I recall back in 1992 the original 535 R-Bus on Parc toward Atwater and 545 R-Bus on Côte-des-Neiges toward Berri via René-Lévesque were introduced. Then the STCUM merged them in 1996 to create the U-shaped 535 R-Bus that then was renumbered the 435 in 2012. R-Bus service replaced the regular service of the 80 and 165 respectively during peak hours like how the 406 (originally 506 Newman launched in 1994) does is still replacing the 106. The 80 and 165 got back their peak hour slots in 2010.
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There are the bus lines that will be affected by the redesign:
• 35 Griffintown
• 36 Monk
• 37 Jolicoeur
• 57 Charlevoix
• 58 Wellington
• 61 Wellington
• 71 Pointe-Saint-Charles
• 75 De la Commune
• 78 Laurendeau
• 101 Saint-Patrick
• 106 Newman
• 107 Verdun
• 109 Boulevard Shevchenko
• 110 Centrale
• 112 Airlie
• 113 Lapierre
• 114 Angrignon
• 116 Lafleur / Norman
• 123 Dollard / Shevchenko
• 195 Dorval / Angrignon
• 406 Express Newman
• 491 Express Provost
• 496 Express Lachine
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I noticed a hint of one coming modification in LaSalle as a new bus shelter was being installed on Champlain Boulevard at the corner of Gagné on the north side (next to the Aqueduc) where there is no existing bus stop. Perhaps something to do with either the 58, 109, 123, 495 or a new bus route planned to be launched. Awaiting what gets announced on June 4, I sense that some bus routes will be merged or restructured, and perhaps on this projection, a new bus route created?
With the RTL redesign it was similar, so I’d expect you’re correct. I’m assuming the 495 won’t be going there as it’s on the other side of the canal, but possibly redesign of an existing line or a new line there. With RTL the signs would appear and be blank, then eventually they received line numbers along them
Just clarifying, the north side of Champlain Boulevard itself for the bus shelter, this is across from Place LaSalle shopping centre. The 495 in this area currently takes Champlain, Gagné, George and Bishop-Power on the south side of the Aqueduc before returning north of it via de la Vérèndrye. In my experience taking the 495 over the years, the service does connect well for residents of LaSalle and Lachine. Although I think some people would like a more direct option on the extremities like from Lachine and Dorval to Carrefour Angrignon and Angrignon Métro and arrive there a bit faster.
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I’m not going to say more, but some lines will disappear and some new ones (with new numbers) will appear.
The more successful lines are retaining the same numbers and receiving minor upgrades.
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This is more for Verdun, but it would make sense for them to combine the slightly frequent lines to be very frequent, and run them in the “middle.” This is what I mean:
| - least frequent line
|| - slightly frequent
||| - very frequent
Current:
|| ⠀⠀ | ⠀⠀⠀ ||
After:
| ⠀⠀ ||| ⠀⠀ |
Basically, the amount of buses stay the same, but the coverage is better because instead of someone in the middle having to go one direction or another if they miss their bus, everyone can head towards the middle and the frequency can be better along that.
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La STM a présenté une version préliminaire de la refonte à chaque arrondissement touché pour recueillir les commentaires des élu(e)s… Les commentaires ont été analysés et des changements ont été faits ou non .
Pour le Sud-Ouest, c’est confirmé que le nouveau réseau sera en place le 26 août, à temps pour la rentrée scolaire… Plusieurs modifications seront les bienvenues, car elles étaient demandées par les résidentes et résidents depuis longtemps… (ex. lien direct entre PSC et l’hôpital de Verdun)
Pour les lignes qui passent près de la future station du REM dans Griffintown, il y aura de nouvelles modifications lorsque la station sera en service
Je présume une autre refonte avec le PSSO
Do you know if they are improving the bus stop spacing? Because in Verdun for example they’re every 2 to 3 small blocks (150m apart), when they should be every 4 to 5 (250m). It would speed up the buses a lot
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I don’t remember seeing where the stops were, only the routes
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This is one the fundamental problems with the STM bus redesigns, they seem to not care about the bus stop placing as the person who does the routes is separate from the person that does the stops (that seem to not communicate with each other). I’ll try to bring this up on the 20th, I just want stop spacing to be equivalent to what’s done everywhere else in the world, including NYC with their redesign
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I was told the city has a contract with the STM that sets maximum stop spacing, so maybe that’s why.
En espérant une bonification de la 496 de Lionel-Groulx, c’est indécent de finir cette ligne a 22h08 la semaine. Surtout que par la suite le prochain bus vers cette région est 30min plus tard (la 191)
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Press release
June 4 2024
Another step forward in the STM bus network redesign
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The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) unveiled a new service plan for some 30 bus routes today. The plan was presented to representatives of the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) and elected officials from the boroughs of LaSalle, Lachine, Sud-Ouest and Verdun, which are served by the new bus routes. The changes will come into effect on August 26.
Highlights from the redesign of a vast sector
- Two new local routes—the 38 De l’Église and the 114 Angrignon—will be introduced to improve neighbourhood accessibility.
