On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, twenty‑one mayors representing municipalities on Montreal’s North Shore signed a mobility pact aimed at curbing car dependency and urging the provincial government to improve public transportation ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
The agreement, signed at a meeting on the North Shore, calls for coordinated actions to expand transit services, increase frequency of existing routes, and develop infrastructure that supports alternatives to private vehicle use. The signatories presented the pact as a unified request to the next provincial administration, stressing that enhanced transit options are essential for residents’ daily mobility.
Municipal leaders highlighted the timing of the pact, noting that the provincial election presents a window of opportunity to influence policy. They indicated that a potential change in government could open the door to new funding and legislative support for transit projects that have long been advocated by the region’s municipalities.
The North Shore has a history of municipal officials pressing for stronger public transportation links to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact. Over recent years, the mayors have repeatedly raised the issue in provincial forums, emphasizing the need for reliable, frequent service that can serve the growing population of the suburbs.
By formalizing their request through the mobility pact, the twenty‑one mayors aim to translate longstanding advocacy into concrete action. The agreement is expected to be presented to provincial authorities in the weeks leading up to the election, with the goal of securing commitments that will shape the region’s transit landscape for years to come.