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1 Dangerous Goods and Truck Classification Surveys 2008 Metro Vancouver, British Columbia

2 2 Introduction ti Conducted in Spring 2008 throughout Metro Vancouver Two objectives to better understand: d 1) Dangerous goods movements 2) Heavy truck movements Supports the following initiatives: Security planning for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Asia-Pacific Gateway and Trade Corridors Truck and dangerous goods route designations 2

3 3 85 stations counted About the Surveys 72 stations along regular regional screenlines 9 stations along planned NFPR & SFPR corridors 4 additional special interest locations 13 t ti t d t i 13 stations counted twice Conducted on typical weekdays Continuous counts from 7:00AM to 5:30PM 10.5 hrs, 15 minute intervals Dangerous goods & truck classification surveys done concurrently 3

4 4 Survey Locations 4

5 DANGEROUS GOODS 5 Methodology Dangerous Goods Information on all observable dangerous goods placards was recorded Colour Hazard Symbol United Nation (UN) Number Hazard Class Vehicle type, date, time and location of observation were also recorded 5

6 DANGEROUS GOODS 6 The Numbers Dangerous Goods Observations Regional Screenlines NFPR & SFPR Corridors Special Locations Total Dangerous Goods Trucks 2, ,080 Total Trucks 130,980 27,360 6, , % Dangerous Goods Trucks 2.0% 1.4% 2.4% 1.9% 6

7 DANGEROUS GOODS 7 Almost 50% of all placards were for Flammable Liquids (Class 3) Almost 25% of all placards were for Gases (Class 2) Observed dhazard dclasses Miscellaneous Radioactive 0% Toxic / Infectious 0% Oxidizing Corrosive 8% Flammable Solids 0% 7 Danger 14% Missed 3% Explosives 0% Gases - Liquefied or Compressed 24% Flammable Liquids 49%

8 DANGEROUS GOODS 8 Observed UN Numbers Diesel Fuel 28% Aviation Fuel 14% Gasoline 28% Liquefied Petroleum Gases, incl. Propane 12% 8 Hydrochloric Acid Sodium Hydroxide 2% 2% Liquid Nitrogen Other 8% Liquid Carbon Dioxide Unspecified Flammable Liquids Liquid Oxygen Batteries Corrosive Liquid

9 DANGEROUS GOODS 9 Hazard Classes for Light Trucks Light trucks include cars, pickup trucks, vans and two-axle single unit trucks 30% of placards were observed on light trucks Miscellaneous Danger 27% Radioactive Corrosive 7% Toxic / Infectious 0% Flammable Oxidizing Liquids 19% trucks 0% Flammable Solids 0% 9 Missed 4% Explosives Gases - Liquefied or Compressed 40%

10 DANGEROUS GOODS 10 Hazard Classes for Heavy Trucks Flammable Liquids dominated the placards observed on heavy trucks 72% of placards on heavy trucks were effectively fuels Radioactive 0% Toxic / Infectious 0% Missed 2% Explosives 0% Miscellaneous 2% Danger 8% Corrosive 8% Oxidizing Flammable Solids 0% 10 Gases - Liquefied or Compressed 15% Flammable Liquids 64%

11 DANGEROUS GOODS Top Dangerous Goods Locations 11 #9 #1 Hwy 1, west of North Rd (270 DG trucks, 4.0%) #2 Port Mann Bridge (230 DG trucks, 3.3%) #5 Hwy 91, mid- Richmond (140 DG trucks, 2.8%) #4 Hwy 1, west of 200 St (150 DG trucks, 2.7%) #3 Alex Fraser Bridge (180 DG trucks, 2.8%) #6 11

TRUCK CLASSIFICATION 12 Methodology Truck Classification Trucks classified as light trucks or one of 8 types of heavy trucks Light trucks = 2 axles Heavy trucks = 3

12 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION 12 Methodology Truck Classification Trucks classified as light trucks or one of 8 types of heavy trucks Light trucks = 2 axles Heavy trucks = 3 or more axles Tractor Only Marine Container Chassis Marine Container Tractor-Trailer T Flatbed w. Commodity Tanker Construction Vehicle Single Unit 3-Axle / Other 12

13 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION 13 Light & Heavy Truck Volumes Total Trucks 130,980 Marine Container Chassis 5% Tractor only 6% Marine Container 15% Flatbed with commodity 8% Light Trucks Heavy 77,840 Trucks (59%) 53,140 Other (4) 19% a e Construction 2 Trailer 23% Tanker 3% 13

14 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Light Truck Locations 14 #1 #2 #3 #5 #4 14

15 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Heavy Truck Locations 15 #4 #2 #3 #5 #1 15

16 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Flatbed with Commodity Locations 16 #5 #3 #2 #4 #1 16

17 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Tractor-Trailer Trailer Locations 17 #5 #4 #2 #1 #3 17

18 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Container & Chassis Locations 18 #4 #1 #5 #2 #3 18

19 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION Top Container & Chassis Locations 19 Centerm Vanterm Deltaport 19

20 DANGEROUS GOODS 20 Conclusions Dangerous Goods 1.9% of trucks observed displayed dangerous goods placards The majority of dangerous goods carried are fuels and petroleum products, for both light and heavy trucks Diesel fuel and gasoline comprised 56% of all dangerous goods placards observed Highway 1 is a key dangerous goods route 20

21 TRUCK CLASSIFICATION 21 Conclusions Truck Classification Freeways and bridges have the greatest volumes of both light and heavy trucks Flatbeds and tractor-trailers trailers tend to move goods to and from outside of the region Highway 1 is the key route for these types of trucks Marine containers and chassis tend to stay within the region Knight Street, NFPR and SFPR are the key routes for these types of trucks 21

22 22 Next Steps Further analysis into Gateway-related truck movements Correlation between truck type observations and truck origins/destinations (eg. Warehouses) Decipher the parties involved in generating/requesting truck movements Develop a strong understanding of the whole goods movement system so that effective policies implemented 22

23 23 Thank you! 23

2008 Metro Vancouver Dangerous Goods and Truck Classification Survey

2008 Metro Vancouver Dangerous Goods and Truck Classification Survey Metro Vancouver angerous Goods and Truck Classification Survey November Produced by: British Columbia Ministry of Transportation TransLink In association with: Creative Transportation Solutions TABLE