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Mayors call for revival of tramway plan linking Lachine and LaSalle to downtown core

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Four borough mayors, including those from Lachine and LaSalle, called on the provincial government to revive a tramway plan linking the southwest area to the downtown core. The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain studied six scenarios in January 2024 to boost public transit in the area. These scenarios included adding a tramway, bus-rapid-transit corridor, or a métro extension along a corridor identified between 32nd Ave. in Lachine and the Angrignon métro station.

From montrealgazette.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The proposed infrastructure project covers an area representing roughly 20 per cent of the island’s population, with 434,277 residents. The plan aims to boost public transit in the region, which could influence regional development and population movement.

From montrealgazette.com

Who's involved

  • LachineBorough involved in the planned regional tramway infrastructure project.
  • LaSalleBorough involved in the planned regional tramway infrastructure project.
  • Charles MilliardAdministrator and pharmacist who utilized LaSalle for a news conference.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LachineSpeculative

    Lachine might see increased demand for local services and property values due to the planned transit link.

  • LaSalleSpeculative

    LaSalle could experience increased investment and changes in local business revenue due to the planned transit link.

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The entities involved

  • Lachine

    borough in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, former city

    Nothing else this week.

  • LaSalle

    borough in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, former town

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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