Citizen project — Québec City region

150 km of bike paths underground.

Goal: an underground cycling network spanning the greater Québec City region, accessible 365 days a year, thanks to the Prufrock tunnel-boring technology developed by The Boring Company.

150 kmof cycling tunnels
≈ $11.2Bestimated total cost
365 days/yrwhatever the weather
Bike Tunnel Québec — overview of the concept
The project at a glance

An all-season cycling network, designed in 3D.

Picture 150 km of safe, smooth bike paths accessible at any hour, sheltered from the Québec climate. A first-of-its-kind network in the world that fundamentally rethinks urban mobility.

Economical

Cost per kilometre 4 to 16 times lower than other major transport projects.

Good for health

Daily physical activity built into your everyday commute.

Safe

Zero collisions with motor vehicles, 24/7 monitoring, a controlled environment.

Energy independence

Human propulsion supported by Québec hydroelectricity.

Eco-friendly

Zero emissions, no noise pollution, minimal land footprint.

Tourism

The world's first cycling tunnel network — an international showcase.

Explore the project

Where to begin?

The project is documented across several pages. Here are a few entry points: