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Jalon Mobility
Awards
1st
edition
2019
Three programs that advance Message from Jalon
smart and sustainable
mobility projects
We have a rich and agile Jean-François Tremblay
President and CEO
ecosystem that can shape Jalon
the mobility of tomorrow.
Synergy showcase
It is with great pride that we are launching this first edition of the Jalon
A showcase that guides and supports
Mobility Awards.
Quebec start-ups.
Why so much pride? Because almost 60 organizations submitted more
than 100 different projects, which far exceeded any of our expectations.
In collaboration with
The mobility and transportation industry is in a state of profound trans-
formation. Technological advances, technical feats, world firsts, Québec
firsts: the Jalon awards celebrate all of this and highlight the need for
Mobilization and support mobility solutions for people and goods on a local and human scale. The
richness and diversity of the initiatives put forward tonight confirm the
for companies vitality and relevance of the mobility organizations and companies here
in Québec.
Whether you’re a big or a small company, we can help you
in the exploratory or initial phase of your project in Montréal.
Mobility players on the world stage are rapidly changing the way people
and merchandise get around. The Jalon Mobility Awards demonstrate
In collaboration with
that, though our ecosystem in Montréal and Québec is still young, it is a
booming industry driven by a unique passion. Our local stakeholders are
all making important contributions to the global effort. And that’s what
makes us so proud tonight.
Experimental program It’s up to all of us to dream big and strive to be among the best in the
world.
A launching pad for experimental projects that
foster the creation or use of mobility data.
In collaboration with
Contact us to find out more!
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A word from A message from
the Minister the Mayor
The Québec government would like to high- Pierre Fitzgibbon Every day, Montréal shows its determination to Valérie Plante
Minister of Economy and Mayor of Montréal
light the organization of this first edition of support sustainable and smart mobility and to be
Innovation and Minister
the Jalon Mobility Awards, which showcases Responsible for the involved in the quest for innovative solutions.
the efforts deployed by those whose work Lanaudière Region
is contributing to advancing sustainable In order to fight against climate change and to reach greenhouse gas
mobility in Québec. The government’s vision to this effect is unequivocal: emission reduction objectives, we are counting first and foremost on
to help the ground transportation equipment industry meet existing chal- active and collective transportation.
lenges and make sustainable mobility a source of growth and prosperity
In this respect, major projects are currently in progress in our metropolis
for the Québec economy.
and elsewhere.
It is in this spirit that the Québec government supports Jalon and its intel-
The magnitude of the challenges we are faced with is striking, and it is by
ligent mobility data and experiment-sharing project aimed at facilitating
joining forces that we will manage to make a difference.
the exchange of relevant mobility data and fostering the development of
new innovative apps. This initiative will undoubtedly increase growth and I am thrilled to see this award being handed out to players in the smart
competitiveness opportunities for emerging businesses. and sustainable mobility ecosystem across the province. What’s more,
the trophy that will be awarded tonight was created by a local design
This achievement, together with those who will be honoured this evening,
firm, from the wooden braking system used in Montréal’s metro system.
will help Québec meet the challenges pertaining to sustainable mobi-
I would like to congratulate Jalon for this choice that reflects Montréal’s
lity—namely investing in research and innovation demonstrating new
sustainable development approach.
products—and to ensure the growth of its economy in keeping with sus-
tainable development principles. Moreover, the Québec government’s To all of you, who help shape our city’s smart and sustainable mobility
greening initiative involves a greater use of hydroelectricity, wherever pos- through your innovative solutions, we say: “Thank you!”
sible, as well as batteries and the electrification of transportation.
Developing your ideas and integrating them in our policies and lifestyles
Congratulations to all of the finalists and recipients of the Jalon Mobility will enable us to reach our common goals.
Awards! You are a true source of inspiration.
I would also like to congratulate Jalon on this first edition of the Jalon
Mobility Awards, along with every one of its winners.
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Technological innovation presented by
Eos – Autonomous Vision E-SMART fuel and speed
management system
Algolux
Winner E-SMART
Eos is software that can be embedded in any digital vision system. It delivers An intelligent speed management system that uses GPS technology to accu-
improvements in perception accuracy of 30% to 60% compared to other pro- rately determine a driver’s location in real time and cap the maximum speed
ducts on the market. This helps autonomous vehicles better adapt to a variety that the vehicle can attain in a posted speed zone. E-SMART also offers a
of difficult conditions and situations like low light, bad weather, snow and fog. geo-fencing feature that allows a fleet to set specific speed limits to a parti-
cular location, leading to significant fuel savings.
80-bike trailer Cooperative truck
platooning systems
BIXI
FPInnovations
To better redistribute bikes at BIXI stations during rush hour, BIXI designed a FPInnovations, Transport Canada, Resolute Forest Products and Auburn
double-capacity trailer that holds 80 bikes instead of 40. Designed in Québec, University made history with their successful road test of forestry truck
this innovation ensures that more bikes are made available to users at peak platooning, where only the lead truck has a driver and the rest of the convoy
times. is autonomous. To date, two phases have been successfully conducted in
Rivière-aux-Rats, Québec, with a combined trial run total of 1,500 km.
Pavé C Autonomous and electric
agricultural robot
BIXI
Innovative Vehicle Institute
The “pavés”—heavy slabs or plates that anchor the BIXI stations—could only Innovative Vehicle Institute has developed an autonomous agricultural robot
hold four bikes at a time. The “pavé C,” installed between the existing plates, with an electric motor and a self-driving navigation system capable of
proved to be a simple way to double the anchor points, optimizing the use of performing repetitive agricultural tasks such as mechanical weeding, soil and
urban space. plant identification and characterization. Now in its final prototype stage, this
project—which has a minimal impact on the environment and fills a real need in
the agricultural sector—will lead to positive social and economic repercussions.
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Technological innovation presented by
Shared drone service Leddar Pixell
IVÉO LeddarTech
Winner
A pilot project with the goal of providing a shared drone service for a group of Leddar Pixell is a 3D flash LiDAR-enabling detection cocoon with a 180-degree
municipalities so that they can pool resources and knowledge. This opens the field of view. Designed specifically for heavy and commercial vehicles and
door to several innovations in everything from fire management and large- buses (autonomous or not), the Pixell offers complete coverage of blind spots,
scale event planning to public works. improving road safety for everyone.
Bulk purchase of GEEBEE scooters Smart Pole
IVÉO Morelli
The bulk purchase of GEEBEE all-terrain electric scooters enables employees With the urban Smart Pole lighting system, cities can add security, commu-
and citizens to get around cities without the use of traditional vehicles. nication and loading systems in a way that ensures public safety, privacy of
In some cities, the scooters are also offered to citizens as part of shared information and mobility. The Smart Pole can also be incorporated into other
mobility programs. urban furniture structures, like benches, bike racks or trash cans.
HD mapping Infrastructure and vehicle
connectivity platform
Jakarto
Orange Traffic – Intersect Mention
Jakarto makes high-definition maps using 4K cameras and high-precision An open technological platform for vehicles and urban assets that collects
LiDARs. By combining these two sources (LiDAR measurements of over data on roads and infrastructure usage and opens the door to new operational
2 million points per second and 360-degree imagery), Jakarto is able to create paradigms. It enables the deployment of smart city apps through an open
a virtual twin of a city’s entire infrastructure, which can then be integrated into platform that fosters sharing. Orange Traffic is the first Canadian company,
the mapping systems of self-driving vehicles. and only the third company in the world, to earn the internationally renowned
OmniAir Certification for Connected Vehicles.
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Technological innovation presented by
On-board contactless Arterial Manager – Centralized road
credit card payment network management system
Société de transport de Laval (STL) Ville de Québec
The first pilot project of its kind in Canada to test Visa or Mastercard credit The implementation of the Arterial Manager, a system made up of four inter-
card payments on buses. The ease of payment encourages less frequent users, connected components developed entirely by the Ville, enables the centralized
in particular, to use public transit. To date, the STL remains the only bus service management of traffic lights, data collection and processing as well as the
in Québec to offer this option. real-time surveillance of road networks with timely interventions (e.g. measures
that grant right of way to buses).
Orca: electric watercraft
Taiga Motors
The first all-electric watercraft, the Orca moves quietly and produces no green-
house gases (GHGs). Its smart dashboard, complete with GPS, LTE, Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth, also delivers unprecedented connectivity.
Centralized Preemption System
Ville de Montréal
The Ville de Montréal has implemented a centralized preemption system for
traffic lights across the island of Montréal, which gives right of way to buses
at traffic lights, facilitates the flow of emergency vehicles and optimizes their
arrival time and safety while on the road.
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Start-up companies presented by
Blaise Transit Eva
Blaise Transit is developing AI-based software that enables transit operators Eva is a cooperative ridesharing service that brings drivers and riders together.
to run on-demand bus services using their existing vehicles. Blaise Transit has Their app, created in Montréal, uses a decentralized technology—blockchain—
started working with the STL on a feasibility study, the objective of which is to to protect confidential information.
use STL data to do a cost-benefit analysis of an on-demand service in Laval.
C2RO Cloud Robotics Jakarto
Winner
C2RO uses real-time cloud AI to analyze video footage for the use of public Jakarto makes high-definition maps using 4K cameras and high-precision
transit services. This solution creates opportunities for significant operational LiDARs. By combining these two sources (LiDAR measurements of over
improvements. 2 million points per second and 360-degree imagery), Jakarto is able to create
a virtual twin of a city’s entire infrastructure, which can then be integrated into
the mapping systems of self-driving vehicles.
