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More electric cars, reduction in greenhouse gases part of Quebec government plan

Liberal Premier Philippe Couillard is promising to increase the number of electric cars, improve road safety and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of a long-term transportation plan.

Election-style announcement outlines Premier Philippe Couillard's goals heading toward Oct. 1 vote

Transport Minister Andr Fortin, left, and Premier Philippe Couillard announced the Quebec government's goals for sustainable mobility Tuesday in Montreal. (Charles Contant/CBC)

Quebec's Liberal government is promising to increase the number of electric cars, improve road safety and lower greenhouse gasemissions as part of a long-termtransportation plan.

"With this sustainable mobility policy, we will transform the way we move," Premier Philippe Couillard said Tuesday.

The election-style announcement outlinedgoals for the province through 2030.

The commitments come seven months before the Oct. 1 provincial election.

The targetsinclude:

  • a 20 per centreduction in commuting time.
  • a 40 per cent reduction in oil consumption tied to transportation, below 2013 levels.
  • a 37.5 per centreduction in greenhouse gas emissions tied to transportation, below 1990 levels.
  • a 20 per cent reduction in the number of cars on the road without a passenger.

Couillardsaid the province would put $2.9 billion in additional funds toward the goals through 2023.