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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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Shaping the Future of Transit: Highlights from CUTA’s 2024 Fall Conference in Toronto

The 2024 CUTA Fall Conference and Trade Show in Toronto brought together over 650 transit professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers to celebrate the association’s 120th anniversary and explore the future… View Article

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Greener, Smarter, and More Connected – Canada’s Transit Evolution from 2005-2014

The period from 2005 to 2014 was a transformative decade for public transit across Canada. With a strong focus on sustainability and modernization, transit systems took bold steps toward improving… View Article

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A Snapshot of Canada’s Public Transit in 2023: Resilience Amid Challenges

CUTA’s 2023 Industry Highlights paints a picture of a public transit sector grappling with the lingering effects of the pandemic while striving to adapt to new realities. Based on data… View Article

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CUTA Launches “Transit Code” Campaign to Promote Safety, Courtesy and Respect on Public Transit

TORONTO – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is proud to announce the launch of The Transit Code, a national campaign designed to promote safety, courtesy, and respect across transit… View Article

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