Jia, Yu; Dubé, Jean et Brunelle, Cédric 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0995-8621
(2026).
From wheels to meals: Do bike lanes drive restaurant growth in Montreal? (2005–2020)
Cities
, vol. 171
, nº 106740.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.106740.
Résumé
This study explores the economic impact of bike lanes on local commercial growth in Montreal, focusing on their influence on the number of restaurants (cafés, dining and nightlife establishments). While active transportation infrastructure is often promoted for its health and environmental benefits, its potential to drive economic development remains debated. Using an Event Study Analysis (ESA) framework, this research analyzes the relationship between bike lane implementation (2005–2020) and restaurant growth within a 150-meter radius. Results indicate that bike lanes do not consistently lead to increased restaurant numbers citywide. However, significant positive effects were observed in the Ville-Marie borough, where a sustained increase in the number of restaurants was detected for up to 10 years following implementation. This study highlights the importance of aligning active transportation planning with local economic conditions to enhance the effectiveness of such investments.
| Type de document: | Article |
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| Mots-clés libres: | Active mobility; commercial revitalization; bike lanes; event study analysis (ESA); public policy |
| Centre: | Centre Urbanisation Culture Société |
| Date de dépôt: | 01 avr. 2026 18:37 |
| Dernière modification: | 01 avr. 2026 18:37 |
| URI: | https://espace.inrs.ca/id/eprint/17036 |
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