The STM announces the implementation of bus and taxi priority measures on Gouin Boulevard
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses and taxis on Gouin Boulevard as of October 21, 2019
STM pursues its commitment to sustainable development by encouraging montrealers to use public transit during the march on september 27
The STM encourages the population to be kind to the environment by using public transit during the climate march this coming September 27.
Les « 100 ans de bus à Montréal » aux Journées de la culture (French only)
Dans le cadre des Journées de la culture, la STM invite les férus d'histoire à monter à bord pour une activité spéciale!
As of October, a new way to ask members of the STM Board of Directors questions
In an effort to facilitate public access to the STM board, the STM announces that it will now be possible to ask members of the STM Board of Directors questions electronically.
The STM and its users are on the right track when it comes to reducing métro service disruptions!
Following recent service disruption awareness campaigns, métro riders' efforts, combined with those of the STM, have contributed to a 17 % decrease in métro stoppages related to customers.
Accessibility continues on the métro’s Green line
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is making two more stations on the Green line universally accessible. Work to add elevators will begin in October at Angrignon and Jolicoeur stations.
Acquisition of AZUR metro cars : STM finalist for a prestigious international project management award
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is very proud to be one of the three finalists for the PMI-International Project of the Year Award for its project to acquire the AZUR metro cars. The purpose of this award is to give international recognition for excellence in project management.
STM announces the launch of Mouvement orange as of August 26
Upcoming opening of a reserved lane for buses and taxis on Papineau Avenue
Jalon Mobility Awards : The STM launches the Coup de pouce award
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is partnering with the first Jalon Mobility Awards, which aim to reward creativity and innovation in mobility, by creating the Coup de pouce STM award.
The STM to add bus service to the 25 Angus as of August 26
New enhanced bus service on line 25 Angus
Temporary reserved lane on Bourbonnière Avenue and changes to bus service in the area
As a mitigation measure for the Pie-IX BRT project, we will implement a temporary reserved lane for buses and taxis on Bourbonnière between Sherbrooke Street and Rosemont Boulevard in the borough of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie as of August 14.
Accessibility of the métro network: two new work sites at Préfontaine and Villa-Maria stations
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is making two more stations universally accessible. Work to add elevators will begin in September at Préfontaine station on the Green line and Villa-Maria station on the Orange line.
Blue Line Extension: The STM Welcomes Government Commitment and Continues Work
The STM welcomes today’s renewed support from the federal and provincial governments for the extension of the Blue line. The STM, with its project office, has already been working for months to complete the preliminary steps.
The STM Board of Directors Extends Chief Executive Officer Luc Tremblay’s Contrac
This evening, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) Board of Directors extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Luc Tremblay, CPA, CA, to December 31, 2022.
New card readers make their appearance on STM buses
The STM has begun gradually installing new validation equipment on its buses to improve boarding.
The STM welcomes the agreement in principle between the Quebec government and the City of Montréal
The STM is pleased with the agreement in principle between the Quebec government and the City of Montréal.
The STM announces the full reception of the AZUR trains set out in the 2010 contract
Reception and acceptation of the 54th AZUR train
Le métro de Montréal devient un site historique national de génie civil (French only)
Le métro de Montréal a été reconnu aujourd'hui à titre de site historique national de génie civil par la Société canadienne de génie civil (SCGC).
Folk Fest sur le Canal : la STM et ses partenaires invitent les festivaliers à opter pour la mobilité intégrée! (French only)
La STM est heureuse d'être associée au Folk Fest sur le canal, qui débute aujourd'hui, et facilite les déplacements des festivaliers avec l'appui de nos partenaires en mobilité intégrée, BIXI, Communauto, Netlift et le Bureau du taxi.
