Road Network

Tackling Urban Congestion in Quebec

Winter, 2009

The Quebec government drafted its first policy aimed at increasing public transit ridership across the province, with plans to invest $4.5 billion over the five-year implementation phase. To improve services in the Montreal area, the government has already given the green light to a multi-billion dollar investment, in particular to purchase 20 dual-powered vehicles (electricity/ diesel), commission 160 new bi-level commuter rail cars, build a new commuter line to serve the eastern and northeastern parts of the island, replace 336 first generation metro cars, and increase the number of articulated buses and reserved bus lanes. All these measures will not only help ease congestion, but will also ensure the efficient movement of passengers and goods.