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STM annouces technical trials, as part of City Mobility project for 100% electric buses made in Quebec

STM annouces technical trials, as part of City Mobility project for 100% electric buses made in Quebec

During visits to the Montréal métro’s control room and the STM’s bus control centre, Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montréal, Laurent Lessard, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, and Philippe Schnobb, Chairman of the Société de transport de Montréal Board of Directors, announced that technical trials without passengers would begin in early 2017 for Nova Bus’ three fully electric buses on the 36 – Monk line.

Fewer items dropped on the tracks for fewer métro service disruptions

Fewer items dropped on the tracks for fewer métro service disruptions

Some 516 items were dropped on the tracks in 2015, stopping métro service for 895 minutes, interfering with the daily commute of thousands of customers. These delays are avoidable and the STM invites all transit users to change their habits to prevent such events from happening.

2017 Budget: a firm commitment that upholds the shift in direction

2017 Budget: a firm commitment that upholds the shift in direction

Together, the mayor of Montréal, Denis Coderre, the chairman of the STM board of directors, Philippe Schnobb, and STM’s chief executive officer, Luc Tremblay, presented the 2017 budget for the STM, set at $1.405 B, and showing current expenses up by only 0.6% over last year.

Call for proposals for the MR-63 cars: the seven finalist projects

Call for proposals for the MR-63 cars: the seven finalist projects

Following the call for proposals launched in March to give a second life to the MR-63 métro cars, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced the finalist projects from among the some thirty submissions received. All submissions were evaluated according to the same criteria: image and heritage; environment and sustainability; quality of concept; guarantee of project delivery and quality of proposal; feasibility and logistics.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MÉTRO: TIME TO CELEBRATE

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MÉTRO: TIME TO CELEBRATE

The mayor of Montréal, Denis Coderre, and the chairman of the board of directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Philippe Schnobb, invite everyone to come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the métro. The festivities on October 14 will take place both inside and outside the Place-des-Arts station.

STM extends 25- Angus bus line to Préfontaine métro station

STM extends 25- Angus bus line to Préfontaine métro station

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced that the 25 – Angus bus line would be extended to Préfontaine station on weekdays starting next August 29. The purpose of the initiative is to improve transit service in Rosemont – La-Petite-Patrie borough and mainly targets Technopôle Angus workers as well as residents in the Angus area.

Road works: STM significantly increases service for fall school term

Road works: STM significantly increases service for fall school term

Because of the major disruptions to traffic caused by the Turcot, Bonaventure and Champlain work sites referred to this morning by Mobility Montréal, the STM will implement measures to increase service this fall, starting next August 29, making it easier to travel toward the downtown area.

UNIVERSAL ACCESS AT DU COLLÈGE STATION BY 2018

UNIVERSAL ACCESS AT DU COLLÈGE STATION BY 2018

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing a $10 M investment at Du Collège métro station on the Orange line that will allow for the installation of elevators in summer 2018, in a bid to improve the customer experience and quality of transit rides, especially for customers with limited mobility.

STM announces service improvement for Senneville shared taxi

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing added service on weekends for the Senneville shared taxibus as of next July 11, along with an additional stop. These measures follow in the wake of a new focus on improving the customer experience for Montrealers.

STM readies for massive investment in escalators

STM readies for massive investment in escalators

Starting today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is initiating another major phase of renovations aimed at improving the reliability of its escalators. By 2020, it expects that 63 such escalators will have either been replaced or undergone a major refurbish inside some 20 métro stations on the Blue, Orange and Green lines. The work sequence will be planned in such a way as to make it easy for transit users. The $34 M project is in line with STM’s strategic shift toward improving the experience for customers, as one of its main orientations is indeed reducing the backlog in asset maintenance.

STM announces service improvement for the 48 – Perras

STM announces service improvement for the 48 – Perras

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing the 48 – Perras bus line will be extended starting next June 20. This follows in the wake of a new focus on improving the transit experience for Montrealers.

