In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive EditorAlex Roman sits down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group). With deep expertise in standards development and cross-sector policy alignment,Tomlinson shares how CSA is helping shape the future of safety, accessibility, and resilience across North America's transportation systems.
We explore the evolving role of transit standards, includinghow they're responding to emerging technologies, climate change, and the growing need for equity and sustainability. Tomlinson also highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration, the value of stakeholder engagement,and how CSA ensures its standards reflect the real-world needs of both operators and riders.
Topics include:
· Why standards and codes are crucial as Canadiantransit continues to grow.
· Bringing together stakeholders to shape thefuture.
· Shaping the program around existing standardsand codes worldwide.
· Setting an aggressive timetable for a four-partprocess.
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