Velo Quebec

• Electric unicycle users say Quebec pilot project legalizing them technically excludes them

  The pilot project will only allow electric unicycles with motors of less than 500 watts to roll. But users argue they don't even make them with that wattage anymore.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2023
  
• No more ‘legal grey zone’ as electric scooters get green light on Quebec roads

  The new legislation is an amendment to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, providing a legal framework for all electric motorized vehicles.

  Traffic

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• Motorists being asked to plan ahead as popular Montreal bike tour hits the streets

  Thousands of cyclists will take over the streets of Montreal this weekend for the ever popular Tour de Nuit and Tour de l'Île. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly.

  Traffic

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Quebec to teach new drivers techniques to prevent potentially deadly ‘dooring’ incidents

  The province’s automobile insurance (SAAQ) says they are incorporating training into their practical exam.

  Education

  Sep 2, 2022
• Hugo Houle’s Quebec hometown celebrates his Tour de France stage win

  Friends and family not surprised when Canadian Hugo Houle crossed the finish line well ahead of the competition in Stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Jul 20, 2022
• In photos: Over 15,000 cyclists take part in Montreal’s Tour de l’Île bike festival

  Organizers say over 15,000 cyclists, including families, seniors and children, took part in the ride that went through various boroughs of the city.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2022
• Vélo Québec promotes everyday cycling with ‘Bike to Work Day’

  To mark the end of bike month, the cycling agency is encouraging the public to don their helmets and ride on two wheels to the office.

  Traffic

  May 31, 2022
• Vélo Québec calling for automobile insurance act to protect all cyclists and pedestrians

  The cyclist advocacy group is asking the government to extend compensation for road accidents affecting pedestrians and cyclists even if no motor vehicle is involved.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
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• City of Montreal installs 16th ghost bike, says safety issues involving trucks ‘very important’

  A new ghost bike has been installed in the Villeray district of Montreal in memorial of 66-year-old cyclist Normand Chatelois, who was struck and killed by a dump truck on Nov 9.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2021
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• Three cyclists in the last 3 months have died on Montreal streets

  Three cyclists in as many months have lost their lives on Montreal roads, and biking advocates are calling for more safety measures.

  Traffic

  Nov 10, 2021