Vaudreuil-Dorion residents will have access to more safe active transportation options thanks to an investment of $2,464,200 from the federal government, to be invested in the Rue Chicoine area. 

The project involves redeveloping rue Chicoine between route De Lotbinière and rue Trudeau, adding sidewalks, one-way bicycle paths separated from the roadway, pedestrian-friendly lighting and vegetation over a distance of 1.4 km. The redevelopment will help reduce heat islands and accident risks, while making the street safer, more accessible and more pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists.

“On behalf of the municipal council of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for this financial assistance of $2,464,200 under the Active Transportation Fund. These improvements will make getting around easier and safer for local residents, especially students attending the new École secondaire des Échos.We're proud of our network of trails and multi-purpose lanes, which, with the addition of this section, will offer more than 66 km in urban areas by 2025. This section is part of a municipal project to redevelop rue Chicoine, valued at over $14 million, which also includes roadwork and underground infrastructure. These new developments will help transform the area, in line with the vision of the Harwood PPU (Plan particulier d'urbanisme) and the 2020 & 2025 strategic plan, which clearly expresses the desire to revitalize this sector,” says Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor Guy Pilon of the investment. 

By giving more space to active travel and public spaces, the street will become a more user-friendly place, making it easier to get around on foot and by bike, while enhancing the neighborhood's quality of life and environment.

“We are proud to contribute to the development of the Rue Chicoine area in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
The redevelopment of sidewalks and bicycle paths will improve safety and quality of life for residents, and is part of a vision of revitalization.We continue to deliver for our Vaudreuil-Soulanges community through investments that will make a real difference in their everyday lives,” says Peter Schiefke, MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.