The design and realization of Québec City’s Structuring Public Transit Network embody the strength of a collective vision and the transformative power of architecture and urban design. More than a mobility project, the tramway acts as a catalyst for a new urban dynamic: shaping future development, redefining public spaces, and influencing the evolution of the neighborhoods it serves.

Conceived to meet the needs of both the local and regional community, the network provides a stronger, more efficient, and more accessible transit offer. It is an urban integration project where design, architecture, and landscape come together to create a welcoming, functional, and safe environment.

The approach is grounded in a sensitive reading of Québec’s history and unique character, while asserting a distinctly contemporary architectural language. Every station, public space, and built element has been designed to reflect the city’s identity and reinforce the overall coherence of the project. Inspired by major European networks, the tramway is envisioned as fully integrated into urban life. It stands as a civic landmark and a defining feature of the landscape, while embodying the diversity, vitality, and energy of Québec.

At the heart of the project, the passenger experience drives every design decision. The design guidelines aim to create a strong civic presence and timeless architecture, while offering spaces that are welcoming and inspiring. Clear and demanding principles ensure the quality of every component—from the largest urban intervention to the smallest details of furniture and equipment. The result is a coherent, integrated project that elevates functional needs into a shared collective experience.

By offering engaging and enjoyable spaces, the tramway fosters a sense of belonging and pride within the community for these new infrastructures that will transform Québec’s urban landscape for generations to come.