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The STM invites the community to participate in a public consultation on the extension of the blue line.
Montréal, February 3, 2020 – In the interest of ensuring that the Blue line extension project will integrate seamlessly into the lives of Montrealers, the STM wishes to engage in and maintain a dialogue with the community. It is inviting the community to participate in a two-step public consultation process involving information evenings and input sessions, which will be held in February and March in the east end of Montréal.
To carry out the blue line extension project, and especially to construct its new buildings (stations and auxiliary structures), the STM must obtain a by-law from the City of Montréal’s Agglomeration Council. This by-law enacts the urban planning rules that the STM must follow when performing the work for the project. To obtain the by-law, the STM must first hold a public consultation in accordance with its corporate policy entitled Politique de consultation publique – réseau du métro (PC 1.14).
How the consultation works
The consultation involves a commission. The commission[JM1] is made up of a chairperson and two commissioners from outside the STM who are mandated by the STM’s Board of Directors. At the end of the consultation, the commissioners submit their report to the STM with their recommendations, based on comments and feedback from participants. The STM uses the report’s findings to improve the project and align it with citizens’ needs and concerns, while ensuring that it follows the key parameters (scope, planning and budget) already established.
Information evenings and question period
These are opportunities for participants to meet the project team and learn more about the different major steps structuring the STM’s approach in carrying out the project.
- Saint-Michel area – Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Hôtel Montréal Métropolitain at 3400 Crémazie Boulevard East - Saint-Léonard area – Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Leonardo da Vinci Center, Mirella and Lino Saputo Theatre at 8370 Lacordaire Boulevard - Anjou area – Tuesday February 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Studio danse 360 et un at 8600 Parkway Boulevard
Input sessions
These are opportunities for community members to share comments, desires or concerns related to the Blue line extension. Participants may present their feedback in person or submit it in writing before the end of the consultation period on February 28.
- Saint-Michel area – Wednesday, Feburary 26, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Hôtel Montréal Métropolitain at 3400 Crémazie Boulevard East - Saint-Léonard area – Monday, March 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Leonardo da Vinci Center, Mirella and Lino Saputo Theatre at 8370 Lacordaire Boulevard - Anjou area – Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Studio danse 360 et un at 8600 Parkway Boulevard
Like for all of its projects, the STM cares about this community. It is aware of the significance that the Blue line extension has for the urban and economic development of the area. It has integrated a public consultation into the process to ensure the successful implementation of the Blue line extension. Thus, the STM would like to invite interested parties to participate in the consultation’s efforts.
To register for a session or submit a written statement: http://www.stm.info/en/about/surveys/public-consultations/blue-line-extension
The extension of the Blue line is one of the projects developed following the declaration made by the Government of Quebec and the City of Montréal to revitalize the east end of Montréal. Many others are underway to breathe new life into the area. Increased mobility, economic development and improved living environments for citizens are the main focuses of this ambitious undertaking. Visit Québec.ca/RevitalisationEstMontreal to learn more.
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Source :
Philippe Déry
STM
514 350-0800 #87346
medias@stm.info
