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47-462: The borough is bordered to the northwest by Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension , to the northeast by Saint Leonard , to the southeast by Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve , to the southwest by Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and its Mile End neighbourhood, and to the west by Outremont . It has a population of 139,950 and an area of 15.9 km². As of the November 7, 2021 Montreal municipal election ,

94-562: A 1996 NovaBus LFS "167 Le Casino" leaving the Montreal Biosphère and heading to the Casino de Montréal . Third row : Georges-Vanier Metro station , Berri-UQAM Metro station . The Société de transport de Montréal ( STM ; English: Montreal Transit Corporation ) is a public transport agency that operates transit bus and rapid transit services in the urban agglomeration of Montreal , Quebec, Canada. Established in 1861 as

141-497: A decline in ridership. In the early 2010s, the STM announced a plan to convert its entire fleet of buses over to electric power by 2025. Beginning in 2012, all STM bus purchases will be either hybrids or electric . STM began to pilot the use of electric buses in 2014. From 2025, STM plans to only order electric buses, after extensive testing confirmed that buses could handle Montréal's cold winters. After an initial attempt in

188-536: A given direction for up to 120 minutes. Tickets and passes are validated at entry in the front of the bus or in the Metro. Certain articulated buses allow rear entry with validators at the back of the vehicle. On April 21, 2008, the STM unveiled the contactless smart card called Opus (a word that phonetically includes the French word puce , which is the generic French word for the chip used in any type smart card ) as

235-582: A language other than French and English. Of these other languages, the most common are Spanish (8.5%), Arabic (6.35%), Creole languages (4.23%), Italian (4.1%) and Greek (3.25%). It is served by the Orange and Blue lines of the Montreal Metro . It is traversed and partly delimited by Autoroute 40 (Metropolitan Aut.) and Autoroute 19 (Papineau Ave.) A future unnamed station on the Blue Line of

282-490: A means of fare payment. In preparation for this new step in Montreal's public transportation network, turnstiles which incorporate the reader and automated vending machines had already been installed in Metro stations; buses had previously been fitted with new fare boxes that incorporated the card reader in order to ensure the uniformity of methods of payment across Montreal's transit network and that of its suburbs. Costs to

329-681: A number and some of these systems require a user to know the number. In 2017 the STM introduced "iBus", a real-time GPS tracking system. It includes electronic signs inside buses showing the estimated time of arrival at upcoming stops and the busiest bus stops have electronic signs showing the estimated time of arrival of the next bus. All 68 Metro stations are equipped with the MétroVision information screens which displays advertising, news headlines and weather information from MétéoMédia , as well as STM-specific information regarding service changes, service delays and information pertaining to using

376-407: A panel that indicates the number of routes that stops there, the type of service, if the bus goes to a Metro or train station and the bus stop code enabling one to obtain the schedule by telephone at 514-AUTO-BUS. The STM is in the process of changing all its bus stop panels to a new modern pole that displays the route numbers. The route number is color-coded for the type of service it offers, dark blue

423-579: A paratransit service for people with mobility problems. The lack of subway accessibility is critical for people whose mobility needs cannot be accommodated by stairs. STM's adapted transit is a system based on reservation, meaning that there is no room for flexibility. All trips must be booked at least one day in advance. Service began in April 1980. In first quarter, 2011, 9,200 trips were made through this service daily. The STM operates over 2,000 buses in its fleet. In recent years, only one model has been used –

470-404: A superintendent, an on-duty mobile supervisor, a communications centre, and a garage facility tasked with managing the division's vehicle fleet and routes. Metro trains are stored in the four garages at Angrignon, Beaugrand, Montmorency and Saint-Charles and there are three maintenance facilities at Duvernay, Plateau d'Youville and Viau. There are 8,500 bus stops in the STM network. Each stop has

517-440: Is a borough ( arrondissement ) in the city of Montreal , Quebec . It had a population of 143,853 according to the 2016 Census and a land area of 16.5 square kilometres (6.4 sq mi). The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension was created on January 1, 2002, following the municipal reorganization of Montreal. The borough includes the neighbourhoods of Villeray , Saint-Michel , and Parc-Extension . Until

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564-609: Is a rubber-tired metro , based on technology developed for the Paris Métro ; Montreal's system was the first in the world to be entirely rubber-tired (as not all of Paris's lines use tires). The Metro system is Canada's busiest subway system in total daily passenger usage; in 2017, serving an average of 1,235,200 daily passengers on an average weekday; a figure which surpassed that of the Toronto subway and Vancouver SkyTrain . In 2016, 354 million riders (transfers not included) used

