This Week’s Transit Highlights: Developments in Accessible Transit, Manufacturing, and Policy (Week of March 31- April 4)
🔌BC Transit Unveils $83.5 Million Electrified HandyDART Facility in View Royal BC Transit has officially opened its highly anticipated $83.5 million electrified handyDART facility in View Royal, a major… View Article
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Prime Minister Carney Includes Counter-Tariff Exemption for Auto Parts
The Prime Minister announced Canada’s counter-tariffs today, noting an exemption for auto parts entering Canada from the U.S. During a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday, Prime Minister Carney hinted… View Article
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Transit Highlights: Exciting Updates Across Canada (Week of March 24)
Check out this week’s Canadian public transit highlights as we celebrate ongoing progress in this dynamic and evolving industry. 🚍Edmonton Transit Service Expansion Edmonton Transit Service is adding 50,000… View Article
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CUTA celebrates Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
CUTA celebrates Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on March 18 and extends recognition with a full week of recognition, kicking off on March 17 and continuing through March 21…. View Article
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Protecting Canadian Bus Manufacturing
CUTA sent a letter to Ministers LeBlanc, Ng, Duguid, and St-Onge, urging the government to exempt buses and bus components from proposed retaliatory tariffs. Bus manufacturing relies on a specialized,… View Article
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Marvin Rotrand Receives King Charles III Coronation Medal for Outstanding Community Service
On January 16, Marvin Rotrand, long-time former Montreal City Councillor and former member and Chair of CUTA’s Transit Board Members Committee, was honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation… View Article
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Honouring Lorna Stewart: A Visionary in Inclusive Transit
We are heartbroken by the loss of Lorna Stewart, a trailblazer in accessible transit whose vision and determination changed public transportation in Canada. Lorna’s commitment to improving the lives of… View Article
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CUTA Applauds Ottawa’s Expansion of the O-Train Network
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) congratulates the City of Ottawa, OC Transpo, and all project partners on the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4. This expansion marks an… View Article
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2015-2024: A Decade of Innovation and Progress in Canadian Public Transit
From modernizing fare systems to launching cleaner, greener fleets, the period from 2015 to 2024 saw transformative changes across Canada’s public transit landscape. As cities embraced technology, accessibility, and sustainability,… View Article
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OPTA Advocates for Urgent Transit Funding at Queen’s Park Advocacy Day
The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) recently held its Annual Queen’s Park Advocacy Day, bringing together over 20 delegates from transit agencies, businesses, and associations across Ontario. This event provided… View Article
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