Montreal West parents want crossing guard back at troubled intersection near school
Reconfiguration of the intersection is expected to begin Wednesday with the new layout expected to be completed by the first week of October.
Parents of students at Royal West Academy in Montreal West are demanding the return of a crossing guard at an intersection near the school, as recent collisions have raised safety concerns. The corner of Ainslie Road and Westminster Avenue is a frequent route for students, with three recent incidents involving injuries to pupils.
In April, police deployed a crossing guard at the intersection, which was removed at the end of the school year when the municipality planned to reduce lanes from four to two and make road changes, including near a level crossing. Parents, including Joanna Duy from the Royal West Parent Safety Subcommittee, argue that a crossing guard would provide crucial safety during the ongoing improvements.
Montreal West Mayor Jonathan Cha also backs the call for a school crossing guard, citing potential increased driver frustration with the reduced lanes. Police explained the temporary guard was a "temporary solution" while the city assessed the intersection and planned changes, with a reconfiguration expected to begin in early October.
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