EDMONTON (November 2, 2023) – Canada’s public transit professionals will converge in Edmonton from November 10-15 for three transit-related events co-hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and Edmonton Transit Service (ETS).

CUTA hosts its Young Leaders Summit from Nov 10-12 at the Feigel Conference Centre and Robbins Health Learning Centre. The three-day conference seeks to inspire a new generation of transit leaders through presentations, technical tours, case competitions and networking opportunities.

CUTA’s Annual Conference takes place from Nov 12-15 at the Westin Edmonton. Delegates from across Canada and abroad will participate in engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, technical tours, and valuable networking opportunities.

The Canadian Transit Show, also co-hosted by ETS, is the nation’s leading exhibition of bus, coach, rail and transit-related goods and services. The transit show takes place at the Edmonton Convention Centre on Nov 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to the public. Registration for the transit show is free via https://canadian-transit-show.eventbrite.com.

“We’re excited to host the CUTA Conference and Transit Show, as well as the Young Leaders Summit this year,” said Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, Branch Manager of Edmonton Transit Service. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the City of Edmonton to highlight our expanding public transit service, and our contributions to the greater transit industry.”

CUTA helps connect the public transit industry. Members include transit systems, public bodies, companies that supply the sector, and experts in urban mobility. CUTA advocates for investment and support from governments facilitates conversations and connections to help transit professionals keep up with the latest and is the leading data collection body in the field.

“We’re very pleased to work alongside ETS to bring Canada’s transit industry to Edmonton this year,” said CUTA President, Marco D’Angelo. “Whether it’s working with the community to promote safety on transit or supporting neighbouring areas with evacuations during deadly wildfires, ETS has been a leader in the Canadian transit sector and our members are eager to learn from their experience.”

 

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To obtain a media pass to attend any of the events or secure interviews, please contact:

Kelly Luke
Communications Coordinator
Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)
416-365-9800 (ext. 127)
[email protected]

Belle Sidhu
Communications Advisor
Edmonton Transit Service, City of Edmonton
Mobile: 780-446-5747
After-hours media line: 780-423-5956
[email protected]