Retirement announcement: Brian Leck
After serving at CUTA for 21 years as Honourary Counsel, and at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for 31 years as General Counsel, it is with mixed feelings that we… View Article
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Budget’s commitment to build transit welcome; ongoing operating support still needed
The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed the reiteration of the importance and benefits of building new public transit in today’s federal budget, while continuing to stress the need for on-going… View Article
Learn MoreRural transit investments welcome
The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed the federal government’s $250 million investment in rural public transit. Expanding, or even starting, public transit in rural areas will improve mobility options for… View Article
Learn MoreToday is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
March 18 is transit operator and worker appreciation day. To honour the workers who keep more than two million Canadians moving every day, CUTA president Marco D’Angelo made the following… View Article
Learn MoreCUTA celebrates women in transit on International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day. To celebrate the women in our industry who keep more than two million Canadians moving every day, CUTA President Marco D’Angelo made the following… View Article
Learn MoreTransit welcomes federal help in electrification
The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed news that the federal government will provide significant assistance to transit systems in electrifying their fleets. CUTA has long advocated for grants to offset… View Article
Learn MoreMarch 18 is transit operator and worker appreciation day
On March 18, CUTA will celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Almost one-year since the first lockdown, we’re inviting you to join us in honouring these workers on social… View Article
Learn MorePublic transit salutes creation of Permanent Transit Fund
The Canadian Urban Transit Association welcomed the new Permanent Transit Fund announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna. The fund represents a significant… View Article
Learn More82% want governments to keep transit running
A new poll released today finds overwhelming support for governments to keep transit running safely and conveniently during the pandemic. It can be accessed here. The poll, commissioned by the Canadian… View Article
Learn MoreTransit systems ask governments to continue operating support
The Canadian Urban Transit Association is asking the prime minister and premiers to extend financial support so transit systems can keep operating safely and conveniently through the pandemic. In the… View Article
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