Reserved lane on Beaubien

New reserved lane on Beaubien

Between rue De Normanville and boulevard Pie-IX.

Starting August 17, the 18 - Beaubien bus line will travel in a reserved lane for buses and taxis, Monday to Friday.

Hours of operation

Westbound:

  • between 20e Avenue and 1ere Avenue, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
  • between avenue De Lorimier and rue Fabre, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Eastbound: 

  • between rue De Normanville and avenue De Lorimier, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • between 1ere Avenue and boulevard Pie-IX, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Note: This is actually an extension of the reserved lane with priority traffic lights initially deployed on rue Beaubien in 2009.

Advantages of reserved lanes for STM buses

  • More efficient commutes
  • More regular, on-time service
  • Fewer greenhouse gas emissions on these bus lines

Car traffic and parking are prohibited in the reserved lane during its hours of operation.

This reserved lane for buses and taxis was made possible in cooperation with the city of Montréal and Transport Québec (MTQ). 

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