Integrated.Travel Research and Development
Integrated.Travel Research and Development
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Description

“Rail for All” Approach

At Integrated Travel, our goal is to promote transportation equity for all individuals. Through our Integrated Travel approach, we strive to offer accessible and affordable transportation options, irrespective of income or background. By fostering connections between communities and promoting sustainability, we aim to create a future where transportation is fair and inclusive for everyone in Alberta.

We have a special focus on serving underserved communities, including indigenous and rural areas. Our dedication to transportation equity extends to these communities as well.

Our “Rail for All” Approach:

We advocate for a practical and equitable approach to addressing transportation and environmental challenges in Alberta through the implementation of Rail for All. Our focus is on utilizing new technologies on existing rail infrastructure, with the goal of promoting sustainability and responsible transportation.

Rail for All refers to the use of sustainable and cost-effective transportation methods that benefit the communities they serve. In the context of regional rail, this means retrofitting rolling stock and locomotives on existing infrastructure to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

While high-speed rail may be exciting and receive media attention, it is not always the most responsible mode of transportation or investment. The construction and maintenance of high-speed rail lines can be extremely expensive, and the economic impacts may not always align with the needs of the communities they serve.

On the other hand, implementing Rail for All through the retrofitting of existing infrastructure is a more cost-effective and responsible option. It still provides a fast mode of transportation that can bring significant benefits to communities and the environment.

Integrated Travel is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for the needs of rail passengers, prioritizing regional concerns over provincial and international boundaries. To drive change, Integrated Travel collaborates with infrastructure and transportation as well as community stakeholders and supporters. stakeholders to strengthen relationships and bring economic, environmental, and equity benefits to all citizens of Alberta. We advocate for regional inter-municipality transportation network that provides seamless, door-to-door connectivity to everyone in the region. We are not a policy organization - we are a collection of professionals who beleive in building prosperity with equality.

Integrated Travel is looking to reestablish safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service in the province. The goal is to increase opportunities and contribute to the health and well-being of people across Alberta.

Integrated Travel believes that a comprehensive passenger rail network, seamlessly connected to other modes of transportation, will yield significant benefits for the region's economy, environment, and more importantly, transportation equity.

Since 2019, Integrated Travel has been actively engaging, educating, and energizing the public, elected officials, businesses, and local leaders. This is accomplished through outreach efforts, Train Treks, presentations for legislators and communities, advocacy work, soliciting support resolutions and letters, publicity initiatives, coalition building, and event planning.

Integrated Travel is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for the needs of rail passengers in Alberta. We prioritize regional concerns and collaborate with infrastructure, transportation, and community stakeholders to bring economic, environmental, and equity benefits to the region. Our goal is to reestablish safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service in the province, contributing to the well-being of people across Alberta. We believe that a comprehensive passenger rail network, connected to other modes of transportation, will have significant positive impacts on the region's economy, environment, and transportation equity. Since 2019, we have actively engaged the public, elected officials, businesses, and local leaders through various initiatives to raise awareness and support for our cause.

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Company website
https://integrated.travel
Industries
Banking & finance Construction, engineering & trades Energy Transport, trucking & railroad Travel & tourism
Representation
Social Enterprise Community-Focused

Recent projects

Alberta and Montana Transportation Data Framework Projects

The main goal for the project is to develop a framework to capture data from public sources such as cities, counties, provinces, and federal government transportation departments in Canada. The data will then be organized, analyzed, and provided as regular updates to transportation designers and engineers within the public and private sector. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Collaborating with transportation departments to understand data sources and formats. - Designing and implementing a data capture framework that can collect and organize data from multiple sources. - Developing an analysis platform to process and analyze the captured data. - Creating a user interface for transportation designers and engineers to access and utilize the analyzed data. - Establishing a regular update schedule for the data to ensure it remains current and relevant.

Admin Vern Raincock
Matches 3
Category Cloud technologies + 4
Open

Sponsorship Attraction Strategy for ITRD

Integrated Travel Research and Development (ITRD) is seeking to enhance its research efforts in transportation, net-zero technologies, regional economic development, and the socio-economic benefits of frequent, affordable, and reliable passenger rail services to rural and indigenous communities. To achieve this, ITRD needs to attract corporate, private, and public sponsorship. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive sponsorship attraction strategy that highlights the value and impact of ITRD's research initiatives. The project will involve analyzing potential sponsors, crafting compelling sponsorship proposals, and creating a marketing plan to engage and secure sponsorships. This will enable ITRD to continue its vital research and contribute to sustainable and equitable transportation solutions.

