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ONTARIO MISSES AN OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD AND GROW TRANSIT RIDERSHIP IN BUDGET 2023

News Release For Immediate Release TORONTO (March 23, 2023) – The Government of Ontario did not provide funding support for public transit operations in budget 2023. Calls by the Ontario… View Article

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QUÉBEC EXTENDS SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT IN BUDGET 2023

OTTAWA (March 22, 2023) – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) commends the Government of Québec for prioritizing public transit in budget 2023. Yesterday, the province announced emergency financial assistance… View Article

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CUTA Urges Quebec To Follow BC’s Lead In Supporting Public Transit

MONTREAL (March 17, 2023) – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) commends the recent decision by the British Columbia government to provide $479 million in operational funding to TransLink, the… View Article

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CUTA Urges Ontario Government to Follow BC’s Lead in Supporting Public Transit

TORONTO (March 17, 2023) – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) applauds the recent decision by the British Columbia government to provide TransLink with $479 million in operational funding to… View Article

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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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