$63 million investment to be made in public transport in Longueuil, Canada

Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard‒Saint-Lambert, and Lucie Charlebois, Quebec’s Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy Living and Minister Responsible for the Montérégie Region, have announced an investment of more than $63 million for 22 new projects by the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund.

The Government of Canada will provide over $35 million for these projects, and the Government of Quebec will contribute over $28 million, with the remaining funding provided by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain.

“The Government of Canada is investing in projects that help build sustainable communities while promoting economic development and the growth of the middle class,” explained Alexandra Mendès, speaking on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “I am very pleased that these investments will help the RTL improve travel times through dedicated bus lanes, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of hybrid buses, and enhance riders’ overall experience with information systems. These projects will prepare Brossard‒Saint-Lambert, as well as the entire region of Montérégie, for future growth.”

The projects made possible through this contribution include the purchase of 38 hybrid buses, which will be used to replace buses that are at the end of their useful life. Dedicated bus lanes and priority measures for buses at traffic lights are also planned. The financial contribution will also fund display panels and voice announcements in buses to alert riders of upcoming stop information.

See below for a full breakdown of the new projects and their respective funding:

“We are delighted with the importance placed on public transit by the governments of Canada and Quebec,” said Sylvie Parent, Mayor of Longueuil. “This new investment will result in better service for Agglomération de Longueuil residents. Innovative projects under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF), including the purchase of four electric buses, will also help reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.”

Once completed, these projects will improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of Longueuil’s transit system, make it more inclusive, and meet the community’s immediate needs while preparing for anticipated future increases in ridership.

Lucie Charlebois, speaking on behalf of André Fortin, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, said: “The Government of Quebec’s investment, as well as those of the Government of Canada and the municipalities, will greatly improve transit fluidity and the user experience. These many projects will benefit the citizens of Longueuil and will contribute to the city’s economic growth while improving air quality and residents’ quality of life.”