The STM to add bus service to the 25 Angus as of June 17
Service enhancement to the 25 Angus line as of June 17, 2019
The STM to add bus service to the 496 Express Victoria as of June 17
Service enhancement to the 496 Express Victoria line as of June 17, 2019
STM among best corporate citizens in Canada
The STM once again is included in a select group of Canadian enterprises that stand out thanks to their exemplary responsible practices
Beaudry métro station to reopen June 3
After being closed for eight months for major renovations, Beaudry station will reopen as planned on June 3. The work should be completed by March 2020, according to the original schedule.
Straps in AZUR trains: STM users consulted
As the STM is considering installing straps on the grab rails in AZUR métro cars, selected customers panel will be able to test it.
#Namastm: A new campaign to improve your métro experience
The STM, Publicis and Michèle Deslauriers, the voice of the métro, are working together again this spring to reduce métro service disruptions with the #namaSTM campaign.
The STM will improve service on the 26 Mercier-Est line as of June 17, 2019 as of June 17, 2019
Improved bus service in the Mercier-Est area to come this summer
New measures related to the change in STM inspector status
Following this decision to obtain the designation of special constable for STM inspectors, the STM will implement a permanent monitoring committee and will hire an independent exper to advise and guide it through the change in status.
The first step toward rethinking tomorrow’s bus network: the STM proposes joining Mouvement orange
The STM unveils today the Mouvement orange, an initiative aiming to improve public transit in Montréal in the busiest area of the métro, with various measures for the bus and métro networks.
The STM announces the implementation of bus, taxi and carpool priority measures on Côte-Vertu Boulevard
The reserved lane for buses, taxis and carpools on Côte-Vertu Boulevard, between Hervé-Saint-Martin and Montée de Liesse will be operational starting May 13, 2019
The STM begins public consultations for bus network redesign
Residents and workers in the Île-des-Sœurs area who did not get a chance to participate in the public consultation may do so during one month through an online survey as of May 1st.
Vendôme project : The STM announces that work reaches an important milestone
Journalists are invited to attend the procedure.
The STM continues its recruitment efforts this spring
The STM launches today a new phase of its recruitment campaign
Rethinking tomorrow: the STM unveils its 2018 Annual Report
Titled Repenser demain : le mot d’ordre de 2018, the STM Annual Report provides a complete profile of the year 2018.
RÉNO-SYSTÈMES, RÉNO-INFRASTRUCTURES AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS: $1.633 BILLION INVESTED IN THE MÉTRO NETWORK
At its meeting on April 3, the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) approved major investments of $1.633 billion for its métro network. Budgets are allocated as follows: $805.5 million to replace métro stationary equipment as part of phase 5 of the Réno-Systèmes program, $504.0 million for the refurbishment of métro infrastructures as part of phase 3 of the Réno-Infrastructures program and $323.3 million for the addition of elevators in 12 stations for phase 2 of the métro Accessibility program. These investments will take place from 2020 to 2025.
STM speeds up steps to change its inspectors’ status
The Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) adopted a resolution this evening whereby the Chief Executive Officer will speed up the necessary steps to obtain the designation of special constable for STM inspectors.
STM launches a public artwork competition for Place-des-Arts métro station
The competition is part of this station expansion project for the installation of elevators.
Three quarters of buses inspected are compliant and will be back on the road tomorrow morning
A certain number of buses, delivered between 2016 and 2019, were found non-compliant last week and will remain immobilized for a few days for temporary repairs, which began this morning.
Indicators and open data: the STM continues its move toward open data
The STM follows up on its approach toward open data and announces that it intends to publish three times a year a a review of its 2025 strategic organizational plan.
Enhanced métro service as of March 25
Starting March 25, the Green and Orange will have departures every five minutes max during off-peak periods during the day and until late in the evening.
Budget fédéral 2019 : la STM confiante pour le financement du prolongement de la ligne bleue (French only)
La STM accueille favorablement l'annonce du budget fédéral 2019.
The STM launches its “prehistorics” campaign: certain primitive behaviour no longer belongs in the métro and bus
The STM launches today a new humoristic campaign aiming to prevent clients from adopting "prehistoric" behaviours on the bus and métro.
