Staying on Track: Canadian Rail Travel Innovations from 1975-1984
The late 1970s and early 1980s marked a turning point for Canadian public transit. During this decade, Canada solidified its commitment to passenger rail, and set the stage for the… View Article
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Canadian Transit Takes the World’s Stage: A glimpse into the decade between 1965-1974
The late 1960s and early 1970s were a game-changing time for public transit in Canada. It wasn’t just about laying down tracks; cities like Montreal were making bold moves that… View Article
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CUTA Urges All Parties to Avert Rail Shutdown
OTTAWA – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is urging all stakeholders to take immediate action to prevent a looming rail shutdown that could have severe consequences for Canada’s transit… View Article
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Navigating the Future of Transit for Small Systems: Interview with Wade Coombs
We met with Wade Coombs, Director of Transit for Strathcona County and Chair of CUTA’s Small Systems Committee, to discuss the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized transit systems…. View Article
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Riding the Rails into a Transformative Decade in Canadian Urban Transit: 1955-1964
During the mid-20th century, urban transit in Canada went through significant changes due to suburban growth and the rising popularity of cars. This period saw new transit projects in major… View Article
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Sounding the Alarm on Public Transit Operating Shortfalls
OTTAWA – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is calling on all levels of government to address the critical operating funding shortfalls facing public transit systems. A recent report from… View Article
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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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