Report to/Rapport au :

Transit Committee

Comité du transport en commun

09 April 2010 / le 09 avril 2010

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager / Directrice municipale adjointe, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability / Services d 'infrastructure et Viabilité des collectivités

Contact Person / Personne ressource : Vicky Kyriaco-Wilson, Manager, Transit Marketing and Customer Service / Gestionnaire, Gestionnaire, Marketing et service à la clientèle pour le transport en commun

Transit Services / Service du transport en commun

(613) 842-3636 x 2435, Vicky.Kyriaco@ottawa.ca

City Wide/à l'échelle de la Ville

Ref N°: ACS2010-ICS-TRA-0004

SUBJECT:	CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION (CUTA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDENCE
OBJET :	PARTICIPATION AU Congrès annuel de l'ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU TRANSPORT URBAiN

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Transit Committee approve the attendance of Councillors Alex Cullen and Marianne Wilkinson, as the City of Ottawa representatives at the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s Annual Conference in Ottawa, May 15 to 19, 2010.

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité du transport en commun approuve la participation du conseiller Alex Cullen et de la conseillère Marianne Wilkinson à titre de représentants de la Ville d’Ottawa à la Conférence annuelle de l'Association canadienne du transport urbain qui aura lieu à Ottawa du 15 au 19 mai 2010.

BACKGROUND

The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) represents the public transit community in Canada and engages in a multitude of activities in support of its mission and goals. These include conferences, training, public affairs, awards, exhibitions, technical services, research, statistics and government relations.

CUTA has developed an extensive network of partnerships with other associations and stakeholders across Canada and around the world.

CUTA's Annual Conferences provide attendees with comprehensive learning and networking opportunities. The conference includes a complete slate of educational sessions, addressing topics in transit, management and policy issues.

This year, the conference is being held in Ottawa.

A memo was sent to Council on February 25, 2010, outlining the conference and providing information on registration.

DISCUSSION

The 2010 CUTA Annual Conference is an excellent opportunity for the City of Ottawa and Transit Services to demonstrate the role of public transit in the lives of our residents.

Staff of Transit Services will play an integral role in the conference by hosting tours, participating in seminars and networking with other transit organizations.

As Chair and Vice-Chair of Transit Committee, it is appropriate that Councillors Cullen and Wilkinson attend the events and represents the residents of Ottawa.

RURAL IMPLICATIONS

N/A

CONSULTATION

No public consultation was required.

COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR(S)

N/A

LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no legal/risk management impediments to the implementation of this report’s recommendation.

CITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Enhance and develop processes that support the representative role of members of Council on city-wide initiatives.

TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The total cost is $1,600, which covers two registration fees. Registration includes meals and events. The required funds are available in the Transit Services operating budget.

DISPOSITION

Upon Committee approval, City Clerk and Solicitor staff will proceed with the details of registration.