Copenhagenize Design Co. La roue libre
A social consulting firm that puts bicycles at the heart of urban planning An electric cargo-bike merchandise delivery service that uses trailers equipped
on a human scale. Their Desire Lines Analysis Tool was used in Montréal at with secure waterproof cases capable of transporting up to 400 pounds. The
the Berri/Cherrier and Saint-Urbain/Maisonneuve intersections to study service is adapted to the North American/winter context and enjoys a part-
cyclist behaviour with regards to existing infrastructure and to come up with nership with Communauto. Each cargo bike helps reduce GHGs by more than
thoughtful urban planning recommendations for users. three tons a year.
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Start-up companies presented by
Momentum Transport Rinse
Consultancy
Momentum is a transport consultancy that puts mobility at the heart of urban Rinse encourages active mobility by listing areas where cyclists or runners can
planning projects. As part of their integrated service offering, they share their shower and change as needed. The app lets users book and pay online with a
vision, design and technical analysis for the movement of people and goods in network of partners, including gyms and yoga centres. Created in Montréal,
complex environments. Momentum developed a case study that simulated the the app is the only one of its kind in the world.
pedestrianization of downtown Montréal for 24 hours in the summer, the goal
of which was to understand traffic patterns and consider alternative modes
of transportation.
Orange Traffic – Intersect Vélo-Transit
Intersect is a spin-off of Orange Traffic, which provides traffic control cabi- With a service offering that covers all aspects of e-bike use, Vélo-Transit is
nets, cities and individuals with new ways to connect their assets. This looking to position itself as a major player in active mobility in Québec. Since
innovative product made Intersect the first Canadian company, and only the its founding, Vélo-Transit has launched several experimental and pilot projects,
third company in the world, to earn the internationally renowned OmniAir one of which encouraged employees in large companies to use e-bikes as part
Certification for Connected Vehicles in 2018. of their daily commute.
REKAB – Multimodal Xpedigo
carpooling for enterprise
REKAB offers a ridesharing app for businesses that integrates multimodality. Xpedigo has developed a mobile app that pairs the sharing economy with a
Neighbours and work colleagues can carpool to and from work as needed and routing algorithm for small vehicles, enabling the pick-up and delivery of pack-
share the costs of the trip. The unique algorithm of the tool also enables users ages in less than 4 hours in large urban centres. The AIDA (Artificial Intelligent
to integrate carpooling with cycling or public transit. Dispatch Algorithm) optimizes routes to respect time constraints, package
sizes and vehicle sizes, all while minimizing the distances covered.
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Collective and shared mobility
OPUS card exo duo
BIXI exo
Thanks to a collaboration with the STM, the OPUS card has become a universal The “exo duo” service is all about offering two modes of transit and more
form of BIXI rental. The use of the OPUS card generates a massive quantity of frequency options. It led to six new departures of the 300 bus line outside of
data that will lead to a better understanding of user behaviour, both for BIXI rush hour, configured along the same route as the Mont-Saint-Hilaire train line.
and for the STM, making the OPUS card one of the keys to intermodality. Users enjoy hourly service throughout the corridor, despite the impossibility of
adding new train departures.
Feasibility study – Tarif Taxi 12-17
On-demand bus service
MRC de Memphrémagog
Blaise Transit
Blaise Transit is developing AI-based software that enables transit operators An affordable taxi service for youth aged 12 to 17, to facilitate their comings
to run on-demand bus services using their existing vehicles. Blaise Transit has and goings within the town limits and to certain points of interest further
started working with the STL on a feasibility study, the objective of which is to afield. The service is offered every evening during the school year and from
use STL data to do a cost-benefit analysis of an on-demand service in Laval. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the summer, on weekends and on civic holidays.
Taxi Registry NANA
Bureau du taxi de Montréal Navette Nature
An interactive data platform that collects real-time data on the location and Navette Nature (NANA) uses school buses to offer affordable rides to natural
availability of all taxis in service. The registry provides a global overview of and protected sites in Québec. NANA has taken more than 5,000 people to
supply and demand, enabling clients to see the taxis closest to them based on natural spaces in the Montréal area since 2016. Two of the seven expeditions
a specific set of criteria. currently offered cost less than $10, making it accessible to a large number of
clients.
18 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Collective and shared mobility
Montreal Heart Institute REKAB app
Technology Project
REKAB – Multimodal carpooling for enterprise
Netlift Mention
Netlift developed a carpooling and micro-shuttle program with the Montreal REKAB offers a ridesharing app for businesses that integrates multimodality.
Heart Institute to optimize the number of employees per parking spot and Neighbours and work colleagues can carpool to and from work as needed and
offer participants a door-to-door solution. They also collaborated with the share the costs of the trip. The unique algorithm of the tool also enables users
Ville de Montréal to implement street parking permits for carpool users. to integrate carpooling with cycling or public transit.