Admin Vern Raincock
Matches 1
Category Market research + 4
Open

Building Information Modelling (BIM) - Creating a Comprehensive BIM Model for a Mid-Sized Transportation Hub in LA

The main goal of this project is to create a comprehensive Building Information Modelling (BIM) model for a passenger Transportation Hubs in Great Falls Montana and Lethbridge Alberta. The central stations will incorporate a link to the Airport, Regional Rail to Yellowstone & Calgary, etc. Preference is for the team to identify up to 3 suitable sites for the integrated Travel center. .This includes developing a detailed digital representation of the building's physical and functional characteristics, integrating various systems (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and ensuring the model is coordinated and clash-free.

Admin Vern Raincock
Matches 2
Category Interior design
Open

Rail Feasibility Study for Strategic Impact: MBA Leaders Transforming Business Challenges

Categories Advertising Market expansion Product or service launch Sales strategy Marketing strategy Skills planning influencer marketing tiktok collaboration market analysis marketing content creation data-driven decision making marketing strategies teamwork Details The main goal of this project is to create an AI generated social media marketing strategy for DFEnergy, an award winning Canadian healthy ginseng energy shot launching January 2024 in Canada, U.S.A and China. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: The primary objective of this 14-week capstone course is to equip University marketing students with advanced skills and strategic insights in leveraging AI for the development and execution of a comprehensive social media marketing strategy. - Analyzing our existing dataset of users, products, and reviews. - Developing an AI-powered social media marketing strategy. - Optimizing the AI-powered strategy for maximum efficiency. - Researching other variables that can improve the quality of the AI-generated strategy. - Accounting for additional variables in the AI-generated strategy. - Testing the developed strategy and making improvements based on additional data. The focal point is the launch of Canadian made and award winning healthy nutrceutical DFEnergy to a global online market place, DFEnergy was awarded Canada's most innovative health product and DansFarmaroot ultimate goal with this co-op assignment is to create a data-driven, innovative, and impactful marketing campaign. Deliverables Learners will be addressing the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence into every facet of the marketing process, from market analysis to content creation and campaign optimization. The students will work with DansFarmaroot to help integrate and leverage AI tools to navigate social media marketing, ensuring the successful launch of DFEnergy. This includes Linkedin, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, FaceBook, Tik Tok and Discord By the end of this co-op programme, learners are expected to achieve the following outcomes: AI Integration Proficiency: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI technologies can be seamlessly integrated into marketing strategies, allowing for more precise targeting and strategic decision-making. Strategic Marketing Insights: Develop the ability to extract actionable insights from AI-generated analytics, guiding the creation of a strategically sound social media marketing campaign. Innovative Content Creation: Acquire skills in crafting innovative and engaging content with the assistance of AI tools, ensuring that the marketing campaign for DFEnergy stands out in the competitive digital landscape. Effective Influencer Collaboration: Learn to identify, evaluate, and collaborate with influencers using AI-driven metrics, enhancing the effectiveness of influencer marketing in the campaign. Data-Driven Campaign Planning: Master the art of data-driven decision-making in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, optimizing strategies for maximum impact. Real-time Analytics Interpretation: Understand how to interpret real-time analytics data to assess campaign performance, enabling learners to make informed adjustments and optimize outcomes. Students will have access to our database and all materials needed to achieve the data required. Collaborative and Reflective Skills: Cultivate collaboration skills through group projects, fostering teamwork and collective problem-solving. Encourage reflective thinking on the integration of AI in marketing practices.

Admin Morgan Brown
Matches 1
Open

Latest feedback

Ryotaro Ueda-Wong
Learner
April 5, 2025
Project feedback
Thank you for working with us and sharing your journey/project with us. We hope we were able to help and good luck on the project. Thank you for helping us through out the semester. We understand the current political and economic state of the world and how it is affecting you guys so we appreciate the time taken out of your busy lives.
MacEwan University
Cross-Border Trade Transactions
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Alberta to Montana Regional Rail Service Development
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Minung Rai
Learner
April 3, 2025
Project feedback
Working with employers was direct, clear, and insightful. They provided us with the information we required for the project and were very responsive, assisting us when necessary. The concepts they presented allowed us to come up with new ideas and apply them to our project. Overall, it was a true honour to work with them, and I am much more respectful of them now that I know they are working on major projects to connect people from diverse areas with accessible, secure, and comfortable transportation.
University Canada West
Efficient Transportation and Logistics Solutions
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Great Falls Station Siting Analysis
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Ariella Hirsch
Ariella Hirsch
Learner
April 3, 2025
Project feedback
I enjoyed working on this project and gained lots of experience from it.
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