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SFU Centre for Dialogue

Moving in Metro

Project Debrief to Metro Vancouver Transportation Committee – March 12, 2014

Shauna Sylvester

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Citizens’ Regional Dialogues

Goal of the Project To increase literacy about mobility pricing and to hear Metro Vancouver citizens’ ideas and concerns about the challenges and opportunities of mobility pricing for Metro Vancouver roads.

Regional Citizens’ Dialogues Design - 4 half-day community dialogues of 20-30

participants - Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, Vancouver - Incorporated a variety of interactive exercises to:

- increase literacy of road pricing - identify the likes and dislikes of various road pricing

schemes - identify the principles for a potential road pricing scheme

Information Base

- Prior to the dialogues participants were sent a discussion guide with: - Road pricing technologies and programs around the

world - Potential opportunities for the Metro Vancouver context - Relevant issues of concern

Who participated?

Our recruitment efforts attempted to reflect the age, ethnicity,

and gender diversity of the region

Key Findings: General Familiarity with the Concept of Road Pricing

(Before/After)

Key Findings: Familiarity with the Various Road Pricing Schemes

(Before/After)

Key Findings: Change in Support for Some Form of Road Pricing

(Thought Shifts)

Key Findings: Qualitative

- Questions of fairness and equity are very important to citizens

- People want to have choice (optional road pricing schemes) as well as alternatives to road use

- Accountability is a big concern: how are decisions being made and where will the money be spent?

- People stress importance of flexible rates for peak hours, but also flexibility within the system that can make road pricing targeted and address concerns/inequities

Key Findings: Qualitative

- People like systems that are easy to understand and implement and have been proven in other places

- People like direct link between where revenues are raised and where they are spent

- Most people are multi-modal (and many consider themselves multi-modal)

Evaluation

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The phone calls and emails during recruitment and after agreeing to participate gave helpful information.

The registration process was friendly and efficient.

The dialogue handbook provided for the discussions was clear and contained relevant and useful information.

The facilitator provided clear explanations, guidance and support throughout the day.

The presentations were clear and comprehensive.

The meals and refreshments were satisfactory.

There was adequate opportunity for me to learn and to participate in group discussions.

Overall, the dialogue was worthwhile to me.

Based on this experience, I am more likely to become involved with similar consultations.

Totally Disagree Totally Agree Dialogue Evaluation

Lessons Learned - Recruitment process was onerous, could have benefited from

a small incentive to participants - Consider knowledge testing before the distribution of the

discussion guide - Add more sessions – four was too few for region - TransLink/Metro Vancouver representative at all sessions - Langley session – transit access was not ideal

Summit Process - Full day session at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue - 154+ participants - Agenda:

- Keynote Address: José Luis Moscovich - UBC/SFU student debate - 5 presentations (panelists) - City X Simulation (facilitated small groups) - Media panel - Closing remarks from Councillor Andrea Reimer

Who was in the room?

Where do you reside? Surrey, White Rock, Tsawwassen, & Delta 9%

Burnaby, New Westminster, & the Tri-Cities 18%

Vancouver, Richmond, the North Shore, Lions Bay, Bowen Is., & Electoral Area A 62%

City & Township of Langley, Pitt Meadows, & Maple Ridge 4%

Other - outside of Metro Vancouver 7%

Media Attention - 3 radio interviews, 2 with

José Luis Moscovich (CBC, CKNW)

- 4 Op-Eds (Vancouver Sun) - 1 Editorial (Vancouver Sun) - 7 articles (Vancouver Sun,

Sing Tao, Surrey Leader) - 3 Letters to the Editor

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Moving in Metro putting "Mobility Pricing" in the news Mobility Pricing Road Pricing

Instant Voting Results Level of knowledge before/after

Instant Voting Results Change in support

Evaluation

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The phone calls and emails during recruitment and after agreeing to participate gave helpful information.

The registration process was efficient and friendly.

The dialogue handbook provided for the discussions was clear and contained relevant and useful information.

The facilitator provided clear explanations, guidance and support throughout the day.

The presentations were clear and comprehensive

The meals and refreshments were satisfactory.

There was adequate opportunity for me to learn and to participate in group discussions.

Overall, the dialogue was worthwhile to me.

