Route verte builders and partners

Planning, constructing and developing the Route verte involves a great deal of cooperation and coordination, at the local, regional and provincial levels.

Government partners
Within the Government of Québec, the Ministry of Transportation coordinates the various actions involving other ministries and agencies. The Ministry has delegated responsibility for coordination, planning, research and communications to Vélo Québec, which serves as project manager. The Ministry of Transportation also administers the Route verte construction assistance program. Established in 1999, this program provides funding for up to 25% of the eligible costs of the project. Lastly, the Ministry of Transportation coordinates the work of the Route verte interdepartmental committee, which includes representatives from several ministries — Municipal Affairs and the Metropolis; Transportation; the Environment; Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Social Solidarity; and Tourism — and from the Regional Development and Youth Secretariats as well as Vélo Québec. 

To outline the results of this joint action in terms of planning and construction, Vélo Québec monitors the project on an ongoing basis and prepares a comprehensive Route verte progress report every autumn.

Regional partners
Through Vélo Québec, the interdepartmental committee receives development proposals from regional committees. These committees rely on regional authorities such as regional development councils, municipalities, regional county municipalities, regional tourist associations, regional sports and leisure agencies or other regional bodies for financing, planning, spearheading and promotion. Here is a list of the various Route verte planning partners.


Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Centre-du-Québec
Chaudière-Appalaches
Cantons-de-l’Est
Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Lanaudière
Laurentides
Laval
Manicouagan-Duplessis
Mauricie
Montérégie
Montréal
Outaouais
Québec
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean


Regional and provincial partners for “Bienvenue cyclistes !” certification
"Bienvenue cyclistes !" certification expanded across Québec in 2006: there are now accommodations in all categories meeting the certification criteria and offering bicycle-friendly services designed to meet the needs of touring cyclists. We thank the regional tourism associations and the following organizations for their invaluable support: