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Archives new releases and notices 2011
2011-11-15 Information Sessions on Laval’s Sustainable Mobility Plan
The Société de transport de Laval (STL) and Ville de Laval are proud to invite all Laval residents to come and find out about—as well as express their views on—the Sustainable Mobility Plan that was announced to the public on June 14, 2011.
2011-10-31 Guy Picard, prochain directeur général de la STL
La Société de transport de Laval (STL) est fière de présenter son nouveau directeur général qui entrera en fonction dès le début 2012. En effet, monsieur Guy Picard succédera à monsieur Pierre Giard qui a agi comme directeur général depuis 2004. Guy Picard s’est joint à l’équipe de la STL en 2007 en tant que directeur de la Direction administration et planification d’entreprise. Auparavant, il a eu une fructueuse carrière auprès de la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) où il y a travaillé dans les secteurs de la planification, du marketing et de la gestion des projets majeurs. Notons que monsieur Picard a également travaillé comme chercheur au Centre de recherche sur les transports de l’Université de Montréal.
2011-10-31 Starting November 5, the STL’s Regular Network Becomes More Accessible!
Jean-Jacques Beldié, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Laval (STL), is proud to announce that the STL’s regular network will become more accessible starting November 5. In fact, people in wheelchairs and on electric scooters (3- and 4-wheel) will be able to use the STL’s regular network from now on, thanks to buses equipped with an access ramp.
2011-10-18 La STL fière d’être partenaire de Cavalia
La Société de transport de Laval (STL) est fière d’annoncer son partenariat avec Cavalia. Cette entente se réalise dans le cadre de la présentation d’Odysséo, la nouvelle aventure de Cavalia, à Laval. Cette entente vise à sensibiliser la population à l’utilisation du transport collectif, et à l’impact positif que cela peut avoir sur l’environnement et l’efficacité des déplacements. À cet effet, la STL est heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle offre désormais un service de navette reliant la station de métro Montmorency au site de spectacle.
2011-10-17 CLIC : le covoiturage branché
La Société de transport de Laval (STL) et l’Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) ainsi que leurs partenaires, le ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), la Ville de Laval, Hydro-Québec et GM Canada ont donné aujourd’hui le coup d’envoi à l’initiative CLIC, le premier programme de covoiturage branché au Québec. Cette toute nouvelle formule de transport collectif audacieuse, conviviale et écologique offrira à dix équipages la possibilité d’utiliser des voitures électriques pour se déplacer vers les stationnements incitatifs de l’AMT à Laval.
2011-09-08 Smog Alert – RESULTS OF THE 4th EDITION
The 4th edition of Operation Smog Alert of the Société de transport de Laval (STL) came to an end Monday, as this program is in effect June 1 to Labour Day.
For summer 2011, there were three episodes of smog alerts. The STL’s special $1 fare helped attract more than 14,243 additional trips on its buses, up over 7% compared to the results recorded at the same time last year. Nearly 47,373 riders took advantage of the special $1 fare.
2011-07-27 – Smog Alert! A conclusive experience!
The Smog Alert of the Société de transport de Laval (STL) was set in motion last Thursday, for a one day period. The operation went very well. The STL’s special $1 fare helped attract more than 1,940 additional trips on its buses, up over 4.35% compared to the results recorded at the same time last year. Nearly 11,712 riders took advantage of the special $1 fare during this day.
2011-07-26 – Ridership Up At the STL Since Early 2011
Jean-Jacques Beldié, Chairman of the Board of the Société de transport de Laval (STL), is very pleased to note that since last February, ridership has been up, peaking at nearly 5% in June. This increase in ridership may be explained by various factors, no doubt including the price of fuel, which has significantly risen at the pumps since this past spring. In addition, a number of measures aimed at improving the supply of public transit have contributed toward this upturn.
“Chronobus Text Messaging” contest
Congratulations! Here are the winners so far.
