CUTA was proud to join @ON_publictrnsit at their Fall Regional Meeting to provide a government relations update highlighting our recent federal advocacy day and upcoming provincial priorities for OPTA’s Queen’s Park Advocacy Day later this year.
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CUTA and @ON_PublicTrnsit are pleased to acknowledge the significant milestone in the construction of the @OntarioLine, which will transform how people get around the city. We extend our gratitude to the @ONgov for their strong vision for the future of #publictransit. Special thanks to Premier Doug Ford (@fordnation), Minister @PrabSarkaria, MP @pfragiskatos, Mayor @oliviachow, MPP @DavidSmithMPP, and MPP @CHogarthPC for working across different levels of government to drive this transformative project forward.
Today we met with @juliedabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to discuss issues facing #transit in Canada. Thank you again for taking the time to meet with us.
We joined transit reps at today's @Empire_Club Event.
Thanks to Minister @PrabSarkaria for prioritizing public transit expansion, and for discussing efforts to improve transit, reduce congestion, and boost economic opportunities.
🎉Thank you to our sanitation and station workers for keeping our systems clean, safe, and serviceable, ensuring comfortable commutes for all. Shoutout to their hard work as we close out our week of celebrations for Transit Worker & Operator Appreciation Day! 🚇#thankstransit 🙌
🎉As we continue celebrating Transit Worker and Operator Appreciation, we recognize the crucial role safety and security teams play in ensuring the safety of our riders and operators daily. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to making our systems safe! 🚄🛡️#thankstransit 🙌
We're excited to be collaborating with our host @hfxtransit for this year's Spring Summit! 🎉 Check out this video highlighting why you need to visit Halifax and join us from May 5-7.
"A national urban transit association is calling for a stronger relationship between transit and housing developments in cities such as Calgary that are receiving major housing boosts from the federal government."
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A recent Ipsos poll revealed that 27% of Canadians expressed fears about using public transit, due to safety concerns.
I was glad to meet with @canadiantransit to discuss measures being taken to restore confidence and safety for Canadian transit riders.