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Transportation Border Working Group
Calgary, Alberta
October 21, 2004
Presented by: Kris Wisniewski
Canada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganCanada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganBorder Transportation PartnershipBorder Transportation Partnership
Detroit River International CrossingDetroit River International Crossing
Canada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganCanada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganBorder Transportation PartnershipBorder Transportation Partnership
Detroit River International CrossingDetroit River International Crossing
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• Transport Canada,
• U.S. Federal Highway Administration,
• Ontario Ministry of Transportation and
• Michigan Department of Transportation
The Partnership
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Project Update & Progress
• A Final Planning/Need andFeasibility (P/NF) Study Report released January 2004.
• Based on the findings of the P/NF Study, formal environmental studies on both sides of the border are proceeding
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OEAATerms of
Referencefor MajorProjects
OEAATerms of
Referencefor MajorProjects
Infrastructure or Operational Improvements-continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs-diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy
Infrastructure or Operational Improvements-continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs-diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy
Planning/Need &
Feasibility
30-yearStrategy
(may includeseveral
elements)
Planning/Need &
Feasibility
30-yearStrategy
(may includeseveral
elements)
CompleteJanuary ‘04
Approval Received
September 2004
*Timeframes are approximate
EnvironmentalImpact
Study(ies)
EnvironmentalAssessment(s)
EnvironmentalImpact
Study(ies)
EnvironmentalAssessment(s)
ConstructionConstructionDesignDesign
August 2004* End of 2007* End of 2010* End of 2013*
Consultant Acquisition Underway
Schedule
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Detroit River International Crossing Study Status
• New or improved river crossing required.
• Continue to develop strategies for integrating the environmental clearance process/decision-making
– Consultant RFP development and selection process
• Consultant selection process completed early 2005.
• Alternatives development and stakeholder engagement will begin in 2005
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Bi-National Border Partnership Working
GroupDetroit Crossing Broader PlanningTransportation Agencies Increased Partnerships
Many Agencies & Stakeholders
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On-Going Discussions
• Governance models
• Private sector proposal to twin the Ambassador Bridge
• Future legislative needs
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In Conclusion
• Clear need for improvements at Windsor-Detroit
• Planning and approval process is unique
• Integrated bi-national public process reduces risks/delays to implementation of best overall long-term solution
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www.PartnershipBorderStudy.com
Mr. Dave WakePartnership Coordinator
Ministry of Transportation of OntarioSouthwestern Region
659 Exeter RoadLondon, Ontario N6E 1L3
(519) 873-4559
Ms. Margaret Barondess
Project Manager
Michigan Department of Transportation
425 West OttawaP.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 335-2621
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Proponents’ Positions
Hennepin Point Crossing
Seeking Presidential permit to initiate construction
Mich-Can Awaiting results of Partnership Study
Ambassador Bridge Seeking approval to proceed with twinning; Requested special stakeholder status
DRTP Urgently need a new crossing; Proponents claim can be built within 5 yrs
Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry
Ferry can help during peak periods for trucks
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Proposals by Others
DRTP Proposal
AMB ITR Twin AMB
Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry Hennepin Pt.
Crossing, Inc.
Mich-Can Proposal
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Economic Importance of Trade Value in the Detroit-Windsor Corridor
$90B (USD) annuallyin surface trade
(25% of bi-national surface trade)
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THE NEED – P/NF Study Findings:Projected International Trade Growth
Detroit-Windsor Corridor
2001 2030
Two-Way Canada-U.S.Trade Passing Through Detroit-Windsor
(U.S. Dollars)
$90 Billion+/-$150 Billion+/-(64% Increase)