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Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Exhibitor registration Open Soon
CUTA’s Transit Show
Join us on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg for a full day connecting transit agencies, suppliers, manufacturers, technology providers and industry leaders. Explore innovative products, services and solutions shaping the future of public transit.
Networking Breakfast
7:45–8:45 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting
9:00 a.m.
Show Hours
9:05 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The 2026 CUTA Annual Conference & Transit Show brings together public transit agencies, business members, government partners, suppliers, and industry leaders from across Canada.
Over four days in Winnipeg, delegates will take part in committee meetings on Sunday, concurrent sessions, networking, and technical tours on Monday, the Transit Show on Tuesday, and additional networking and concurrent sessions on Wednesday. The event is designed to connect Canada’s public transit community and support conversations across the sector.
500+ Attendees
Connect with public transit leaders, agencies, suppliers, and partners from across Canada.
Focused Sessions
Explore the key issues shaping public transit, from operations and workforce to innovation, infrastructure, funding, and customer experience.
Industry Speakers
Hear from transit leaders, practitioners, and experts sharing real-world insights and practical solutions.
Canada’s Transit Community
Build connections with the people and organizations moving public transit forward.
Event Agenda
Coming Soon
10:00
to 17:00
Saturday Registration
Saturday Registration
13:00
to 16:00
Executive Committee Meeting (by invitation only)
Executive Committee Meeting (by invitation only)
08:00
to 17:00
Sunday Registration
Sunday Registration
09:00
to 10:00
Planning and IT Sub-Committee Meeting
Planning and IT Sub-Committee Meeting
09:00
to 10:00
Safety and Security Sub- Committee Meeting
Safety and Security Sub- Committee Meeting
09:00
to 10:00
Maintenance and Vehicle Technology Sub-Committee Meeting
Maintenance and Vehicle Technology Sub-Committee Meeting
09:00
to 10:00
Accessible Transit Sub-Committee Meeting
Accessible Transit Sub-Committee Meeting
09:00
to 10:30
Government Relations and Advocacy Committee
Government Relations and Advocacy Committee
09:00
to 10:15
Workforce Development Committee Meeting
Workforce Development Committee Meeting
10:00
to 12:00
Technical Services Committee Meeting
Technical Services Committee Meeting
10:15
to 11:15
Business Members Committee Meeting
Business Members Committee Meeting
10:30
to 11:30
Labour Relations Meeting Roundtable (by invitation only)
Labour Relations Meeting Roundtable (by invitation only)
10:40
to 13:40
Municipal Transit Strategy Committee (by invitation only)
Municipal Transit Strategy Committee (by invitation only)
11:00
to 12:30
Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Committee Meeting
Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Committee Meeting
11:30
to 12:30
ZEB Committee Meeting
ZEB Committee Meeting
13:00
to 16:30
Board of Directors Meeting (By invitation only)
Board of Directors Meeting (By invitation only)
19:00
to 22:00
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
07:00
to 17:00
Monday Registration
Monday Registration
07:30
to 09:10
Plated Breakfast and Opening Plenary
Plated Breakfast and Opening Plenary
09:20
to 10:35
Concurrent Session 1 - Fleet Renewal and the Transition to Zero Emissions
Concurrent Session 1 - Fleet Renewal and the Transition to Zero Emissions
1) Winnipeg Transit 4x4 Head to Head BEB vs FCEB Year One Update
2) Cleaner Now, Electric Next: The 2027 EPA Bridge to Zero Emissions
3) Preparing for Electrification: Leading Organizational Transformation for Battery Electric Bus Adoption at Calgary Transit
Erin Cooke
Program Manager - Transition to Zero Emission Bus, Winnipeg Transit
Erin Cooke
Program Manager - Transition to Zero Emission Bus, Winnipeg Transit
Erin Cooke, P. Eng., PMP Erin has over 20 years of experience designing and managing technology projects in the transit and specialty vehicle sectors. Erin currently leads Winnipeg Transit’s Transition to Zero Emission Bus program, where she has oversight of all capital and operational projects related to the integration of battery-electric and (hydrogen) fuel cell electric buses. Erin is committed to working with others to address the challenges of scaling zero-emission fleets. She actively engages with transit agencies and industry professionals across North America through various task forces, committees, and working groups on topics including infrastructure, funding, service integration, energy management, codes and standards, training, and safety. Erin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo.
Mary Chen
Leader, Fleet Strategy & Performance, Calgary Transit
Mary Chen
Leader, Fleet Strategy & Performance, Calgary Transit
Mary Chen is the Leader, Fleet Strategy & Performance at Calgary Transit and is leading the strategic planning and organizational readiness efforts supporting the agency's transition to battery electric buses. Her work brings together operations, maintenance, infrastructure, and workforce planning to enable successful fleet electrification.
09:20
to 10:35
Concurrent Session 2 - Transit Planning for Growing Communities
Concurrent Session 2 - Transit Planning for Growing Communities
1) From On-Demand to Hybrid: Lessons from Okotoks and Cochrane's Transit Evolution
2) Growing Together: Airdrie's Integrated Transit Master Plan
3) From Transit-Adjacent to Transit-Integrated: Delivering Complete Communities Through TOD
Adam Mildenberger
Transit Program Lead, Town of Cochrane
Adam Mildenberger
Transit Program Lead, Town of Cochrane
Adam Mildenberger is the Transit Program Lead for the Town of Cochrane, where he oversees transit planning, operations, and service development to support a rapidly growing community. He led Cochrane's transition from a fully on-demand transit system to a hybrid model, guiding the planning, public engagement, service design, and implementation process. Adam is passionate about delivering practical, customer-focused transit solutions and leveraging data, technology, and community feedback to create sustainable and scalable transit services that meet evolving community needs.
Cassidy Stillie
Town of Okotoks
Cassidy Stillie
Town of Okotoks
Cassidy Stillie is an Environmental Specialist with the Town of Okotoks, where she leads transit planning initiatives focused on improving mobility, accessibility, and community connectivity. She played a key role in the planning, public engagement, and implementation of Okotoks' transition from a fully on-demand transit system to a hybrid model. Cassidy is passionate about using data-driven decision-making and community engagement to develop innovative transportation solutions.
Thomas Pacy
Associate, Transit Planner, Dillon Consulting
Thomas Pacy
Associate, Transit Planner, Dillon Consulting
Thomas has over 15 years of experience in transit and transportation planning and operations in Canada and Australia. He is rider-focused, with a proven ability to optimize systems and improve mobility using strong data analysis skills and innovative approaches. He focuses on international best-practice and has thorough rider-facing experience from working with transit and transportation agencies in Canada and Australia. Thomas joined Dillon in 2018 and has worked on projects across Canada relating to transit strategy, service planning and the future of integrated urban mobility.
Billie-Jo Arnott
Airdrie Transit
Billie-Jo Arnott
Airdrie Transit
Billie-Jo Arnott is the Team Leader of Transit with the City of Airdrie, where she leads transit planning, service delivery, and mobility initiatives for one of Alberta's fastest-growing communities. With more than a decade of experience in transportation, municipal operations, and customer-focused service development, she is recognized for building strong partnerships, leading complex projects, and championing innovative transit solutions. Since joining the City of Airdrie in 2019, Billie-Jo has played a key role in several transformative initiatives, including launching Airdrie's first successful on-demand transit service, implementing the system's first onboard surveillance program, leading major service provider transitions, and supporting the development of Airdrie's long-term Transit Master Plan.
Cindy Chung
Transportation Engineer, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cindy Chung
Transportation Engineer, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cindy is a Transportation Engineer with 11 years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience working with both private and public sector clients. Her portfolio includes a variety of transportation-related projects, including transportation master plans, environmental assessments (EA), traffic impact studies, municipal parking studies, site plan and circulation reviews, secondary plans, and road needs studies. In 2025, she presented at the Canadian Parking Association Annual Conference on “Reimagining Grimsby’s Downtown: Integrating Parking and Placemaking”, highlighting her interests in advancing integrated approaches to parking, mobility and community-building.
Cedric Mosdell
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cedric Mosdell
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cedric is a transportation planner with 6 years of public and private-sector experiences working on a variety of urban projects. His work focuses on transportation impact assessments, multimodal access, parking strategies, and transportation demand management, with an emphasis on integrating transit-supportive design into mixed-use and infill developments. He brings a development-focused perspective on how transportation planning, transit integration, and city zoning policy intersect in real-world projects, while highlighting lessons learned in aligning private development objectives with public mobility, placemaking, and community-building goals.
09:20
to 10:35
Concurrent Session 3 - Understanding the Rider Experience: Information, Disruption and Customer Insight
Concurrent Session 3 - Understanding the Rider Experience: Information, Disruption and Customer Insight
1) Moving the Masses: Managing Rider Experience Through Canadian Mega Events
2) From Disruption to Connection: Building a Better Real-Time Customer Information Experience
3) Supporting Customers Through Transformation: Communicating During Major Construction Projects
4) Capturing In The Moment Transit Experience
Jodie Delore
Senior Manager, Digital Customer Experience, TransLink
Jodie Delore
Senior Manager, Digital Customer Experience, TransLink
Jodie Delore leads digital customer experience at TransLink, one of North America's largest public transit agencies. She oversees digital CX strategy, customer research, and the delivery of customer-facing digital initiatives that help millions of customers plan, navigate, and stay informed throughout their journeys. Her work focuses on enhancing the customer experience through digital products, scheduled and real-time information, and digital communications. Working collaboratively across TransLink and with industry partners, Jodie helps shape the future of digital transit experiences through innovative, data-informed solutions. Recent initiatives include TransLink's partnership with Transit app, trip planning improvements, and enhancements to transit alerts.
Allison Gray
Partnerships, Transit
Allison Gray
Partnerships, Transit
Allison Gray works on the Partnerships team at Transit, where she works with transit agencies across the Midwest and Western North America to help improve the rider experience through digital customer information and mobility solutions. Prior to joining Transit, Allison spent six years with Saskatoon Transit, where she led marketing and customer experience initiatives, including launching mobile ticketing, rolling out an on demand transit service, improving rider communication, and leading public engagement efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Allison serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
Andre Zavaglia
Senior Project Manager: Business Support, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
Andre Zavaglia
Senior Project Manager: Business Support, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
Brigitte Lemay
Directrice - Division communications et affaires publiques, Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC)
Brigitte Lemay
Directrice - Division communications et affaires publiques, Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC)
Directrice des communications et des affaires publiques du Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), Brigitte Lemay est une professionnelle des communications passionnée par le domaine du transport urbain. Elle cumule huit ans d'expérience au RTC dans divers rôles stratégiques. Actuellement membre du comité exécutif de l'ACTU et présidente du comité Québec de cette même organisation, madame Lemay met son expertise à profit pour faire avancer le transport collectif au Québec et au pays. Son engagement est fortement motivé par sa conviction qu'un accès équitable aux transports collectifs est un puissant levier pour réduire les inégalités sociales et économiques. Détentrice d'un baccalauréat en communication et d'un microprogramme en droit de l'Université Laval, elle est également reconnue comme professionnelle en relations publiques (PRP) par la Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques.
Jihad Melhem
President, Pivotal Research Inc.
Jihad Melhem
President, Pivotal Research Inc.
Jihad is the president and principal consultant of Pivotal Research Inc. For over 20 years, he has served as a trusted resource for senior leaders in the public and private sectors on how research can support service delivery initiatives and help meet growth objectives. He is an expert at designing creative and effective research methodologies that leverage the latest technology tools. He also excels at translating data into actionable insights that enable policy change and positive business outcomes. Throughout his career, he has led high-impact strategic projects for clients in the healthcare, financial services, transportation, not-for-profit and private sectors. A sample of current clients includes BC Transit, TransLink, Edmonton Transit Service, TransEd and other leading agencies. Prior to rejoining Pivotal Research, he served as Vice President, at Morpace (now Escalent) in Washington, DC and Global Research Director at SunLife in Toronto, ON and Hong Kong. Jihad holds a bachelor’s degree majoring in Statistics from the University of Alberta, and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has also completed advanced market research certificates from the University of Notre Dame (South bend, Indiana) and the University of Georgia’s Coca Cola Center for Marketing Studies (Athens, GA). Jihad also holds the Canadian Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP) designation.
