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CUTA Urges the Federal Government to Incorporate Recommendations Made by the “Standing Committee on Finance” Regarding Public Transit Support in the 2023 Federal Budget

TORONTO (March 15, 2023) – Last week, the federal “Standing Committee on Finance” (FINA) published its report “RESPONDING TO THE CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME” which contains critical recommendations regarding the… View Article

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March 18 marks Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day

The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is celebrating Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation day on March 18 and extending recognition with a full week of gratitude, until March 24. Each… View Article

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Canadian Transit Systems Need Renewed Operating Support

TORONTO (February 17, 2023) – Today marks the one-year anniversary of legislation that provided federal and provincial funding to help municipalities cover public transit operating shortfalls in 2022. Transit systems… View Article

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BLOG: Demand-Responsive Transit Solutions

Isolated communities and outlying suburban zones share one thing in common with larger urban areas – they need effective and convenient modes of transportation. Transit systems of all sizes, especially… View Article

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BLOG: Connecting Canadians with High-Frequency Inter-city Transit Corridors

One of the constant challenges of operating inter-city transportation in a country as large as Canada is providing transportation options that are cost-effective and convenient for travelers. While the country… View Article

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Combatting the Affordability Crisis Through Transit

Inflation is a top concern for Canadians. As of November 2022, the total Consumer Price Index reached 6.8%, a slight decrease from its peak of 8.1% in June, the highest… View Article

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BLOG: Reflections on COP27 and the Road to Net-zero

At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (known as COP27), delegates from around the world convened in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt to recommit to a global net-zero target. We were… View Article

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TRANSIT SYSTEMS COMMEND ONTARIO GOVERNMENT FOR DELIVERING OPERATIONAL FUNDING

Toronto (December 7, 2022) —The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) commends the Government of Ontario for its continued support of public transit. In an announcement today, Premier Ford and Transportation… View Article

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Recognizing CUTA’s 2022 Public Transit Award Winners

November 22, 2022 – Every year the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) celebrates the achievements of its members at the annual CUTA Awards Ceremony. From over 100 submissions, CUTA’s Awards… View Article

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Canada’s largest transit show comes to Montréal

Public transit professionals and enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2022 Canadian Transit Show taking place October 25. The event, hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the… View Article

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