Driving Innovation Forward: KRP Partners with KNBA to Launch the Kanata North Smart Shuttle
November 3, 2025
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KRP is proud to announce its partnership with the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) in bringing the Kanata North Smart Shuttle project to life — an initiative that underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and technological excellence within Canada’s Largest Technology Park.
This forward-looking pilot program expands on autonomous vehicle testing in Kanata, Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of smart mobility within our community. The project, headed by Aurrigo and Area X.O., aims to test autonomous vehicles equipped with advanced sensors, AI, and safety systems to operate in all weather, including snow and ice.
For KRP, supporting the Smart Shuttle project was an easy decision. Our mission has always been to nurture technologies that shape the future — and to do so responsibly by creating an environment that empowers innovation while prioritizing sustainability and accessibility for all who work, study, and visit the Kanata North Tech Park. The Smart Shuttle pilot represents the intersection of innovation and sustainability, exploring how intelligent transportation systems can meet the evolving needs of modern urban life. Beyond the technological advancement, this initiative also aligns closely with KRP’s environmental goals by encouraging cleaner, smarter, and more efficient modes of transportation.
With one of the largest concentrations of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Ottawa, KRP is proud to contribute by supplying EV charging for the duration of the project. This support removes key barriers to innovation, enabling greater access to cutting-edge smart technologies across our parks. By providing the infrastructure needed to sustain such initiatives, we’re ensuring that the future of mobility is both accessible and sustainable.
The Smart Shuttle pilot connects employees, students, and visitors across the Kanata North Technology Park, making transportation within the community more convenient and environmentally friendly. The initiative also emphasizes inclusivity, incorporating accessibility features developed in collaboration with Deaf AI and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). This ensures that the benefits of innovation extend to everyone, regardless of ability, while setting new standards for inclusive design in autonomous vehicle technology.
As the Kanata North Smart Shuttle begins its journey, it symbolizes more than just a new mode of transport — it represents a shared vision for a smarter, greener, and more connected future. KRP remains dedicated to enabling that future through strong partnerships, visionary projects, and an unwavering commitment to progress.
By fostering collaboration between business, technology, and community, KRP continues to help position Kanata North as a national leader in innovation — a place where sustainability and technology move forward together.