10:35
to 11:05
Monday Morning Coffee Break
Monday Morning Coffee Break
11:10
to 12:25
Concurrent Session 4 - Bus procurement and electrification partnerships
Concurrent Session 4 - Bus procurement and electrification partnerships
1) Addressing Affordability and Technology Challenges in the Canadian Transit Bus Industry Through Standardization
2) One Agreement, Many Depots: What Program-Level DBOM Contracting Is Delivering for Canadian Fleet Electrification
3) Modernization of Procurement in Transit
Tyler Seed
Head of Business Development, PowerON Energy Solutions
Tyler Seed
Head of Business Development, PowerON Energy Solutions
Tyler Seed leads Business Development for PowerON Energy Solutions, bringing over a decade of commercial development expertise in the electric and environmental sectors. Throughout his career, Tyler has worked with communities and businesses across Canada to plan and implement projects that reduce emissions while improving social and economic outcomes. As part of the original team that launched PowerON, Tyler has been instrumental in the company's growth, securing contracts with key accounts including the Toronto Transit Commission, Oakville Transit, Durham Region Transit, and Regina Transit. Prior to his current role, Tyler made significant contributions at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), where he played a crucial part in launching the Ivy Charging Network and PowerON Energy Solutions. His efforts resulted in securing over $100 million in contracts and $10 million in government funding. Before his time at OPG, Tyler worked with The Natural Step Canada, providing advisory services to several large clients such as Suncor and The Co-operators, helping them develop roadmaps towards more sustainable operations. Tyler's extensive experience in clean energy solutions and sustainable business practices as well as his ability to bridge the gap between environmental initiatives and business success positions him as a valuable voice in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Michael McDonald
Vehicle Innovation Center Manager, New Flyer | MCI
Michael McDonald
Vehicle Innovation Center Manager, New Flyer | MCI
Michael McDonald joined NFI in 2017, first as Sustainable Transportation Specialist for MCI and has since assumed the role of Manager of the NFI Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) in 2021. Michael is an energy storage expert with a Ph.D. in chemistry specializing in electrochemistry and materials science from the University of Manitoba, as well as a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. At NFI, Michael lends strategy and guidance to VIC programming, outreach, R&D, and electric bus demonstrations. He speaks regularly on EV technology, sustainability, and infrastructure at industry meetings across the U.S. and Canada.
11:10
to 12:25
Concurrent Session 5 - The Next Generation of Transit Innovation & CUTA's Rising Stars!
Concurrent Session 5 - The Next Generation of Transit Innovation & CUTA's Rising Stars!
1) From Data Silos to Shared Success: Building Actionable Transit Intelligence Through Strong Technology Partnerships
2) Teaching Machines to Speak Transit: AI-Driven Voice Intelligence for Modern Transit Operations
3) CUTA's Rising Stars, powered by CUTA's Youth and Emerging Leaders Sub-Committee
3i - From Infrastructure to Outcomes: Establishing Performance Targets for Bus Rapid Transit in Metro Vancouver
3ii - Hold, Skip, or Speed Up? AI-based Transit Control to Keep Buses Reliable in Real Time
3iii - Can We Get There? Exploring Zero-Emission Bus Pathways Across Transit Contexts
Shirley Samujh-Dayal
Director Operations, Coast Mountain Bus Company
Shirley Samujh-Dayal
Director Operations, Coast Mountain Bus Company
Shirley Samujh-Dayal has over 27 years of experience working in the transportation industry and has spent 25 years within the TransLink enterprise. Since 2019 she has been serving as the Director of Operations at Coast Mountain Bus Company, an operating subsidiary of TransLink, also known as the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority. She oversees almost a million boardings per day over an 1,800 square kilometer service area across 200 routes. She is responsible for the Operations division with six operational depots, Transit Security, Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications across 4,000+ total employees and a multi-million-dollar operating budget. Shirley believes that having quality transportation, safety and security across Metro Vancouver is vital to the livability and economic prosperity of the region. Shirley has served on various boards, including her appointment as Chair for the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (2022-2024). She formerly served on the Surrey Board of Trade and the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Crime Prevention Society. Shirley also serving as Vice Chair for the Workforce Development Committee and previously has served as the Vice Chair for the Communications and Public Affairs Committee at the Canadian Urban Transit Association CUTA and served on the American Public Transit Association APTA Marketing and Communications Committee. She also served on a National Board for COMTO focusing on diversity in transit. Shirley has Certification from the International Association of Public Participation IAP2 and is a Certified Local Government Administrator. Shirley holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership focusing on Change Management. Shirley is also a chartered professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Mike Bismeyer
Senior Business Development and Portfolio Manager, INIT
Mike Bismeyer
Senior Business Development and Portfolio Manager, INIT
Presenter name and bio to be confirmed by INIT
Sabah Lone
Technical Solutions Specialist, Vontas
Sabah Lone
Technical Solutions Specialist, Vontas
Sabah Lone is a Technical Solutions Consultant with Vontas with over 15 years of experience in the public transportation industry. Sabah graduated with a Master’s of Science in International Politics from the University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University in Ontario, Canada. Over her career, Sabah has worked with multiple technologies, agencies, and vendors across the United States & Canada specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vehicle Intelligence, and Yard Management. Her role innovates the way riders, operators, and employees interact with transit applications worldwide.
Sayani Mandal
Planner, BRT Planning & Program Integration, TransLink
Sayani Mandal
Planner, BRT Planning & Program Integration, TransLink
Sayani Mandal is an urban and transportation planner focused on advancing equitable, sustainable, and people-centred mobility systems. She currently works as a Planner in BRT Planning & Program Integration at TransLink, where she contributes to the program level planning and policies for BRT. With a background in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia, Sayani brings a strong research and human-centered design approach to transit and urban policy. Her work is grounded in the intersections of mobility, equity, community engagement, and sustainability, with a commitment to designing systems that respond to lived experience as much as data. She aims to advance inclusive, accessible, and resilient urban futures through collaborative planning and thoughtful policy design.
