CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 1 2015 … · 2019-12-12 · CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 Item

CITY OF VAUGHAN

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Item 1, Report No. 9, of the Committee of the Whole (Working Session), which was adopted without amendment by the Council of the City of Vaughan on February 17, 2015. 1 2015 YORK REGION TRANSIT (YRT/VIVA) ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN CITY-WIDE The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) recommends: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Public

Works and the Director of Development Engineering and Infrastructure Planning, dated February 10, 2015, be approved; and

2) That Communication C1, titled “2015 York Region Transit, Annual Service Plan”, be

received.

Recommendation

The Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Development Engineering and Infrastructure Planning recommend: 1. THAT the presentation from York Region Transit staff on the 2015 Annual Transit Service

Plan be received.

Contribution to Sustainability Accessible and frequent local transit service will support compact urban form and will offer an alternative mode of transportation to the single occupant vehicle. Economic Impact There is no economic impact resulting from the recommendations of this report. Communications Plan YRT/Viva conducted extensive stakeholder consultation and obtained valuable feedback in preparing the 2015 Annual Service Plan. Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the 2015 York Region Transit Service Plan as a precursor to a more detailed presentation from York Region Transit Staff.

Background – Analysis and Options

The YRT/Viva 2015 Annual Service Plan was adopted by York Regional Council on September 11, 2014 (pending budget approval). The Plan was developed to advance the goals and objectives of the 2012-2016 Five-Year Service Plan and builds on the successes of the 2014 Annual Service Plan. The goals of the 2015 Annual Service Plan include:

1. Service improvements 2. Route restructuring 3. Service frequency adjustments 4. Elimination of duplicate services 5. Construction mitigation 6. New services

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Item 1, CW(WS) Report No. 9 – Page 2 In 2015, service reliability and delivering quality transit service will continue to be a priority and service adjustments will be implemented in 2015. The 2015 Annual Service Plan identifies service delivery changes in four existing routes, primarily in Woodbridge. The details of these service initiatives are provided in Attachment No.1 to this report and are the subject of the presentation from York Region Transit staff. Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020 This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council and the necessary resources have been allocated and approved. Regional Implications York Region is responsible for the funding and operation of public conventional and specialized transit services throughout York Region. The YRT/Viva 2015 Annual Service Plan was adopted by York Regional Council on September 11, 2014.

Conclusion

The presentation from YRT staff will provide an update on the York Region Transit 2015 Annual Service Plan including the service delivery changes in Vaughan.

Attachments Attachment No.1 – Excerpt from 2015 YRT Annual Service Plan (Vaughan)

Report prepared by:

Selma Hubjer, Manager, Transportation Engineering, Ext. 8674 (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (WORKING SESSION) – FEBRUARY 10, 2015

2015 YORK REGION TRANSIT (YRT/VIVA) ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN CITY-WIDE

Recommendation

The Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Development Engineering and Infrastructure Planning recommend:

1. THAT the presentation from York Region Transit staff on the 2015 Annual Transit Service Plan be received.

Contribution to Sustainability Accessible and frequent local transit service will support compact urban form and will offer an alternative mode of transportation to the single occupant vehicle. Economic Impact There is no economic impact resulting from the recommendations of this report. Communications Plan YRT/Viva conducted extensive stakeholder consultation and obtained valuable feedback in preparing the 2015 Annual Service Plan. Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the 2015 York Region Transit Service Plan as a precursor to a more detailed presentation from York Region Transit Staff.

Background – Analysis and Options

The YRT/Viva 2015 Annual Service Plan was adopted by York Regional Council on September 11, 2014 (pending budget approval). The Plan was developed to advance the goals and objectives of the 2012-2016 Five-Year Service Plan and builds on the successes of the 2014 Annual Service Plan. The goals of the 2015 Annual Service Plan include:

1. Service improvements 2. Route restructuring 3. Service frequency adjustments 4. Elimination of duplicate services 5. Construction mitigation 6. New services

In 2015, service reliability and delivering quality transit service will continue to be a priority and service adjustments will be implemented in 2015. The 2015 Annual Service Plan identifies service delivery changes in four existing routes, primarily in Woodbridge. The details of these service initiatives are provided in Attachment No.1 to this report and are the subject of the presentation from York Region Transit staff.

Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020 This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council and the necessary resources have been allocated and approved. Regional Implications York Region is responsible for the funding and operation of public conventional and specialized transit services throughout York Region. The YRT/Viva 2015 Annual Service Plan was adopted by York Regional Council on September 11, 2014.

Conclusion

The presentation from YRT staff will provide an update on the York Region Transit 2015 Annual Service Plan including the service delivery changes in Vaughan.

Attachments Attachment No.1 – Excerpt from 2015 YRT Annual Service Plan (Vaughan)

Report prepared by:

Selma Hubjer, Manager, Transportation Engineering, Ext. 8674 Respectfully submitted, Paul Jankowski Andrew Pearce Commissioner of Public Works Director of Development

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Route Type/Routing: > Local > Weekday service along Martin Grove Road

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> Saturday service between Steeles Avenue/Martin Grove to Rutherford Road/Islington Avenue

Major Trip Generators: > Steeles Avenue corridor > Holy Cross Catholic High School > Emily Carr Secondary School > Humber College > Woodbine Centre > SmartCentre > Al Palladini Community Centre

Proposed Service Changes: > Frequency adjustments between 9 a.m. and

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Passenger Impacts/Options: > Frequency adjusted from 27 to 50 minutes > Approximately 71 passengers impacted > Maximum demand/capacity ratio of 47 per

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Current Route Performance (2013):

Performance Indicator Value

Average route ridership (weekday daily) 997

Average route ridership (weekday rush hour) 623

Average route ridership per hour (weekday rush hour) 22

Average route ridership (weekday non-rush hour) 374

Average route ridership per hour (weekday non-rush hour) 14

Average route ridership (Saturday) 96

Average route ridership per hour (Saturday) 6

Net cost per passenger (weekday rush hour) $1.35

Net cost per passenger (weekday non-rush hour) $3.87

Net cost per passenger (Saturday) $14.60

Revenue/Cost (weekday rush hour) 67%

Revenue/Cost (weekday non-rush hour) 41%

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Route Implementation Date: > Pre-Amalgamation

Route Type/Routing: > Local > Operating between Vaughan Mills Mall

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Major Trip Generators: > Steeles Ave corridor > Pine Valley industrial area > Vaughan Mills Mall

Proposed Service Changes: > Remove service after 10 p.m. on weekdays

and Saturdays

Passenger Impacts/Options: > Approximately seven passengers impacted

on weekdays > Approximately four passengers impacted on

Saturdays > Options for service include Route 20 – Jane,

Route 77 – Highway 7, and TTC Route 60 – Steeles West

Survey Summary:

The survey was conducted on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 and Saturday, April 5, 2014 on the bus from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. A summary of the survey findings can be found in Appendix B.


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Average route ridership (weekday rush hour) 302

Average route ridership per hour (weekday rush hour) 22

Average route ridership (weekday non-rush hour) 117

Average route ridership per hour (weekday non-rush hour) 10

Average route ridership (Saturday) 159

Average route ridership per hour (Saturday) 10


Net cost per passenger (weekday non-rush hour) $6.38

Net cost per passenger (Saturday) $8.69


Revenue/Cost (weekday non-rush hour) 30%

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Route Implementation Date: > July 2013

Route Type/Routing: > Local > A north-south local route providing rush

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Major Trip Generators: > Vaughan Mills Mall > St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS > Northwest Woodbridge area

Proposed Service Changes: > Extend route to Poetry Drive and Chatfield

Drive to accommodate new high school – Tommy Douglas Secondary School

Passenger Impacts/Options: > Frequency adjusted from 25 to 30 minutes > To provide service into new development > Approximately 300 customers will be

impacted on weekdays


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Average route ridership (weekday daily)

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Average route ridership (weekday rush hour)

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Average route ridership per hour (weekday rush hour)

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Net cost per passenger (weekday rush hour)

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Route Implementation Date: > September 2003

Route Type/Routing: > School Special

Major Trip Generators: > Emily Carr Secondary

Proposed Service Changes: > Provide direct service from Royalpark Way,

Vaughan Mills Road and Napa Valley Avenue to Emily Carr Secondary School

Passenger Impacts/Options: > Approximately two students impacted > Maximum walking distance increased by

approximately 220 metres from Thomson Creek Boulevard to Vaughan Mills Road

Survey Summary:

The survey was conducted on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 on the bus from 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. A summary of the survey findings can be found in Appendix B.

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