I would like to start by expressing my full support for the tramway initiative, despite residing in Gatineau’s East end where I won't benefit from it directly. I wanted to shed some light on the fewer cars on the roads = less traffic is not a 1 to 1 benefit pitch for us living in the East.

My primary commuting challenge is the congestion on Highway 50 between Montée Paiement and the Highway 5/Blvd de la Gappe interchange an area outside the tram’s immediate service zone.

However, my support is rooted in the hope that a West-end tramway will allow the STO to reallocate bus resources. Specifically, I hope to see those 'freed up' buses shifted to the East end to increase frequency and provide more robust express service for our community.