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Reserved bike lane opens on Saint-Denis Street

Cyclists use the new reserved bike lane on Saint-Denis Street, Thursday, August 27, 2015. Global News

MONTREAL – Biking on Saint-Denis Street has just gotten a little easier.

The City of Montreal has set up a reserved bike lane between Laurier and Roy streets, a first for the busy area.

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Cyclists will be able to use the lane heading southbound during the morning rush hour.

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The city said Saint-Denis Street is a major route for many cyclists heading downtown and that’s why they decided to put in a bike lane.

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If the Saint-Denis project is successful, officials may install reserved bike lanes on other major streets in the downtown core.

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