This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
The City of Laval has announced the largest expansion to date of the BIXI bike-sharing service on its territory, coinciding with the start of the 2025 season.
The Laval network will now include 75 stations and more than 850 bikes, including 219 electric-assist bikes.
The neighborhoods of Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Auteuil, and Sainte-Dorothée will now be served. These additions aim to better cover the central areas of each neighborhood, making it easier to access public transit and activity hubs.
“The popularity of cycling continues to grow in Laval, and that’s great news,” said Mayor Stéphane Boyer in a press release. “With BIXI’s expansion, we are responding to this enthusiasm while taking another step toward a more accessible and greener city.”
“We are proud to support Laval’s development by strengthening our presence with a network growing from 26 to 75 stations,” added Nicolas Blain, Director of Planning and Business Intelligence at BIXI. “This expansion places Laval on par with North American cities like Detroit, which has 78 stations, and contributes to active mobility while promoting urban development.”
The City also reminds residents that Laval citizens can benefit from a subsidy ranging from $45 to $70 to cover part of the cost of a seasonal membership. The goal is to encourage active transportation and promote participation in the bike-sharing service.
To apply, residents must live in Laval, be over 14 years of age, and not have been subscribed to a bike-sharing service since January 1, 2020. Applications can be submitted via the citizen portal Mon dossier.
Rapidly Growing Cycling Network
According to the 2023 Perspective Mobility survey by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), the modal share of cycling trips has doubled since 2013 — a trend seen across all age groups.
In 2024, more than 500,000 bike trips were recorded in Laval, based solely on data from the 11 sites equipped with permanent counters. This represents an 18% increase compared to the previous year.
The Route verte cycling network, which includes over 37 km within Laval’s territory, remains one of the busiest segments, with over 134,000 trips counted on the southern section of Trail 1, in the center of the island.
In 2025, over 12 km of new cycling links will be added, bringing the total to just over 350 km across the island. Additionally, approximately 11 km of existing routes will be improved. (N.P.)
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