10th International TransitData Symposium (TransitData 2026)
Join us for the 10th International Symposium on the Use of Public Transit Automated Data for Planning, Operations, and Management. TransitData is an international symposium dedicated to the advancement of data-driven methods and analysis in public transportation planning, operations, and management. Now in its 10th edition, the TransitData Symposium brings together researchers, transit professionals, and industry experts from around the world to share data-related insights and innovations that are shaping the future of urban mobility.
The event is hosted by the Transit Analytics Lab (TAL) at the University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute (UTTRI), and the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, and co-chaired by Professor Amer Shalaby and Dr. Brendon Hemily.
Time & Location
- Date: June 23–25, 2026
- Location: University of Toronto — Victoria College, 73 Queens Park #106, Toronto, ON, and online for virtual participants
The topics of the TransitData 2026 Symposium will include, but are not limited to
- The use of advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence in public transit
- Methodological challenges in using automated data
- New technologies and approaches for data collection
- Organizational challenges related to data management and governance
- Transit automated data specifications and their use (e.g., GTFS, TIDES, TODS)
- Use of automated data to understand customer behavior, and response to service disruptions
- Other emerging topics
Call for Abstracts
The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to December 12th
Want to get involved or stay updated?
Visit the official site for details on submission and registration: https://www.transitdata2026.ca/