Montreal's ombudsman criticized the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough for not considering accessibility needs when removing 250 parking spots for bike lanes. Park Extension residents, especially seniors, are fed up. Some, like 69-year-old Matilda Ramacieri, had to spend thousands to create new backyard parking. This shows the ongoing tension between urban development for bikes and the needs of the neighborhood folks. This report validates what many people have been feeling. Matilda Ramacieri spent thousands of dollars to create a parking space behind her home after her reserved disability space was removed.
