Transportation Gary Kocialek May 30, 2013 Mode of Travel Future - PDF document

1 Area Lead, Transportation Planning Transportation Gary Kocialek May 30, 2013

Mode of Travel – Future Trend What If… ? Metrolinx Funding Big Move projects Sustainable 3 Model Change of 45% p s n behavioral shift a r Travel T e l b a ? ? n i a t Sustainable s assumption u Demand S y t i c a p a C Model 2 Person Kilometer 36% Travelled Land Use that d (In Millions) a R o t y c i p a a C Cars/Trucks supports 1 55% Cars/Trucks the Modal Shift 64% Today 2031  2041 and beyond 2 2

Better Integration of Land use and Transportation Planning Intensification corridor Greenfield and 3 3

Growth Implication to Transportation Population growth locations Transportation growth locations Dot Density of Difference of incremental # of vehicles growth in 2031 between 11 & 31 Mayfield West Bolton North West SP 47 Brampton Bram West Hurontario Corridor 4 2031 for modelling purpose Source: Peel Model

Better Integration of Land use and Transportation Planning Commercial Residential and 5

Regional Road Road Character Goods Movement Active Transportation Network Network Network Network 6

7 Ideas • Mobility Hub • Freight Hub

Breakout Session – Transportation Questions • What do you believe are the most important transportation challenges as it pertains to: – Greenfield development – Intensification • What should the solutions be to the challenges identified? • How should land use and transportation be better integrated to manage growth? • What are the most important land use planning implications for development along major arterials? • What transportation initiatives should Peel consider in preparation for anticipated growth? 8

Active Transportation 9

Active Transportation Plan  New Comprehensive Policies To make communities more walk-able and bike-friendly.  Programs To change travel behaviour.  Active Transportation Infrastructure That supports area municipal plans and fills in gaps, and coordinate with existing capital programs. Our Mandate Our Mandate To create a place where walking, To create a place where walking, cycling and rolling are safe, cycling and rolling are safe, convenient, appealing and convenient, appealing and accessible options for everyone . accessible options for everyone . 10

11 Sustainable Transportation Walking and Cycling =

Sustainable Street layout Image Source: MODEL DESIGN MANUAL for Living Streets, 2012 12

Efficient Movement of People 13

Questions: • The Region completed an Active Transportation Master Plan that provides a vision to address current and long term needs (e.g. fill the gaps, enhance AT facilities, promotional programs, etc). Do you think this vision is adequate to address growth from now to 2041? 14

15 Goods Movement

16 Truck Movement in Peel Region $280 M Peel Peel $420 M Region Region $730 M $1.1 B $350 M $1.5 Billion / day* $1.0 B $360 M Daily Value of Daily Value of Commodities (Million $) $300 M $160 M Commodities 1500 750 375 0 8 16 24 Kilometers * Source: Ministry of Transportation - Commercial Vehicle Survey 2008 16

CP Intermodal Terminal 17 Freight Terminals in Peel Create CP generates/attracts 2,000 trucks/day* CN Intermodal Terminal Intensive Truck Flows CN generates/attracts 3,000 trucks/day* Toronto Pearson Airport Queen St @ Hwy 50 LPIA generates/attracts 1,800 trucks/day* CP Intermodal Terminal CN Dixie Rd @ Steeles Ave Intermodal Terminal Heavy Trucks per peak period Pearson Airport Airport Rd @ Derry Rd 17 Source: Peel’s Traffic Count Program

18 Each Day in Peel • Between Peel and Ontario – Today: 23,000 trucks carrying $600 million goods – 30 years later: 40,000 trucks carrying $1 billion goods • Between Peel and Quebec – Today: 1,200 trucks carrying $60 million goods – 30 years later: 1,900 trucks carrying $100 million goods • Between Peel and the US: – Today: 3,300 trucks carrying $160 million goods – 30 years later: 5,200 trucks carrying $270 million goods *Source: MTO 18

19 Peel’s Economy relies on Goods Movement • Peel is “Canada’s fastest growing and most productive freight hub uniquely served by all freight modes” • Transportation/ warehousing is an essential part of Peel’s economy (2x GTHA share) • Ontario accounts for 2/ 3 of total US-Canada trade value • Peel generates 25% of Ontario’s total value of goods • Accounts for 221,000 jobs (30% manufacturing, wholesale, transportation, trade, warehousing) • Contributes $21 billion the economy • Allows $1.5 billion worth of goods to move through the Region each day • Cost of congestion today  $6 Billion / year; 30 years later  15 Billion / year * Source: MTO, Region of Peel 19

20 Goods Movement: A Priority in Peel • Term of Council Priority 15: – “Improve the efficiency of goods movement in Peel in collaboration with Peel Goods Movement Task Force” • Peel Goods Movement Task Force formed as a partnership – Public and private sector work together to address existing/future opportunities and challenges • 4 strategic directions with 23 action items to be addressed over the next five years – Infrastructure improvements – Partnership, communication, advocacy – Systems optimization – Planning and forecasting 20

Goods Movement Strategic Plan 23 Action Items e.g. Goods Movement Network Study Freight Travel Demand Management Study 21

Questions: • The Region and other public/private sectors have come up with a Peel Goods Movement Strategic Plan with 23 action items to support businesses. Peel provides strong leadership in goods movement in the GTHA. How can we best continue to improve Goods Movement in Peel? 22

Accessible Transportation 23

Accessible Transportation Service Delivery Mission Statement: A quality regional service working together to enhance the lives of those unable to use conventional transit. What are the challenges to providing accessible transportation to Peel residents with conditions that limit their ability to take conventional transit? 24

Accessible Transportation Growth How will population growth TransHelp Client Growth impact service delivery? 12000 10000 What are some of the partnering opportunities we 8000 Total Clients should explore to address 6000 the anticipated demand? 4000 2000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Year 25

26 Asset Management

CHALLANGES AND SOLUTIONS The Region uses asset management strategies to plan for the challenges presented by growth S olutions Challenges • Dynamic asset management • Growing (lane km) road systems incorporating network planning data • Average age of infrastructure • Invest wisely, at the right increasing time to extend the lifecycle • Maj or 6 lanes urban roads • Flexible state of good repair coming due for rehabilitation based budgets to plan for • Increased costs to maintain growth • Traffic management during • Avoid full reconstruction, construction traffic delays 27

Planning for Growth Management Using Asset Management Tools and Strategies – Long-term level of service/ budget proj ections to maintain state of good repair – Long-term reserve funding plan – Lifecycle extending design, construction and maintenance 28 strategies

Questions: • How can Peel best maintain its transportation infrastructure in a state of good repair in light of increasing demands? 29