Sources Experts & Spokespersons
News Releases
Axworthy Leads Group to Make Freight Transportation More Sustainable2009-11-09
University of Winnipeg
The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has embarked on a new study to evaluate opportunities for making freight transportation more sustainable in North America.
Canadian Shippers Expect Modest Growth in 20102010-01-06
Canadian Industrial Transportation Association
Shippers expect modest growth in their volumes and in rate increases of their carriers in 2010. That is one of the findings in the 5th annual benchmarking survey undertaken by Supply Chain Surveys Inc...
Transportation Leaders Honoured by TAC2012-10-23
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) announced winners of its 2012 Canadian Transportation Awards (CTAP) at the closing banquet of the 2012 TAC Conference and Exhibition in Fredericton. Four...
Sources Select Resources
Connexions Library: Transportation FocusWebsite
2009
Connexions Information Sharing Services
Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on transportation.
Largest Urban Cable Car Soars Over 'Desperate' Commuters of La PazShahriari, Sara
Article
2014
The Guardian
The La Paz region's new cable car system will transform the lives of commuters between La Paz, Bolivia and the mountaintop of El Alto, who currently have to zigzag up the slope in horrible traffic. Bu...
Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - March 18, 2017Public Transit
Diemer, Ulli (ed.)
Serial Publication (Periodical)
2017
Connexions
Public transit - good affordable public transit - is key to a liveable city. Around the world, there are movements of transit riders fighting for better public transit. A key perspective guiding many...
Transportation & Travel Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources
Website
Sources
A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to transportation in the Sources directory for the media.
Sources Bookshelf
The City in HistoryIts Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects
Mumford, Lewis
Book
1961
Beginning with an interpretation of the origin and nature of the city, Mumford follows the city's development from Egypt and Mesopotamia through Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages to the modern world.
Abilities MagazineArticles and resources providing information, inspiration and opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, friends, and professionals.
L'Echo du TransportFor owners and managers of truck fleets, transit & school buses, and industrial vehicles.
InterchangeAssociation of railway companies and organizations. Also a lobby group. News and information for members and opinion leaders.
Mariner LifeCanada's only specialized commercial workboat, tugboat and ferry magazine covering all aspects of marine operations, including marine law, yard reports and other pertinent news.
Motor TruckFor trucking enterprises of all sizes, from fleets of several hundred trucks and trailers to the one-unit owner-operator.
Ontario SnowmobilerOfficial publication of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. Industry news, rumours and snowmobile reports in every issue.
ReflexionsSafety digest providing feedback to the transportation community on safety issues. Many articles are based on the circumstances of occurrences and the results of TSB investigations.
Taxi NewsNews and views relating to the taxi industry in Toronto and around the world.
Today's TruckingNew equipment and technology for truck fleet owners, operators and supervisors.
Truck & TrailerBusiness opportunities related to the trucking transportation industry, parts and services, and classified listings.
WingsInternational aviation magazine.
Government Ministries & Agencies
Atlantic Pilotage AuthorityTo establish, operate, maintain and administer, in the interest of safety, an efficient Pilotage service within the designated waters of the Atlantic region.
Canada Aviation and Space MuseumThe museum's collection policy is to illustrate the development of the flying machine in both peace and war from the pioneer period to the present time.
Canadian Air Transport Security AuthorityThe authority's mission is to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system.
Canadian Environmental Assessment AgencyTheir role "is to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of sustainable development."
Canadian Tourism CommissionAdvertises and markets Canada in 10 countries around the world; conducts industry research and studies; and promotes product and industry development.
Canadian Transportation AgencyThe Agency's responsibilities include: Dispute Resolution, to resolve complaints about transportation services, rates, fees and charges; Accessibility, to ensure that our national transportation syste...
Alberta Ministry of Infrastructure24 November, 2004 - Infrastructure merged with Ministry of Transportation
Laurentian Pilotage AuthorityMandated to operate, maintain and manage, in the interest of navigation safety, an efficient pilotage service in Canadian waters for the Laurentian Region.
Marine Atlantic Inc.Provides passenger and commercial marine transportation system between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia.
National Research Council of CanadaCanada's premier organization for research and development.
Statistics CanadaCanada's central statistical agency.
Transport Canada Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. It ensures that air, marine, road and rail transportation are safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible.
Tra...
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of CanadaProvides an independent review process for anyone who has been given notice of an administrative or enforcement action taken by the Minister of Transport, railway safety inspectors or the Canadian Tra...
Transportation Safety Board of CanadaCreated to advance transportation safety through the investigation of occurrences in the marine, pipeline, rail and air modes of transportation.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.An independent Crown corporation operates trains in all regions of Canada.
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