Electric taxi-sharing technology On-demand RTL:
a micro-transit service
OpenFleet
Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) Mention
OpenFleet develops carsharing technologies that have been commercialized in On-demand RTL is a pilot project for citizens in an outlying neighbourhood of
Canada, the US and France. Téo Taxi has used the technology for permits, fleet Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. Powered by a micro-transit app on a smartphone,
use, working time management and tip distribution. it provides taxi ridesharing services to key access points like train stations,
park-and-ride facilities or big commercial centres, all for the same price as a
bus or metro ticket.
NÉArque Project ECHO Project –
Social fare program
Parc olympique
Société de transport de l’Outaouais Mention
The first autonomous shuttle pilot project on open roads. It provides an alter- The ECHO social fare program, a first in Québec, makes public transit acces-
native mode of transportation for visitors and for Desjardins employees, who sible to people from lower income brackets. The results—from increased usage
recently set up offices in the Montréal Tower. The autonomous electric shuttles by existing users to increased services during rush hour and on weekends—
have been deployed in freezing rain, snow and temperatures as low as -11°C, a indicates that the program fosters integration, counters isolation and keeps
first in Canada. people active on the job market.
20 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Collective and shared mobility
Ecomobility Corridor Transit+
Société de transport du Saguenay Transit
Winner
The Ecomobility Corridor connects the five key travel hubs in Chicoutimi. The A unique feature in the world of navigation apps, the Transit+ multimodal route
project includes the construction of two multimodal stations, reserved lanes planning app displays routes that combine bike sharing, scooters, personal
for buses, a park-and-ride facility, the implementation of a traffic circle, bikes, or on-demand rides to metro or train stations. Transit+ also enables the
sidewalks, bike paths, crosswalks, 17 new bus shelters and the acquisition of integration of various forms of payment within the app itself.
self-service electric bikes and cars.
LocoMotion Arterial Manager – Bus preemption
Solon Collectif Ville de Québec
LocoMotion is a multi-vehicle ridesharing program among neighbours. The Ville de Québec has developed and implemented the Arterial Manager, a
It includes the use of cars, trailers, cargo bikes and electric bikes, giving citi- system that enables the centralized management of traffic lights, including a
zens the chance to transform their mobility options and strengthen their ties preemption system for buses complete with priority traffic lights. La Ville de
with fellow community members. LocoMotion is local, ecological, economical Québec is the first municipality in the province to opt for a centralized preemp-
(neighbours can share the costs of owning the vehicles and equipment) and it tion system, which is deployed at almost a third of its traffic lights.
fosters active and shared mobility.
Comédie Express
TESLA RP
To draw attention to the lack of reserved lanes on a segment of Highway
15, the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville has enlisted the support of the TESLA
PR public relations firm to launch the Comédie Express campaign, a comedy
festival that takes place on buses during rush hour and uses humour to under-
line the absurdity of the situation.
22 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Active mobility presented by
TRIXI SmartHalo 2
BIXI SmartHalo
Winner
The TRIXI is an electric bike equipped with a 12-bike trailer that can transport A new version of the device that breathes life into the biking experience with
bikes from station to station. The ecological solution was designed and made unique features like a navigation system specifically designed for bikes, an anti-
by a Québec company and is driven by BIXI employees. The innovation inte- theft alarm, automatic lighting and smart tracking of performance metrics.
grates active mobility as part of the company’s operations.
Vélorution Saint-Michel Accès Vélo
Cyclo Nord-Sud Société de transport du Saguenay
Mention
Vélorution Saint-Michel equips people in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood of A self-service bike system that complements Chicoutimi’s public transit
Montréal with bicycles and draws attention to their value in a variety of ways, system offering. The membership card can be used for both bike rentals and
including permanent and pop-up mechanical workshops, community repair bus tickets. Currently, the bike fleet includes 19 electric bikes dispersed across
workshops, the Cycliste Averti program (a joint initiative with Vélo Québec that four stations located at strategic points in the city.
teaches good riding practices to school-age cyclists), mechanic apprenticeship
training, bike-sharing fleets, bike rentals and more.
Rinse Electric bike fleet
for corporate use
Rinse
Vélo-Transit
Rinse encourages active mobility by listing areas where cyclists or runners can Vélo-Transit offers employers the possibility to rent or purchase a fleet of elec-
shower and change as needed. The app lets users book and pay online with a tric bikes complete with training, management and repair support. Twelve
network of partners, including gyms and yoga centres. Created in Montréal, companies with a total of 30,000 employees have participated in the pilot
the app is the only one of its kind in the world. project, with 800 bikes used and more than 112,000 km traveled (with the
average ride totalling 14 km in 30 minutes).
24 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Active mobility presented by
New guide for pedestrian crossing
signals with digital countdowns
Ville de Montréal
This new guide unveils the city’s intent to implement practical change by
creating a friendlier and safer environment for pedestrians crossing the street.
The goal is to put pedestrians at the heart of the design and to encourage
walking as a mode of transport that fosters better health and a more stream-
lined use of urban space.
