Recommendations from the 2005 Urban Task Force:

1.  Recognizing the importance of urban areas, the federal government should provide sustainable, predictable, long-term funding to support urban transportation investment.

2.  All orders of government must recognize that amongst competing urban infrastructure needs, the specific needs of transportation, including transit, are significant and merit a proportional share of new investment.

3.  Governments must take action to improve transportation and travel time for freight and passengers in urban areas through increased investment, transportation demand management, improved planning processes and the use of advanced technology.

4.  While respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction and planning priorities, all orders of government must find ways to work together more effectively to improve transportation and mobility in urban areas. Opportunities for collaboration beyond funding partnerships should be explored.

5.  All governments should pursue opportunities to promote awareness of the importance of sustainable urban transportation and transportation choices to the economy, the environment and the social lives of Canadians.