After uproar, city announces measures to address Presidents Cup traffic woes [Video]

The City of Montreal offered some solutions to the traffic headaches related to the President’s Cup golf tournament on Ile Bizard but they’re not going over well with the area’s residents.

The traffic to get on and off the island reached a boiling point on Thursday as the event officially got underway.

Residents were sent in circles and forced to wait in long lines to have their vignettes checked before being allowed onto the island.

“We acknowledge that during the last two days, it was a tough ride for commuters, coming on and off of Ile Bizard,” said Philippe Sabourin, a city spokesperson.

He said in response, the city is adjusting its plan to try to relieve pressure. The centre lane on the Jacques-Bizard Bridge is now being used as a counter flow lane.

School buses are being given priority. Another checkpoint will be added to the westbound side of …