- Twenty bus lines will have new routes, times or frequencies, including three—the 107 Verdun, 112 Airlie and 496 Express Victoria—that will now be high-frequency during rush hour to give local customers better access to high-frequency buses.
- Seven routes have been retired and will be covered by other buses to streamline the network.
Communicating the changes to the community
A locally targeted communications campaign launches in the five boroughs today, combining digital and social media with print ads in the bus and métro networks. The aim is to inform customers about the changes and encourage them to use the new trip simulator tool available at www.stm.info/en/busredesign2024 to explore their new routes.
There will also be open house events in June where customers can learn more and ask questions. For more information: https://formulaire.stm.info/en/busnetwork2024.
Statements
“Our main goal with this part of the bus network redesign is to upgrade public transit service in southwestern Montréal,” says Éric Alan Caldwell, chair of the STM Board of Directors. “We want to improve the customer experience and make our bus network more appealing and accessible to as many people as possible. Without increasing the budget, we’ve overhauled bus service in two sectors spanning five boroughs—areas of our bus network that haven’t been updated in some thirty years. We’re adding three new high-frequency lines, for a total of five in the area, which will mean significant time savings for our customers. This portion of the redesign is a vivid illustration of the bus network’s importance on the Island of Montréal.”
“The redesign in this large area of southern Montréal will be a big change, and we’re here to support our customers through it,” says Marie-Claude Léonard, CEO of the STM. “In addition to saving time on major routes and maintaining local service, the new bus routes will improve access to industrial areas, reinforce connections with the métro network, and give customers more ways to get to high-traffic locations and points of interest. Our accessible, easy-to-use new trip planner will also help customers get used to the new routes and figure out which buses they need to take in their daily travels.”
Statements from elected officials
“My council colleagues and I have been eagerly awaiting the STM bus network redesign in our borough. The STM is clearly working to better serve residents, with an enhanced customer experience, faster travel times, and more efficient connections. One notable improvement is the extension of bus 101 Saint-Patrick, which now provides direct access to Lionel-Groulx and Angrignon métro stations from LaSalle Borough Hall—no transfers needed. Another win is that buses 112 Airlie and 107 Verdun will now be high frequency during rush hour. We hope these improvements will make the bus network more appealing and better serve the needs of the people of LaSalle.” — Nancy Blanchet, mayor of LaSalle.
“This redesign was long-awaited and much needed. The new routes and bus times are much better suited to the borough’s needs and account for our new, denser residential areas. We are very pleased with how the borough and the STM worked together. It’s going to do a lot of good!” — Maja Vodanovic, mayor of Lachine.
“The STM bus network redesign will be great for Sud-Ouest: the westward extension of the 101 Saint-Patrick will mean better access to businesses in the Cabot area, we’ll finally have a route serving Georges-Vanier station and running north-south toward Ville-Marie, the 35 Griffintown and 36 Monk will run more often, the 71 Pointe-Saint-Charles will provide access to Verdun Hospital—something the community has been wanting for a long time—and the new reserved lanes on Notre-Dame West, Des Trinitaires, Saint-Patrick, Saint-Jacques, Wellington and Robert-Bourassa will help ensure fast, predictable, ontime service. The STM network is now even more foundational to the success of our first Local Transportation Plan. I commend the STM for their collaborative approach to the mobility challenges in Sud-Ouest and for working to offer appealing, efficient bus service that meets the needs of our communities and helps our neighbourhoods thrive.” — Benoit Dorais, mayor of Sud-Ouest and vicechair of the City of Montréal Executive Committee.
“We welcome these improvements to the bus network in this part of Verdun. They are fully in line with our vision of efficient transportation and sustainable mobility. The improved 107 Verdun will now run more often to Verdun métro station and downtown during morning and evening rush hours, while also providing service to LaSalle. Splitting the 37 Jolicoeur into two separate routes will simplify travel, which responds directly to the needs of our community. There are also major improvements to bus 112 Airlie during rush hour. Overall, the changes will help connect us to neighbouring boroughs and improve our quality of life.” — Marie-Andrée Mauger, mayor of Verdun.
About the bus network redesign
In 2018, the STM began collaboratively redesigning its surface network to be more efficient and appealing, while better accounting for mobility needs and urban development in Montréal. Using five guiding principles, the STM sought input from representatives, experts, the general public, and communities across the city on how it could improve the customer experience by changing the design and architecture of its surface network. Changes are being introduced gradually in conjunction with new major public transit projects, with sector consultations held at various stages. Learn more about the bus network redesign.
Consult the media presentation (French only).
2024-05_presentation_refonte_sovv-lala.pdf (2.1 MB)
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Actuel, Un réseau fréquent limité: accès à 80 000 résidents:
Refonte, Un réseau fréquent élargi : accès à 220 000 résidents:
Actuel, Des parcours tortueux et peu interconnectés:
Refonte, Des parcours complémentaires avec le réseau fréquent:
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interesting that the 715 is loosing the 700 iconography
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