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Recreational Biking Infrastructures
Beyond being a means of transportation, biking is also a popular recreational activity for Quebecers every year. With the Route verte, the numerous regional biking networks and mountain biking centres across the province, these infrastructures allow all types of cyclists to live their passion for biking.
Source: Vélo Québec - Interactive Map of the Route verte
A variety of Biking Infrastructures
The multiples biking infrastructures in Quebec can also be found on the Route verte. Also, because of the multi-use trails built over the years on inactive rail beds, cyclists can enjoy off-road trails on the Route verte on 37 % of the network.
In 2024, the Route verte was made of 1939 kmof bike lanes physically separated from motorized traffic
In 2024, the Route verte was made of 123 kmof bike lanes visually separated from motorized traffic.
In 2024, the Route verte was made of 740 kmof shared lanes with motorized traffic.
In 2024, the Route verte was made of 2350 kmof paved shoulders.
Data source: Vélo Québec
Credits:
- (Bike path) © Guillaume Milette
- (Bike lane) © Sandra Larochelle
- (Shared roadways) © Anne Williams
- (Paved shoulders) © Magalie Dagenais
Credit: © Gabriel Gakwaya