Based on this experience, I am more likely to become involved with similar consultations

Dialogue Evaluation (1 = totally disagree, 7 = totally agree )

Lessons Learned - More acknowledgement of elected officials present - More Q&A time, fewer speakers - More time for small group sessions - Debate was too long, had mixed reviews - Very strong recruitment effort led to high participation and

sectoral diversity - Media coverage was excellent, Op-Eds spurred attention and

media panel was a success

Thank you to our partners

Vehicle Types and Fuel Selection Process

Dave Leicester, Fleet Manager CMBC

12 March 2014

GStanese

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1 A better place to live based on transportation excellence

Strategic Priorities Fund Application

Overview of Fuel Types/Propulsion System Technology

TransLink uses several vehicle fuel types, each of which provides advantages depending on service mode: - Hybrid Diesel-Electric:

- Best for use in urban core areas with a lot of stop-and-go due to traffic; advantages not realized in suburban areas

- Lower emissions than Diesel or CNG overall - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG):

- Best for use in suburban settings with longer distances between stops - Slight emissions advantages over diesel - Do not perform as well as hybrids or Diesels in urban settings

- Diesel - Appropriate for conventional vehicles used in urban & suburban settings

and where CNG buses cannot operate near Trolleys - Inexpensive and greatest operational flexibility - Excellent performance & gradeability on Vancouver’s steep hills



Advances in CNG Engine technology 2008 brought change from Lean Burn C-Gas+ engine to new ISL-G

Stoichometric engine

90% reduction in NOx emissions

Improved acceleration & gradeability

Improved spark-plug life & reduced voltage requirements

ISL G C-Gas +



Advantages of CNG - Environmental Substantial improvement in CNG bus technology on the market over time:

- CNG buses have demonstrated a 90% reduction in NOx compared to previous lean-burn CNG engines (pre-2008)

- Very low PM, more than 99% reduction compared to model year 2000 diesel bus



CNG – Emission Compared to Diesel

Emissions data from EPA MOVES Emissions Model, MJ Bradley & Associates, 2012 Clean Diesel versus CNG Buses



Advantages of CNG – Financial CNG operating costs have dropped significantly vs. diesel:

- Substantial difference in cost of fuel per kilometre - Maintenance costs now the equal of diesel buses and engines now have

comparable durability

Capital costs have closed between CNG and Diesel engine technologies - CNG buses are now less than 10% more expensive the comparable diesel

buses



Advantages of CNG – Financial

M.J.Bradley & Associates, 2012 Clean Diesel versus CNG



Advantages of CNG – Financial

U.S. Energy Information Administration, Energy Outlook 2011



Advantages of CNG – Reliability Improved reliability

- New Stoichiometric CNG engines have improved reliability with a simple three-way catalyst (TWC) for emissions control

Much improved power & performance and vehicle gradeability on Vancouver’s steep terrain



Advantages of CNG – Reliability Post 2010 Engines

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Vehicle Lifecycle Standards TransLink replaces its conventional 12.3m (40’) and 18.3m (60’

articulated) buses after a minimum of 17 years/+1,000,000 kms

Many buses of TransLink’s conventional fleet remain in service for more 17 years (1987 MCI Classics were replaced in 2007 after 20 years of service, 1983 Trolleys were replaced in 2007 after 24 year of service)

This replacement standard is consistent with other Canadian Transit Agencies but greater than U.S. FTA policy of 12 years/500,000 miles (800,000 kms)

This long life cycle for TransLink conventional bus is possible through a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and through specifying the most durable components for buses at time of purchase (stainless steel frame, composite floors, stainless steel heater boxes & ducting, etc.)

Preliminary Regional Analysis of New Delta-Richmond Bridge and

George Massey Tunnel

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Context

http://engage.gov.bc.ca/masseytunnel/information-centre/document-library http://engage.gov.bc.ca/masseytunnel/information-centre/document-library/

Activities to Date Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

Province consults with public and stakeholders on issues and options to replace George Massey Tunnel

Sept 2013 Premier announces new bridge to replace George Massey Tunnel

Oct 2014 MV Board requests TransLink to analyse new bridge and advise Board

Jan 2014 MV staff meets with provincial staff and consultants

Feb 2014 TransLink completes preliminary analysis

Metro 2040

TransLink Analysis

• Regional Travel Demand Model • AM Peak Hour • 8-lane bridge with and without tolls • Transportation Effects

o Congestion o Transit Mode Share o Vehicle Kilometres Travelled

• Growth Redistribution Effects

Transportation Effect: Congestion

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Transportation Effect: Transit Mode Share

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Growth Redistribution Effect

Key Observations

An 8-lane untolled bridge provides travel time benefits, but demand approaches capacity in 2045

An 8-lane tolled bridge manages growth in traffic and may prolong capacity beyond 2045

A new 8-lane bridge may have only minor effects on the redistribution of population and employment growth, assuming UCB and ALR remain unchanged.

Next Steps

• Province to release Project Definition Report in 2014

• Prepare formal response

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