The Pope's visit at the end of July will certainly disrupt travel in the capital, but the mayor assures that the city will remain accessible, with only two "very restricted" security perimeters in Old Quebec.

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We will be far from the security measures and the wide perimeter of the G7 summit, assured Bruno Marchand.

“We want people to be able to come to town. We don't want it to be a perception that the city is doomed, that there is nothing to do and that we have to get out of the region. It won't be that. It is an extraordinary event, which happens infrequently in the life of a city, but, with the quality of services, we will ensure that people will be able to access their city.

The authorities of the City, the RTC, the police and the diocese gave an update on Thursday on the logistical aspects of the visit of the Holy Father.

Perimeters

The commander in support of the operations of the Service de police de la Ville de Québec, Martin Bolduc, indicated that only two very restricted security perimeters would be established, around the Notre-Dame basilica-cathedral and around the archdiocese. Only a few citizens will need to obtain accreditation to travel, he advised.

The town hall, which is just across the street, is not included in the perimeter, illustrated Mayor Marchand. “No business will close its doors and everything will be put in place to ensure free movement.”

He assures that all those who want to come to the Plains and to Old Quebec will be able to do so. However, it will be necessary to provide temporary obstacles in the corridor of movement of the Pope, between the airport and Old Quebec. Citizens who so wish will be able to place themselves at the edge of the road to watch the passage of the sovereign pontiff, indicated Mr. Bolduc.

Public transport

The City therefore asks citizens to plan their trips on July 27 and 28. Employees working in the area are encouraged to work from home and visitors are encouraged to use public transit.

The Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) will experience some “disruptions” to its regular service, but “the routes will take people as close as possible to the event,” said Jocelyn Hébert, delivery manager of the RTC service. . An event shuttle service with incentive parking will be set up. Locations and times are yet to be determined.