Montréal, January 13, 2021 - Vélo Québec today unveils the names of the 6 communities and 11 organizations recognized at the 9e certification round VELOSYMPATHIC movement. Since the program began, a total of 31 communities and 77 organizations have demonstrated their commitment to making cycling a real transportation and leisure option for all.
«It's encouraging to see that, despite the pandemic, communities and organizations are continuing their efforts to facilitate cycling, anticipating and accompanying the unprecedented popularity of this healthy and safe activity. Many citizens rediscovered the pleasure of cycling for leisure during the initial containment period. When they return to work after the second lockdown, they'll realize that it's never been easier to get around by bike! Many of the certifiers in this round were applying for a second time, and they've risen to the challenge: their commitment to sustainable mobility continues, to the delight of their residents, workers and visitors alike,» states Magali Bebronne, program director at Vélo Québec.
COMMUNITIES :
-Silver certification :
- Drummondville
-Bronze certification :
- Outremont
-Honorable mention:
- Granby
- Brome Lake
- Saint-Raymond
- Trois-Rivières
ORGANIZATIONS :
Organizations and companies
-Gold certification :
- Center culture et environnement Frédéric Back
-Silver certification :
- Parcours Gouin welcome pavilion
-Bronze certification :
- Ambioner - Quebec City Office
- Laval transport company
- Y'a QuelQu'un l'autre bord du mur - Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie
-Honorable mention:
- Gameloft Entertainment Inc.
- PCI Industrial Automation
Educational establishments
-Gold certification :
- Cégep Garneau
-Silver certification :
- Cégep André-Laurendeau
-Bronze certification :
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Montmorency
The certification approach: a continuous improvement process
There are 5 levels of certification: bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond. Candidates who do not meet the certification criteria, but who demonstrate a clear commitment to the development of a bicycle culture, receive an honorable mention.
Find out more about how applications are assessed, read this article.
Organizations and communities wishing to become involved in the VELOSYMPATHIC approach are invited to visit the VELOSYMPATHIC website. www.velosympathique.com. The next deadline for applications is April 9, 2021.