611-523: Is for regular routes, green is for express, metrobus and R-bus routes, black for night routes and gold for senior shuttles. Advertising is provided by CBS. On November 8, 2010, the STM launched 3 prototypes of modern bus shelters to replace the old ones. They will run on a solar power system and lights in the shelter are to be controlled by motion sensor. Bus shelters at high-traffic intersections feature an interactive screen where people can use hand gestures to access weather, news and bus route information. Since

658-779: Is located in that borough, at the intersection of Iberville St. and Saint-Joseph Blvd . The borough includes the neighbourhoods of the Petite Patrie , comprising several "ethnic" neighbourhoods such as Little Italy ; Rosemont; and Nouveau Rosemont. Important features of the borough include the Jean-Talon Market , the Montreal Heart Institute , the Hôpital Santa Cabrini , the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont ,

705-533: Is part of the Saint-Michel and Villeray neighborhoods. The borough is divided among the following federal ridings: It is divided among the following provincial electoral districts: The 2016 census found that 88% of the population only spoke one language at home. The five most common of these languages were French (57%), English (10%), Spanish (5.9%), Arabic (3.25%) and Vietnamese (2.9%). According to 2016 census, 48% of residents grew up learning

752-405: Is the easternmost neighbourhood of the borough, Park Extension is the westernmost neighbourhood and Villeray is in the centre. The current borough mayor is Laurence Lavigne Lalonde of Projet Montréal . The borough is divided into four districts located in three different neighborhoods. The districts bear the same name as their respective neighborhood with the exception of François-Perreault which

799-550: Is to maintain peace, order and public security, to prevent and repress crime and, according to the jurisdiction specified in their deeds of appointment, to enforce the law and municipal by-laws, and to apprehend offenders. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal has a Unité métro (Metro Unit) that patrols Metro trains and stations as well. This unit has been in service since 2007. On May 10, 2012, smoke bombs were set off at Lionel-Groulx , Jean-Talon , Préfontaine , Fabre and Pie-IX stations, resulting in evacuations of

846-605: The Nova Bus LF Series . As of 2020 , the bus fleet comprises around 1,000 40 ft diesel buses, around 650 40 ft hybrid buses , and around 250 62 ft articulated buses . Most STM bus routes terminate at loops, side streets or Metro stations. STM buses are operated out of a number of garages located around the city. They are Anjou, Frontenac, LaSalle, Legendre, Mont-Royal, Stinson, St-Denis, St-Laurent and St-Michel for Paratransit. The surface routes are divided into several divisions. Individual divisions have

893-1007: The Olympic Village , Maisonneuve Park (including the Insectarium and Montreal Botanical Garden ), Saint Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral , the Church of the Madonna della Difesa and Dante Park . The Montreal Public Libraries Network operates the Rosemont, Marc-Favreau and La Petite-Patrie libraries. The Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM) operates French-language public schools. The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) operates English-language schools. 45°32′1.4″N 73°36′46.8″W  /  45.533722°N 73.613000°W  / 45.533722; -73.613000 Villeray%E2%80%93Saint-Michel%E2%80%93Parc-Extension Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

940-548: The Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear her appeal and in November 2019, ruled that her arrest and subsequent search were unlawful and had violated her rights. The court also awarded her $ 20,000 in damages. The Montreal Metro rapid transit system was introduced in 1966 in preparation for the Canadian Centennial and Expo 67 World Fair in Montreal. Instead of traditional steel-wheeled trains, it

987-533: The "Montreal City Passenger Railway Company", it has grown to comprise four subway lines with a total of 68 stations , as well as 212 bus routes and 23 night routes . The STM was created in 2002 to replace the Société de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal (STCUM; English: Montreal Urban Community Transit Corporation ). The STM operates the most heavily used urban mass transit system in Canada, and one of

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1034-442: The 1990s, a bus rapid transit (BRT) line opened on Pie-IX Boulevard in November 2022. It uses dedicated lanes, has priority at intersections and has all-door boarding to increase capacity and improve reliability on the corridor. The STM also operates ten taxibus lines where the creation of regular bus service is not feasible. Regular STM fares apply, except that no cash is accepted. The Société de Transport de Montréal operates

1081-676: The CTCUM network. On January 1, 1996, responsibility for the commuter trains was transferred to the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) (now RTM ), a Quebec provincial government agency formed to coordinate all public transportation in the metropolitan Montreal region. Fares for bus and Metro services offered by the STM fall within the fare structure of the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) . The STM operates in Zone A , with

1128-566: The Commission de transport de Montréal (CTM). The last tram was withdrawn from service in 1959. The Montreal Metro was inaugurated in 1966 and the same year saw the end of trolley bus service. The CTM became the Commission de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal (CTCUM) in January 1970, and in 1985, rebranded itself again, becoming the Société de Transport de la Communauté Urbaine de Montréal (STCUM). Commuter trains ceased to be

