The BAPE recommends looking at other options to meet the public transit needs of Quebec City residents.

In addition to the federal contribution, the Quebec government will invest $1.8 billion and the municipal government will contribute $300 million to the project.

The mayor was all smiles, calling the tramway a first step to her proposed Pink line on the Montreal Metro.

Transport Minister François Bonnardel tabled Bill 26 on Thursday at the National Assembly, which would give Quebec City power to construct the $3.3-billion transit network.