The Réseau specific métropolitain (REM) is about to broaden later this month, with its long-awaited West Island department scheduled to open to the general public on Might 18.
In a current press launch, REM officers stated the brand new Anse-à-l’Orme department will mark “an necessary milestone for mobility within the West Island,” turning into the primary high-frequency, absolutely built-in public transit community to serve the world.
The 14-kilometre extension provides 4 new stations in Pointe-Claire, Kirkland and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue: Des Sources, Fairview–Pointe-Claire, Kirkland and Anse-à-l’Orme.
The enlargement will carry the REM community to 23 stations and 64 kilometres of observe, whereas extending service to just about 10 further municipalities and boroughs. Bus routes operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) have additionally been adjusted to enhance connections with the brand new stations.
In line with the REM, the brand new department will provide West Island residents a sooner and extra dependable hyperlink to downtown Montreal, with frequent, absolutely automated service built-in with metro strains, bus networks and commuter trains.
Forward of the official launch, the REM is inviting the general public to check the brand new section at no cost on the weekend of Might 16-17.
Service on the 4 new stations might be free between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., although common fares will nonetheless apply elsewhere on the community.
Officers say the preview is anticipated to attract massive crowds, noting bicycles and pets is not going to be permitted through the weekend as a result of anticipated excessive ridership.
“Come admire the view from certainly one of Canada’s longest elevated constructions and get your REM passport stamped,” the transit community stated in its launch, including that employees might be on web site to help guests.
The STM says it is going to additionally run a shuttle each 10 minutes between the unique Fairview–Pointe-Claire bus terminal and the brand new REM station through the weekend.
For the reason that launch of its preliminary strains, the REM says ridership has continued to develop steadily, with a median of 75,000 each day journeys and peak days reaching as many as 98,000.
Officers say the West Island enlargement is anticipated to additional increase utilization, providing a brand new different to driving whereas supporting regional mobility throughout the Larger Montreal space.