Shervin Ataeian
Transportation Engineer-in-Training & Graduate Student, University of Calgary
Shervin Ataeian
Transportation Engineer-in-Training & Graduate Student, University of Calgary
Shervin Ataeian is a transportation engineer-in-training and graduate student at the University of Calgary who builds AI tools to help transit agencies run more reliable bus service. Her work turns everyday operations data into real-time data-driven control decisions. She has also worked on quantum optimization for electric bus scheduling and charging as a visiting researcher at the University of Melbourne and has developed the first EV Charging Infrastructure Strategic Implementation Plan for the University of Calgary's Parking & Transportation Services.
Mariana Otero Becerril
MSc Student, Transportation Engineering, University of Calgary
Mariana Otero Becerril
MSc Student, Transportation Engineering, University of Calgary
Mariana Otero Becerril is an MSc student in Transportation Engineering at the University of Calgary, supervised by Dr. Saeid Saidi. Her research uses system dynamics to help transit agencies understand and plan zero-emission bus transitions across different transit contexts. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she graduated as valedictorian. She placed second in the 3MT competition at CSCE 2026 and won the CUTRIC 2026 Student Poster Competition.
11:10
to 11:45
Concurrent Session 6a - Reliability: better schedules or different performance measures? (Head-to-head)
Concurrent Session 6a - Reliability: better schedules or different performance measures? (Head-to-head)
1) Revisiting Runtime Calibration & On Time Performance: Strategies & Peer Debate
2) Scheduling the Grid: Data-Driven Schedule Adjustments in Winnipeg’s Network Overhaul
Michel Courval
Partner, Senior Project Director, CSched (a CIMA+ Group Company)
Michel Courval
Partner, Senior Project Director, CSched (a CIMA+ Group Company)
Michel Courval is a Partner and Senior Project Director at CSched, specializing in public transit scheduling and workforce-focused operational improvement. For 30+ years, he has advised transit agencies across Canada and the United States on running times, timetabling, vehicle blocking, runcutting, rostering and the translation of collective agreement provisions into practical scheduling solutions. Michel’s recent work has focused on improving operator working conditions without increasing operating costs, including projects with IndyGo, Pierce Transit, Burlington Transit and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais. He has contributed to APTA workforce initiatives and currently serves on the panel for TCRP J-11/Task 53, examining how transit agencies can better attract, support and retain frontline workers.
Darren Manley
Transit Scheduler, Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Darren Manley
Transit Scheduler, Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Darren Manley, PhD, brings 17 years of municipal transit experience to network design, including nine years specializing in HASTUS-driven transit scheduling. Transitioning from an early career as a research scientist and academic project manager, he combines hands-on operational knowledge with advanced data analytics to build efficient, stable schedules for Winnipeg's Primary Transit Network.
Jason Ramm
Winnipeg Transit
Jason Ramm
Winnipeg Transit
Jason Ramm is a Winnipeg Transit professional with over 28 years of experience spanning operations, administration, and payroll. Since 2017, he has worked in Service Development, specializing in transit scheduling, data analysis, and service planning. Jason leverages his background in financial administration to find practical, data-driven solutions that improve daily transit operations.
11:50
to 12:25
Concurrent Session 6b - Managers on the network: STM's customer-experience initiative (Fireside Chat)
Concurrent Session 6b - Managers on the network: STM's customer-experience initiative (Fireside Chat)
Managers on Board: When Corporate Staff Experience the Customer Journey
Majorie G.-Gosselin
Conseillère corporative, Stratégie expérience client, STM
Majorie G.-Gosselin
Conseillère corporative, Stratégie expérience client, STM
Conseillère corporative, Stratégie marketing et expérience client, Planification et livraison de service, STM Majorie Gosselin est conseillère corporative en stratégie marketing et expérience client à la STM, poste qu'elle occupe depuis 2019, et porteuse du projet Gestionnaires à bord. Forte de plus de vingt ans en expérience client, marketing et communications, elle a évolué dans le transport collectif (STM, exo, ARTM, AMT) de même qu'au Cirque du Soleil et chez GardaWorld. Cofondatrice d'une entreprise et primée « Jeune entrepreneur de l'année 2013 », elle se distingue par sa vision stratégique et sa capacité à mener des projets complexes de bout en bout. Curieuse et empathique, elle fait le pont entre les réalités opérationnelles et l'expérience vécue par la clientèle, convaincue que les meilleurs services se conçoivent au contact du terrain.
Enrico Chartrand
Directeur - Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation
Enrico Chartrand
Directeur - Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation
Enrico Chartrand est directeur, Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation à la STM, où il dirige la livraison du service et l'expérience client du réseau de métro. Il agit comme parrain du projet Gestionnaires à bord. Cumulant plus de quinze ans en transport collectif, il a gravi les échelons de l'exploitation du métro, de la planification opérationnelle à la direction, ce qui lui confère une connaissance fine du terrain et des équipes de première ligne. Reconnu pour son leadership mobilisateur et son orientation résultats, il a reçu en 2018 un prix de l'Association des transporteurs urbains du Québec (ATUQ) pour un projet porteur en expérience client.
12:15
to 13:30
Monday Lunch Break
Monday Lunch Break
13:00
to 16:00
Technical Tours
Technical Tours
15:30
to 17:05
Monday Afternoon Coffee Break
Monday Afternoon Coffee Break
16:05
to 17:05
Large Systems Meeting
Large Systems Meeting
16:05
to 17:05
Small Systems Meeting
Small Systems Meeting
17:05
to 18:05
Quebec Regional Committee Meeting
Quebec Regional Committee Meeting
17:05
to 18:05
Ontario Regional Committee Meeting
Ontario Regional Committee Meeting
07:00
to 16:00
Tuesday Tradeshow Registration
Tuesday Tradeshow Registration
07:45
to 08:45
Tradeshow Networking Breakfast
Tradeshow Networking Breakfast
Exclusive to registered conference delegates
09:00
to 09:05
Tradeshow Ribbon Cutting
Tradeshow Ribbon Cutting
09:05
to 16:00
Tradeshow
Tradeshow
10:00
to 15:00
Rail Connect Theatre
Rail Connect Theatre
19:00
to 23:00
CUTA Social
CUTA Social
Open to all Conference Delegates (Sponsored by the Business Members )
07:30
to 13:00
Wednesday Registration
Wednesday Registration
08:00
to 10:00
CUTA Awards Breakfast Ceremony
CUTA Awards Breakfast Ceremony
10:15
to 11:30
Concurrent Session 7 - Depot operations, maintenance and fleet readiness
Concurrent Session 7 - Depot operations, maintenance and fleet readiness
1) ePegboard: A Made-in-Canada, Electrification-Ready Blueprint for Modern Depot Management
2) From Parking Lot to Digital Operations Hub: The Changing Role of the Transit Depot
3) Fleet Maintenance Optimization in an Era of Fleet Electrification, Workforce Transformation, and Service Reliability
10:15
to 11:30
Concurrent Session 8 - Accessible transit and fare payment
Concurrent Session 8 - Accessible transit and fare payment
1) Equitable Fare Policy: Hamilton's Fare Assist Program
2) Arc and the Future of Fare Payment: From Friction to Rider Equity
3) Driving Accessibility Forward: Co-Creating Durham Region Transit’s Accessibility Strategy (2026–2030)
10:15
to 11:30
Concurrent Session 9 - Transit safety and community partnerships
Concurrent Session 9 - Transit safety and community partnerships
1) Beyond Pilot Projects: Funding and Sustaining Transit Safety Priorities
2) Recognize, Report, Respond: Combating Human Trafficking in Public Transportation
11:30
to 11:45
Wednesday Morning Coffee Break
Wednesday Morning Coffee Break
11:45
to 13:00
Concurrent Session 10 - Infrastructure resilience and service continuity
Concurrent Session 10 - Infrastructure resilience and service continuity
1) Oh Canada: Flood Recovery on Ottawa’s Stage 2 Light Rail Transit System
2) Planning for a Plan B: Building a Resilient Support Network for the REM
3) Advancing Transit Asset Management in Canada: Research Findings and Opportunities for Standardization
11:45
to 13:00
Concurrent Session 11 - Ridership trends, revenue and advocacy
Concurrent Session 11 - Ridership trends, revenue and advocacy
1) History Rhymes: Lessons from a Century of Ridership Trends
2) Beyond Advertising: Generating Brand Value and Non-Fare Revenue Through Brand Collaborations
11:45
to 12:20
Concurrent Session 12a - Fleet electrification: IT architecture and integration standards (Technical Deep Dive)
Concurrent Session 12a - Fleet electrification: IT architecture and integration standards (Technical Deep Dive)
Building the digital foundation for fleet electrification: a practical look at an IT architecture, data flows, and integration needs
12:25
to 13:00
Concurrent Session 12b - Reducing preventable vehicle incidents (Technical Deep Dive)
Concurrent Session 12b - Reducing preventable vehicle incidents (Technical Deep Dive)
Preventables to Progress: Building Partnerships That Reduce Incidents and Improve Safety
13:00
to 14:15
Plated Lunch and Closing Plenary
Plated Lunch and Closing Plenary
Our Experts
Featured Speakers
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Mariana Otero Becerril
MSc Student, Transportation Engineering, University of Calgary
READ BIOMariana Otero Becerril
University of Calgary
Mariana Otero Becerril is an MSc student in Transportation Engineering at the University of Calgary, supervised by Dr. Saeid Saidi. Her research uses system dynamics to help transit agencies understand and plan zero-emission bus transitions across different transit contexts. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she graduated as valedictorian. She placed second in the 3MT competition at CSCE 2026 and won the CUTRIC 2026 Student Poster Competition.
Shervin Ataeian
Transportation Engineer-in-Training & Graduate Student, University of Calgary
READ BIOShervin Ataeian
University of Calgary
Shervin Ataeian is a transportation engineer-in-training and graduate student at the University of Calgary who builds AI tools to help transit agencies run more reliable bus service. Her work turns everyday operations data into real-time data-driven control decisions. She has also worked on quantum optimization for electric bus scheduling and charging as a visiting researcher at the University of Melbourne and has developed the first EV Charging Infrastructure Strategic Implementation Plan for the University of Calgary's Parking & Transportation Services.
Sayani Mandal
Planner, BRT Planning & Program Integration, TransLink
READ BIOSayani Mandal
TransLink
Sayani Mandal is an urban and transportation planner focused on advancing equitable, sustainable, and people-centred mobility systems. She currently works as a Planner in BRT Planning & Program Integration at TransLink, where she contributes to the program level planning and policies for BRT. With a background in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia, Sayani brings a strong research and human-centered design approach to transit and urban policy. Her work is grounded in the intersections of mobility, equity, community engagement, and sustainability, with a commitment to designing systems that respond to lived experience as much as data. She aims to advance inclusive, accessible, and resilient urban futures through collaborative planning and thoughtful policy design.
Jason Ramm
Winnipeg Transit
READ BIOJason Ramm
Winnipeg Transit
Jason Ramm is a Winnipeg Transit professional with over 28 years of experience spanning operations, administration, and payroll. Since 2017, he has worked in Service Development, specializing in transit scheduling, data analysis, and service planning. Jason leverages his background in financial administration to find practical, data-driven solutions that improve daily transit operations.
Allison Gray
Partnerships, Transit
READ BIOAllison Gray
Transit
Allison Gray works on the Partnerships team at Transit, where she works with transit agencies across the Midwest and Western North America to help improve the rider experience through digital customer information and mobility solutions. Prior to joining Transit, Allison spent six years with Saskatoon Transit, where she led marketing and customer experience initiatives, including launching mobile ticketing, rolling out an on demand transit service, improving rider communication, and leading public engagement efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Allison serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
Cedric Mosdell
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
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R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cedric is a transportation planner with 6 years of public and private-sector experiences working on a variety of urban projects. His work focuses on transportation impact assessments, multimodal access, parking strategies, and transportation demand management, with an emphasis on integrating transit-supportive design into mixed-use and infill developments. He brings a development-focused perspective on how transportation planning, transit integration, and city zoning policy intersect in real-world projects, while highlighting lessons learned in aligning private development objectives with public mobility, placemaking, and community-building goals.