Côte-Vertu Garage Project: Côte-Vertu station will be closed over two weekends, possibly three
As part of the Côte-Vertu garage construction project, Côte-Vertu station, on the Orange line, will be closed on March 30 and 31 as well as April 13 and 14 for the installation of electrical cabling on the tail tracks. It may be closed for a third weekend on April 6 and 7, depending on the progress of the work.
Universal accessibility work to start at Place-des-Arts station
As of March 11, the Bleury North entrance building of Place-des-Arts station will be temporarily closed due to the start of work on a real estate project by a private developer. The STM will take advantage of the closure to make the station universally accessible by adding three elevators. The station’s other accesses will remain open.
Agreement between the STM and its maintenance union
A late-night agreement was reached, concluding negotiations on the renewal of the collective agreement, between the STM and the maintenance union.
Pie-IX BRT : Project Construction phase begins March 18
Having begun preparatory electrical and telecommunication infrastructure work last November, the Pie-IX BRT project will continue with the start of construction and development work on the boulevard’s west side, between D’Amos Street and Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue.
Generous active and retired employees: the STM hands over almost $700,000 to partner organizations
The STM is recognized for its citizen engagement, it is mainly thanks to its active and retired employees.
The STM supports Ville de Montréal’s policy on children by offering transit fares
The STM is proud to support Ville de Montréal’s Policy on children, by offering transit fares.
TAT declares pressure tactics illegal - Maintenance employees union does not respond to global offer and STM files application for arbitration
The STM welcomes the decision of the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT), following its application filed on February 13, 2019, which declared illegal the pressure tactics used by the maintenance employees union and its members and ordered that they cease immediately.
Negociations with maintenance union: STM makes a final, global offer
The STM made a final, global offer to the maintenance employees union.
Update on STM hybrid buses: efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly vehicles
Following the publication of some articles with erroneous claims about the reliability and energy performance of hybrid buses, the STM wishes to rectify certain statements.
La STM toujours à la table des négociations avec le Syndicat de l’entretien (French only)
La STM tient à réaffirmer son intention de maintenir sa présence à la table de négociation aussi longtemps qu’elle jugera qu’une solution négociée est possible.
The STM files an application to put an end to maintenance union pressure tactics
The STM filed this morning an application with the Tribunal administratif du travail for an order to stop the maintenance employees union’s pressure tactics.
The STM renames one of its committees in honour of architect Jean Dumontier
The STM Board of Directors has formally changed the name of the Montréal Métro Architecture Committee to the Jean Dumontier Committee.
The STM will add service to two bus lines as of June 17, 2019
Service enhancement on to two bus lines as of June 17, 2019
300 bus supplémentaires : une première étape franchie (French only)
Dans le cadre de sa stratégie d’accueil et d’entretien des 300 bus, la STM a inauguré ses nouveaux locaux, Stinson 2, qui peuvent accueillir une cinquantaine de bus.
STM begins major work at Viau station, which will become universally accessible
On February 4, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will begin a $60-million project at Viau métro station on the Green line. The work will include the expansion of the attachment centre and the addition of two elevators.
The STM announces improved service in Côte Vertu Ouest sector
Enhancement in the Côte-Vertu sector during morning and afternoon peak periods on weekdays, beginning January 7, 2019
The STM to hand out cell phone loops in the métro
The STM will be handing out mobile device straps in eight busy métro stations on December 18 and 19.
ELEVATORS OPERATIONAL AT HONORÉ-BEAUGRAND STATION: THE GREEN LINE NOW ACCESSIBLE
As of December 14, Honoré-Beaugrand station will become the 14th universally accessible métro station in the network thanks to the installation of three elevators.
STM and taxi industry renew their agreement for paratransit services
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to have renewed its agreement with 9 Montréal taxi providers to ensure delivery of its paratransit services.
