Orange line extension: what next?
The idea of extending the western branch of the metro’s orange line has been in the air for years, but now there’s some agitation for action coming from St‑Laurent’s Alan DeSousa and Laval mayor Stéphane Boyer. Connecting it to the REM’s Bois‑Franc station is the first obvious step, but will Quebec agree to fund two metro extensions at once?
DeWolf 14:05 on 2023-02-19 Permalink
“Montréal espère un prolongement pur et simple du métro, mais le gouvernement dit vouloir envisager toutes les options.”
Sigh.
Vazken 15:09 on 2023-02-19 Permalink
The orange line should be a loop, honestly.
Or extended all the way to the west island.
Ephraim 16:04 on 2023-02-19 Permalink
Vazken – It will NEVER go to the West Island. The CAQ/PQ can’t get votes there and the Liberals can easily get votes there. It will only built where votes can be swayed
steph 18:59 on 2023-02-19 Permalink
A loop would alleviate the current crowded east branch.
Benoit 10:51 on 2023-02-20 Permalink
“The metro should be extended to the West Island”: really? Have you heard about the REM? The West Island is getting a brand new light metro, with 3 separate branches!
Ian 17:58 on 2023-02-20 Permalink
Lol, with even worse service than the existing train line. Have you ever been west of Dorval?