26 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Digital innovation presented by
Eos – Autonomous Vision Smart Sustainable Mobility
via Machine Vision
Algolux
C2RO Cloud Robotics
Eos is software that can be embedded in any digital vision system. It delivers C2RO uses real-time cloud AI to analyze video footage for the use of public
improvements in perception accuracy of 30% to 60% compared to other pro- transit services. This solution creates opportunities for significant operational
ducts on the market. This helps autonomous vehicles better adapt to a variety improvements.
of difficult conditions and situations like low light, bad weather, snow and fog.
AMIS BIXI ChargeHub Central
BIXI ChargeHub
The AMIS BIXI reward program is a smartphone app that fosters the ChargeHub aggregates more than 5,000 public charging stations across
eco-friendly distribution of inventory by encouraging users to take bikes from Canada within a single app. The tool displays the usage data of all of the
crowded stations or bring them back to empty (or almost empty) ones. The stations within a given sector and enables operators and owners of charging
number of points offered varies depending on the urgency of the need to fill or stations to use the same interface to manage all of the stations at their
empty any given station. disposal no matter where they are located.
Taxi Registry Real-time data Integration,
processing and dissemination
Bureau du taxi de Montréal
Mention Civilia
An interactive data platform that collects real-time data on the location and Civilia is developing a real-time platform of data integration, processing and
availability of all taxis in service. The registry provides a global overview of dissemination. The platform is composed of different modules that offer
supply and demand, enabling clients to see the taxis closest to them based on various public transit solutions like the location of buses, scheduled times,
a specific set of criteria. predictions of arrival times, etc. The solution is currently in use in Sherbrooke,
Trois-Rivières and Saguenay.
28 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Digital innovation presented by
Ville de Montréal road network history Projet Trafic
via traffic camera images
Momentum Technologies
CRIM
An algorithm that deduces historical traffic conditions by analyzing images A proof of concept that aggregates open data that can have an impact on
captured on Ville de Montréal traffic cameras. A cost-effective method that the traffic in Québec City (e.g. weather, road congestion, class schedules, civic
enables the extraction of new data and a better understanding of traffic to holidays, etc.) in order to make traffic predictions 24 hours in advance. The
anticipate how it will evolve. predictive models can be used for both companies and municipalities looking
to better understand traffic patterns.
Service parking Electric taxi-sharing technology
Burlington, Ontario
OpenFleet
Electromega
Electromega’s solution uses smart cameras to provide a real-time count of the OpenFleet develops carsharing technologies that have been commercialized in
number of parking spots available or in use. A sustainable solution available Canada, the US and France. Téo Taxi has used the technology for permits, fleet
in solar or electric mode, it can adapt to existing infrastructure without the use, working time management and tip distribution.
need to modify the landscape or the urban furniture or to install additional
IT infrastructure. The solution also has dashboards that facilitate parking lot
management.
HD mapping SmartPixel.tv
Jakarto Smartpixel
Jakarto makes high-definition maps using 4K cameras and high-precision SmartPixel.tv uses custom interactive touchscreen interfaces and real-time 3D
LiDARs. By combining these two sources (LiDAR measurements of over 2 modeling to represent an urban environment in all its visual and architectural
million points per second and 360-degree imagery), Jakarto is able to create a complexity. The system can be used to illustrate a past, present or potential
virtual twin of a city’s entire infrastructure, which can then be integrated into future problem and can leverage real-time data to illustrate the dynamic
the mapping systems of self-driving vehicles. nature of mobility.
30 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Digital innovation presented by
Preferential bus measures Information system indicating
the availability of parking spots
Société de transport de Laval (STL)
for commuters
Ville de Candiac
The STL has equipped all of its vehicles and 232 traffic lights—90% of its whole This pilot project, jointly developed by the Ville de Candiac and exo, provides
network—with a smart communication system. Unlike regular systems, the commuters with real-time information on the 389 parking spots inside the
STL system only requests right of way when buses are running late and its Montcalm-Candiac park-and-ride facility.
algorithm also takes into consideration the number of passengers on board.
Transport Hub Electric Simulator (THES)
Systra
Designed for operators of vehicle fleets, this tool facilitates the management
of the physical and logistical constraints of a garage (e.g. the number and
configuration of parking spots) and incorporates the complexities associated
with electric charging. It also makes it possible for operators to develop models
and simulations and to optimize operations based on their business realities.
Real-time forecast model
for public transit
Transit Winner
A real-time forecast system for public transit based on machine-learning
technologies that have helped improve the precision of iBUS and STM fore-
casts by 15%. The system uses data supplied by the STM as well as anonymized
histo-rical data supplied by users of Transit thanks to the GO geolocation tool.
