Discovering the Effect of Biking on our Society
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Explore how biking is transforming Quebec!
The Observatoire du vélo gathers a variety of scientific data to help decisionmakers, inform the general public and inspire the transition to a more active and sustainable future. Health, environment, economy: learn more about all the benefits of biking for the society and yourself.
To understand, convince and act collectively!
Why create the Observatoire du vélo?
Aiming to inform the population, media and decisionmakers on the great modal shift towards biking, the Observatoire du vélo is a hub of verified data, made accessible and adapted to Quebec’s, Canada’s and North America’s situation. Organized around 4 themes, this data presents the current state of biking in Quebec and explores its benefits on individual and collective health, environment and economy.
The Observatoire will evolve over time, regularly integrating new scientific content. Progressively, new categories and topics will complement the platform in the upcoming months and years.
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A Double Mission
Through its News section, the Observatoire aims at promoting scientific research done in Quebec and Canada and making it accessible to all. Therefore, researchers, students and professionals are invited to submit short articles exposing their research work.
Want to submit your work on our website? Go to our editorial policy page to know how to send us your articles.
Share the Observatoire and its data
How to cite the Observatoire?
Vélo Québec. Page's title. Observatoire du vélo, consulté le XX
Example : Vélo Québec. Cyclists' Profile. Observatoire du vélo, retrieved 2025-05-01
How to cite the News on the Observatoire?
Authors' names (Year of publication). News' title. Observatoire du vélo
Example : Zarabi, Z., Laviolette, J., Waygood, O. and Manaugh, K. (2025). Who is Ready to Cycle? Understanding the Stages of Cycling Motivation in Montreal and Laval. Observatoire du vélo
Cover images' credits on the Observatoire
- Illustrations: Justyna Stasik
- Cyclists' Profile, Biking and the City, Physical activity, Other benefits: © Anne Williams
- Biking Year-Round: Alex Sipeta/AdobeStock
- Biking as a Means of Transportation: © Sandra Larochelle
- Biking for the Planet, The Impact of Bike Tourism: © Jonathan B. Roy
- Biking Infrastructures in Quebec: Max Lindenthaler/shutterstock
- Riding Safely: © tbd-ville
- Youth's Health: © Plateau Mont-Royal/Toma Iczkovits
- Bike Industry in Quebec: © VQ Fleo
- Economic and Commercial Benefits: © Stéphane Blais
