It's more than just a day!

Every year, September 22 is international "In Town, Without My Car!" day. It is intended to encourage citizens to use alternate transportation (for at least a day) rather than driving alone in a car. The goal is to encourage residents in Gatineau to make a permanent change to their transportation habits.

Although one day is good, taking green transportation for the majority of your travel throughout the year is better!

This helps to improve air quality, combat climate change caused by greenhouse gases, reduce noise pollution and save some money. This way, every day is a new opportunity to reconsider your transportation choices!

So, whether you take the bus, ride a bike, walk or carpool, join everyone else who is on board… throughout the year!

2007 Edition

Because the 2007 edition of "In Town, Without My Car!" fell on a Saturday, the day was focused on family activities. The STO and its partners joined forces with the soap box races on Main Street to create an environmental area offering games, photo sessions with children at the wheel of the hybrid bus, free seedlings and Fleurs de macadam with their colourful chalk drawings.

The STO's bus service was also FREE throughout the system, giving citizens an opportunity to visit different cultural attractions and recreation areas in the city. A "2 for 1" promotion on the general admission price to the Canadian Museum of Civilization was also offered for the day, and the STO gave away free passes for the IMAX Theatre.

The Walk, Bike or Bus contest was back, with numerous prizes to be won, namely a travel voucher worth $2,000 that could be exchanged for a trip for two to a destination of the winner's choice, show tickets and much more
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2006 Edition

The STO took advantage of the opportunity to officially open two new incentive parking facilities, the St-Dominique Park-and-Ride and the Hippodrome Park-and-Ride. The Walk, Bike or Bus contest was also launched, with a prize consisting of a travel voucher worth $3,200 that could be exchanged for a trip for two to a destination of the winner's choice. .

2005 Edition

Part of Laval Street in the downtown Hull sector was closed to vehicle traffic and activities were held in a festive atmosphere that included a magic show, a hybrid bus on display, a streetcar wagon, free seedlings and several other stands about the environment.

2004 Edition

This edition focused on raising awareness about keeping reserved lanes clear. Activities took place to ensure motorists knew about the rules for reserved lanes, with valuable co-operation provided by the police. The public could also take advantage of the "2 for 1" fares on buses, and free bus tickets were handed out to citizens.