Brest (France)

Brest is a dynamic port city in Brittany, northwest France, with about 142,000 residents within the commune and strong ties to a metropolitan population of ~210,000 across ~50 km² of urban area. Its coastal geography and river Penfeld divide areas of the city and shape transport planning, requiring multimodal connections across water and land. Brest Métropole’s sustainable transport strategy is part of its broader Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial and evolving urban mobility planning, aiming to reduce car dependency, expand public transport and prioritise walking and cycling infrastructure as physical and climate goals.

Recent transformations include the Bibus network with tramway and buses, an urban cable car, extensive cycling paths (105 km+) and “Vélocibus” bike-sharing, alongside ongoing projects like tram line expansion, BHNS bus rapid transit and multimodal hubs to enhance connectivity and cut emissions. Brest also engages in inclusion-oriented mobility innovation with projects like SMALL, improving accessibility for all users.

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