Transit Vision 2040:
Setting Course for the Future

Seon Design Inc. is a proud member of Canadian Urban Transit Association Board (CUTA). CUTA represents the public transit community in Canada. The membership includes 120 transit systems, 15 government agencies, 250 business members and 50 affiliates. Seon actively support CUTA, and our Director of Sales, Chris Akiyama, is an active member of the Board.

CUTA has recently released Transit Vision 2040, an important new document that sets a course for public transit based on an understanding of transit’s role in supporting Canadian communities, an examination of the changes that those communities are likely to experience, and an assessment of transit’s potential to mitigate ore reinforce changes.

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.

For more information about Transit Vision 2040, download the report, the video, a PowerPoint presentation or the issue paper here:

For more information visit:
Canadian Urban Transit Association Board (CUTA)
www.cutaactu.ca/en