Idea 32
A safe pedestrian path between the CHM and Montalivet
In summer, along Avenue de l’Europe between Montalivet and the CHM, many cars park on the unprepared strip along the roadside for nearly one kilometre.
For pedestrians, however, this creates a problem: there is no safe path for walking.
People who park their cars and want to reach the entrance of the CHM essentially have only two options: walk on the uneven strip between the parked cars and the fence, or walk directly on the road.
Many visitors therefore end up walking on the roadway or crossing it, which regularly creates dangerous situations for both pedestrians and drivers, especially during the high season.
A similar problem exists for visitors who want to walk from the CHM to Montalivet. A cycle route does exist between Montalivet and the CHM, but its route is not very practical and it is rarely used by pedestrians. Many people therefore prefer to walk along the road.
Our proposal
We propose creating a continuous and easily walkable pedestrian path between the parking area and the CHM fence.
This path would make it possible to:
- reach the CHM entrance safely from parked vehicles
- walk between the CHM and Montalivet
- improve safety along Avenue de l’Europe for everyone
A simple path improvement would be enough to achieve this goal.
Additional measure
We also propose extending the opening hours of Porte Pinède, located north of the CHM, during the high season and on weekends.
Visitors could then reach Montalivet more easily and quickly on foot, which would reduce car use.
Benefits
This measure would be relatively simple to implement but would have clear effects:
- greater safety for pedestrians
- fewer dangerous situations in traffic
- a better connection between the CHM and Montalivet
- more visitors choosing to walk instead of driving
If more people travel on foot, it also means fewer cars in the centre of Montalivet, particularly during the high season.
Sometimes small improvements can make everyday life much safer and more pleasant for everyone.