The road challenge network and public transit - the complementary challenge in greater Montreal

The mission of the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) is to facilitate commuting in the greater Montreal region by fostering a modal shift from automobile transport to public transit. In a situation of ever-increasing traffic congestion and automobile ownership, the AMT is especially interested in deploying a highly reliable express metropolitan bus service. As the reserved lanes for metropolitan bus service are not fully networked yet, many of the bus lines are running into traffic congestion, which increases transit time and makes them less competitive with automobile commuting. Instituting reserved lanes is an effective solution— one that is sure to increase the efficiency of commuting on the public road network. As outlined in its 2011-2020 strategic plan, the AMT would like to install a rapid-transit bus network based on the implementation of reserved lanes and other priority measures. Some thirty major arteries potentially able to accommodate bus rapid transit (BRT) will be recommended for the greater Montreal region overall. For all corridors, committees will be formed which will work in partnership on the identification of needs, the definition of service solutions and the development of the final project.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of the World Road Association – PIARC.
• Corporate Authors:

  World Road Association (PIARC)

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• Authors:
  • Gauthier, Joël
• Conference:
  • 24th World Road Congress
  • Location: Mexico City , Mexico
  • Date: 2011-9-26 to 2011-9-30
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Maps; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 12p
• Monograph Title: 24th World Road Congress Proceedings: Roads for a Better Life: Mobility, Sustainability and Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus lanes; Bus priority; Bus rapid transit; Case studies; Modal shift; Strategic planning; Traffic congestion
• Geographic Terms: Montreal (Canada)
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01502259
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 2840602679
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 23 2013 11:06AM