Laval’s mayor renewed his public request on July 28 to push the province to extend the Montreal Metro’s orange line into the city. The appeal, made late Thursday evening, emphasized that such an extension would dramatically improve the region’s transit network.
In outlining the benefits, the mayor asserted that the proposed expansion would be ten times more efficient than the province’s third link project, a major infrastructure initiative currently under discussion. He presented the efficiency comparison as a key argument for prioritising the orange line extension over other large‑scale transportation plans.
The idea of extending the orange line into Laval has been a recurring topic among municipal leaders and transit planners for several years. Advocates argue that bringing the metro line further north would provide a direct, high‑capacity link for Laval residents, reducing reliance on bus routes and personal vehicles while strengthening connections to the broader Montreal metropolitan area.
While the mayor’s latest statement did not include new financial figures or a detailed timeline, it reinforces a long‑standing municipal position that the extension would serve as a catalyst for more effective regional mobility. The comparison to the third link project highlights the administration’s view that the orange line expansion could deliver a higher return on investment in terms of passenger movement and service reliability.
The mayor’s appeal adds to ongoing discussions between the city of Laval, the provincial government and transit authorities about how best to meet growing transportation demands in the Greater Montreal region. As the debate continues, the mayor’s emphasis on efficiency aims to shape future planning decisions.
No further comments were provided at the time of the statement, and the city has not announced any immediate steps beyond the renewed call for the project’s consideration.