1175-449: The Metro. The STM bus service operates well over 200 bus routes serving a number of different markets. These routes serve an average of 1,403,700 daily passengers each weekday. On August 30, 2010, the STM introduced the "10 Minutes Max" network. This network, overlaid on both the local and express networks described above, schedules buses at a maximum headway of 10 minutes, between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, on 31 of

1222-750: The Montreal Metro will be built in the borough transferring with the Pie-IX BRT . Attractions in the area include the old Park Avenue train station (now containing Parc Metro station and near the Parc commuter train station), Jarry Park, and TOHU, La Cité des arts du cirque (including the Cirque du Soleil and the École nationale du cirque). The former Miron and Francon quarries are also located here. The former studios of CTV Montreal , TQS , CFCF radio & CFQR-FM (now CKBE-FM ) were located in

1269-632: The October 1980 expropriation of a private bus company called Metropolitan Provincial (1967) Inc. These regional bus routes operated from downtown Montreal to the western part of the Island of Montreal , as well as to off-island points located west, southwest, and northeast of the Island of Montreal. By the end of 1985, the STM (then known by the initials CTCUM) had exited the regional bus business to focus on its core territory (the Island of Montreal). Most of

1316-772: The Parc Extension section of the borough. Today, the borough hall is at the former studios of those stations on 405 Ogilvy Avenue. The Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM) operates French-language public schools. The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) operates English-language schools. The Montreal Public Libraries Network operates the Le Prévost, Parc-Extension, and Saint-Michel libraries. 45°32′57″N 73°36′49″W  /  45.549152°N 73.61368°W  / 45.549152; -73.61368 Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 de transport de Montr%C3%A9al#Streetcars Second row : Honoré-Beaugrand Metro station ,

1363-401: The STM related to the project were approximately CA$ 138   million , compared to the original estimated cost of some $ 100 million. The project was originally supposed to be implemented in 2006. In 2019, the STM announced plans to introduce improved Opus card readers on buses beginning in 2020 in order to enable all-door boarding and debit card payment. Each stop on each route is assigned

1410-479: The STM's busiest bus routes. A few routes support that maximum headway only in the customary peak direction mornings and afternoons, while some routes outside of the advertised network attain similarly short headways but within shorter periods. However, on January 6, 2023, the STM announced it planned to permanently end all "10 Minutes Max" routes due to budget cuts and constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and

1457-503: The affected stations and a complete shutdown of the Metro for over two hours. The incident was not officially linked to the 2012 Quebec student strike . In 2009, a woman was arrested, handcuffed, and searched by Laval Police Service ( French : Service de police de Laval ) officers for allegedly not holding an escalator handrail. Her case was rejected by both Quebec Superior Court and the Quebec Court of Appeal. In November 2018,

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1504-419: The city of Montreal since 1905. Parc Extension left the parish of St-Laurent to join the city of Montreal in 1910. Located in north central Montreal, the pipe-shaped borough is bordered by Ahuntsic-Cartierville to the northwest, Montreal North to the northeast, Saint Leonard to the east, Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie to the southeast, Outremont to the southwest, and Mount Royal to the west. Saint-Michel

1551-791: The company changed its name to the Montreal Street Railway Company . The first electric tram appeared in 1892 and was nicknamed "the Rocket". The company underwent another name change in 1893: MSTR became the MTR for Montreal Island Beltline Railway. A year later, the network was fully electrified and in 1894, the last horse-drawn tram was taken out of service. From 1910 to 1911, the company was named Montreal Public Service Corporation before changing again to Montreal Tramways Company . Although they were put into service in 1919, buses only began to be widely used starting in 1925, with

1598-456: The creation of several regular lines. Then in 1937, the first trolley buses were used. In 1939, the company had 929 trams, 224 buses and 7 trolley buses, serving about 200 million passengers per year. The replacement of tram lines by buses began in 1951, when a law was passed by the provincial government that transferred the overall management of transport in Montreal to a public organization,

1645-497: The current borough council consists of the following councillors: The borough is divided among the following federal ridings: It is divided among the following provincial electoral districts: The northwestern area of the borough is served by the orange and blue lines of the Montreal Metro . Major thoroughfares include Beaubien St. , Rosemont Blvd., Masson St., Saint Laurent Blvd. , Saint Hubert St. , Papineau Ave. , Pie-IX Blvd. , and Viau St. The notorious Tunnel de la mort

