Kirkland REM Parking Mess

The new REM line to Montreal’s West Island is already sparking parking chaos at Kirkland station, where 200 spots are reserved for residents — leaving shoppers and nearby commuters like those from Pierrefonds with nowhere to park. Frustrated locals report walking long distances or getting hit with $80–$100 tickets for parking violations, even as parking agents target REM riders. Kirkland stepped in to secure the spots, but critics say it’s unfair to shut out nearby residents. The REM is listening, promising to add free parking at other stations and redesign bus routes to improve access — while keeping a close eye on usage and ready to tweak the system if needed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/362bfd1fafb15999