Metrolinx Green Paper 7: Transit

DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA

Green Paper #7: Transit

February 22, 2008

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IntroductionTransportation system has not kept pace with growthAuto-orientation and projected growth is not sustainableAchieving goal of sustainable mobility will require a first-class transit systemSubstantial transit expansion, transit-oriented land use, shifts in pricing of other modes are urgently required to provide competitive mobility choicesPaper presents key attributes and possible features of a future transit system within a bold vision for the GTHA

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Key Directions and Success FactorsRegional goals and RTP objectives based on three pillars:• People • The environment• The economy

Transit success factors to achieve goals based on three themes:• Customer-focused service• Comprehensive, integrated network• Efficient implementation and management

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Customer-focused ServiceMaking transit more attractive• Reduce crowding• Improve speed and reliability• Improve customer comfort

and safety• Information services• Fare payment• Integrate transit and land

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Comprehensive, Integrated NetworkFull hierarchy of services needed to meet diverse needs of travellers and fill gaps in the network• Regional express service• Urban rapid transit in medium-density corridors• Local and feeder services throughout

Range of transit modes• Regional transit

(e.g. subway, electric train, commuter rail, maglev)

• Urban rapid transit (e.g. LRT, BRT)

• Local and feeder surface transit (e.g. bus, streetcar, paratransit)

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Efficient Implementation and ManagementImplementing the transit vision will require changes in:• Service coordination• Service delivery • Project delivery • Funding• Legislation and regulation

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Three Alternative ApproachesThree themes combined to form alternative approaches:• Trends• Incremental• Bold

Approaches represent possible sequencing for transit improvements to transform from Trends to Incremental to a Bold visionRTP expected to include elements of all three transit approaches, integrated with other plan elements from other Green Papers

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Trends ApproachBusiness-as-usualCommitted road and rapid transit projectsTransit is truly competitive with the car for travel mainly to downtown TorontoTransit share remains low in suburban areasTraffic congestion continues to worsen, with most transit vehicles delayed in traffic and overcrowding common in peak periods

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Incremental ApproachIncludes MoveOntario 2020 projects with improved local service and more seamless deliveryMore frequent and reliable service and greater focus on customer serviceGrowing public awareness and support for transit

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Bold ApproachSeamless and unified service providing a comprehensive web throughout the regionMoveOntario 2020 plus Regional Express Network (Super Metro) and additional Metro, LRT and BRTBold supportive policies (e.g. road pricing, parking charges, etc.)Transit main mode in urban areas and an attractive alternative in suburban areaGTHA a transit-friendly region with changes in public attitudes and travel behaviourCapital cost, supported by revenue streams from road pricing and other user charges

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Trends Plus Incremental Networks

Bold network builds on Incremental network through additional Super Metro, subway, LRT/BRT facilities

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Initial Analysis of Alternative Approaches

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Initial Analysis of Alternative Approaches (cont’d)

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Where Do We Go From Here?A transformative transit plan will emerge, integrated with the provincial Growth Plan and other papers (e.g. Mobility Hubs, Active Transportation, etc.)Anticipate a number of integrated concepts will be developed and assessed, drawing on the three alternative approaches as starting pointsMore testing and modelling will be needed, leading to benefit/cost comparisonWe are seeking and welcoming input to inform discussions about our next steps