The West Island section of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) in Montreal, Canada, is scheduled to open on May 18. This new segment adds four stations and 14 kilometers of track, marking a significant milestone for public transit in the West Island region, which includes the municipalities of Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. The REM is now the first high-frequency, structurally-integrated public transit network serving this area. With this extension, the REM expands its service to nearly ten additional municipalities and boroughs. The light rail system will connect with three Metro lines, various bus networks, and commuter trains, with adjustments made to STM bus routes to enhance connectivity. The REM currently operates 23 stations and 63 kilometers of track, with average daily ridership reaching 75,000 trips and a peak of 98,000 trips in a single day, indicating a steady increase in usage.