Why Canada’s Zero Emissions Bus Transition Demands a Centralized Resource Hub

As Canadian transit agencies navigate the monumental and complex task of electrifying their fleets, the path to zero-emissions is often hindered by fragmented information and a lack of centralized resources. Discover why a unified hub is not just a convenience but an essential tool to overcome these challenges, de-risk investments, and accelerate Canada's national decarbonization targets. Learn how we are empowering municipalities to deliver cleaner, quieter, and more resilient transit for all Canadians.

As Canadian transit agencies navigate the monumental and complex task of electrifying their fleets, the path to zero-emissions is often hindered by fragmented information and a lack of centralized resources. Discover why a unified hub is not just a convenience but an essential tool to overcome these challenges, de-risk investments, and accelerate Canada’s national decarbonization targets. Learn how we are empowering municipalities to deliver cleaner, quieter, and more resilient transit for all Canadians.

TRANSIT X CELL

TransitXCell – Blueprint for ZEB Success TransitXCell: Your Blueprint for ZEB Success Developing resources for zero‑emission transit deployment The Official A to ZEB Resource Platform is Here Developed by the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) and funded by the Government of Canada (Natural Resources Canada), TransitXCell is Canada’s authoritative hub for accelerating […]

Alberta Municipalities Transit Fleet Electrification Planning Project

A graphic showcasing the logos of nine Alberta municipalities involved in the transit fleet electrification planning study by CUTRIC.

About the project The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), FortisAlberta, and nine Alberta municipalities partnered with the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) to create the Alberta Municipalities Transit Fleet Electrification Planning Study. This study leverages the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) to gain insights into the future of transit electrification in […]

Town of Cochrane Zero Emissions Bus Fleet Implementation and Rollout Plan

A modern zero-emission electric bus, representing the Town of Cochrane's transit fleet electrification plan developed by CUTRIC.

Town of Cochrane The Town of Cochrane manages Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (COLT), an on-demand transit service. Launched in 2009, COLT’s service model enables residents to request transit services for 152 defined stops using a mobile application. The model differs from traditional bus services as users can request a ride anytime, similar to requesting a […]

Jasper Transit Implementation Plan

Jasper Transit

Jasper Transit Implementation Plan In 2024, the Municipality of Jasper collaborated with CUTRIC to develop a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Implementation Plan for Jasper Transit. This plan includes a high-level energy assessment and economic analysis of an all battery electric bus (BEB) fleet against Jasper Transit’s base case scenario of diesel shuttles. This analysis aims […]

Saskatoon Transit Implementation Plan

Saskatoon Transit

Overview Webinar & Summary Summary of Findings About Saskatoon Transit FAQ Saskatoon Transit Full-Fleet Zero Emission Bus Implementation Plan In November 2015, the City of Saskatoon signed an international pact with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. This pact committed the City to act to reduce emissions and build resiliency plans to […]

Okotoks Transit Rollout Plan

OKOTOKS TRANSIT

Discover how the Town of Okotoks is planning its transition to a zero-emissions bus fleet through CUTRIC’s feasibility study. Learn about electric transit solutions, service models, and sustainable strategies funded by the Zero Emission Transit Fund.