Cassidy Stillie
Town of Okotoks
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Town of Okotoks
Cassidy Stillie is an Environmental Specialist with the Town of Okotoks, where she leads transit planning initiatives focused on improving mobility, accessibility, and community connectivity. She played a key role in the planning, public engagement, and implementation of Okotoks' transition from a fully on-demand transit system to a hybrid model. Cassidy is passionate about using data-driven decision-making and community engagement to develop innovative transportation solutions.
Billie-Jo Arnott
Airdrie Transit
READ BIOBillie-Jo Arnott
Airdrie Transit
Billie-Jo Arnott is the Team Leader of Transit with the City of Airdrie, where she leads transit planning, service delivery, and mobility initiatives for one of Alberta's fastest-growing communities. With more than a decade of experience in transportation, municipal operations, and customer-focused service development, she is recognized for building strong partnerships, leading complex projects, and championing innovative transit solutions. Since joining the City of Airdrie in 2019, Billie-Jo has played a key role in several transformative initiatives, including launching Airdrie's first successful on-demand transit service, implementing the system's first onboard surveillance program, leading major service provider transitions, and supporting the development of Airdrie's long-term Transit Master Plan.
Mike Bismeyer
Senior Business Development and Portfolio Manager, INIT
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INIT
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Enrico Chartrand
Directeur - Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation
READ BIOEnrico Chartrand
Directeur - Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation
Enrico Chartrand est directeur, Livraison de service Trains, salle de contrôle métro et ingénierie d'exploitation à la STM, où il dirige la livraison du service et l'expérience client du réseau de métro. Il agit comme parrain du projet Gestionnaires à bord. Cumulant plus de quinze ans en transport collectif, il a gravi les échelons de l'exploitation du métro, de la planification opérationnelle à la direction, ce qui lui confère une connaissance fine du terrain et des équipes de première ligne. Reconnu pour son leadership mobilisateur et son orientation résultats, il a reçu en 2018 un prix de l'Association des transporteurs urbains du Québec (ATUQ) pour un projet porteur en expérience client.
Darren Manley
Transit Scheduler, Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Winnipeg Transit, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Darren Manley, PhD, brings 17 years of municipal transit experience to network design, including nine years specializing in HASTUS-driven transit scheduling. Transitioning from an early career as a research scientist and academic project manager, he combines hands-on operational knowledge with advanced data analytics to build efficient, stable schedules for Winnipeg's Primary Transit Network.
Sabah Lone
Technical Solutions Specialist, Vontas
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Vontas
Sabah Lone is a Technical Solutions Consultant with Vontas with over 15 years of experience in the public transportation industry. Sabah graduated with a Master’s of Science in International Politics from the University of London, UK and a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University in Ontario, Canada. Over her career, Sabah has worked with multiple technologies, agencies, and vendors across the United States & Canada specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vehicle Intelligence, and Yard Management. Her role innovates the way riders, operators, and employees interact with transit applications worldwide.
Jodie Delore
Senior Manager, Digital Customer Experience, TransLink
READ BIOJodie Delore
TransLink
Jodie Delore leads digital customer experience at TransLink, one of North America's largest public transit agencies. She oversees digital CX strategy, customer research, and the delivery of customer-facing digital initiatives that help millions of customers plan, navigate, and stay informed throughout their journeys. Her work focuses on enhancing the customer experience through digital products, scheduled and real-time information, and digital communications. Working collaboratively across TransLink and with industry partners, Jodie helps shape the future of digital transit experiences through innovative, data-informed solutions. Recent initiatives include TransLink's partnership with Transit app, trip planning improvements, and enhancements to transit alerts.
Andre Zavaglia
Senior Project Manager: Business Support, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
Brigitte Lemay
Directrice - Division communications et affaires publiques, Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC)
READ BIOBrigitte Lemay
Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC)
Directrice des communications et des affaires publiques du Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), Brigitte Lemay est une professionnelle des communications passionnée par le domaine du transport urbain. Elle cumule huit ans d'expérience au RTC dans divers rôles stratégiques. Actuellement membre du comité exécutif de l'ACTU et présidente du comité Québec de cette même organisation, madame Lemay met son expertise à profit pour faire avancer le transport collectif au Québec et au pays. Son engagement est fortement motivé par sa conviction qu'un accès équitable aux transports collectifs est un puissant levier pour réduire les inégalités sociales et économiques. Détentrice d'un baccalauréat en communication et d'un microprogramme en droit de l'Université Laval, elle est également reconnue comme professionnelle en relations publiques (PRP) par la Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques.
Tyler Seed
Head of Business Development, PowerON Energy Solutions
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PowerON Energy Solutions
Tyler Seed leads Business Development for PowerON Energy Solutions, bringing over a decade of commercial development expertise in the electric and environmental sectors. Throughout his career, Tyler has worked with communities and businesses across Canada to plan and implement projects that reduce emissions while improving social and economic outcomes. As part of the original team that launched PowerON, Tyler has been instrumental in the company's growth, securing contracts with key accounts including the Toronto Transit Commission, Oakville Transit, Durham Region Transit, and Regina Transit. Prior to his current role, Tyler made significant contributions at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), where he played a crucial part in launching the Ivy Charging Network and PowerON Energy Solutions. His efforts resulted in securing over $100 million in contracts and $10 million in government funding. Before his time at OPG, Tyler worked with The Natural Step Canada, providing advisory services to several large clients such as Suncor and The Co-operators, helping them develop roadmaps towards more sustainable operations. Tyler's extensive experience in clean energy solutions and sustainable business practices as well as his ability to bridge the gap between environmental initiatives and business success positions him as a valuable voice in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Mary Chen
Leader, Fleet Strategy & Performance, Calgary Transit
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Calgary Transit
Mary Chen is the Leader, Fleet Strategy & Performance at Calgary Transit and is leading the strategic planning and organizational readiness efforts supporting the agency's transition to battery electric buses. Her work brings together operations, maintenance, infrastructure, and workforce planning to enable successful fleet electrification.
Jihad Melhem
President, Pivotal Research Inc.
READ BIOJihad Melhem
Pivotal Research Inc.
