Montréal, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — Vélo Québec welcomes the adoption of Montreal's Plan d'urbanisme et de mobilité 2050 (PUM). For the first time, this structuring initiative brings mobility and urban planning together in a single document to accelerate the socio-ecological transition to a more inclusive city.
We welcome re-sharing the street to make our living environments more accessible and safer for everyone. Notably, Vélo Québec highlights commitments to pursue the extension of a cycling network for cyclists of all ages and abilities, to diversify the supply of self-service bicycles - notably with a view to territorial equity - and to reinforce access to secure bicycle parking.
The PUM is intended as a lever for reducing the impact of major transport and energy infrastructures. actively combat over-motorization. Commitment to developing carbon-free, agile logistics solutions, including cyclologistics is an opportunity for more peaceful neighborhoods.
Vélo Québec stresses the importance of ensuring that these orientations are reflected in local urban planning and mobility plans (PLUM) and borough urban planning bylaws., This is an essential prerequisite for safe, year-round cycling networks.
The success of this transformation will also depend on sustained support for local populations. It will be essential to clearly communicate the benefits of these changes to encourage collective support for the ambitious choices made in this plan.
Vélo Québec reiterates its commitment to act as an active partner in advancing sustainable mobility, fighting overmotorization and building a more equitable, inclusive and resilient city.
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Since 1967, Vélo Québec's mission has been to develop cycling culture for everyone, everywhere in Quebec.
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