Montreal STM to act on loitering in the metro
TVA is really pushing the dangers in the metro these days, although we’ve discussed this on the blog and many of us use the system often without any issues.
However, La Presse reports on a fresh resolution by the STM to end loitering in the metro. They’ll be closing off certain areas, like the Place‑des‑Arts mezzanine, which have become day shelters, and some exits will also be closed, at least till the end of April, when people will presumably be in less need of a warm place indoors.
There isn’t much in the La Presse piece about doing anything to help the dislodged loiterers. It’s explained that Montreal is only doing what Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa have already done, and that loiterers will be “directed to other resources”.
Update: No sooner announced than denounced: community workers respond to the new plan.