Sauvé/Côte-Vertu BRT : Work to begin in spring 2019
Sauvé/Côte-Vertu BRT soon in construction mode
Lauréate de deux prix elixir de PMI-Montréal – LA STM RECONNUE POUR L’EXCELLENCE DE SA GESTION DE PROJETS (French only)
La STM s’est démarquée lundi soir en remportant deux prix pour la qualité de la gestion de projets au concours elixir de PMI-Montréal.
All-night métro service and other special STM Holiday Season offers
The STM will again run the métro all night on December 31, at current fares.
The STM annouces the implementation of bus, taxi and bike priority measures on Thimens Boulevard
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses, taxis and bikes on Thimens Boulevard, as of December 17.
New innovative design for STM’s Bellechasse bus garage: the first underground bus garage in North America
Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, Philippe Schnobb, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the STM, and François William Croteau, Mayor of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough, have unveiled the brand-new innovative design of the future Bellechasse bus garage, which will include a large public space. The $254 million project also involves a citizen participatory process beginning in early 2019.
La STM rafle plusieurs honneurs au congrès de l’ACTU (French only)
Deux projets de la STM et le travail exceptionnel d’un de ses gestionnaires ont été récompensés par l’Association canadienne du transport urbain (ACTU).
Le Tribunal administratif du travail déclare illégale la grève menée jeudi par le syndicat d'entretien (English coming soon)
Le Tribunal administratif du travail a déclaré la grève du 15 novembre 2018 par le Syndicat d’entretien illégale.
Alleged bus network problems – The STM responds
Following the publication of an article after an access to information request, the STM’s maintenance employee union issued several press releases and made a number of allegations related to bus maintenance. The STM wishes to reply to these statements, which do not accurately reflect the situation.
STM launches two public artwork competitions in the métro
New artworks will be installed in the Angrignon and Jolicoeur stations on the Green line.
17 additional AZUR trains: good news for STM customers
The STM welcomes the acquisition of 17 additional AZUR trains that will be used on the métro green line.
2019 Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Expenditures Program: the STM in action mode
The Société de transport de Montréal has released its 2019 Budget and its 2019-2028 Capital Expenditures Program.
Les membres du Syndicat des professionnels et professionnelles de la Société de transport de Montréal entérinent leur convention collective (French only)
Les membres du Syndicat des professionnels et professionnelles de la STM ont accepté hier soir l'entente de principe sur le renouvellement de leur convention collective.
Invitation - Mobility’s changing face opens doors to innovative technologies
The STM invites IT specialists to meet experts who will try to shed light on one of the hot topics in the world of transportation and technological innovation.
The STM opens its real-time data to developers
All real-time bus schedule and location data are now available to the whole developer community.
The STM invites Montrealers to participate in a public consultation on the bus system redesign
Public consultation process to guide the future bus system redesign
The STM takes major steps to fill several hundred positions by 2020
The Société de transport de Montréal is undertaking its biggest ever recruitment campaign to hire several hundred employees by 2020.
The Société de transport de Montréal launches a campaign to improve the public transit experience
The STM, has unveiled a major communications campaign, Arrêt de service (Service Shutdown), designed to further improve customer experience for public transit users in Montréal. The campaign, which marks the beginning of the STM's collaboration with the agency, Publicis Montréal, aims to raise awareness of the fact that frequent service shutdowns can be attributable not only to the STM, but also to its customers.
The STM announces the implementation of bus, taxi and carpool priority measures on Sherbrooke Street East
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses, taxis and carpools on Sherbrooke Street East, between Haig and Parthenais, starting October 29 2018
Mobile network in the métro: Orange line now fully connected!
With Montmorency station now connected to the mobile network, the orange line is now fully covered. The blue line should also be completed by the end of this year.
STM garage sale: a total success! - Thank you, Montréal!
The STM will contribute $81,496 to the four charities that it is sponsoring as part of its generosity campaign.