Montreal tramway not possible before 2018

The city of Montreal announced yesterday that it will not get a tramway system until at least 2018.

The project’s budget would be over a billion dollars and would link Côte des Neiges, downtown and Old Montreal.

The project is considered a medium term priority said city executive committee member RéalMénard.

The Quebec government is listing an extension to the blue line of the metro as its highest priority according to the Gazette.

The announcement came after a 2011 feasibility study was made available to the public.

According to the study helping revitalize Cote Des Neige’s commercial sector and reducing pollution are some potential benefits.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: CHLOE DENEUMOUSTIER