Jihad is the president and principal consultant of Pivotal Research Inc. For over 20 years, he has served as a trusted resource for senior leaders in the public and private sectors on how research can support service delivery initiatives and help meet growth objectives. He is an expert at designing creative and effective research methodologies that leverage the latest technology tools. He also excels at translating data into actionable insights that enable policy change and positive business outcomes. Throughout his career, he has led high-impact strategic projects for clients in the healthcare, financial services, transportation, not-for-profit and private sectors. A sample of current clients includes BC Transit, TransLink, Edmonton Transit Service, TransEd and other leading agencies. Prior to rejoining Pivotal Research, he served as Vice President, at Morpace (now Escalent) in Washington, DC and Global Research Director at SunLife in Toronto, ON and Hong Kong. Jihad holds a bachelor’s degree majoring in Statistics from the University of Alberta, and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has also completed advanced market research certificates from the University of Notre Dame (South bend, Indiana) and the University of Georgia’s Coca Cola Center for Marketing Studies (Athens, GA). Jihad also holds the Canadian Analytics and Insights Professional (CAIP) designation.
Cindy Chung
Transportation Engineer, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
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R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Cindy is a Transportation Engineer with 11 years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience working with both private and public sector clients. Her portfolio includes a variety of transportation-related projects, including transportation master plans, environmental assessments (EA), traffic impact studies, municipal parking studies, site plan and circulation reviews, secondary plans, and road needs studies. In 2025, she presented at the Canadian Parking Association Annual Conference on “Reimagining Grimsby’s Downtown: Integrating Parking and Placemaking”, highlighting her interests in advancing integrated approaches to parking, mobility and community-building.
Adam Mildenberger
Transit Program Lead, Town of Cochrane
READ BIOAdam Mildenberger
Town of Cochrane
Adam Mildenberger is the Transit Program Lead for the Town of Cochrane, where he oversees transit planning, operations, and service development to support a rapidly growing community. He led Cochrane's transition from a fully on-demand transit system to a hybrid model, guiding the planning, public engagement, service design, and implementation process. Adam is passionate about delivering practical, customer-focused transit solutions and leveraging data, technology, and community feedback to create sustainable and scalable transit services that meet evolving community needs.
Erin Cooke
Program Manager - Transition to Zero Emission Bus, Winnipeg Transit
READ BIOErin Cooke
Winnipeg Transit
Erin Cooke, P. Eng., PMP Erin has over 20 years of experience designing and managing technology projects in the transit and specialty vehicle sectors. Erin currently leads Winnipeg Transit’s Transition to Zero Emission Bus program, where she has oversight of all capital and operational projects related to the integration of battery-electric and (hydrogen) fuel cell electric buses. Erin is committed to working with others to address the challenges of scaling zero-emission fleets. She actively engages with transit agencies and industry professionals across North America through various task forces, committees, and working groups on topics including infrastructure, funding, service integration, energy management, codes and standards, training, and safety. Erin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo.
Thomas Pacy
Associate, Transit Planner, Dillon Consulting
READ BIOThomas Pacy
Dillon Consulting
Thomas has over 15 years of experience in transit and transportation planning and operations in Canada and Australia. He is rider-focused, with a proven ability to optimize systems and improve mobility using strong data analysis skills and innovative approaches. He focuses on international best-practice and has thorough rider-facing experience from working with transit and transportation agencies in Canada and Australia. Thomas joined Dillon in 2018 and has worked on projects across Canada relating to transit strategy, service planning and the future of integrated urban mobility.
Michael McDonald
Vehicle Innovation Center Manager, New Flyer | MCI
READ BIOMichael McDonald
New Flyer | MCI
Michael McDonald joined NFI in 2017, first as Sustainable Transportation Specialist for MCI and has since assumed the role of Manager of the NFI Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) in 2021. Michael is an energy storage expert with a Ph.D. in chemistry specializing in electrochemistry and materials science from the University of Manitoba, as well as a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. At NFI, Michael lends strategy and guidance to VIC programming, outreach, R&D, and electric bus demonstrations. He speaks regularly on EV technology, sustainability, and infrastructure at industry meetings across the U.S. and Canada.
Shirley Samujh-Dayal
Director Operations, Coast Mountain Bus Company
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Coast Mountain Bus Company
Shirley Samujh-Dayal has over 27 years of experience working in the transportation industry and has spent 25 years within the TransLink enterprise. Since 2019 she has been serving as the Director of Operations at Coast Mountain Bus Company, an operating subsidiary of TransLink, also known as the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority. She oversees almost a million boardings per day over an 1,800 square kilometer service area across 200 routes. She is responsible for the Operations division with six operational depots, Transit Security, Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications across 4,000+ total employees and a multi-million-dollar operating budget. Shirley believes that having quality transportation, safety and security across Metro Vancouver is vital to the livability and economic prosperity of the region. Shirley has served on various boards, including her appointment as Chair for the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (2022-2024). She formerly served on the Surrey Board of Trade and the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and the Surrey Crime Prevention Society. Shirley also serving as Vice Chair for the Workforce Development Committee and previously has served as the Vice Chair for the Communications and Public Affairs Committee at the Canadian Urban Transit Association CUTA and served on the American Public Transit Association APTA Marketing and Communications Committee. She also served on a National Board for COMTO focusing on diversity in transit. Shirley has Certification from the International Association of Public Participation IAP2 and is a Certified Local Government Administrator. Shirley holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership focusing on Change Management. Shirley is also a chartered professional in Human Resources (CPHR).
Michel Courval
Partner, Senior Project Director, CSched (a CIMA+ Group Company)
READ BIOMichel Courval
CSched (a CIMA+ Group Company)
Michel Courval is a Partner and Senior Project Director at CSched, specializing in public transit scheduling and workforce-focused operational improvement. For 30+ years, he has advised transit agencies across Canada and the United States on running times, timetabling, vehicle blocking, runcutting, rostering and the translation of collective agreement provisions into practical scheduling solutions. Michel’s recent work has focused on improving operator working conditions without increasing operating costs, including projects with IndyGo, Pierce Transit, Burlington Transit and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais. He has contributed to APTA workforce initiatives and currently serves on the panel for TCRP J-11/Task 53, examining how transit agencies can better attract, support and retain frontline workers.
