The University of Toronto Transportation Alumni Network (UTTAN) has officially launched its 2026 Student Competition, inviting students to develop innovative solutions under the theme:
“Congestion Pricing for Transportation Demand Management”
Competition Highlights
- Theme: Congestion Pricing for Transportation Demand Management.
- Focus: Design practical and equitable congestion pricing strategies for Toronto.
- Inspiration: Learn from successful congestion pricing programs in Singapore, London, and New York City.
- Research Areas May Include:
- Pricing zone and location selection.
- Toll pricing structures and policies.
- Toll collection technologies.
- Impacts on public transit, micromobility, cycling, and walking.
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies.
- Social equity and accessibility considerations (a key evaluation criterion).
Who Can Participate?
- Open to University of Toronto students.
- Students are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams.
- Team-matching resources are available for those seeking teammates.
Mentorship Opportunity
UTTAN is also seeking transportation professionals and U of T alumni to serve as mentors, providing guidance and industry expertise to student teams throughout the competition.
Key Dates
- Proposal submission deadline: July 3, 2026
- Mentor registration deadline: July 3, 2026
Why It Matters
The competition encourages students to address one of Toronto’s most pressing transportation challenges by developing innovative, sustainable, and socially equitable congestion pricing strategies that can improve mobility while reducing traffic congestion and supporting a more efficient transportation system.