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Banging on drums and ringing a cowbell, dozens of residents showed up outside a council meeting in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough to loudly protest the removal of more than 250 parking spots to make way new bike paths.
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In bike-friendly Montreal, opposition to new cycling lanes in Park Extension and the nearby St-Michel neighbourhood has been notably fervent
At issue is the removal of roughly 250 parking spots to widen and protect bike lanes on Querbes Ave.
Those opposed to the city's plan say they have no problem with the city wanting to put in bike lanes, but with the way the plan is being carried out.