ACCEPTER le vélo: Findings and Perspectives from Two Years of Research
As municipalities and governments are increasingly called upon to accelerate the ecological transition, the development of sustainable mobility has become a major strategic priority. Strengthening cycling infrastructure plays a central role in this shift, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the improvement of urban quality of life, and the promotion of more active and inclusive modes of transportation.
The Bieler School of Environment at McGill University, the McGill Sustainable Growth Initiative, and Vélo Québec invite you to save the morning of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, for an event dedicated to sharing the findings of the ACCEPTER research project—a project developed by professors Kevin Manaugh (McGill) and Owen Waygood (Polytechnique Montréal) aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility through cycling and reducing GHG emissions from car use. The morning will conclude with a keynote lecture by Dr. Meghan Winters, Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. The afternoon (by invitation only) will continue with breakout workshop sessions for collaborative reflection, the development of policy recommendations, and early planning for a major partnership grant proposal under the NSERC Alliance Advantage program.
This research project, funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT), aims to advance sustainable urban mobility through cycling by addressing the environmental, social, and health challenges associated with car dependence.
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Presentations) | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Workshops)
Location: Armstrong building
3420 McTavish, Montreal, QC, H3A 3L1
Room 365/370
Registration: Event registration will open during the first week of September. To be notified, sign up now for the mailing list.
Preliminary Agenda
MORNING
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Welcome breakfast
9:00 AM: Opening remarks
9:00 – 10:30 AM: Presentations by students and researchers
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM: Continued presentations by students and researchers
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Keynote lecture by Dr. Meghan Winters
12:30 PM: End of morning session
AFTERNOON
(by invitation only)
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 – 3:15 PM: Workshop sessions
3:15 – 3:30 PM: Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM: Workshop sessions (continued)
4:30 – 6:30 PM: Networking cocktail
Meghan Winters
Meghan Winters is a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC). She leads the Cities, Health, and Active Transportation Research Lab (CHATR Lab), which focuses on how urban design influences mobility, safety, and health, as well as how equity is considered in city planning and policy.
She and her team work with policymakers and community groups at the intersection of health, urban planning, and transportation to generate evidence and develop practical tools that help shape livable, sustainable, and equitable cities. Meghan leads interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams across Canada, including the INTERACT team and CapaCITY/É.
Outside of work, Meghan spends as much time as possible outdoors—biking, camping, picnicking, and exploring with her family.
