Québec solidaire (QS) wants to focus on active and collective transportation in the Laurentians region.

Three solidarity candidates announced on Sunday, after a meeting on alternative mobility, the increase in the service offer and accessibility of active and public transport, a priority issue of the October electoral meeting. next.

“QS is committed to promoting the development of a public transit system and to vigorously supporting active transportation, car-sharing and short circuit measures,” said Rose Crevier-Dagenais, candidate in Prévost.

The left-wing political formation considers it necessary to bet on eco-mobility if we want to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and reduce dependence on oil.

“In order to better manage and develop urbanized spaces to promote sustainable mobility and a change in behavior in travel habits, it is essential to develop alternative solutions for the transport of people”, argued Julie Francoeur, candidate in Prévost.

For his part, the solidarity candidate in Saint-Jérôme, Merc-Olivier Neveu, believes that QS will help cities improve the public and active transportation service offer, which is currently lacking due to the funding formula.

“Québec solidaire is committed to reducing the pricing of interregional public transport by 50%, promised Mr. Neveu. This measure will allow the citizens of the Laurentians greater access to services, in particular the commuter train.”