"tramway"

Commission members and staff shared positive environmental initiatives, including citizen mobilization for the tramway project, the CREDDO ecological transition forum, and reduced salt usage in winter maintenance.

The Commission discussed the status of the tramway project, which has been transferred to Mobilité infra Québec.

Councillor Luc Chénier has given notice that he will introduce a resolution on May 12, 2026, requiring the city to report on all infrastructure projects currently delayed or suspended due to the tramway project. This includes specific concerns regarding the widening of Chemin Vanier, aiming to provide transparency on how the tramway project impacts other municipal capital works.

This item acknowledges the receipt of a document submitted by a citizen, Mr. André Simonsion, regarding an alternative to the proposed urban tramway project in the Aylmer sector. The document proposes an 'Ultra-Fast Bus Service' (SURB) as a potential transit solution. This is a procedural item to formally record the submission of public correspondence to the council.

Council adopts the meeting agenda with several additions, including items related to housing, municipal grants, organizational changes, and correspondence regarding the tramway project and snow removal.

The City of Gatineau will share real estate development data with the provincial Ministry of Transport (MTMD) to help calibrate the TRANS predictive model. This model is essential for planning regional mobility, including the tramway project and other territorial planning initiatives.

The commission reviewed a training session held in November 2025 regarding age-friendly urban planning. The discussion highlighted the importance of inter-departmental collaboration, universal accessibility, and the need for safer pedestrian environments. The commission also discussed the potential for the future tramway project to improve urban accessibility for seniors.

The City is asked to approve a $169.5 million borrowing bylaw for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO). These funds are earmarked for the planning phase of the proposed tramway project serving the western part of Gatineau.

Council approved an amendment to the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) borrowing bylaw to include funding for studies related to sections of the tramway project located outside of Quebec. This project is partially funded by federal and provincial grants.

Council authorized a resource loan agreement between the City and the STO to provide city staff to support the Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project Office (BPTGO).

The committee reviewed the progress of the Special Planning Program (PPU) for the Vieux-Aylmer sector. The discussion focused on implementation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and the integration of the future tramway project. Councillors emphasized the importance of public consultation and ensuring that new development aligns with the area's unique character and infrastructure capacity.

Bylaw to update the city's Urban Plan to align with the planned tramway route in the west and remove the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development Zone (ZATC).

Council adopted a concordance by-law to update the Urban Planning By-law to reflect changes in the rapid transit corridor route and the removal of the Labelle transit-oriented development zone. The motion passed on a split vote.

This notice of motion initiates changes to the city's Urban Plan to align the western rapid transit corridor with the planned tramway route and to remove the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone. These changes are essential for the city's long-term transit infrastructure planning.

This is the draft bylaw corresponding to the notice of motion in item 4.4, formally proposing the alignment of the western transit corridor with the tramway route and the removal of the Labelle TOD zone.

Notice of motion is given for a bylaw to update the Urban Plan to reflect the new tramway route in the West and remove the Labelle TOD zone.

Council adopts a concordance bylaw to align the Urban Plan with the revised tramway route in the West and remove the Labelle TOD zone. Councillors Mike Duggan and Gilles Chagnon voted against the measure.

An informational session regarding the ongoing planning for the Gatineau tramway project, specifically focusing on how it will impact mobility and transit in the western part of the city.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025, and will feature a presentation on the tramway project.

Council is asked to approve a $169.5 million loan by the STO (the regional transit authority) to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project for the western part of Gatineau.

This bylaw updates the City's Land Use and Development Plan to reflect the integration of the tramway as the primary rapid transit mode in the west. Consequently, the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone is removed as it no longer falls within the rapid transit corridor, and the plan is updated to include the current status of the Rapibus network.

This bylaw updates the city's long-term development plan to align with the proposed tramway route in the west end and removes a specific transit-oriented development zone.

The Council adopted a bylaw to update the City's Land Use and Development Plan to reflect the planned tramway route in the west and remove the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone. This was a split vote.

This item seeks approval for a $169.5 million loan by the STO to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project heading west in Gatineau. This is a significant financial commitment toward the city's major transit infrastructure project.

Council approved a $169.5 million loan bylaw for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project to the west of Gatineau. This project is eligible for up to 100% government funding through the PAGITC program. Councillor Mike Duggan voted against the motion.

The City of Gatineau is creating several new permanent positions across multiple departments to support major infrastructure and development projects, including the tramway, the new police headquarters, the Aylmer service point, the multifunctional centre, and the hospital. This restructuring aims to stabilize the workforce and ensure that project deliverables are met on time. The costs for these new positions will be covered by specific project budgets and existing investment plans.

The City is restructuring several departments to provide the necessary human resources for major upcoming projects, including the tramway, the new police headquarters, the Aylmer service point, the multifunctional centre, and the hospital. This involves creating several new professional and management positions across multiple departments. The costs for these new positions will be covered by specific project budgets and investment plans, as certified by the treasurer.

Notice of motion for a bylaw amendment to update the city's Land Use and Development Plan to align with the planned tramway route in the west and to eliminate the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone.

Draft bylaw to amend the Land Use and Development Plan to align with the planned tramway route in the west and to eliminate the Labelle Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone.

The commission reviewed the work plan for the *chemin Vanier* opportunity study between *chemin Pink* and *chemin d'Aylmer*. The project aims to address traffic growth and integrate active transportation and transit, including the future tramway, while adhering to the *Politique des rues conviviales* (Complete Streets Policy).