Join the ITE Manitoba Section for their Luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Bill and Helen Norrie Library!

Adam Budowski from Winnipeg Transit will be presenting. Lunch will be provided.

Event Details

Date:    Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time:   12:00pm to 1:30 pm CST
Location: Bill and Helen Norrie Library, 15 Poseidon Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3M 3E4

Cost:

• $22 for ITE members
• $27 for non-ITE members
• $15 for students

**Registration will close on Friday, March 20, at 3pm.**

Please note, to register for the reduced ITE member rate, your ITE membership should be valid for 2026.

Food: Sandwiches and salad from Primos Deli will be provided. Please let us know in your registration if you have any dietary restrictions.

Presentation Details

Title: Winnipeg’s Primary Transit Network

On June 29, 2025, Winnipeg Transit launched a fully redesigned bus system called the Primary Transit Network (PTN). With its introduction, every existing bus route in the city was replaced overnight. This citywide transformation—affecting more than 750,000 residents—was the result of over five years of planning, public engagement, and coordination across departments. This presentation highlights key lessons learned from delivering such a complex and ambitious project.

Since launch, the PTN has continued to evolve, with a number of smaller adjustments already made and additional improvements planned. By reflecting on both successes and areas for improvement, this presentation offers practical insights for planners and engineers considering large-scale transit redesigns. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in transforming an entire network in a single day, and why careful planning, flexibility, and collaboration are essential to success.

Speaker: Adam Budowski, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Adam Budowski is the Senior Transit Planner at Winnipeg Transit, where he played a pivotal role in implementing the city’s redesigned bus network. One of Adam’s top career goals is to reduce the impact of ‘silo-ing’ – a concept that is too familiar across many organizations. He strives to create an environment where work isn’t work, it’s just conversations with other passionate Winnipeggers who want to improve government efficiencies.