A Laval, Quebec transit user recently sent us some pictures of the city’s latest campaign to promote its STL Synchro real-time passenger information service (RTPIS), which uses WebTech Wireless’ NextBus technology. The Société de Transport de Laval (STL) has been a leader in the implementation of innovative, user-focused transit technology, and has supported it with ongoing public relations efforts.  

With 80 transit stop digital information signs installed, and schedule information for most routes available via smartphone and the internet, STL Synchro is currently the largest deployment of NextBus in Canada. Other cities include Toronto (TTC), Thunder Bay, Guelph and Banff.

“STL Synchro… Because your time counts”

On December 8th, Laval Quebec’s rapid transit authority (STL) began installation of 80 new digital signs on its city bus routes – signs that are an integral part of WebTech Wireless’ NextBus solution for transit, and one of the most visible and useful elements for transit users.

The 80 signs are being distributed throughout the system to the extent that approximately 45% of transit users will have a sign at their stop, indicating the arrival time of their bus. This gives Laval one of the highest densities of digital signage of any system in Canada.

The following video (in French) details the installation and the benefits already being experienced by users.