Montreal plans to build 200 kilometres of secure bike paths over next 5 yearsCity wants paths available across the island, including in boroughs far from downtownThe City of Montreal plans to expand its growing network of bike paths by adding 200 kilometres of secured lanes over the next five years, with an emphasis on giving more options to cyclists who live far from the downtown core.The new infrastructure would include major additions to the existing Réseau Express Vélo (REV), a 184-kilometre network of high-capacity bike lanes, likened to a highway for cyclists."We work with the future in mind and the future we want in Montreal is a safe future for everyone," said Sophie Mauzerolle, the city's executive committee member in charge of mobility and transportation.More cyclists than ever on Montreal roads, city saysBeyond the total size of the bike paths and their locations, Tuesday's announcement was short on details regarding timeline.CommentsTo encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities)."