32 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Urban planning
Dépôt sans intervenant Ecomobility Corridor
BIXI Société de transport du Saguenay
Winner
The Dépôt sans intervenant (DSI) is a light “Québec arm” with a locker attached The Ecomobility Corridor connects the five key travel hubs in Chicoutimi. The
to a station that leads to a significant increase in capacity. Made in Québec, project includes the construction of two multimodal stations, reserved lanes
each DSI can hold 20 to 30 more bikes than a standard station and replaces 15 for buses, a park-and-ride facility, the implementation of a traffic circle,
hours of transport by trucks. sidewalks, bike paths, crosswalks, 17 new bus shelters and the acquisition of
self-service electric bikes and cars.
Inspiring streets:
inventory to take action
Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal
L’Inventaire des rues inspirantes (“The inventory of inspiring streets”) is a refe-
rence document that gives professionals, municipalities and the general public
access to documentation on several case studies done in Québec. It collects
information on implementation, costs of completion, methodologies, design
concepts and the various stages involved in the creation of lively streets.
MIPIM
Smartpixel
SmartPixel uses ultra-realistic animated 3D maps presented on multiple touch-
screens to represent an urban environment in all its visual and architectural
complexity. This technology was used during MIPIM in Europe to showcase the
Ville de Montréal and its many important real estate projects.
34 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Urban logistics presented by
Zero-emission delivery trucks Livraison Vélo Montréal
Earth Day (Fonds Eco IGA) Livraison Vélo Montréal (LVM)
Mention
The electric conversion of four refrigerated home delivery light trucks made A reliable, eco-friendly and human delivery service that uses an adapted fleet
the delivery of food items in zero-emission trucks possible for the very first of bicycles. The LVM teams support local artisans, designers and entrepre-
time in Canada. Four IGA stores had the chance to win the delivery trucks in neurs in their growth. LVM is one of the few bike delivery companies that pays
a random draw. They are now in use in Montréal, Sherbrooke, Rouyn-Noranda their drivers by the hour and supplies them with the materials they need to do
and La Baie. their work safely.
Lion8 MESH
La Compagnie Électrique Lion Locketgo
Winner
The Lion8 is the first ever 100% electric urban truck made in Québec and the A pilot project that makes smart electronic lockers available for the last mile of
first of its kind in North America. It has a range of up to 400 kilometres. The urban deliveries. The lockers can also be used to return parcels to senders and
use of a single Lion8 saves 100 tons of GHGs per year and represents approxi- for the transfer of merchandise between individuals (e.g. Kijiji, Marketplace).
mately 22 fewer cars on the streets.
La roue libre Xpedigo, delivery reinvented
La roue libre Xpedigo
Mention
An electric cargo-bike merchandise delivery service that uses trailers equipped Xpedigo has developed a mobile app that pairs the sharing economy with a
with secure waterproof cases capable of transporting up to 400 pounds. The routing algorithm for small vehicles, enabling the pick-up and delivery of pack-
service is adapted to the North American/winter context and enjoys a part- ages in less than 4 hours in large urban centres. The AIDA (Artificial Intelligent
nership with Communauto. Each cargo bike helps reduce GHGs by more than Dispatch Algorithm) optimizes routes to respect time constraints, package
three tons a year. sizes and vehicle sizes, all while minimizing the distances covered.
36 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Human experience
Participatory approach regarding the Mercier Taxibus: a free and local service
future of Gatineau’s Smart Centres
exo
Arpent
Arpent is a non-profit urban planning firm that offers a wide range of services A free ridesharing taxi in Mercier that is responding to the growing mobility
in land use planning. It led a participatory public consultation process on the needs of the population. Before, only one regional ridesharing service was
future of the Smart Centres on Gatineau’s Boulevard du Plateau. At the heart available in the area and it didn’t cover the citizens’ local mobility needs to
of the group’s concerns were questions about the safety of non-motorized hospitals, CLSCs, shopping centres, etc. This line of taxibuses operates seven
modes of travel, the general accessibility of the site and the promotion of days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
active transit.
Desire Lines Analysis Tool LionC
Copenhagenize Design Co. La Compagnie Électrique Lion
A social consulting firm that puts bicycles at the heart of urban planning The LionC is a 100% electric zero-emission school bus and the only option of
on a human scale. Their Desire Lines Analysis Tool was used in Montréal at its kind in the school transportation sector. One LionC eliminates 23 tons of
the Berri/Cherrier and Saint-Urbain/Maisonneuve intersections to study GHGs, the equivalent of five cars on the road.
cyclist behaviour with regards to existing infrastructure and to come up with
thoughtful urban planning recommendations for users.
Non-conscious response Electric vehicle charging stations
to autonomous vehicles Hydro-Québec
CubeHX Morelli
CubeHX has a technology capable of measuring the excitability and cognitive The development of charging stations for electric vehicles that put the user at
level of people in various circumstances (e.g. while interacting with a website). the heart of the design. The intuitive-use stations foster access to a cleaner
The company has evolved its solution to be used in autonomous vehicles, and more responsible mode of transportation across Québec.
making it possible to capture data that was unobtainable until now.
