Transit Vision 2040 defines a future in which public transit maximizes its contribution to quality of life with benefits that support a vibrant and equitable society, a complete and compact community form, a dynamic and efficient economy, and a healthy natural environment.

The Vision involves:

1. Putting transit at the centre of communities through stronger government policy and decision-making frameworks, and better community planning and design.

2. Revolutionizing service in all types of communities through expansion and innovation, so that transit systems can both encourage and serve growing demands as they keep pace with the changing face of cities and towns.

3. Focusing on customers and accelerating the delivery of flexible, integrated transit services that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and discriminating clientele.

4. Greening transit to further reduce the industry’s ecological footprint, improve energy efficiency and limit greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Ensuring financial health through enhanced transit infrastructure and operating investments by all orders of government, more progressive approaches to generating revenue, and new efficiencies in service delivery.

6. Strengthening knowledge and practice so that Canada’s transit industry can more effectively respond to future opportunities and challenges.

 A five-minute video outlining the themes and strategic directions of the Vision was shown at a joint CUTA-FCM plenary session and CUTA members were presented with a series of communication tools, including a four-page Issue Paper, detailed final report, video in three versions, as well as a customizable PowerPoint presentation.

Transit Vision 2040 Video - English version

Transit Vision 2040 Video - Bilingual version 

Final Report 

Issue Paper