Motion to fund the metro

Summary#

The city council unanimously adopted a declaration highlighting the 60th anniversary of the Montreal Metro. It pays tribute to the individuals who designed, built, operated, and maintained the network. It also reaffirms the City's commitment to a modern, safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable metro.

The declaration calls on the City and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) to continue their efforts to improve service. It also invites the governments of Quebec and Canada to ensure predictable and sufficient funding to maintain, modernize, and expand the network.

What this means for you#

The declaration emphasizes the importance of the metro for Montreal and the metropolitan area. It does not change the service or the rules for users. It expresses the City's priorities and its call for increased funding from the governments.

Costs#

No specific amount or expense related to this declaration is indicated. No publicly available information.