"STO"

This item proposes an update to the list of municipal representatives appointed to the board of the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO). This is a routine administrative change to ensure the city's representation on the transit authority's board is current.

This item proposes an update to the list of municipal representatives appointed to the board of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO). It adjusts the previous appointments made in November 2025 to ensure the correct councillors or officials are serving in these roles.

This item seeks to expand the municipal representation on the board of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) by adding an additional member. It amends two previous council resolutions to formalize this change in the board's composition.

Council voted to remove Councillor Julie Bélisle as a representative on the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) board, citing a breach of confidentiality that led to a loss of trust. The resolution was adopted following a recorded vote.

Council is adding Councillor Michael Korhonen as a representative member to the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) board.

This is a procedural item to formally table the minutes of various regular and special meetings held by the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) between September and December 2025.

This item involves the formal submission of minutes from past meetings of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to the municipal council. This is a routine procedural step to ensure the public record is updated with the decisions made by the transit authority.

The commission reviewed follow-ups on previous topics, including STO infrastructure plans, BAPE timeline requests, and new standardized safety requirements for pedestrians and cyclists in construction zones.

This item seeks council approval for the 2026-2035 strategic plan of the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO), which outlines the future direction and development of public transit in Gatineau.

Council approved the 2026-2035 Strategic Plan for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO).

The City has approved the 2026 budget and the 2026-2035 ten-year capital program for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO). The City's contribution for 2026 is set at $88,364,000, with additional funding for registration taxes and bike paths.

The council is asked to approve a $4.2 million loan for the STO to begin the first phase of upgrading its fare collection (ticketing) system. This investment is intended to modernize payment technology for public transit users in Gatineau.

Council approved a $4.2 million loan by-law for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund the first phase of a new ticketing system. This phase includes new transfer printers, telecommunications upgrades, and professional support, with potential for up to 75% subsidy from the provincial government.

Council approved a $4.5 million loan by-law for the STO to replace high-voltage battery modules in its hybrid bus fleet. The project is eligible for up to 50% subsidy from the provincial government.

Council approved the 2026 budget of $183 million for the STO, including a city contribution of $88.36 million. Additionally, the council approved the STO's 2026-2035 ten-year capital program totaling $4.7 billion.

The STO presented its 2025 projections and 2026 budget forecasts, including revenue, expenses, debt service, and the three-year capital program. The discussion covered the impact of reduced government subsidies, the need for municipal tax adjustments, and plans to improve transit services despite financial constraints, particularly to support the return of federal employees to the office.

The City is asked to approve a $169.5 million borrowing bylaw for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO). These funds are earmarked for the planning phase of the proposed tramway project serving the western part of Gatineau.

Council approved an amendment to the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) borrowing bylaw to include funding for studies related to sections of the tramway project located outside of Quebec. This project is partially funded by federal and provincial grants.

Council designated Edmond Leclerc, Rachel M. Deslauriers, Julie Bélisle, Caroline Murray, and Isabelle Cousineau to serve on the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO).

This is a procedural item for the formal filing of minutes from the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) meetings held between February and May 2025.

This is a routine administrative procedure to formally enter the minutes of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) meetings into the municipal record. It ensures transparency regarding the decisions made by the transit authority during the specified dates in early 2025.

This item authorizes a resource-sharing agreement between the City of Gatineau and the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO).

Council authorized a resource loan agreement between the City and the STO to provide city staff to support the Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project Office (BPTGO).

The City is approving a loan bylaw for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund bus priority infrastructure. This project aims to improve transit speed and reliability on major arterial roads in Gatineau.

Council approved an amendment to an existing STO loan bylaw. The change clarifies that the portion of the project subsidized by the provincial government will be repaid in cash, while the remaining balance will be financed over 20 years.

Council approved a $3.375 million loan for the STO to upgrade its Hastus transit planning and operations software. This upgrade is necessary to support the transition to electric buses and improve operational efficiency.

The commission reviewed a strategy for bicycle parking, covering standards for new and existing developments, short-to-long-term parking, and special needs. Discussions included environmental equity, event-based parking, and potential collaboration with the STO for transit hubs.

This item approves a $2.5 million loan for the STO to upgrade and install security cameras across its transit network over the 2025-2026 period to enhance passenger safety.

Council approved a $2.5 million loan for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to modernize its surveillance camera system. The project aims to improve user safety and operational efficiency, with 75% of costs eligible for provincial government funding.

The City is asked to approve a loan by the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund preventive maintenance for bus engines. This investment is intended to ensure the reliability and longevity of the public transit fleet.

Council approved STO Bylaw 178.1, which authorizes a $4.7 million loan for the preventive maintenance and engine component replacement of its bus fleet. This project is eligible for a 50% subsidy under the provincial public transit assistance program.

This is a routine procedural item where the minutes from the January 30, 2025, meeting of the local transit authority, the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO), are formally submitted to the City Council. This action ensures transparency and allows council members to review the decisions made by the transit board.

This is a routine procedural item to formally file the minutes of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) meetings into the city's public record.

This item involves the formal submission of the minutes from the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) board meetings to the municipal council. It is a routine procedural step to ensure transparency and public record-keeping regarding the decisions made by the transit authority.

Council is asked to approve a $169.5 million loan by the STO (the regional transit authority) to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project for the western part of Gatineau.

The City is approving the STO's 2025 budget of $185 million (with a $84.9 million City contribution) and its $4.3 billion ten-year capital program.

Council will vote on the 2025 budget and the 10-year capital investment plan for the STO, which manages public transit in the region. This is a major financial decision that dictates transit service levels and infrastructure projects for the next decade.

