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Transportation Cocktail campaign
Mass car use is responsible for air pollution that seriously undermines public health and causes climate change. Quebec's increase in greenhouse gas emissions is mainly due to the 21.9% increase in traffic on our roads (1) . This increased dependency on cars has other negative effects on society. Car payments, insurance, gas, parking, upkeep... Accidents, road maintenance,...
Projet - 9 novembre 2010 - Tag : Active transportation, Clean transportation, Customizable talks, Greenhouse gases, Transportation Cocktail campaign
Bike path thank-you squad, Montreal
Our "everday superhero" thank-you squad will be hitting the Parc Lafontaine bike path to thank cyclists for using the transportation cocktail. For more information on the Transportation cocktail campaign (in French only). 
Événement - 17 septembre 2012 - Tag : Active transportation, Équiterre Activities, Transportation, Transportation Cocktail campaign
Taking the metro should be like this everyday
Last Thursday, a caped thank-you squad led by environmentalist Steven Guilbeault and partner in crime, Michel Labrecque, chair of the STM, hit the Square-Victoria metro station to show appreciation for the everyday superheroes who use public transit. At final count, 1785 high fives were issued. (Video in French only)
Actualité - 17 septembre 2012 - Tag : Active transportation, Car sharing, Carpooling, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign, Transportation Cocktail contest
Montréal Bicycle Show
The Montréal Bicycle Show is dedicated exclusively to the wonderful world of bicycles and cycling tourism. More than 200 exhibitors will present the latest novelties and upcoming trends for the new season: bicycles, equipment, accessories, clothing, advice, cycling trails and destinations. Location: Place Bonaventure, 800, rue De La Gauchetière Ouest For more information: 514...
Événement - 14 décembre 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Miscellaneous, Transportation Cocktail campaign, Transportation Cocktail contest
TranspoCamp & Hackathon, Centre for Sustainable Development, Montreal
The 2011 Montreal TranspoCamp & Hackathon is an open forum (unconference) day that brings together:
Événement - 6 décembre 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Land use, Partners Activities, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign
Citizen-led initiatives
Team test drives neighbourhood bikeways in Plateau-Manoir-des-Trembles (Gatineau) * Volunteers from Vélo Services joined residents of Plateau-Manoir-des-Trembles and councillor Maxime Tremblay for a test drive of bike routes to pinpoint problems.
Solution - 14 septembre 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Biking, Carpooling, Communauto, Get others involved, Greenhouse gases, Pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly design, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign
Urban transit association of Quebec (ATUQ) hosts annual conference
The 8th edition of the ATUQ annual conference will take October 19 to 21 at the Centre des congrès in Lévis. Theme: Se déplacer dans une ville qui respire  This event, which will bring together approximately 200 participants, will be the meeting place for stakeholders in public transit, sustainable development and sustainable mobility. The conference will feature speakers...
Événement - 7 septembre 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Organization, Partners Activities, Public transit
Sustainable Transportation Week - Gatineau
Once again this year, Gatineau is celebrating Sustainable Transportation Week. September 16 Bike-Car-Bus Challenge: Ever wonder which was the fastest way to get to work? This is one way to find out. A friendly competition pitting three different travel options against one another to compare time and costs. Park(ing) day: Teams transform a plain old parking space into...
Événement - 31 août 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Biking, Clean transportation, Partners Activities, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign, Transportation Cocktail contest, Walking
Change the way you get around for just one week
In town, without my car! is an international phenomenon, with a 9-year history in Quebec, that encourages people to leave their cars at home and experiment with other – cleaner – modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, the bus or metro. Cities across the province will be celebrating the event between September 16 and 23. Each city has its own way of...
Actualité - 31 août 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Biking, Clean transportation, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign, Transportation Cocktail contest, Walking
"In town, without my car!" week - Montreal
A week devoted to clean transportation in Montreal!  Events celebrating alternative modes of transportation will take place downtown and across Greater Montreal. Exact schedule to be announced. Car-free zone downtown on Thursday, September 22, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Roads will be closed to traffic between:
Événement - 31 août 2011 - Tag : Active transportation, Biking, Carpooling, Clean transportation, Partners Activities, Public transit, Transportation Cocktail campaign, Transportation Cocktail contest
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