The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) released a comprehensive report on the policy intersections between housing and public transit. The report presents a series of policy recommendations aimed at federal, provincial, and municipal governments, as well as transit agencies and other partners. “Housing and transit are often planned separately, resulting in new housing developments with … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) released a set of recommendations by its Transit Safety Taskforce with representation from the largest transit systems in Canada. CUTA also called on all levels of government to come to the table to provide support. “Violence has absolutely no place on Canada’s public transit systems. We take the safety … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association sent an open letter to leaders of recognized parties in Parliament urging help to keep transit running. Though parties are supportive of building new transit lines, their platforms are silent about the need for extended operating support. Last year, governments kept transit running by providing $4.6 billion in the Safe … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association is grateful for the support announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) on June 5 and looks forward to working with governments on the details. CUTA CEO Marco D’Angelo said Trudeau’s specific mention of public transit underlines the essential role it has played since the pandemic began and the role it will play … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association said it appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) support for transit in the longer term, but urgently needs emergency support to keep buses and trains running today. Trudeau said operational support for vital transit systems whose revenue has been decimated is a provincial responsibility although Ottawa would be there to help them … Read more
Transit systems have requested $400 million a month from the federal government to help recoup plummeting revenues. Despite transit’s critical role in getting essential workers to work in hospitals, nursing homes, and grocery stores, the federal government has yet to agree to provide emergency financial support. But non-essential modes of transport that are disproportionately used by elective, … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association unveiled national survey results showing that 89 per cent of respondents believe public transit helps to reduce traffic congestion, while 77 per cent said road congestion is a problem in their city. Voters want government to take action, as shown by the 86 per cent of respondents who said governments … Read more
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) presented its Individual Leadership Awards in Niagara Falls, Ont. The transit industry awards are presented each fall to individuals who have made a major contribution or an outstanding achievement in the areas of Heroism, Distinguished Service, Excellence, and W.G. Ross Lifetime Achievement. The awards took place in front of transit … Read more
The Canadian population continues to demonstrate its greater use of public transport throughout the country. Indeed, recent data indicate an increase in ridership nationwide, 16 million more trips in 2013. However, according to data released by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), the increase, which stood at 0.78 per cent, is lower than those recorded … Read more
Representatives of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) appeared before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to testify in support of Bill S-221, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (assaults against public transit operators). CUTA, together with representatives from the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Unifor, and the City of Ottawa, emphasized the importance of consistent … Read more
