Officials of the light rail electric train network show off what six future stations could look like in the West Island

The transport ministry said the funds will go toward the parts of the highway that run through Laval and the Laurentians to increase circulation, to encourage people to use public transit and to increase road safety.

Officials at the ARTM say more than $9 billion will be spent in the next three years on mass transit projects hoping to lure back users. But officials admit they have to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic first.

Edmonton's new bus routes don't take effect until April 25, 2021, but the city announced Tuesday that people in the city will start to see new bus stop signs in Alberta's capital this fall.

“The four key priorities are mental health, substance use and treatment, affordable housing, public transit and a new fiscal relationship between local government and the provincial government."

In August, conventional ridership levels stood at 52 per cent during the week, with weekends seeing 66 per cent levels on Saturdays and 71 per cent on Sundays.

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.

Quebec has announced financial assistance for municipalities and public transit agencies to help with the economic fallout of COVID-19.

The City of Kawartha Lakes will purchase seven new buses with the transit funding.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, public traffic officials in Montreal are trying to encourage people back with new express bus routes unveiled Thursday.