Vanessa Martel, Carl Fournier-Poirier, Francis Poitras, Julia Borsellino, Laurence Gosselin, Caroline Boisvert, Claude Leduc, Yazmin Rendon-Blancas, Xavier Ménard, Jessica Vargas, Adrian Gavriliu, Benoit Gionet, Pierre-Joseph Germain, Marina Bouassa, Alexandre Dumas, Julie Caron, Jeff Morzeau.
Take part in great number. There are still many prizes to be won.
2011-07-21 – End of Smog Alert at the STL!
The Smog Alert issued on July 21st is now over. According to Environment Canada’s data, the air quality is now within acceptable standards. The STL therefore wishes to thank all riders who took the bus, instead of their cars, and who, in so doing, helped improve the air quality. The single-trip fare is consequently back to normal ($2.80).
Students’ Transportation at Horizon-Jeunesse School
From July 18th to August 9th, the STL has added departures to facilitate the transportation of students attending Horizon Jeunesse this summer.
- Departures from Terminus Cartier quai #3 at 7:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m.
- Departure from Montée Monrougeau/Sainte-Rose at 7:58 a.m.
Boarding students at regular stops to school
- Four departures from school at 12:10 p.m., including one going to Gare Sainte-Dorothée
- One departure from school at 4:25 p.m. going to Terminus Cartier/Montmorency
Students get off the bus at regular stops
2011-07-20 – Smog Alert! Take the bus in Laval for only $1!
Wednesday, July 20th, at the end of the afternoon, Environment Canada issued a smog warning Thursday. In keeping with its commitment, the Société de transport de Laval (STL) is therefore reducing the fare on its buses Thursday July 21st to just $1.
Société de transport de Laval (STL) moved into action last Tuesday, with its Smog Alert operation, for a one day period. The STL’s special $1 fare helped attract more than 4,172 additional trips on its buses, up over 9% compared to the results recorded at the same time last year. Nearly 13,345 riders took advantage of the special $1 fare during this day.
2011-07-19 – End of smog alert at the STL!
The Smog Alert issued on July 19th is now over. According to Environment Canada’s data, the air quality is now within acceptable standards. The STL therefore wishes to thank all riders who took the bus, instead of their cars, and who, in so doing, helped improve the air quality. The single-trip fare is consequently back to normal ($2.80).
2011-07-18 – Smog Alert! TAKE THE BUS IN LAVAL FOR ONLY $1!
Environment Canada issued a smog warning Tuesday. In keeping with its commitment, the Société de transport de Laval (STL) is therefore reducing the fare on its buses Tuesday July19th to just $1.
2011-07-05 – Bring on the summer! Bus transportation in Laval: A family’s best choice
All throughout the year, the Société de transport de Laval (STL) offers a very advantageous fare policy for families. On weekends and holidays, children under 12 years of age have free access to the bus network if accompanied by an adult paying his or her own regular fare.
The STL celebrates summer vacations in a big way, with its free transportation policy all week long between July 1 and September 5: Children under age 12 may travel for free when accompanying an adult paying his or her own regular fare. And this policy applies to all families, whether or not they live in Laval. So this summer, you may travel around with your family aboard STL buses at very little cost.
For the first time in our history and after a number of years of efforts to reach this objective, we have recorded an annual on-time performance rate of over 90%!!! Or 91.7%, to be precise. An all-time, record-breaking first at the STL!
On a monthly basis, the on-time performance rate surpassed 90%, seven times out of 12. Such outstanding results are directly due to the roll-out of the Vehicle Scheduling Control System (VSCS) launched in 2008.
Integrated into the buses’ cockpit, the VSCS provides the Control Centre with a lot of information, including the exact position of each GPS-equipped vehicle. Since April 2009, the drivers have also had access to this information in real time. At a mere glance at their console, they therefore know whether or not they are on time and, insofar as possible, they then adjust their speed accordingly.