Projections, a type of urban design for sidewalks, are increasingly used in the central regions of Quebec. Although intended primarily to improve pedestrian safety, the bumps sometimes pose problems for motorists.
Five drivers were involved in a collision on Boulevard de l’Entente, in Saint-Sacrement, Quebec. One of them, Louis-Sébastien Laflamme, whose car was damaged, believes Quebec City is responsible.
A broken mark on the sidewalk tore a tire off Louis-Sébastien Laflamme’s car.
Photo: Courtesy of Louis-Sébastien Laflamme
The two wheels on the right side were destroyed, with both tires literally exploding. We do not yet know the mechanical damage. We reached $6,000
As for the repair costs in the garage, Louis-Sébastien Laflamme regrets.
Bumps sometimes cause problems for motorists.
Photo: Louis-Sébastien Laflamme, a resident of Quebec
We have seen this progress on the ground. No one understood what it was like, without a beacon, without banners, without a reflector, without light. In the evening we see nothing at all. All the cars pass by, hitting him or her
He says.
Bumps sometimes cause problems for motorists.
Photo: Louis-Sébastien Laflamme, a resident of Quebec
Problems with directions and signage
However, the forecast was aimed at improving visibility for motorists and pedestrians. Bertrand Jimmy, president of the San Sacramente neighborhood council, believes the problem is not the visualization itself, but the lack of signage. When cones were not present, they were not visible, especially in the evening. This is very dangerous
He rules.
Bertrand Jimmy is president of the San Sacramente Neighborhood Council
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In addition, the floor signs have not been adjusted to the new forecast. As the snow fell in recent days, the remaining signs disappeared.
This phenomenon is exacerbated by the fact that the projection is located at the exit of the curve and slope
“, explains Paul Mackie, urban planner and director of Ruesécure. Despite the criticism, when implemented well, expectations have their reasons, he says.
Paul Mackey, urban planning expert.
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In the recent revision of the Highway Safety Act, they removed the ban on parking less than 5 meters from a stop sign, but that causes major visibility problems.
Mr. Mackey thought.
For Access Transport Viables, this type of development actually contributes to pedestrian protection. Director General Marie-Soleil Gagné recalls that the number of pedestrian fatalities was high in 2022. We had the year with the highest number of deaths. 79 pedestrian deaths. The highest number of deaths in the last 15 years
.
Marie-Soleil Gagné, Director General of Accès Viable Transport.
Photo: Radio-Canada/Magalie Mason
Quebec City states that developing projections does not usually require the installation of visual signs, because vehicles are parked on both sides. The municipal administration promised to make those on Boulevard de l’Entente more visible.
According to a report by Magali Mason
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