The City has approved the 2025 budget for the STO, totaling $185 million, with a municipal contribution of $84.96 million. Additionally, the council approved the STO's 2025-2034 ten-year capital program, valued at $4.3 billion.

The commission reviewed the progress of the city's bicycle parking strategy. The project aims to inventory existing bike racks, categorize needs, and prioritize future investments to improve cycling infrastructure, including winter maintenance and accessibility for various types of bicycles.

A representative from the STO explained the ongoing efforts to identify and increase the number of accessible bus stops. The City and the STO have an agreement regarding the snow removal of these landing areas.

This is a routine procedural item where the minutes from the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) board meetings are officially submitted to the council. This ensures transparency and allows council members to review the decisions made by the transit authority.

Council is approving a $2.478 million loan for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) to design, build, and install new bus shelters across the network between 2024 and 2026.

The City is approving a $2.478 million loan by-law for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to modernize bus shelters across its network. The project, covering 2024-2026, is eligible for up to 75% funding through a provincial government program.

The STO presented a performance diagnostic report prepared by the firm RCGT. The discussion focused on the financial challenges of public transit, the impact of municipal funding, and the unique cross-border nature of Gatineau's transit system compared to other Quebec cities.

This item involves the formal submission of the minutes from the June 27, 2024, meeting of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to the municipal council. It is a routine procedural step to ensure transparency and public record-keeping regarding the transit authority's governance.

This item seeks approval for a $169.5 million loan by the STO to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project heading west in Gatineau. This is a significant financial commitment toward the city's major transit infrastructure project.

Council approved a $169.5 million loan bylaw for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) to fund the planning phase of the proposed tramway project to the west of Gatineau. This project is eligible for up to 100% government funding through the PAGITC program. Councillor Mike Duggan voted against the motion.

The committee reviewed an economic impact study regarding the 2023-2032 long-term financial plan, including discussions on development charges, eco-fiscal measures, and the vehicle registration tax. Councillors debated the effectiveness of these measures in changing citizen behavior and the necessity of finding new municipal funding sources. The Mayor emphasized that while the registration tax has a neutral direct impact, it supports transit improvements that will influence future behavior.

This item establishes the funding commitment for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) for the 2025-2028 period.

Council approved a financial strategy for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) for 2025-2028 to address projected operating deficits. The plan includes annual 4% increases in municipal contributions, 3% fare hikes, 5% service increases, and the use of revenue from a vehicle registration tax (TIV) that will rise to $90 by 2026.

This item updates the list of city representatives serving on the board of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO).

The city is approving a loan bylaw for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) to borrow $8.7 million. This funding will be used to purchase seven new 12-meter hybrid buses for the 2024-2025 period.

Council approved an amendment to a loan bylaw for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO). The amendment clarifies that the non-subsidized portion of the $8.7 million loan for seven new hybrid buses will be repaid over 15 years.

This is a routine procedural item where the minutes from the March 28, 2024, meeting of the local transit authority (STO) are formally submitted to the City Council. This ensures transparency and allows council members to review the decisions made by the transit board.

The commission reviewed a mobility study for the Gatineau Industrial Aéroparc, which highlights significant challenges for employees commuting to the area, including reliance on solo driving and poor public transit access. The study proposes solutions such as inter-company shuttles, improved transit service, and active transportation infrastructure. The commission discussed the need for better employer mobilization and potential funding through provincial and municipal collaboration.

This is a routine procedural item where the minutes from the February 29, 2024, meeting of the local transit authority (STO) are officially filed with the City Council. This ensures transparency and public access to the decisions made by the transit board.

The city is finalizing an agreement with the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) to reimburse costs associated with the construction of a bike path and reserved lane on Allumettières Boulevard. The city will pay $839,900 for the project, which was identified as a missing link in the cycling network.

This item seeks approval for an amendment to an existing loan bylaw for the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO). It authorizes a $1.7 million loan to cover the purchase of 14 hybrid buses originally planned for the 2014-2016 period.

This item approves a $6.5 million loan amendment for the STO to continue construction work on the Rapibus transit corridor extension toward boulevard Labrosse.

This item authorizes a $27.5 million loan for the STO to purchase 13 hybrid buses for the 2022-2025 period.

This item concerns an agreement between the City of Gatineau and the local transit authority (STO) regarding the path along boulevard des Allumettières. The agreement likely covers maintenance, usage, or development responsibilities for this transit-related infrastructure.

This item repeals a previous loan bylaw for the Plateau Park-and-Ride project, which was valued at $3.5 million. This is a procedural step often taken when project scopes change or funding sources are adjusted.

This item approves a loan of $8.7 million for the *Société de transport de l'Outaouais* (STO) to purchase seven new 12-metre hybrid buses for the 2024-2025 period, supporting the transition to a greener transit fleet.

This item approves the repeal of a previous $6.52 million loan bylaw for the Gabrielle-Roy terminal redevelopment, likely due to project restructuring or funding changes.

This item involves the formal review and filing of the minutes from the November 30, 2023, meeting of the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO). It is a routine procedural step to ensure the public record of the transit authority's decisions is maintained.

This is a routine procedural item where the minutes from the November 30, 2023, meeting of the local transit authority (STO) are formally presented to the City Council. This action ensures transparency and allows council members to review the decisions made by the transit board.

This item involves the formal filing and acknowledgment of the minutes from the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) board meetings held in late 2023. It is a routine procedural step to ensure the public record is updated with the transit authority's official meeting documentation.

Discussion regarding the youth free access program provided by the *Société de transport de l’Outaouais* (STO), Gatineau's public transit agency.

The 'Ma place' project will provide youth activities in four designated parks this summer. The city is hiring 10 animators and exploring a partnership with the STO for transportation.