CUTA, APTA Renew Transit Advocacy Partnership

Pictured, from left to right: Carita Ducre, APTA Vice President, Workforce Development and Educational Services; Simon Minelli, CUTA Director, Research, Technical Services and Industry Programs; Marco D’Angelo, CUTA President and CEO; Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO; Petra Mollet, APTA Vice President, Strategic and International Programs; and Art Guzzetti, APTA Vice President, Mobility Initiatives and Public Policy. (CUTA Photograph)

The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) on Jan. 12 reported signing a new memorandum of understanding with sister organization American Public Transportation Association (APTA) that reconfirms for the next three years their “close partnership” in advancing public transportation in North America.

“CUTA is thrilled to renew its partnership with APTA,” CUTA President and CEO Marco D’Angelo said. “By working together, we aim to share best practices, innovate transit solutions, and improve the public transit experience for communities on both sides of the border. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to developing a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future for public transit in Canada and the USA.”

“The U.S. and Canadian transit industries face similar challenges and opportunities, but also have some unique market structures,” APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas said. “Our continued partnership with CUTA ensures we combine our knowledge and leverage our resources jointly to best serve our members.”