Mass Transit

• Critics point out lack of public transit lanes in future Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge

  Construction on the new bridge is scheduled to begin this summer, with the first few lanes opening to the public by the end of 2026.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
  
• Montreal’s public transit systems face $500 million shortfall in 2023

  Making up that shortfall is proving difficult, as ridership remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
  
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• Montreal West mayor submits wish list to candidates for mayor of Montreal

  Beny Masella says people living in the 15 demerged cities and towns on the island should have a say in who is voted as mayor of Montreal.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2021
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• REM light rail train network on track to roll out between Brossard, downtown Montreal next year

  The light rail electric train network known as the REM is scheduled to roll out its service between Brossard and downtown Montreal beginning in the summer of 2022.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
• Study launched to improve mass transit in Lachine and LaSalle

  The Quebec government is dedicating $20 million to a study to consider building a direct public transit line running between Lachine and downtown Montreal.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2021
• REM construction moving forward in Greater Montreal but problems remain

  Twenty-three of 26 stations are under construction and the latest budget puts the price tag at $6.9 billion. The REM is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Mount Royal tunnel explosion and other issues cause REM delays

  A host of problems is now pushing the REM completion date to back to the fall of 2024 -- 12 months late.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
• Why Halifax is buying 150 diesel buses as part of its commitment to green energy

  'We need busses to keep running and busses provide an alternative to personal vehicles.'

  Environment

  Nov 6, 2020
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• Officials discuss improvements to mass transit options for the West Island

  Local lawmakers, urban planners, environmentalists and others are trying to find ways to make public transit better for people living and working in the West Island.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2020
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• Mass transit between Banff National Park and Calgary makes sense: study

  A feasibility study released Wednesday says bus or passenger rail service between Calgary and Banff National Park would make sense.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019