Ongoing
Moving forward, together
Everyone benefits from public transportation
Every day, thousands of people count on public transit to get around - to get to work, to school, to make deliveries, to take care of others and to be active in their communities.
Public transit isn’t just a mode of transportation. It also benefits our economy, our health, the vitality of our businesses, and the well-being of our communities. It’s a smart choice towards:
- less congestion,
- less pollution,
- good access to services,
- good access to workplaces and schools.
It makes life easier for Clémentine, Tommy, Imane, and Christelle, as they explain in the following videos.
Public transit helps Quebec move forward
Four people, four different perspectives on how public transportation benefits Quebec society.
Key figures
6 billion $ Traffic congestion costs $6 billion and wastes 57 hours of drivers' time every year (CMM)
455.6 million public transit trips were taken in Quebec in 2024, a 12.9% increase compared to 2023 (Quebec CDN)
5X cheaper public transportation trips are five times less expensive than equivalent trips by car (CIRRELT)
28 000 jobs in public transit in Quebec, contributing $3.8 billion to the economy (ATUQ)
$1 = $29 Every dollar invested in public transit can generate up to $29 in economic benefits (Ontario)
To go further
Public transit doesn’t just benefit those who use it.
Have a look at our resources that explain how it helps reduce traffic congestion, supports the economy, creates employment opportunities, lowers household expenses, and improves our living environments.
Businesses and organizations benefit from public transit
Many employers encourage their staff to use public transit to get to work. So many benefits for employees and employers! (in French)
- Trousse pour les organisations et entreprises Pour s'engager à encourager le transport collectif auprès de vos employé(e)s Access the toolkit
- Fiche 5 bénéfices pour les entreprises qui aident leurs employé(e)s à se déplacer en transport collectif Avantages pour les ressources humaines
- Fiches Inspiration d'organisations engagées dans le transport collectif Découvrez-les
So many benefits
Choosing public transportation is good for the environment, for public health, for access to services, and for more pleasant living environments.
Thank you to the organizations that have been involved in the Moving forward, together campaign.
