Mr. Vince Mauceri General Manager Transportation Operations and Technology

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1 Mr. Vince Mauceri General Manager Transportation Operations and Technology

2 METROLINX OVERVIEW AND MANDATE Established in 2006 to address the significant transportation challenges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton region Mandate: Create a long term strategic plan for an integrated, multi-modal, regional transportation system Takes into account all modes Makes use of Intelligent Transportation Systems Promotes integration of local transit systems with each other and with the GO transit system Building on the goals and policy frameworks of the Greenbelt and Places to Grow 2

3 THE BIG MOVE Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Under this Plan Transit service will double Transit lines will triple Despite growth, commuting times do not increase 7 3

4 Nine Big Moves 1. A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network 2. High-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport district from all directions 3. An expanded Union Station the heart of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area s (GTHA) transportation system 4. Complete walking and cycling networks with bike-sharing programs 5. An information system for travelers, where and when they need it 6. A region-wide integrated transit fare system 7. A System of Connected Mobility Hubs 8. A comprehensive strategy for goods movement 9. An Investment Strategy to provide immediate, stable and predictable funding 4

5 Top 15 Priority Projects 5

6 Metrolinx going ahead with 15 Top Transit Priorities 1. Express Rail Lakeshore Line from Hamilton to Oshawa 2. Rapid Transit in Downtown Hamilton from McMaster U. to Eastgate Mall 3. Rapid Transit on Dundas Street in Halton and Peel Transitway from Mississauga City Centre to Renforth Gateway 5. Hurontario rapid transit from Port Credit to Downtown Brampton 6. Brampton s Queen Street AcceleRide 7. Rail Link Union and Pearson Airport 8. VIVA Highway 7 and Yonge Street through York Region 9. Spadina Subway extension to Vaughan Corporate Centre 10. Yonge Subway capacity improvements and extension to Richmond Hill 11. Eglinton rapid transit Pearson Airport to Scarborough Centre and Meadowvale Road 12. Finch/Sheppard rapid transit from Pearson Airport to Scarborough Centre 13. Upgrade and extension of Scarborough Rapid Transit line 14. Rapid transit service along Highway 2 in Durham 15. Improvements to existing GO Rail services and extension of GO Rail service to Bowmanville 6

7 4 Projects ($9B) Announced April 1 1. York Viva Bus Rapid Transit Hwy 7 from Markham Centre to Richmond Hill Centre ($1.4B) by Remainder of line by Upgrade and Expansion of Scarborough Rapid Transit Line to Malvern Town Centre ($1.4B) by Eglinton rapid transit Pearson Airport to Scarborough Centre and Meadowvale Road ($4.6B) by Finch/Sheppard rapid transit line Humber College (Hwy 427) to Don Mills Subway ($1.2B) by 2013 Financial Support for $3M study of potential rapid transit lines through Hamilton east-west line on King and Main Street corridor and north-south line along James and Upper James study completed by spring

8 Action Plan to Deliver PHASE ONE - UNDERWAY $744 Million 14 Quick Win Projects Approved in 2008 Spring Budget PHASE TWO Priority Projects Two projects approved for immediate implementation: York Region VIVA LRT Toronto Sheppard East LRT $11.5 Billion MoveOntario 2020 Requested $6 Billion from Federal Government Capital Plan for first priority projects $495.5M IN 2009/10 $320M requested from Province for Planning, Design and Engineering activities Policy & Program Initiatives Land Value Enhancement Development around key hubs PHASE THREE 2015 AND BEYOND Report back to Province in 2013 on investments needed to implement complete vision 8

9 Transit Procurement Initiative Metrolinx responsibility since June 2008 Key Objectives: Reduce unit costs by consolidating municipal transit orders Best value for money through common performance based specifications Two major procurements to date: 147 Buses in 2007/08 (12m diesel) for 8 municipalities Estimated total savings of $2.2 million ($15,000/bus) in Buses in 2009 (12m and 9m Diesel and 12m Hybrid) for 13 municipalities (Larger cost savings anticipated) Specialized Vehicle common performance based specifications under development 9

10 Transit Procurement Initiative Ongoing joint transit bus procurement (2 year cycle) next procurement in 2011 Specialized transit vehicles (2010) RFI this summer Will be exploring other transit joint purchasing opportunities: Fuel Parts Intelligent Transportation Systems Other Vehicles (i.e. rail) Consulting Opportunities Procurement Fairness advisor; bus inspection 10

11 Presto Fare Card What is it? The computer chip in the card communicates with the card reader in transit stations or on transit vehicles. The system calculates the lowest fare for your trip, and deducts the fare from the balance stored on your card all in less than one second Unlike paper tickets or passes, the card is made of durable plastic so you can keep it and use it for as long as you need to 11

12 Presto Fare Card When? The PRESTO card will be rolled out in four stages across the GTA and Ottawa: Stage one Field Trials, GO Transit's Oakville and Bronte rail stations as well as Union Station, fall Stage two Complete Lakeshore West GO Rail and Oakville and Burlington Transit by winter Stage three Milton and Georgetown GO Rail lines and associated GO Bus routes, Brampton Transit, Mississauga Transit and TTC Islington Subway Station by summer Barrie Stouffville and Richmond Hill GO Rail and Associated GO Bus routes, Hamilton Street Railway, York Region Transit and TTC Subway stations Finch, Don Mills and Downsview by fall Lakeshore East GO Rail line and associated GO Bus routes and Durham Region Transit by winter Stage four Ottawa's OC Transpo System by winter

13 Trip Planner Metrolinx will collaborate with GO Transit, TTC and other transit and transportation providers across our region to implement a one-stop integrated trip planner system hosted by Will be customer-friendly: key in your origin and destination point, and the trip planner will display departure and arrival times, connection opportunities, fares and a route map convenient links to real-time traffic and weather conditions, traffic incident reports, and even airport and border crossing delays Carbon footprint calculator feature which will measure the impact of our individual transportation and travel decisions on the quality of our air and natural environment 13

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