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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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OPTA AND CUTA APPLAUD NEW DEAL BETWEEN ONTARIO AND OTTAWA

OTTAWA – The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) and the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) applaud the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa for securing a new deal aimed… View Article

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Ontario budget invests in public transit infrastructure but work to do on addressing operating shortfalls as Ontario’s population grows

TORONTO (March 27, 2024) – The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) and the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) applaud the Government of Ontario for its continued support of public transit… View Article

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CUTA Supports Transit Systems’ Calls for Swift Government Action on Public Transit Funding

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) echoes the call to action from Canada’s three largest transit systems – Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Société de transport de Montréal… View Article

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Spotlight: Peter Dabrowski, Transit Operator & Heroism Award Recipient

As we commemorate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, CUTA would like to acknowledge Peter Dabrowski, an exceptional transit operator and recipient of the 2023 CUTA Award for Heroism last… View Article

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