Réseau express vélo

In today's world, Réseau express vélo has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide audience. From its impact on society to its influence on the personal level, Réseau express vélo has sparked endless debates and research that seek to understand its true meaning and scope. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Réseau express vélo has acquired even greater relevance, generating debates and reflections in various fields such as politics, economics, culture and the environment. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and perspectives related to Réseau express vélo, analyzing its importance today and its future projection.
Not to be confused with Réseau express métropolitain.
Réseau express vélo
Signs above the REV on rue Saint-Denis
Length191 km (119 mi)
Usecycling
WebsiteCity website
REV plan
The five initial axes of the REV

The Réseau express vélo (REV, lit. 'Express bike network') is a network of bike lanes under development in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The project consists of 17 routes spanning 191 kilometres (119 mi) of protected bike lanes to be made available year-round.[1] Announced in 2019 by mayor Valérie Plante, the first section of the REV along rue Saint-Denis was inaugurated on November 7, 2020.[2][3] The current plan was announced in 2023 as part of "Vision Vélo 2023–2027".[4] The six completed axes are:[1]

  • Berri / La Jeunesse / Saint-Denis
  • Viger / St-Antoine / Saint-Jacques
  • Souligny
  • Peel
  • Bellechasse
  • Notre-Dame / Parc de la Traversée

The main north-south axis of the REV runs along Saint-Denis, Berri, and Bellechasse streets and saw rapid adoptoin. In 2021, it was one of the most popular north-south cycling routes in the city.[5] The intersection of Saint-Denis and rue des Carrières saw over a million annual riders in 2021, and in 2023 it reached over 1.5 million.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Le REV : un réseau express vélo" (in French). City of Montreal. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  2. ^ Champagne, Vincent (2019-05-27). "Montréal donne le coup d'envoi de son grand REV, le Réseau express vélo" (in French). Radio-Canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  3. ^ "Des centaines de cyclistes inaugurent le Réseau Express Vélo" (in French). Radio-Canada.ca. 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  4. ^ Morris, Erika (2022-11-01). "Montreal to spend $30M for 60 km of bike paths this year". CBC. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  5. ^ Gepner, Clara (2023-12-15). "Bike path data show that Montreal's new bicycle network is a hit". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  6. ^ Oullette-Vézina, Henri (2023-12-15). "Le REV Saint-Denis plus populaire que jamais". La Presse (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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