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The Montreal Gazette<\/a> has a report today about the Coalition for the Reduction of Montreal Traffic, which represents some 42 community groups. They say building new highways is not the answer. Instead they want the number of all-day parking spots reduced, making it more difficult for people to bring cars into the city.<\/p>\n

The number of motor-vehicle registrations on the island jumped 10.5 per cent between 1999 and 2006, to 845,086, according to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d’assurance automobile du Qu\u00e9bec. That far outstrips the three-per-cent population growth during the same period, Porlier said.<\/p>\n

Increasingly, he added, Montreal drivers trying to avoid main arteries are taking shortcuts by speeding through residential streets.<\/p>\n

Residents must take advantage of traffic-calming techniques, advocates told a news conference. Street narrowings are particularly effective at bringing drivers to heel, Porlier said.<\/p>\n

The coalition speaks for at least 10,000 Montrealers, he said, and its approach is founded on local action. An increase in the frequency, reach, comfort and reliability of public transit is one of its cornerstones.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

People talk a lot about being “sustainable”, but the article suggests the number of the cars in the province is on the rise. Are individuals willing to give up some lifestyle comforts (read: SUVs) to make a difference?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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