TramCité
TramCité
The TramCité project is a new 19 km modern tramway system. It will become the backbone of mobility in the Québec City region and will connect easily and efficiently to other modes of transportation. High-frequency service and comfortable cars will improve the quality of public transit in the city’s busiest areas:
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The tramway will optimize travel flow and shorten travel times for public transit passengers.
In addition, the TramCité project is a unique opportunity for the greater Québec City area to meet the following objectives:
- Accelerate real estate development
- Boost productivity and employment
- Generate major economic benefits during construction
Many cities around the world have successfully implemented a modern tramway system. TramCité will seamlessly become part of the fabric of each community it serves.
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Partners
The following three partners have initiated the planning phase and the preparatory work for TramCité:
- Project owner: Government of Québec
- Main contractor: CDPQ Infra
- Urban planning and municipal services: Ville de Québec
Current stage: Planning
CDPQ Infra is currently putting together a project team that will launch the necessary studies and analyses before we can move on to the production phase.
In collaboration with suppliers to be selected during the planning period, work will begin on determining price and timeline targets for TramCité.
Outreach to communities
CDPQ Infra will begin sharing and information with communities early in 2025.
Governance
The governance mechanism includes representatives from the following entities:
- The Government of Québec and the responsible departments
- CDPQ Infra
- Ville de Québec and Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC)
These representatives will form committees to monitor project planning and the key issues involved.