{"id":4479,"date":"2025-08-25T08:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planetair.ca\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2025-08-25T08:55:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:55:30","slug":"urban-mobility-in-montreal-new-perspectives-for-a-metropolis-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planetair.ca\/en\/urban-mobility-in-montreal-new-perspectives-for-a-metropolis-on-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban mobility in Montreal: new perspectives for a metropolis on the move"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recent study reveals surprising data on Montrealers’ commuting habits, and proposes innovative solutions for the future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daily challenges of getting around in Montreal<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Montreal, Quebec’s dynamic metropolis, faces major challenges in terms of urban mobility. According to a study conducted by economist David Benatia, Montrealers spend an average of almost an hour a day commuting, a figure that has increased by 15% over the past five years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The study reveals that residents of outlying neighborhoods are particularly hard hit, with commute times of up to 90 minutes at rush hour. This situation not only affects residents’ quality of life, but also has a significant impact on the environment and the local economy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Marked socio-economic disparities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most striking aspects of the study concerns inequalities in access to transport. The data show that low-income residents spend up to 25% of their budget on travel, compared with just 8% for wealthier households.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cMobility is not just about transport, it’s also about social equity,\u201d the study points out. Neighborhoods less well served by public transport are often those where the most vulnerable populations live, creating a vicious circle of precariousness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The environmental impact of transport choices<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

David Benatia’s analysis also highlights the ecological footprint of urban travel. Despite the city’s efforts to promote public and active transport, the private car remains the preferred mode of transport for 55% of daily trips.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>This dependence on the car translates into annual emissions of nearly 3.5 million tonnes of CO2, making the transport sector the main contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the metropolitan area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Innovative solutions for the future<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In light of these findings, the study not only paints a bleak picture of the situation, but also proposes concrete ways to improve urban mobility in Montreal:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n