CUTRIC’s Committees unite Canada’s transit leaders to drive innovation, exchange insights, and address challenges in zero-emissions mobility. Together, we’re advancing smart, sustainable mobility, driving forward Canada’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Five working committees unite Canada's transit leaders, researchers and operators around a single agenda: a net zero national transit network by 2050. The consortium meets here.
Jennifer Diaz leads initiatives in zero emissions transit solutions, focusing on collaboration between transit agencies and utilities to advance sustainable bus technologies across Canada.
Contact our Committee Lead, Jessica Hanson
ZEBTECMoving Canada's zero emissions bus pilots from demonstration to scaled deployment — Energy as a Service models, financing pathways and de-risking strategies.
ZEBTECOperators and researchers from Europe and Asia share what is and is not working in real-world fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) fleets and what Canada can learn.
ZEBTECA focused session on Canadian industrial capacity, supply-chain risk and the federal investment levers needed to scale domestic zero emissions bus manufacturing.
Decarbonizing the diesel fleet — depot by depot, route by route.
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Marko guides rail innovation projects in Canada, focusing on cybersecurity, passenger rail advancements and integration of sustainable technologies.
Contact our Committee Lead, Jessica Hanson
A seasoned leader in sustainable transportation consulting with deep expertise in zero emissions mobility, transit innovation and strategic systems deployment — helping bridge the gap between innovation and implementation across transit ecosystems.
Contact our Committee Lead, Jessica Hanson
Rail CommitteeDeveloping guidelines, best practices and standards for embedding cybersecurity requirements through the entire life cycle of rail technology procurement.
Rail CommitteeAddressing the immediate and future skills gap in the Canadian rail sector necessary to manage increasing digitalization and cybersecurity risk.
Rethinking energy: innovations powering Canada's clean and resilient rail.
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Specializes in transportation network modelling, public transit planning and big-data analytics using mobility sensing data — leveraging data to generate actionable intelligence for transportation authorities and cities. Previously a Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Transit Lab.
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AcademicConnecting macro-economic trends with public transit — how investments in transit innovation can help close Canada's productivity gap.
AcademicLeading academic researchers and industry experts share the latest evidence on fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) stack durability, powertrain performance and Canadian hydrogen supply.
From the lab bench to the depot — research that ships.
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Paul Lalonde chairs CUTRIC's FACT Committee, bringing extensive legal and policy expertise to the consortium's cross-cutting technical and trade agenda.
Contact our Committee Lead, Jessica Hanson
FACTA members session on the trade and foreign affairs developments shaping Canadian transit procurement and domestic supply chains.
FACTContinuing the FACT agenda on cross-border trade rules, tariffs and their effect on Canadian transit manufacturing.
FACTThe final FACT session of 2026, reviewing the year in trade policy and setting the task force priorities for 2027.
Shaping the cross-cutting technical priorities behind every other committee.
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Jennifer McNeill leads collaborative forums for CUTRIC's 130+ members, focusing on zero emissions technologies and sustainable transit initiatives.
Contact our Committee Lead, Jessica HansonWhere the consortium aligns — quarterly, in person, on record.
Register nowCUTRIC membership opens the door to all five standing committees, the Knowledge Series and the consortium's quarterly working sessions.
Acting Chair: Project Manager, TransHelp (Region of Peel)
Jennifer Diaz leads initiatives in zero-emission transit solutions, focusing on collaboration between transit agencies and utilities to advance sustainable bus technologies across Canada.
To learn more, contact our Committee Lead, Holly Hixson, at [email protected]
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Rethinking Energy: Innovations Powering Canada’s Clean and Resilient Future
The Rail Innovation & Cybersecurity Committee unites transit agencies, rail operators and industry leaders to advance passenger rail systems across Canada. This forum spearheads collaborative project planning, informed by CUTRIC’s Smart Rail Innovation Program, to deliver transformative rail innovations. Members benefit from insights into cutting-edge technology, energy solutions, digital infrastructure and policy developments while advocating for funding mechanisms to position rail as a zero emissions, sustainable transit solution.
Chair: Director Engineering Services, OC Transpo / City of Ottawa
Marko guide rail innovation projects in Canada, focusing on cybersecurity, passenger rail advancements, and integration of sustainable technologies.
To learn more, contact our Committee Lead, Morgane Kuyl, at [email protected]
Vice-Chair: Principle, KayaAg Consulting
Anusia guide rail innovation projects in Canada, focusing on cybersecurity, passenger rail advancements, and integration of sustainable technologies.
To learn more, contact our Committee Lead, Morgane Kuyl, at [email protected]
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Rethinking Energy: Innovations Powering Canada’s Clean and Resilient Future
ACTI provides a platform for universities, colleges and research organizations to share and promote advancements in transit electrification, decarbonization, safety and accessibility. This committee bridges the gap between academia, industry and government to align research priorities with workforce needs, fostering next-generation transit innovations. Members collaborate on securing research funding, developing specialized training programs and building a skilled technical workforce to support Canada’s evolving transit landscape.
Chair: Associate Director, Research and Innovation, Centennial College
To learn more, contact our Committee Lead, Jenny Bo-ot, at [email protected]
Vice Chair: Associate Professor, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary
To learn more, contact our Committee Lead, Jenny Bo-ot, at [email protected]
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The 8th Annual Zero Emission Transit & Mobility Conference, hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC),
Rethinking Energy: Innovations Powering Canada’s Clean and Resilient Future
CUTRIC’s Members’ Meetings are exclusive forums where 130+ consortium members from across the public transit and energy sectors convene to exchange insights on zero emissions technologies and policies. These meetings foster collaboration and serve as a hub for knowledge sharing and innovation within Canada’s transit ecosystem.
Chair: Vice President, Sales & Marketing (Public Sector), NFI Group
Jennifer McNeill leads collaborative forums for CUTRIC’s 130+ members, focusing on zero-emission technologies and sustainable transit initiatives.
To learn more, contact Holly Hixson at [email protected]
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