New reserved lane on Acadie

New reserved lane on Acadie between Victor-Doré and De Beauharnois streets

Starting July 17, all 179 de l’Acadie and 180 de Salaberry buses will travel in a new lane reserved for buses and taxis, Monday to Friday.

Hours of operation

Southbound:

  • between Victor-Doré and Lavigerie streets, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
  • between Caroline-Béique and Beauharnois, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:30 to 18:30 p.m.

Northbound:

  • between Legendre and Louvain streets, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:30 to 18:30 p.m.

between Port-Royal and Place de l’Acadie, from 3:30 to 18:30 p.m.

Texte important

Upcoming: The City of Montréal plans on adding priority traffic lights (white «candlestick» light) for buses for operation during off-peak periods in a second phase of work sometime in 2016. Where installed, these traffic lights will give priority to buses at those intersection

Advantages of lanes reserved for STM buses :

  • More efficient trips
  • More punctual service at regular intervals
  • Fewer greenhouse gases on these bus lines

Cars :

Car traffic and parking will be prohibited once the reserved lane is operational.

This reserved lane for buses and taxis is made possible with the cooperation of the city of Montréal and Transports Québec.

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