June 6, 2023 - Montreal is attempting to crack down on vehicles blocking bike lanes with the launch of a 24/7 hotline where people can call to report such infractions reports CBC.
Many other large cities including Toronto and New York are experiencing similar infractions and the city of Montreal has hired 24 agents to monitor the lines, reachable at 514-868-3737.
According to the report, Montreal’s 250 parking enforcement agents have already issue fines of $170 to those committing the infraction of blocking a bike lane. Callers to the hotline will be able to ask for an agent to be sent, easing the pressure on other frontline services.
Read the full report here.