The Master Plan recognizes the role of public and road transportation networks in structuring Montréal's territory. Yet road planning is often done without sufficient consideration of potential impacts on the quality of life, architectural character and landscape of the areas crossed. In addition to their functional role, thoroughfares are important showcases that should reflect the economic, social and cultural vitality of the areas they cross.

Furthermore, the Master Plan considers public transportation as Montréal's transportation mode for the future and supports urbanization that fosters an increase in its use. The City wishes to take advantage of the potential for increasing the intensity of urban activities near certain metro and commuter train stations. This intensification, however, must be directed so as to maximize its positive effects both on the surrounding urban environment and on the use of the public transportation system (see Objective 3). The presence of existing and planned public transportation infrastructure raises important urban integration issues.

The Plan sets forth two actions relative to the positive contribution of large transportation infrastructure to the urban landscape:

14.1

Improve the image of Montréal’s main thoroughfares See this action

14.2

Improve the integration of public transportation infrastructures into the urban landscape See this action