes the need to change motorists' habits and behaviours to achieve lasting results.
Project objectives
The main objective of the project is to reduce through-traffic and distribute traffic more evenly across the town. Although some disruption is unavoidable, including short detours for some residents, the Town hopes that these changes will have a positive impact, reducing traffic volume and speed while increasing safety in these areas.
Other measures implemented
In conjunction with this project, extended speed bumps have been installed on several streets to reduce vehicle speeds. See the map. It should be noted that, based on its analysis and observation of similar situations, the Town has found that adding “Stop” signs does not achieve the intended goal of reducing speed and improving street safety. It is primarily for this reason that the pilot project was implemented.
For further information about this initiative, please contact the Technical Services team: technicalservices@town.mount-royal.qc.ca or call 514 734-3034. Please note that informational flyers will be distributed in the west part of the Town next week.