1692-563: The early Twentieth century, Park Extension became industrialized , and a dozen quarries opened which led to the economic development of the area. Beginning in the 1940s, the exploitation of the Miron and Francon quarries attracted workers to Saint Michel and Park Extension. Construction of the Metropolitan Expressway was completed in 1959. It cut the area in two, but also attracted multiple industries, which opened along

1739-626: The elevators can be reached from street level. STM is connected to surrounding transit agencies such as: Since the start of Metro service in 1966, the STM (and predecessors) has had its own transit enforcement unit. Since 2021, the transit officers are sworn as Special Constables. They now be subject to the Police Act and, consequently, the authority of the Commissaire à la déontologie policière (police ethics commissioner). In Quebec , special constables are peace officers. Their mission

1786-755: The exception of Metro stations in Laval and Longueuil, which fall in Zone B. Passengers leaving the island of Montreal are expected to keep proof of payment of a paid fare that covers zones A and B. Beyond standard ARTM fares, the STM area has the following particularities: As of February 2022, the STM no longer accepts cash at Metro stations (cash is only accepted for bus fares); only debit and credit cards can be used to purchase tickets. Children between 6 and 17 years old, students 18 and over and seniors aged 65 and over have access to reduced fares. Tickets and cash fares allow an unlimited number of uninterrupted transfers in

1833-441: The expressway. In less than twenty years, the population of Saint Michel increased from 6,000 to 68,000 inhabitants. Jobs derived from competing industries along with the efficient transportation infrastructure resulted in strong demographic growth. The growth of the manufacturing sector , notably the textile industry , were incentives for new immigrants to settle in the borough. The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

1880-666: The horsecar era of the Montreal City Passenger Railway in 1861. That private company would become the Montreal Street Railway in 1886 and the Montreal Tramways Company in 1911. The assets of the company were taken over by the city-owned Montreal Transportation Commission in 1951. The STM was formerly involved in the operation of regional transit services. The first such service was a set of bus routes inherited from

1927-552: The late Nineteenth century, the area that today comprises the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension was predominantly rural and dotted with farms. The inauguration of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1878 and the arrival of electric streetcars in 1892 permitted the growth of Villeray . It was also in this era that the Italian immigrant community chose the neighbourhood as their preferred location. In

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1974-526: The managed by the STCUM in 1996 and responsibility for this service was transferred to the newly created Agence métropolitaine de transport . It was not until January 1, 2002, at the time of the merger of Montreal with other municipalities on the Island of Montreal , that the Société de transport de Montreal was created, taking the place of the STCUM. From 1861 to 1959, Montreal had an extensive streetcar system. The streetcar network had its beginnings with

2021-681: The most heavily used rapid transit systems in North America . As of 2019, the average daily ridership is 2,297,600 passengers: 977,400 by bus, 1,306,500 by rapid transit and 13,700 by paratransit service. Several other public transport companies existed prior to the creation of the STM. From 1861 to 1886, the Montreal City Passenger Railway Company operated a small network of horse-drawn trams (also called streetcars in North America ). In 1886,

2068-630: The regional bus routes were passed to private operators who provided services under contract to newly formed intermunicipal transit councils. The second regional service involved the management of two commuter train lines . On July 1, 1982, the CTCUM and the Canadian National Railway (CN) entered into an agreement to integrate the Montreal-Deux Montagnes commuter train line into the regular CTCUM bus and Metro network. The CTCUM paid CN to staff, run, and maintain

2115-643: The system. All 197 daytime bus routes and 23 night routes are wheelchair accessible. All Metro lines except the Yellow line are accessible to wheelchairs. As of June 2021, there are 17 stations with elevators installed: Angrignon , Côte-Vertu , Du Collège , Snowdon , Lionel-Groulx , Bonaventure , Place-d'Armes , Champ-de-Mars , Berri-UQAM (orange and green lines only), Rosemont , Jean-Talon , Henri-Bourassa , Cartier , De La Concorde , Montmorency , McGill , Place-Des-Arts , Prefontaine , Honoré-Beaugrand , Jean-Drapeau , Vendôme , Viau , Pie-IX . All of

2162-409: The trains, while it set the fares and schedules. Passengers travelling within the CTCUM operating territory were able to transfer between the trains and the bus or Metro, no fare supplement was required to make a bus/Metro to train transfer . On October 1, 1982, a similar agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) went into effect, and CP's Montreal-Rigaud commuter train line was integrated into

2209-437: Was created on January 1, 2002, following the municipal reorganization of Montreal. The borough includes three neighbourhoods that were part of Montreal before the reorganization: Villeray , Saint-Michel , and Park Extension . The Saint-Michel neighbourhood was formerly an independent city known as Saint-Michel-de-Laval which was annexed to Montreal in 1968. Villeray was once also an autonomous municipality but has been part of

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