What is the CTRF?

The Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) is a non-profit, membership-based association with a mission to promote development and sharing of research related to Canadian transportation and logistics.

Established in 1965, CTRF provides a forum for research, networking and knowledge-sharing through a range of activities:

• Soliciting and disseminating high-quality research: An annual Call for Papers culminates in the publication of over 100 transportation research papers each year relevant to all transportation sectors and modes across the country.
• Annual Conference: A 4-day conference in the spring each year provides a forum to present and discuss CTRF research Papers, as well as knowledge-sharing on the latest transportation research and issues in Canada. Held in a different Canadian city each year, the conference is an excellent networking and learning opportunity for students and professionals in the transportation and logistics space.
• Awards program: A range of awards are competitively allocated each year as an incentive to encourage up-to-date research on Canadian transportation issues.
• Scholarship program: CTRF has offered scholarships since 1988 to graduate students pursuing research in the transportation or logistics field, with the objective of developing highly qualified professionals who will contribute to the transportation or logistics profession in Canada.
• Transportation sector information and contacts: CTRF members receive monthly Transportation Information Updates, quarterly FORUMation newsletters on CTRF-related activities, and access to a directory of CTRF Members.

CTRF membership is open to the public, and includes transportation professionals and students from academia, public and private sector transport operators, consulting, and transportation departments and other governmental agencies.