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<\/p>\nMontreal\u2019s transit authority (ARTM) has launched a study to explore the development public transit expansion in eight new areas in Greater Montreal.<\/p>\n
In a statement, ARTM said the studies will be conducted over the next few years to assess the current and future transit needs and make project recommendations to the Quebec government.<\/p>\n
The first region being studied Chomedey\u2013Saint-Laurent area and the results are expected to be released in the fall.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo meet the needs of the coming decades, we must start thinking now about the steps that will follow,\u201d Benoit Gendron, executive director of the ARTM. \u201cStudy areas allow us to better understand the realities of each territory and identify the most promising initiatives for the future,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The areas being studied include:<\/p>\n
Chomedey \u2013 Saint Laurent<\/p>\n
Central Montreal \u2013 West Zone<\/p>\n
Laurentian Corridor <\/p>\n
Les Moulins<\/p>\n
Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie Corridor<\/p>\n
Saint Laurent \u2013 Ahuntsic \u2013 Montr\u00e9al Nord<\/p>\n
Marguerite d\u2019Youville<\/p>\n
Roussillon<\/p>\n
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Eight areas in Greater Montreal is being studied for public transit expansion (Graphic courtesy: L\u2019Autorit\u00e9 r\u00e9gionale de transport m\u00e9tropolitain)<\/p>\n
The announcement comes on the heels of launch of new REM branches in the recent months and the kick off of the metro\u2019s Blue line expansion in the Greater Montreal region. The City of Montreal have repeatedly called for more investments by the provincial and federal governments in public transit especially as the STM has struggled with budget deficit and an aging infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must be ready when the financial climate becomes more favourable because, despite current challenges, mobility needs will continue to grow,\u201d Gendron said. \u201cWe must continue planning, define priorities, and ensure that tomorrow\u2019s projects meet the real needs of residents and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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