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The project
The tram is an investment in the Gatineau-Ottawa area’s future. It will connect Gatineau’s west end to the Gatineau and Ottawa downtowns, and its circuit will align with the existing major public transit axes. This dedicated, reliable and accessible transit system will meet the transportation needs of residents in Gatineau’s west end for the next 30 to 50 years in a context of population growth, road congestion and the importance of interprovincial exchanges.
Why the tram
In order to address the demographic growth and a system that no longer meets demand, the region needs an effective public transit system that meets residents’ needs for the next 30 to 50 years.
About the tram
Today’s trams are a far cry from those of long ago. They are based on modern, innovative, cutting-edge technology designed to benefit the entire population.
Circuit map
The tram will connect Gatineau’s west end to the Gatineau and Ottawa downtowns, and its circuit will align with the existing major public transit axes and enhance access to the region’s cultural, professional and commercial hubs.
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In numbers
24 km
of tram rails
15
neighbourhoods crossed
300
riders per vehicle
5000
riders per hour, per direction
* Estimation
The history of the Outaouais’s tram The history of the Outaouais’s tram
Learn more: The history of the Outaouais’s tramOver the years, this mode of transportation has evolved significantly. Today’s trams are a far cry from those of the past. Overview of the history of the Outaouais’ tram.
The tram’s role in urban densification The tram’s role in urban densification
Learn more: The tram’s role in urban densificationA tram is a dedicated transportation service that lessens urban sprawl by promoting densification thanks to its offer of high frequency service, its accessibility and its ability to get people close to where they work and play.
The tram : an engine for sustainable development The tram : an engine for sustainable development
Learn more: The tram : an engine for sustainable developmentDesigned to meet mobility needs over the next five decades for the city’s west end, the tram is a lever that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help limit urban sprawl and promote the region’s economic prosperity.
Complementary Study Final Summary and Recommendations Complementary Study Final Summary and Recommendations
Learn more: Complementary Study Final Summary and RecommendationsThe Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) this morning released the final summary and recommendations (Report 6) of the Supplementary Study for the Development of a Higher-Order Public Transit System in Gatineau’s West End.
