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CUTA Welcomes the Launch of the Canada Public Transit Fund

TORONTO – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) applauds the federal government’s launch of the Canada Public Transit Fund, which represents an average $3 billion per year in permanent, predictable… View Article

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Help shape the future of public transit education in Canada

We invite you to participate in one of our targeted 5-minute surveys to analyze gaps in the current state of the art for transit education. Your input will help attract,… View Article

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Celebrating 120 Years of Service: Rail Moves Underground – A Glimpse into 1945-1954

As we continue to celebrate CUTA’s 120 years of service, this month we shine a spotlight on the transformative years from 1945 to 1954. This period, rich with post-war challenges… View Article

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Transit systems across Canada offered free fares on Clean Air Day 

Since 1999, the first Wednesday of June has been dedicated to Clean Air Day, spreading awareness about the critical need to address air pollution. This year, we want to highlight… View Article

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Amid pressure from CUTA, Alberta government reverses course on cuts to low-income transit grant

Pressure from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the cities of Edmonton and Calgary led to a reversal by the government of Alberta with a decision not to cut… View Article

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CUTA expresses deep concern over Alberta’s decision to cut low-income transit grant for Calgary and Edmonton

The Government of Alberta announced that it is discontinuing the low-income transit pass grant for Calgary and Edmonton. The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is deeply concerned with the government’s… View Article

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The World War II Era: Exploring the Evolution of Canadian Transit from 1934-1945

As Canada emerged from the Great Depression into World War II, urban transit evolved significantly against a backdrop of economic hardship and global conflict. CUTA continued to play a crucial… View Article

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CUTA calls on the Quebec government to continue to invest in improving public transit across the province

OTTAWA – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) endorses comments and recommendations made by ATUQ following the recent budget review by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable… View Article

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Federal government leaves urgent public transit needs out of budget 2024

OTTAWA – The Federal government missed an opportunity to support Canadian communities and improve affordability in budget 2024. Calls by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and Canada’s transit agencies… View Article

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From the “Roaring Twenties” to the “Dirty Thirties”, Exploring Urban Transit in Canada: 1925-1934

As the 1920s came to an end, the Great Depression followed. October 24, 1929, marked the beginning of one of the most significant economic downturns in history, the crash of… View Article

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