Associations
Association Québécoise du transport et des routes (AQTR)
Creating networks within the transportation community, exchange of transportation information. (Available in French only) Website
Canadian Institute of Planners
Organization of planners that advocates responsible planning and development. Website
Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers
Organization of transportation engineers, planners, technologists, and students. Website
Canadian Transportation Research Forum
Association of transportation professionals from transport companies, federal and provincial departments, and universities and colleges. Website
Canadian Urban Transit Association
Association representing the public transit community, dedicated to establishing public transit as the primary mode of transportation in urban settings. Website
Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada
Professional non-profit society, with the goals of fostering ITS applications, promoting government-industry cooperation, and strengthening the Canadian ITS industry. Website
Transportation Association of Canada
Forum for gathering or exchanging ideas, information, and knowledge on technical guidelines and best practices. Website
Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada
Provides tools, resources, and services for Transportation Demand Management professionals. Website
Academic Groups
University of Laval:
Interdisciplinary Research Group on Mobility, Environment and Safety
Network for researchers assessing the impact of vehicle use on energy efficiency, the environment, and safety. Website
University of New Brunswick: Transportation Group
Research group in the Department of Civil Engineering for post-graduate studies in transportation. Website
University of New Brunswick: Academic Institution Links
Links to transportation-related programs in Canada and internationally. Website
University of Toronto: Joint Program in Transportation
Research papers, projects, and links related to improving transportation in Canada. Website
University of Toronto: Data Management Group
Data sets derived from the Transportation Tomorrow Surveys on urban travel conducted in the years 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001. Website
University of Toronto: Sustainable Transportation Research
Research projects related to sustainable transportation systems. Website
University of Manitoba: Transport Institute
Transportation and logistics research and education. Website
University of Montréal: Center for Research on Transportation
Research and development, training of experts, transfer of scientific and technological techniques and knowledge. Website
University of Saskatchewan: Transport Research Centre
Multidisciplinary research and training in the field of transportation. Website
University of British Columbia: Centre for Transportation Studies
Development of research and education in transportation and logistics and exchange of ideas and research results between the faculty and the community. Website
École polytechnique de Montréal: Groupe MADITUC
Projects concerning supply analysis, transit network simulation, transportation planning. (Available in French Only) Website
University of Montréal : Institut d’Urbanisme [Urban Planning Institute]
Accredited urban studies programs. (Available in French Only) Website
Research, Action and Advocacy Groups
BC Sustainable Energy Association
Non-profit association committed to promoting sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation in British Columbia. Website
British Columbia Cycling Coalition
Advocacy for better cycling in B.C. Website
Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
Vancouver-based advocacy group that offers research, programs and policy solutions including links to sustainable transportation resources. Website
Centre for Sustainable Transportation
Studies, data, events and publications. Website
Citizens for Safe Cycling
Ottawa-based education and advocacy group. Website
City Green
BC organisation with information on EnerGuide, climate change, and reducing personal environmental impact. Website
Clean Nova Scotia
Information on climate change, health and environment, and for kids. Website
Community Bicycle Network
Toronto area cycling programs. Website
Cycle Ontario
Advocacy for better cycling in Ontario. Website
Équiterre
Sustainable transportation resources, tools and links with a Quebec focus. Website
Moving on Sustainable Transportation
List of project funding recipients. Website
Messenger Institute for Media Accuracy
Contains the updated Messenger Industry Handbook and monitors and analyzes media reporting related to messengers and couriers. Website
Option transport durable
Information on sustainable transportation issues in Quebec. (Available in French only) Website
Rocket Riders
Supporting public transit in Toronto, with extensive links. Website
Transport 2000 Canada
Research, public education and advocacy. Website
Transport 2000 Québec
Research, public education and advocacy. (Available in French only) Website
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Extensive on-line transportation "encyclopedia". Website
Vélo Québec
Advocacy for better cycling in Quebec. Website
Downloadable Resources
ATU: Recommendations for a National Transit Plan (PDF)
ATU: Field Mobilization Toolkit (PDF)
CUTA: Federal, Provincial & Territorial Funding of Public Transit in Canada: A Compendium (PDF)
