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© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco PublicPresentation_ID 1
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Presentation Outline
Introduction to Metrolinx and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton AreaA vision for Smart TransportationImplementation strategies – incremental and bold scenarios:
Government as a role-model leaderAt the workplaceSchools, colleges and universitiesTraveller Information SystemsTransportation pricingParking management
Keys to building the next-generation Smart Transportation system:Integrated planning and investmentThree foundation pillars
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Metrolinx: IntroductionEstablished by legislation in 2006A Province of Ontario initiative led by a predominantly municipal Board of DirectorsResponsible for integrated, multimodal transportation planning and investment in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton AreaOther responsibilities:
GO Transit capital and operations*PRESTO transit smart card*Smart CommuteStrategic transit procurement
* To be enacted
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Greater Toronto and Hamilton AreaCanada’s largest metro regionFifth largest and third fastest-growing metro region in North AmericaPopulation: 6.1M today up to 8.6M by 2031Coordination challenges:
Six regional municipalities and amalgamated cities24 local municipalities10 transit service providersNo “super-regional” government structure
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Key Challenges
Create one of the most attractive, successful and sustainable metro regions in the worldReduce dependency on single automobile use by creating:
More competitive, seamless and sustainable mobility choicesSustainable transportation investment and pricing strategies
17%
52%
46%
45%
44%
94%
21%Home to work trip length
Daily Transit Trips
Vehicle-km of travel
Daily Auto Trips
Daily Trips (motorized)
Employment
Population
Key trend 1986 to 2006: Auto dependency is growing faster than population and economic growth
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A Vision for Smart Transportation
An optimized transportation system that generates maximum contributions to social, environmental and economic sustainabilityTransportation authorities are investing in a suite of better mobility choices across the metro regionConsumers are making better mobility choices at the individual levelAttitudinal and institutional changes are successfully underway:
Shift away from generations of automobile-centered thinkingCapitalize on new technological opportunitiesImplement incentives and disincentives to influence mobility habits
Supported by citizen engagement, performance measurement and public reporting
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Implementation Strategies Government as a Role-Model Leader
Incremental BOLDMunicipalities required to implement TDM plansMajor new transportation projects and development applications required to submit TDM plansGovernment offices required to implement TDM plans with their employees
Government staff receive free transit passes as tax-exempt benefitEmployee and visitor paid parking implemented at all government officesSecure bicycle parking, showers and change facilities offered in government offices
TDM Plan
Policies, programs, services and products to influence whether-why-when-where-how people travel
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Implementation Strategies At the Workplace
Incremental BOLDLegislated requirement for TDM plans at mid- and large-sized workplacesEmployee transit benefits and vanpooling offered by mid- and large-sized workplacesPaid parking for auto commutersBike parking and shower/change facilities offered at most workplacesFlexible work hours and one-day per week telework offered to 50% of employees with appropriate jobsHigh-profile recognition program for leading employers
Provincial and federal governments treat employer-provided transit benefits as tax exemptFree transit passes offered to employees at virtually all workplacesTax-exempt benefits extended to walk and cycle commutersMandated requirements for bike parking and shower/change facilitiesTelework offered two-days or more per week to over 50% of eligible employees
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Implementation Strategies Schools, Colleges and Universities
Incremental BOLDTDM plans required for all educational institutions“Active and safe routes” and ride-matching implemented in all schoolsNew schools are located and designed to support walking and cyclingElementary school curricula address sustainable transportationStrict limits on student drop-off and parking areasMost colleges and universities offer universal transit passes (U-Pass)
Virtual classes: Widespread telecommunications capability and curricula reform to allow students to learn from home part-timeGreening and redevelopment programs for school parking lotsFull-cost pricing for student parking
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Implementation Strategies Traveller Information Systems
Incremental BOLD511 system – universal phone access to multimodal mobility informationOnline transit trip planners available through wireless devicesReal-time traffic information available through wireless devicesNext-bus real-time information available at key transit stations and mobility hubs
Single integrated mobility trip planner –including walking and cycling, ride-matching, and long-distance air, rail and bus – available through wireless devicesReal-time route optimization and pricing, reflecting actual traffic conditions, offered through in-vehicle navigation systemsNext-bus real-time information available at all transit stops
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Implementation Strategies Transportation Pricing
Incremental BOLDAnnual vehicle registration fees reflect distance drivenDistance-based vehicle insurance offered by some insurersCustomized transit fares via smart cards reflect customer loyalty, frequency and trip lengths
Region-wide tolls (value pricing) on freeways and major arterial roadsDedicated revenue streams used by regional transportation authorities and municipalities to improve sustainable transportation infrastructure and servicesRequirement for vehicle insurance premiums to be distance-basedAll free or subsidized employee parking treated as a taxable benefit
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Implementation Strategies Parking Management
Incremental BOLDReduced parking supply minimums based on access to auto-share, bicycle, transit and walking alternativesCommercial and residential parking “unbundled” from unitsParking cash-out available at some workplacesMore residential condominium developments include auto-share, bicycle storage and free transit passesPaid parking at major trip generators, including suburban retail malls
Surface parking restricted or prohibited near major transit stations and mobility hubsPublic parking structures operated by local or regional authorities with full-cost pricing in effectTax on commercial parking spaces –with revenues dedicated to sustainable transportation improvements
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Building the Smart Transportation System Integrated Multimodal Planning and Investment Strategy
System components:Active Transportation
Mobility Hubs
Movement of Goods and Services
Roads and Highways
Transportation Demand Management
Transit
Vision for
Sustainable Transportation and
Sustainable Communities
Integrated 25-Year
Regional Transportation Plan
Transportation Investment StrategyDedicated revenue sources and tools
Full-cost pricing
Life-cycle asset management
Quick-Win five-year capital plans
Rolling 10-year plans
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Building the Smart Transportation System Three Foundation Pillars
People Improved access and mobility for people of all ages and meansHealthier lifestyle, reduced risk of illness, obesity and stressVibrant communities with strong social ties and sense of placeMore time for families, recreation and relaxationTaxpayer relief – transportation costs shifted to users
The Environment Lower consumption of and reliance on fossil fuelsLower greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impactLess degradation of water and natural resourcesLess neighborhood disruption caused by trafficReduced land consumption for roads and parking
Our Economy Lower cost, more affordable transportation optionsMore reliable travel time and reduced congestion costsStronger return on investment in infrastructureReduced or deferred highway and road costsEnhanced adaptability to energy supply risksHealthier workforce and lower healthcare costsSupport for technological innovation
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