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Yellow line open: The work is over

Yellow line open: The work is over

After 25 weekends of planned closures, the métro’s Yellow line is operational again, seven days a week, just in time for the Holidays!

The art of identifying art

The art of identifying art

Have you seen them? In the last few months, roughly a hundred plaques used to identify works of art were installed inside forty or so métro stations.

Choosing an annual subscription is profitable

Choosing an annual subscription is profitable

Once again this year, in collaboration with Transports Québec and Mobility Montréal, current and new STM customers can benefit from several measures that, together, make annual subscriptions an even more economical and appealing option, while being as practical as ever – no need to wait in line to reload your card each month.

The STM, a key player in the fight against climate change

The United Nations hosted the Climate Summit 2014 in New York City on September 23 (http://www.un.org/climatechange/summit). The meeting brought together heads of state, as well as world leaders in finance, business and civil society. The objective is to increase the pace for taking ambitious and concrete actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, largely responsible for climate change.

New clothing, new look for STM employees

New clothing, new look for STM employees

Gradually, over the next few months, some 5,000 Société de transport de Montréal (STM) employees, including bus drivers, métro operators, fare collectors and customer service staff will begin wearing a new uniform.

The AMT and the STM welcome their North American colleagues to discuss transit key issues and major projects

From June 12 to 18, 2014, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are the hosts of the 2014 International Rail Rodeo and Rail Conference organized by the American Public Transport Association (APTA). It is the largest gathering of common rail carriers in North America and business representatives from this activity sector.

Sustainable development - Two STM projects are honored

Sustainable development - Two STM projects are honored

Two STM projects were recognized yesterday at the Prix Novae de l’entreprise citoyenne gala. The Stinson bus garage was awarded a prize in the Sustainable Building category while Service Point for the Homeless, a joint project between the STM and the Société de développement social de Ville-Marie (SDSVM), was recognized in the Community Relations/Living Environment category.

Yet more recognition for STM’s website

After picking up a Numix award in May for its mobile version, STM’s website was rewarded by the Drupal community as a Partner Site of the Year Award in the Transit category.

Sustainable purchasing - The STM commits to the social economy

Sustainable purchasing - The STM commits to the social economy

The STM is proud to participate in the pilot project, L’économie sociale, j’achète! (The social economy: I buy it.). The Société will thus ensure that this type of enterprise is invited to participate in calls for proposals and, quality and price being equal, the STM will favour them .

m.stm.info mobile site wins NUMIX award

m.stm.info mobile site wins NUMIX award

The mobile version of the new stm.info website has won a NUMIX award in the business communications / service app category. STM’s mobile web application uses the core elements of the stm.info website and adapts it to the needs of transit users on the move.

Renovation work at Guy-Concordia: Guy entrance temporarily closed

Renovation work at Guy-Concordia: Guy entrance temporarily closed

From May 20 to August 24, 2014, the Guy entrance to Guy-Concordia station, located at 1445 rue Guy, will be closed to customers while repairs take place. Transit users can still enter the station from the Saint-Mathieu entrance, at the corner of Saint-Mathieu and De Maisonneuve.

STM begins work on upgrades at Terminus Fairview

Starting May 12, work will begin to upgrade the passenger platforms for the eastbound 470 – Express Pierrefonds bus line at Terminus Fairview in Pointe Claire. Indeed, because articulated buses will now be used, the platforms must be refurbished to accommodate these vehicles, as they are longer than standard-size buses. The work is expected to take five to eight weeks and will require the temporary relocation of a number of bus stops.

La fin de semaine du 26 et 27 avril - La ligne jaune du métro exceptionnellement ouverte (French only)

La fin de semaine du 26 et 27 avril - La ligne jaune du métro exceptionnellement ouverte (French only)

La Société de transport de Montréal désire informer sa clientèle que la ligne jaune du métro sera exceptionnellement ouverte le samedi 26 avril et le dimanche 27 avril en raison d’un événement majeur qui se déroule au parc Jean-Drapeau. C’est donc dire que le service de navettes, mis en place pour pallier les fermetures de la lige jaune durant les travaux à la voûte du tunnel, ne sera pas en opération lors de cette fin de semaine.

Video clips of the art in the Métro

Video clips of the art in the Métro

The Montréal Métro is truly an art gallery. Dozens of murals, stained glass panels and sculptures of all shapes and colours were installed in most of the network’s 68 stations, for the enjoyment and benefit of all métro riders. As their public steward, STM is also responsible for showcasing the works of art, a collection envied by several subway systems around the world. It is a great source of pride for STM, as well as for most passengers.

Berri entrance temporarily closed

Berri entrance temporarily closed

The Berri entrance to Berri-UQAM station will be closed January 13 - 16 while existing doors are replaced by new pivoting doors.