In Montreal, cars take up a disproportionate amount of space on our streets, despite their impact on the climate, road safety, and health. This “over-reliance on cars” often stems from habit or a lack of alternatives. This is what we call “over-motorization”: owning a car out of habit or necessity, when other modes of transportation are available. The goal of demotorization is not to eliminate all cars, but rather to make travel accessible and sustainable for as many people as possible. It also means rethinking public space so that it serves people first, not vehicles. In Montreal, the diversity of neighborhoods, territorial inequalities, and seasonal variations all present opportunities to envision and create a more resilient, equitable, and inclusive city.