Quebec tramway project: The Quebec government must explain itself

Published by Louis Bellemare on 2023-04-03 There is still uncertainty and a lack of information about the tramway project in Quebec City. The cost is unknown and must be reassessed. This reassessment is needed because only one bid was obtained during the calls for tenders to choose the tramway manufacturer. Furthermore, the mayor of Quebec City is proposing a proximity tax to help finance the project. This significantly impact the tax bills of many citizens. Despite this, governments intend to move forward even if a significant percentage of the population does not want this project. A recent poll (January 2023) conducted by SOM-Le Soleil indicates that the project only garnered 44% support. In contrast, 49% were against it. [1] BAPE recommendations In 2020, the report of the Bureau d’Audience Publique sur l’Environnement (BAPE) was released. It did not recommend the implementation in its presented form. It found the study from the City of Quebec…