On Monday, September 29, 2025, Mr. Hervé Chapon, Transportation Planning Advisor at Quebec ‘s Transportation and Smart Mobility Department, presented the thematic: “ Management of Tourist Bus Traffic in Historic Centers ”

As part of its Collaborative Network, the City of Quebec proposes to address the following issues, among others:

• How can we measure and mitigate the impact of tourist travel (coaches, cruise ships, trucks, cars) on the habitability of a densely populated historic center?
• How can tourist flows be better distributed over time, space, and modes of transportation to limit overcrowding in Old Quebec?
• How can economic, social, and institutional actors be involved in mobility that respects heritage and residents?
• What technological and organizational innovations can improve travel management in a heritage area while avoiding social conflicts and economic losses?

To view the Action Plan proposed by Quebec City for the network’s activities, as well as the video recording of the session in French with the option to activate YouTube subtitles in English and Spanish, click on the buttons below.
Action Plan

OWHC member cities wishing to join the Quebec Collaborative Network are invited to contact the General Secretariat no later than October 10 at the following address: [email protected], specifying the names and email addresses of the experts who will be participating in the Network.

Let’s continue to build the New Urban Project together through collaborative action!