Montreal cut 90% of this mobility program's funding. Advocates fear harder access to public spaces

Montreal cut 90% of this mobility program's funding. Advocates fear harder access to public spaces

For each of the past two years, Valérie Plante's administration dedicated $3 million to the program. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's budget leaves nothing in the coffers for 2027.

City cuts most mobility program funding

The city has cut 90% of the funding for making public places more accessible for those with reduced mobility – places like libraries, pools and parks. The Projet administration dedicated $3 million a year to it over the last two years. This year it gets $354,000, and next year – nothing.