38 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Human experience
NANA NÉArque Project
Navette Nature Parc olympique
Navette Nature (NANA) uses school buses to offer affordable rides to natural The first autonomous shuttle pilot project on open roads. It provides an alter-
and protected sites in Québec. NANA has taken more than 5,000 people to native mode of transportation for visitors and for Desjardins employees, who
natural spaces in the Montréal area since 2016. Two of the seven expeditions recently set up offices in the Montréal Tower. The autonomous electric shuttles
currently offered cost less than $10, making it accessible to a large number of have been deployed in freezing rain, snow and temperatures as low as -11°C, a
clients. first in Canada.
Ogustine Autonomous shuttle
for food safety
Ogustine Ogust
Quartier de l’innovation (Qi)
Experts in the sector of personal home services (housekeeping, tutoring, A pre-project study is underway for the implementation—as early as the spring
elderly care, babysitting, gardening, etc.), Ogust recently developed a solution of 2020—of an all-electric autonomous social and food delivery shuttle in the
enabling consumers to book the services of local professionals and pay online Petite-Bourgogne neighbourhood. Two UQAM researchers are working with
with ease, significantly reducing the need to travel back and forth for admin- the Qi on the development of this project. Residents and community organiza-
istrative reasons. tions are being consulted and informed of the project’s progress on a regular
basis to validate and enrich the process.
Mouvement #1000joursAH PPassage: audit on the potential
for safe and active pedestrianization
OnRoule.org
Mention Société Logique Mention
A non-profit organization whose mission is to simplify daily life for people with Société Logique is a non-profit organization that promotes, creates and
reduced mobility. The goal of their #1000joursAH movement (“1000 days for develops new urban planning practices across Québec that are inclusive and
accessible humans”) is to map the accessibility of all public spaces between now responsible. The PPassage audit documents the walkability performance of
and 2022 and make that information available to citizens. The movement helps neighbourhoods by analyzing the safety, functionality and comfort of urban
people make the most of the accessible options available today while working to planning for pedestrians. The data collected is available to the public free of
build a more accessible tomorrow—universal accessibility—for everyone. charge.
40 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Human experience
LocoMotion
Solon Collectif
Winner
LocoMotion is a multi-vehicle ridesharing program among neighbours.
It includes the use of cars, trailers, cargo bikes and electric bikes, giving citi-
zens the chance to transform their mobility options and strengthen their ties
with fellow community members. LocoMotion is local, ecological, economical
(neighbours can share the costs of owning the vehicles and equipment) and it
fosters active and shared mobility.
Transit Reward Program
Transit
The Transit Reward Program was launched as a pilot project in the summer
of 2019, giving users the chance to earn Transit points by activating the GO
participatory production tool when they take the bus, rent a BIXI or use
Communauto. Users can redeem their points for rewards, like a free BIXI ride
or a free hour with Communauto.
42 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Presentation of the jury At the crossroads of digital techno-
logies and the business world, Patrick
is an innovation aficionado. His exper-
ience goes from the development
of start-ups to large corporations,
where he displayed his strategic
acumen and marketing skills. He has
been passionate about urban mobi-
lity ever since he contributed to the
development of P$ Service Mobile,
the Stationnement de Montréal
payment app. He helped found Téo
Patrick Gagné
Taxi and served as general manager
Chief Executive Officer
OSMO in 2017. He is now the CEO of the
OSMO Foundation (Notman House)
and an administrator for Bonjour
Startup MTL.
Nathalie Dion has been on the Board Sarah Houde spent her earlier career
of Directors for the Ordre des archi- as a communications and public
tectes du Québec since 2005. She relations director in the private and
became president of the Ordre in non-profit sectors before becoming
2013 and has demonstrated a keen executive director of the pan-Ca-
sensibility for the social and cultural nadian organization Youth Fusion,
importance of architecture and which doubled in size in the three
the role that architects can play in years under her leadership. She then
Québec. In the performance of her joined private equity firm XPND
duties for the Ordre des architectes, Capital as vice-president of public
Nathalie has provided tremendous and government affairs, where she
leadership for the architectural spearheaded a number of transport
Nathalie Dion Sarah Houde
and political communities. She was electrification projects. She has been
President Chief Executive Officer
Ordre des architectes instrumental in launching the first Propulsion Québec CEO of Propulsion Québec since the
du Québec Stratégie québécoise de l’architec- fall of 2017.
ture last April.
44 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Jury’s Choice Award
As President and CEO of the
Chamber of Commerce of
Metropolitan Montreal, Michel
Jury’s Choice Award
Leblanc is the official spokesperson
of the organization. He also oversees
the planning, management, coor-
dination and follow-up of the all of
the Chamber of Commerce’s oper-
After assessing all of the projects submitted, the jury wanted
ations. An economist by training, he
to draw attention to the organizations that stood out for them.
has a keen grasp of economic issues
and understands the realities of
business people and the challenges Here are the winners.
