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Table 2 Categories emerging from the document analysis of the reports of the participatory processes. The predominant categories are the transportation infrastructure and the impacts of transport. Examples of comments from the reports are included to illustrate the sub-categories

From: Opening the door to social equity: local and participatory approaches to transportation planning in Montreal

Sub-Categories

Definition

Examples

Infrastructure

 Public transport infrastructure

Physical infrastructure or services (frequency, network, comfort, reliability)

Public transport provision should be improved around the employment zones.

 Active transportation infrastructure

Physical infrastructure or services influencing walking and biking in the borough

The width of the sidewalks is insufficient.

 Motorized vehicle infrastructure

Physical infrastructure or services influencing traffic (car sharing, parking)

There is always traffic jam at this intersection.

Impacts

 Safety

Issues of safety, security, and danger.

Some big intersections are unsafe.

 Accessibility

The potential or the challenges to reach certain destinations

Access to the new train stations is important

 Quality of life

Reduction of negative externalities of transport and improvement (heat island, green spaces)

Greening of alleyways is desirable

Places

Groups

Employment zones

Parks

Schools

Hospitals

Train and bus stations

Quarters (Rosemont-Est)

Elderly people

Disabled people

Pedestrians

Cyclists