"MOBI-O"

The City is providing $140,000 in financial support to MOBI-O for 2026 to help the organization promote sustainable mobility. This aligns with the City's climate plan and strategic goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

The City is providing up to $95,000 to MOBI-O to fund specific sustainable travel projects in 2026. This is separate from the general mission support and focuses on implementing the City's cycling and sustainable mobility plans.

Council approved $140,000 in financial support for 2026 to MOBI-O, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable mobility in the Gatineau region. This funding aligns with the City's climate change and environmental protection goals.

Council approved a partnership agreement with MOBI-O for up to $95,000 to fund specific sustainable travel projects in 2026, supporting the City's climate and active mobility goals.

The city is repealing a previous resolution that granted a subsidy to MOBI-O for a mobility study that did not proceed. The funds are being reallocated to complete the permanent improvements at Place du Vieux-Marché in Buckingham.

The commission reviewed the 2025 school corridor safety program, including school streets and the development of a new guide. Discussions covered pedestrian safety, the role of school travel plans, and the need for internal coordination regarding traffic calming and police presence.

The commission reviewed a strategy for bicycle parking, covering standards for new and existing developments, short-to-long-term parking, and special needs. Discussions included environmental equity, event-based parking, and potential collaboration with the STO for transit hubs.

Approval of a partnership agreement with MOBI-O to support sustainable transportation initiatives in the Gatineau region for 2025.

Council approved a $145,000 partnership agreement with MOBI-O to support sustainable transportation projects in Gatineau, aligning with the city's climate and mobility goals.

The commission reviewed the progress of the city's bicycle parking strategy. The project aims to inventory existing bike racks, categorize needs, and prioritize future investments to improve cycling infrastructure, including winter maintenance and accessibility for various types of bicycles.

The commission received a presentation on the status of bike-sharing in the region. A feasibility study is underway, ending in March 2025, to create an accessible, inclusive, and intermodal service that serves residents on both sides of the river.

The city is applying for a $75,000 grant from the Quebec government to fund employee travel management initiatives for 2024-2025. This project aims to promote sustainable mobility and will be implemented in partnership with the non-profit organization MOBI-O.

The commission reviewed a mobility study for the Gatineau Industrial Aéroparc, which highlights significant challenges for employees commuting to the area, including reliance on solo driving and poor public transit access. The study proposes solutions such as inter-company shuttles, improved transit service, and active transportation infrastructure. The commission discussed the need for better employer mobilization and potential funding through provincial and municipal collaboration.

The organization MOBI-O will consult the commission regarding the transportation and mobility needs of local youth. This information will be used to create educational materials focused on sustainable mobility.

Review and validation of a video segment regarding sustainable mobility in partnership with the MOBI-O organization.

The commission reviewed the progress of the MOBI-O sustainable mobility video project, which includes eight planned videos covering topics like public transit, carpooling, and cycling.