STM announces service improvement for the 70 – Bois-Francs

STM announces service improvement for the 70 – Bois-Francs

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing service will be enhanced on the 70 – Bois-Francs bus line weekends starting next June 20. This follows in the wake of a new focus on improving the transit experience for Montrealers.

The STM announces an extension for its boarding via all-doors pilot projets on the 121 - Sauvé/Côte-Vertu bus line

The STM announces an extension for its boarding via all-doors pilot projets on the 121 - Sauvé/Côte-Vertu bus line

After two months of operational testing, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased to report positive results for its Boarding via all doors pilot project, underway since last March 21 on the 121 – Sauvé/Côte-Vertu bus line. Indeed, this project follows in the wake of the shift taken toward improving the customer experience with a view to delivering scheduled service.

STM fare adjustments

STM fare adjustments

Earlier today, the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announced it had adopted a new fare structure that will become effective July 1, 2016. This fare structure is consistent with the 2016 budget, characterized by its focus on reaching a better balance between the customer experience, increased demand and the need to ensure sustainable fiscal management.

Launch of AZUR delivery schedule

Launch of AZUR delivery schedule

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announced today that a new AZUR train is set to begin passenger service, signaling that the delivery schedule is about to be implemented, following the end of the testing period.

Montréal Museums Day: STM, proud partner for 30 years!

Montréal Museums Day: STM, proud partner for 30 years!

To help visitors get around more easily on Montréal Museums Day next May 24, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will serve as the official carrier, as it has done for the past 30 years, and offer a free shuttle service. Anyone taking part in the tour can travel from one museum to the next for free and rediscover Montréal’s cultural side from a different perspective.

Design for entrance building to Mont-Royal station unveiled

Design for entrance building to Mont-Royal station unveiled

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is unveiling images of the design for the new entrance building to Mont-Royal station, as it will also be expanded to house two elevators, making the transit system even more accessible.

STM honoured by the Conseil du bâtiment durable du Québec  for its approach to sustainability

STM honoured by the Conseil du bâtiment durable du Québec for its approach to sustainability

The Société de transport de Montréal was honoured at the first edition of the Gala des prix d’excellence Durabilys, organized by the Conseil du bâtiment durable du Québec, held last evening. The STM received an award of excellence in the « social responsibility of companies and organizations » category, while the Stinson bus garage also received an award for its green roof.

Improving the experience for customers:  STM prepares pilot project for boarding buses via all doors on the 121 line

Improving the experience for customers: STM prepares pilot project for boarding buses via all doors on the 121 line

From March 21 to June 19, 2016, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will conduct a pilot project, allowing passengers to board buses on the 121 – Sauvé / Côte-Vertu line at both front and rear doors, an initiative that is consistent with STM’s focus on improving the transit experience for customers, in its ongoing efforts to persuade people to use public transit more than ever.

AZUR makes history as it welcomes its first clients

AZUR makes history as it welcomes its first clients

Thanks to satisfactory results obtained from qualification testing performed over the past few months, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) introduced an AZUR train into passenger service on the Orange line today, with Jacques Daoust, Québec Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montréal, Philippe Schnobb, Chairman of the STM Board of Directors, Luc Tremblay, STM Chief Executive Officer, along with Raymond Bachant, President of Bombardier Transportation – Americas, and Angelo Guercioni, President, Alstom Transport in attendance.

TC Media and Métro newspaper ink an exclusive distribution deal with the STM

TC Media is pleased to announce it has signed an exclusive agreement with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) to distribute Métro newspaper in the Montreal subway system as of February 1, 2016, for five years. This is the second such arrangement with Métro, which had an agreement for exclusive distribution within the Montreal metro system from the time the paper was first launched in March 2001 through to December 2010.

The SDS and STM launch a pilot program to promote reentry into the work force for the homeless

The SDS and STM launch a pilot program to promote reentry into the work force for the homeless

The Société de développement social (SDS), in collaboration with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), are announcing the launch of Pair aidant, a pilot program to assess the potential employability of homeless persons hanging out in the Montréal métro. The pilot program starts today with interventions happening at Place-des-Arts station. For four weeks, a team composed of two volunteers and a social worker from St. Michaels Mission will conduct these interventions.