Michel Leblanc
they face. He has held several upper
President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce management roles, most notably at
of Metropolitan Montréal SECOR, Génome Québec, Montréal
International and L’Institut de
recherches en politiques publiques.
He was also an economist for the
Department of Finance Canada.
Société de transport de Laval (STL)
Catherine Morency is a civil engi-
neer and professor at Polytechnique
Montréal. She is the Chairholder
of the Research Chair in Mobility,
where she is looking at the imple-
mentation of sustainability in MRC de Memphrémagog
transportation. She is also the
Chairholder of the Canada Research
Chair in the Mobility of People, and
is working on an integrated under-
standing of the roles played by
different modes of transportation in
Catherine Morency
people’s daily lives.
Professor
Polytechnique Montréal and
Research Chair in Mobility
46 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019A word from the STM
Mobility is central to the daily lives of millions of Philippe Schnobb
Chairman of the Board
people in Québec. The growing number of mobil-
of Directors, Société de
ity stakeholders and evolving technologies are transport de Montréal
very good news for customers. However, they
expect a diversified and attractive offer that makes their trips easier. With
approximately 365.2 million trips made within its bus and metro network
in 2018, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) plays a leading role in
mobility. Nonetheless, it recognizes the importance of fostering dialogue
among the various stakeholders so that Montréal can be at the forefront
of sustainable and integrated mobility.
The Jalon Mobility Awards are a catalyst for advancing mobility and
bringing together the agents of change in this changing ecosystem. The
STM welcomes this initiative and is proud to be associated with it by crea-
ting the Coup de pouce STM award. This award will provide the winner
with coaching from STM’s teams, who will combine their expertise with
that of an innovative solutions developer to help the winning company
advance its project.
The Jalon Awards are the first gathering for creativity and innovation in
mobility. I wish all candidates the best of luck and encourage them to con-
tinue their efforts so that together we can achieve sustainable, intelligent
and attractive mobility. We will all come out winners!
48 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019Coup de pouce Award
Momentum Technologies
Momentum Consultants en transport
A leader in mobility and sustainable development thanks to its bus and
metro network, the STM has partnered with the Jalon Mobility Awards
to offer to share its expertise with promoters of innovative public transit- Navette Nature
related solutions. The recipient of the STM Coup de pouce Award will
receive support from the STM in the form of advice, totaling up to 400
hours* depending on the jointly identified needs, thus empowering it to
further evolve its product or service and help it go to market. OnRoule.org
Mention
*Hours offered between October 2019 and December 2020
Orange Traffic – Intersect
Blaise Transit REKAB – Multimodal carpooling for enterprise
C2RO Cloud Robotics Smartpixel
Winner
E-SMART Solon Collectif
Mention
LeddarTech Transit
Locketgo Vélo-Transit
Mention
50 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019The Jalon team
Jean-François Tremblay Victor Char
Event partners
President and CEO Urban Mobility Consultant
Sébastien Beaudoin Loriane Chaudot
Vice-President, Urban Mobility Consultant
Operations and Digital Services
Antoine Sambin
Diane Harrison Urban Mobility Consultant
Director of Operations
and Human Resources Véronique Laurin
Communications and
Randall Ascui Marketing Manager
Director of Financing
and Communities of Interest Tomy Mestas
Analyst
Karim Er-Rafia
Director, Data Stéphanie Paré
Valorization Strategy Analyst
Mickael Brard Carmen Trempe
Urban Mobility Consultant Accountant
Board of Directors
Raymond Leduc Lucie Lazar
Chairperson of the Board of Directors Administrator
Danielle Charest Pierre Thibault
Administrator Administrator
Marie Côté Martin Trépanier
Administrator Administrator
Richard Gold Laure Waridel
Administrator Administrator
52 Jalon Mobility Awards - 2019A word from EY
It’s a great honour for me and for EY to Marc Brazeau
partner in the very first edition of the Partner and Leader
of the Infrastructure
Jalon Mobility Awards. From the moment
Advisory for Québec, EY
it was presented, it was clear the idea was
a fit with our vision of today’s business
world: Building a better working world is
our tagline at EY.
The conventional automotive industry is going through a time of profound
challenges. Urbanization, changing consumer expectations and emerging
digital technologies are driving a wave of disruptive innovation. To succeed
in this new world of mobility and smart manufacturing, companies will
have to make transformative changes at unprecedented speed. New busi-
ness models will require new cultures and practices: mature companies will
need to think like start-ups, tap into new talent and engage consumers.
The prize for those who do is a world of new commercial opportunity. And
that is precisely what EY can do, help you get there today, for tomorrow.
A very special mention for all the nominees: you fully deserve this visibil-
ity in the Québec business community. I only hope this recognition means
that change makers will see their efforts rewarded and that it will provide
added thrust to make Greater Montréal and Québec world-class models.
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