Majorie G.-Gosselin
Conseillère corporative, Stratégie expérience client, STM
READ BIOMajorie G.-Gosselin
STM
Conseillère corporative, Stratégie marketing et expérience client, Planification et livraison de service, STM Majorie Gosselin est conseillère corporative en stratégie marketing et expérience client à la STM, poste qu'elle occupe depuis 2019, et porteuse du projet Gestionnaires à bord. Forte de plus de vingt ans en expérience client, marketing et communications, elle a évolué dans le transport collectif (STM, exo, ARTM, AMT) de même qu'au Cirque du Soleil et chez GardaWorld. Cofondatrice d'une entreprise et primée « Jeune entrepreneur de l'année 2013 », elle se distingue par sa vision stratégique et sa capacité à mener des projets complexes de bout en bout. Curieuse et empathique, elle fait le pont entre les réalités opérationnelles et l'expérience vécue par la clientèle, convaincue que les meilleurs services se conçoivent au contact du terrain.
2026 Annual Conference & Transit Show
Thank You to Our Sponsors
CUTA thanks the sponsors helping make the 2026 Annual Conference & Transit Show in Winnipeg possible. Their support helps bring Canada’s public transit community together to share ideas, build connections, and advance the future of mobility.
Want to put your brand in front of thousands of transit professionals, decision-makers, and industry partners? Explore sponsorship opportunities and be part of Canada’s leading public transit event.
Corporate Partners
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Platinum Sponsors
03
Gold Sponsors
04
Silver Sponsors
05
Event Sponsors
NOVABUS
Transit App
Vontas
Mott MacDonald
Cummins
Schneider Electric
CP Stoneman
Winnipeg Transit
KUBA
NFI
Zenobe
FAQS
No. Registration fees apply. Confirmed speakers are eligible for a one-day speaker discount.
Information collected during registration will be used for internal event purposes, including attendee management, content planning, and marketing for future CUTA events.
On or before August 31: Receive a full refund, less a $150 administrative fee.
September 1 – September 30: Receive either a 50% refund or a 50% credit toward the 2027 Spring Conference.
October 1 – October 31: Receive a 50% credit toward the 2027 Spring Conference.
On or after November 1: No refunds or credits will be issued.
Yes. To transfer a ticket, please contact conferences@cutaactu.ca.
Yes. Non-members can register at the non-member rate. To inquire about membership, please contact membership@cutaactu.ca.
Yes. All attendee registrations include access to the CUTA Social Evening.
Yes. While at the event, you will have the option to purchase a guest add-on for social evenings.
From Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, take Winnipeg Transit Route 15 from the airport toward downtown and get off near Donald Street. From there, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg at 350 St. Mary Avenue is a short walk away. Please check Winnipeg Transit’s trip planner before travelling, as schedules and stops may vary.
2026 Annual Conference & Transit Show
Winnipeg Transit Technical Tours
Step beyond the conference and explore the infrastructure, people and ideas shaping accessible and rapid transit in Winnipeg.
November 16
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
See Winnipeg Transit in action
Winnipeg Transit operates a public transportation system that provides a network of service routes throughout the city, including conventional, express, rapid and suburban on-request routes.
Service also includes Winnipeg Transit Plus for people who are unable to regularly use the City’s fixed-route transit system because of a physical disability, as well as charter service and special-event service.
- Date
- November 16
- Time
- 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Experiences
- 4 technical tours
Explore the options
Choose your technical tour
Each experience offers a different look at Winnipeg’s evolving transit network.
Tour 01
Southwest Transitway Rapid Transit Corridor
Maximum capacity: 35 people
November 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Join Winnipeg Transit on a tour of the Southwest Transitway. Open since 2020, the transitway is the spine of rapid transit service in southwest Winnipeg and the first step in a city-wide network of rapid transit corridors.
Travel the 11.2 km length of the Southwest Transitway, stopping at a station, a Park & Ride, a staging area and the event-day station at Princess Auto Stadium.
Tour 02
Winnipeg Transit Plus On-Request — Behind the Scenes
Maximum capacity: 40 people
November 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Go behind the scenes of Winnipeg Transit Plus On-Request to see how accessible transportation services are delivered. Learn about eligibility and assessment processes, trip planning and scheduling, accessibility legislation, customer service operations and the innovative technology solutions that support thousands of customer trips each year.
Discover how multiple teams collaborate to create seamless and accessible mobility services for Winnipeg residents.
Tour 03
Imagining Rapid Transit Through VIA Rail’s Union Station
Maximum capacity: 25 people
November 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Winnipeg Transit is reimagining VIA Rail’s Union Station as a major downtown bus rapid transit station. Join members of the project team and the City Historian for a walking tour of this flagship piece of Winnipeg architecture.
Learn about the past of this historic building and discuss how it is being repurposed to support rapid transit as Winnipeg continues to grow into the future.
Important: A high-visibility safety vest is required for this walking tour.
Tour 04
Buried Tracks, Living Legacy: The Rise and Disappearance of Winnipeg’s Streetcar City (Bus Tour)
Maximum capacity: 25 people
November 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Join Winnipeg Transit and local experts on an approximately 15 km bus tour exploring the rise, disappearance and enduring legacy of Winnipeg’s electric streetcar system.
Operating from 1891 to 1955, streetcars shaped the city’s growth and connected its neighbourhoods and employment districts. Visit significant locations from North Point Douglas to Main Street and Broadway, connecting Winnipeg’s streetcar past with current planning for downtown rapid transit.
Capacity is limited for each technical tour. Please plan your selection early.
Helpful information
Technical Tours – Frequently Asked Questions
Review the essential sign-up, departure and cancellation details before your tour.
1) How do I sign up for technical tours?
Sign-up will take place at the registration desk on Monday, November 16, from 7:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
2) Where is the departure point for technical tours?
Technical tours will depart from the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Technical tour representatives will be holding signs to help you locate your tour group.
Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Tours will depart on time, and we may not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
3) I can no longer attend my technical tour. How do I cancel?
Please let us know at the registration desk as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.