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Montreal’s multiple public transit options, like STM buses, AMT trains, Communato car-share vehicles and Bixi bikes have their own apps. Integrating those data into a single point would make moving around easier, Chitilian said. One privately-made mobile application, Transit App, integrates several of those already.

Chitilian stressed the importance of inviting citizen participation in coming up with solutions to urban problems. He said the INFO-Neige MTL app, which spawned from a public competition, was a success.

“Our community is an asset. We must rouse it to help us build and realize our strategy,” he said.

The plan was well-received by members of Montreal’s technology community present at the announcement. However, the proof will be in the execution, skeptics warned.