Driving sustainable transit: CUTRIC's July updates on rail, buses and academia.
Full Steam Ahead? Turning LRT Lessons into Opportunities
📅 July 10, 2025 | ⏰ 2:00-3:30 PM ET | 📍 Zoom Meeting | 👥 CUTRIC Members
Are Canada’s Rail Projects Derailing Progress?
Dive into the stories behind Ottawa’s Confederation Line and Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
Learn from their challenges and discover actionable strategies to fast-track the success of large-scale transit projects in Canada’s booming urban hubs
Synergizing the Grid: Integrating Renewables and Exploring RNG and CNG Pathways to Decarbonization
📅 July 31, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00-3:00 PM ET | 📍 Zoom Meeting | 👥 CUTRIC Members
Decarbonizing Transit for a Cleaner Future.
Discover how strengthening transmission networks can unlock renewable energy, enhance reliability and drive transit electrification. If that’s not enough, learn how renewable and compressed natural gas offer practical, low-carbon solutions for fleets in regions where electrification isn’t yet possible.
With expert insights and real-world case studies, this session will explore actionable strategies to build a cleaner, more resilient transit system.
Transit's Role in Post-Pandemic Recovery: Rebuilding Ridership, Rethinking Services and Reshaping Urban Mobility
📅 August 13, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00-2:30 PM ET | 📍 Zoom Meeting | 👥 CUTRIC Members
Learn more about the future of post-pandemic transit as we tackle public transit's pivotal role in urban recovery. From shifting ridership trends to adapting services for remote work and integrating transit into sustainable mobility plans, this session explores the transit strategies shaping tomorrow’s cities.
Do you have insights or research to share? Contact jennybo-ot@cutric-crituc.org by July 21, 2025, to contribute to the conversation!
CUTRIC’s Academic Members' Directory is Now Available!
We are happy to announce the official release of CUTRIC's inaugural Academic Members' Directory, a comprehensive guide to the advanced research and expertise within our Canadian academic network. This directory highlights the pivotal role academic members play in driving innovation and sustainability within the urban transit sector.
Physical copies of the 2024/2025 Academic Members' Directory are now in transit. Member Designates can expect a physical copy to be delivered to their office address soon.