Vision Zero: Getting around safely on foot, by bike and by car

Last updated March 13, 2024
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Vision Zero is an approach that aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by road collisions to zero. Montréal is committed to achieving this goal by 2040.

How do we get there?  

Several elements of the road system need to be revamped, including street design, the types of vehicles allowed on Montréal’s streets and speed limits.

Successful examples

  • Reducing the speed limit on certain streets where motorists, pedestrians and cyclists cohabit considerably reduces the risk of collision.   

  • Pedestrian islands let pedestrians to cross an intersection in 2 stages and make them more visible to motorists.   

  • Curb extensions provide clearance to improve visibility and reduce the risk of collision.

2022-2024 action plan

The city and its partners are committed to improving road safety in Montréal. Montréal presented its second action plan in 2022.

The 2022 activity report describes progress made on actions that were included in the plan for the year 2022.

Tracking road safety trends in Montreal

Using a Web platform, you can track the evolution of road safety on the island of Montréal from year to year. An interactive map shows where collisions have occurred and what safety measures have been put in place.   

Collision data is also available on the city’s open data site.