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Research

The Centre for Transportation Infrastructure (CTI) conducts rigorous, independent research on major issues related to the development, maintenance, and efficient operation of transportation infrastructure. Research topics are identified by the CTI’s advisory committee, with input from all members.

Research reports are accessible through the Members Only web pages and The Conference Board of Canada’s e-Library service.

Upcoming Publications

  • The Drivers and Impacts of Cross Border Air Fare Shopping

Recent Publications

Cheap Enough?

Cheap Enough? Making the Switch From Diesel Fuel to Natural Gas

(April 2012, 38 pages)
This report explores the potential for expanded use of natural gas as a transportation fuel in Canada, particularly as an alternative to diesel for heavy-duty trucks.

Connecting Jobs and People: Exploring the Wider Benefits of Urban Transportation Investments

(August 2011, 58 pages)
This report considers recent efforts to quantify the benefits of transportation planning services. It also examines employment patterns in the GTHA and some policies that have undermined urban transit efficiency.

Tapped Out: Efficiency Options for Closing the Municipal Infrastructure Gap

(March 2011, 60 pages)
The infrastructure gap is a growing concern in Canada. Tapped Out: Efficiency Options for Closing the Municipal Infrastructure Gap examines the varying practices of four Canadian infrastructure services, with implications for the infrastructure gap.

From Earth to Berth: Improving the Efficiency of Canada’s Grain Supply Chain

(February 2011, 40 pages)
The transportation of Canadian grain has experienced a long regulatory history that has affected system efficiency. But how efficient is Canada’s grain supply chain? And how can it be improved in the future?


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Gail Beattie

613-526-3280x308
Executive Networks Senior Manager, Energy, Environment & Transportation Policy
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