Recent announcements from across the country highlight how strategic investment, infrastructure upgrades and advanced technology are strengthening public transit systems for the future.

In Kelowna, the Rutland Transit Exchange upgrades are now complete through a partnership between BC Transit and the City of Kelowna. The improvements include new bus bays and shelters, accessible sidewalks and crosswalks, enhanced lighting, bike lockers and a dedicated park and ride lot. Designed using safety-focused principles, the exchange supports ongoing service changes and positions the Kelowna Regional Transit System for future growth.

In Calgary, Calgary Transit is implementing new technology to more accurately count LRT passengers. Improved ridership data will allow the agency to better align service levels with demand, ensuring trains are scheduled more efficiently throughout the year. Enhanced data collection supports smarter service planning, better resource allocation and improved reliability for riders.

Meanwhile, in Toronto, Hitachi Rail has broken ground on a new $30 million Canadian headquarters that will serve as its Global Communications-Based Train Control Competence Center. The facility will support the development of next-generation signalling technology integrating artificial intelligence and 5G. These innovations are expected to improve system capacity, reliability and cost efficiency for transit operators, while supporting over 1,000 jobs and fostering the next generation of rail technology talent.

Also in Toronto, the Ontario government has begun construction on a major elevated section of the Ontario Line subway, marking a key milestone in one of Canada’s largest transit expansions.

Together, these developments demonstrate the continued momentum across Canada’s transit sector, modernizing infrastructure, embracing new technologies and investing in long-term system resilience to better serve growing communities.