Transcript Slide 1

Lisa Salsberg
Central MSO Conference
April 2009
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Created by the 2006 Greater Toronto
Transportation Authority Act
A provincial agency managed by a Board of
directors
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Geographical Context
6 million people
today
8.62 million people
by 2031
30 municipalities
4 levels of gov’t
8,242 km2
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Regional Transit Context
 Metrolinx
 GO Transit
 9 Local Transit Agencies
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Congestion
2006
2031
GTHA cost to commuters
$3.3 billion
$7.8 billion
GTHA cost to regional economy
$2.7 billion
$ 7.2 billion
New York cost to commuters
$7 billion
New York cost to regional economy
$4 billion
Chicago
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$7.3 billion
Regional Transportation Plan Context
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Developing the Plan
RTP
Implementation
12/2007
03/2008
Stakeholder
Workshops
05/2008
Stakeholder
Workshops
Fall 2008
Stakeholder
Workshops
Online Consultation
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11/2008
Public
Meetings
An integrated transportation system for our region that
enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life.
A high quality of life – comfort, reliability, choice,
attractive, safe
A thriving, healthy and protected environment – smaller
carbon footprint, ecosystem approach, conserving land
A strong, prosperous and competitive economy –
functional, integrated, efficient, fiscally sustainable, secure
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The BIG Moves
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A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network
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High-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport District from all
directions
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An expanded Union Station - the heart of the GTHA’s transportation
system.
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A complete walking and cycling network with bike-sharing programs
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An information system for travellers, where and when they need it
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A region-wide integrated transit fare system
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A system of connected mobility hubs
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An Investment Strategy to provide stable and predictable funding
A comprehensive strategy for goods movement
1. A fast, frequent and expanded regional
rapid transit network
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Transit Options
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West Coast Main Line, United Kingdom
1. A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid
transit network
Frankfurt,
GermanyGermany
Frankfurt,
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Sheffield, England
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Existing Regional Transit Network
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The Region in 25 Years
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The Region in 15 Years
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Top 15 Priority Projects
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2. High-order transit
connectivity to
the Pearson
Airport district
from all
directions
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3. An expanded Union Station
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4. A complete walking and cycling network
with bike-sharing programs
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Barcelona, Spain
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5. An information system for travellers, where and
when they need it
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6. A region-wide integrated transit fare system
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7. A System of Connected Mobility Hubs
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Mobility Hub Concept
More than just a transit station
Builds on GGH Growth Plan UGCs
Major system connectors
Multi-modal access points to the rapid transit
system
Mixed uses
Strategic locations for investments in public
services/amenities
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8. A comprehensive strategy for goods movement
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Network Performance
TODAY
In 25 Years
CURRENT TRENDS
In 25 Years:
RTP MODELLING
FORECAST
Just
over 6
million
8.6 million
8.6 million
42%
47%
81%
Total length of rapid transit service
500 km
525 km
1,725 km
Average time spent commuting
each day per person
82 min
109 min
77 min
Proportion of morning rush hour
trips taken by transit
16.5%
16.4%
26.3%
Proportion of morning rush hour
trips taken by walking or cycling
9.0%
9.0%
12.5%
2.4
tonnes
2.2 tonnes
1.7 tonnes
Population
% people who live within 2km of
rapid transit
Annual GHG emissions from
passenger transportation per
person
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Calculating GHG Emissions
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Economic Impact
Impacts in Ontario of the Draft
RTP Investment over 25 years
Jobs Created by the Draft RTP
Construction Program
Output
$69,651.3
million
Direct
153,795
Employment
$429,528
million
Indirect
116,126
Employment Income
$20,975.6
million
Induced
159,607
GDP
$31,271.5
million
Total
* Source HDR for Metrolinx 2008
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429,528
9. An Investment Strategy to provide stable and
predictable funding
Olympic Village Station, Vancouver
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Investment Profile
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3-Step Investment Strategy
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Metrolinx
QuickWins
Funded by:
2008 Ontario Budget
($744M)
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2a
Long-term gap
deferred to
2018, assuming
federal MO2020
share ($6B)
Metrolinx
New Large
Transformational
Projects
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Foundation
investment by:
MoveOntario 2020
($11.5B)
Long-Term Investment Strategy
Full RTP 25-Year Implementation
New revenue and financial tools required
Metrolinx report-back to Province
on long-term tools/options (by 2013)
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Metrolinx’ Role
Benefit case analyses
Capital plan
Mobility hubs systems analysis and phasing plan
Alignment of municipal plans with RTP
Contribution agreements and performance standards
Public outreach
Monitoring progress
Metrolinx as facilitator/arbitrator on matters of inter-municipal conflict
Service and fare integration
Bill 163 provides for merger with GO Transit and additional
implementation responsibilities
• Provincial Transportation Policy Statement
• Project implementation
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www.metrolinx.com
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