2009 Conference, Montreal QC - CUTA | ACTU

d E t a i l E d s c h E d U l E - c U t a 2 0 0 9 F a l l c o n F E r E n c E & t r a n s - E x p o
satU rday 7 novEm b Er
12:00pm – 5:00pm Registration
12:00pm – 4:00pm Executive Committee Meeting
(By invitation only)
1:00pm – 3:30pm City Tour
(Buses depart from main entrance at 1:00 pm)
Become acquainted with Montreal, its heritage and
culture. During this city tour, you will have the
opportunity to visit Montreal’s first parish, the Notre
Dame Basilica, which is considered to be one of the
most beautiful churches in North America, situated in
the enchanted quarter of Old Montreal.
You will also discover the modern architecture of Montreal,
along with the business sector and 20th century homes.
Mont-Royal Park will be your next stop, an area deemed as
the heart of Montreal and the pride of all city dwellers that
was inherited by the Scottish bourgeoisie.
After admiring the panoramic view of the city you will
explore the Plateau Mont-Royal where you will find
its streets lined with exterior staircases, its European
cafés and restaurants, as well as its bookstores and the
people of Montreal.
4:00pm – 5:30pm Regional Committee Meetings:
Atlantic
British Columbia
Ontario
sU n day 8 novEm b Er
9:30am – 6:00pm Registration
9:30am – 1:00pm National Committee Meeting:
- Technical Services
11:00am – 1:00pm National Committee Meetings:
- Human Resources
- Business Members
- Communications & Public Affairs
1:00pm – 4:30pm Board of Directors Meeting
(By invitation only)
1:00pm – 3:30pm City Tour
(See above for description. Buses depart from main entrance at 1:00 pm)
4:30pm – 5:45pm Transit Board Members Committee Meeting
(By invitation only)
6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome Reception
(Sponsored by Cummins Inc.)
Meet in main lobby at 5:45pm to be guided to the Bell Centre.
Join us at La Mise au Jeu restaurant at the Bell Centre,
home of the Montréal Canadians Hockey Club for
hors d’oeuvres and cocktail. Take advantage of a short
15 minute tour of the Bell Centre where you’ll see
behind the scenes of the professional hockey world as
well as the show business.
mon day 9 novEm b Er
7:30am – 6:00pm Registration
8:00am – 9:45am Host Breakfast
(Sponsored by STM)
c U ta Fa l l c o n F E r E n c E & t r a n s - E x p o - m o n t r E a l Q c - n o v E m b E r 2 0 0 9 - pa g E 6
Join us for the Opening Host Breakfast where we will
welcomed to Montreal by our host, the STM
10:00am – 11:15am Session 1: Environmental Marketing Initiatives
When marketing to its customers, some transit systems
have made the link to the environmental benefits of transit.
Showcased will be three transit systems that have focused
their promotions with the “green” benefits of transit.
Moderator:
Brian Taylor, Halifax Regional Municipality
Speakers:
Denise Vaillancourt and Lynne Gagnon,
Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
Alice Smith, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Donna Shepherd, Burlington Transit
Session 2: Vision 2040 – A Blueprint for Action
With the official unveiling of Transit Vision 2040 and
unanimous endorsement by the CUTA Board of
Directors earlier this year, this session explores
perspectives on the Vision from stakeholders outside
the transit industry who were directly involved or
consulted in its development. Planners, urbanists,
land developers, municipal and youth leaders discuss
their future vision and debate where trends will lead
and what we must do together to maximize the
benefits of public transit for the next generation.
Moderator:
Glen Murray, President & CEO,
Canadian Urban Institute
Panelists:
Mike Buda, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM)
Marni Cappe, Canadian Institute of Planners
Alex Speigel, ONE Development Corporation
Pooya Rafiee, 2008 Youth Summit Delegate
Session 3: Building and Managing
Transit Infrastructure
Taking on a large transit project involves a plan to build,
operate and manage the assets. Lessons can be learned
from projects such as the forthcoming Union Station
railway track upgrades, as well as from the ongoing LRT
extension in Edmonton. The Toronto Transit Commission
(TTC) will present challenges from the recent
purchase of 204 Streetcar Light Rail Vehicles.
Moderator:
Hans Rat, International Association of
Public Transport (UITP)
Speakers:
Michael Wolczyk, GO Transit (Toronto)
Michael Sheahan, HDI Joint Venture
Wes Brodhead, Edmonton Transit System (ETS)
Vincent Rodo, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)