RTL’S BUDGET AND CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM ADOPTED

Longueuil, November 30, 2018 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil’s (RTL) 2019 budget was unanimously adopted at a public special meeting of the Agglomération de Longueuil council, held on November 29. The budget stands at $191 million.

The council also approved the RTL’s capital works program, including its three-year plan (TYP). The capital investments planned for the period of 2019-2028 will total more than $1 billion and are conditional upon the eligibility and approval of government funding programs.

“Over the coming years, the RTL plans to invest heavily in improving the user experience. Whether it’s acquiring new vehicles, improving and developing our infrastructure, or substantially overhauling our service offer, everything we do will be aimed at serving our customers better,” stated Pierre Brodeur, Chairman of the RTL Board of Directors. “For the first time in many years, the RTL has also earmarked an additional $1 million, which will be dedicated entirely to improving our service.”

About the RTL

The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is the main transit provider for individuals within the five cities that comprise the Agglomération de Longueuil.
The third-largest public transit organization in Québec, the RTL operates a network of 793 kilometres. With some 1,100 employees, the RTL is a major employer that contributes to the economic vitality of the region.

Ever receptive to its users, the RTL plays a key role in the lives of the people and the communities it serves by providing solutions that are efficient, innovative, and adapted to the evolving needs
of its clientele. Improving quality of life for the citizens of the Agglomération de Longueuil is a top priority for the RTL.