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Calgary Regional Partnership. (2017). Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization: The Calgary Region Part A Report. (n.p.): Stantec Consulting Ltd. http://hdl.handle.net/1880/107159 report

Downloaded from PRISM: https://prism.ucalgary.ca CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization: The Calgary Region Part A Report August 2017

Prepared by: STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.

Prepared for: THE CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 2 BACKGROUND ...... 1 3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ...... 2 4 TEAM ...... 2 5 DELIVERABLES ...... 3 6 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ASSET DEFINITION ...... 3 7 CURRENT REGIONAL ASSET INVENTORY...... 4 8 LIST OF CANDIDATE REGIONAL PROJECTS ...... 5 9 EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ...... 9 10 TBL CRITERIA DEFINITION ...... 13 11 PAIRWISE CRITERIA WEIGHTING ...... 16 12 FUTURE WORK...... 19 13 PART B: ENGAGEMENT PLAN ...... 19 14 SUMMARY ...... 20

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) has been asked by the Government of (GoA) to complete a regional transportation infrastructure project prioritization exercise. The results of this exercise are to be used by the GoA as a reference point when making capital investment decisions.

On June 23rd, 2017, the CRP Executive Committee approved a two-part approach to the project. Part A was approved by the Executive Committee to proceed and set out to develop an inventory of regional transportation projects and existing transportation assets, as well as develop an evaluation framework in which to prioritize future projects. This report contains these findings.

On September 13th, 2017, a decision to proceed by the CRP Board on Part B will be determined. Efforts of Part B will largely consist of running the regional transportation project candidates collected in Part A through the Evaluation Framework and undertaking an engagement program in order to receive input from regional stakeholders on the prioritized project list and the methodology used to develop it.

To support decision-making on whether to proceed with Part B, this report provides an outline of the proposed Part B Engagement Program for the CRP Board’s consideration in Section 12.

2 BACKGROUND

The CRP has been asked by the GoA to complete a regional transportation infrastructure project prioritization exercise. This sort of prioritization exercise has never been done before in the Calgary Region. The results of this exercise can be used by the GoA as reference points. As this has benefits for the entire Calgary Region, CRP will lead the collaboration to develop this project prioritization framework and prioritized project list to begin to strengthen the connection needed between the Government of Alberta’s transportation planning framework, the region’s land use (existing and future), and the way citizens and businesses move in their local municipality and around the Region.

The GoA is currently developing a province-wide Alberta Transportation Strategy and this project is intended to provide a regional perspective to inform the Province's funding decisions and to contribute to the Provincial Transportation Framework.

The Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization was approved to move forward by the CRP Board of Directors on March 10th, 2017. On June 23rd, 2017, the Executive Committee then approved a two-part approach to the project.

CRP member municipalities, as well as municipalities who previously expressed interest in being involved in CRP work, were invited to participate through representation on the Technical Advisory Group. Representatives from the Capital Region Board and Alberta Transportation were also invited to participate in the Technical Advisory Group.

In order to provide a complete picture of regional transportation within the Calgary Region, the following municipalities were invited to submit candidate regional transportation projects to the CRP:

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• City of Airdrie; • Town of Irricana; • City of Calgary; • Town of Nanton; • City of ; • Town of Okotoks; • MD of Bighorn; • Rocky View County; • MD of Foothills; • Summer Village of Waiparous • Town of Banff; • Summer Village of Ghost Lake • Town of Black Diamond; • Village of Beiseker • Town of Canmore; • Village of Longview • Town of Cochrane; • Village of Rockyford • Town of Crossfield; • Village of Standard • Town of High River; • Wheatland County

3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Part A of the project will deliver a high quality (objective and defendable) well documented project evaluation framework for all transportation infrastructure projects in the Calgary Region as well as a list of candidate regional transportation projects for prioritization in Part B. It is expected that the framework and priority list will be reviewed and updated periodically (e.g. annual basis). Part A also includes the development of an Engagement Program for Part B.

Part B of the project will deliver a prioritized list of regional transportation projects within the Calgary Region through the execution of the Part B Engagement program.

4 TEAM

To assist in the Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization Project: The Calgary Region, Stantec assembled a multi-disciplinary team to support the CRP, as outlined in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Project Team

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In addition to the project team, the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) has also played a key role within the development of the framework. TAG was established by an existing Terms of Reference (ToR) as a recommending body to the CRP. TAG, as a group of technical experts from various jurisdictions, is intended to connect the project team to municipal staff who have provided the necessary expertise and perspective at the local scale. Appendix A provides further detail about TAG.

5 DELIVERABLES

The Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization Part A began on June 29th, 2017 and is intended to run to September 13th, 2017. Major deliverables include:

1. Review of relevant background documents, including the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP) and Alberta Transportation Strategy; 2. Development of a template for project information gathering; 3. Facilitation of two workshops with TAG, including a workshop dedicated to revising a Regional Transportation System Asset definition and a second workshop involving a Pairwise Exercise for Criteria Weighting and for Triple Bottom-Line Weighting; 4. Development of an Evaluation Framework; 5. Development of an Engagement Strategy proposed for Part B (after September 13th, 2017); 6. Development of the Candidate Regional Project List; and 7. Development of a Final Report and Presentations to the CRP Executive and Board.

One of the first deliverables was determining a Regional Transportation System Asset definition, which is outlined in further detail in the following section.

6 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ASSET DEFINITION

On April 13th, 2017, a workshop was held with elected and staff members of the CRP steering committees (CMP Implementation & Regional Servicing, Transportation & Complete Mobility, and Economic Prosperity). One of the key outcomes of this workshop was a working definition of a Regional Transportation System Asset.

On July 12th, 2017, the first Technical Advisory Group (TAG) workshop was held. TAG is a recommending body with the purpose of assisting the CRP and consulting partner on technical issues related to the project. Sixteen individuals were in attendance for the workshop with representation from CRP member communities and regional municipalities, the Government of Alberta, CRP staff, the Capital Region Board, and Stantec.

The first breakout session in the workshop was dedicated to fine-tuning what constitutes a Regional Transportation System Asset. The working definition from April 13, 2017 was edited for simplicity by attendees and is as follows:

“A transportation asset that links hubs of activity (providing benefit across multiple jurisdictions) within the Calgary Region and beyond to other parts of Alberta, Canada, and Internationally.”

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Building on the discussion of the definition of Regional Transportation System Asset, participants reviewed the existing asset categories that came out of the April 13th stakeholder workshop. The categories were organized within two buckets – People Movement (P) and Goods Movement (G), to align with the ideas contained within the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP). The modified asset categories are now:

• Roads (P/G); • Rail (P/G); • Airports (P/G); • Transit Infrastructure (P); and • Active Transportation (P).

The main outcomes from the TAG 1 workshop, included:

• Consensus on the working definition of Regional Transportation System Asset; • Consensus on the approach to include a project in the prioritization process if its regional significance is unclear; and • Consensus on the modified asset categories organized under the buckets of People Movement and Goods Movement.

These outcomes were critical to proceeding with future activities in the project, including developing the current regional transportation assets inventory. These outcomes also assist with developing criteria. Lastly, they increased the understanding of the significance and benefits of Regional Transportation Assets.

7 CURRENT REGIONAL ASSET INVENTORY

An online interactive map was created by the CRP to track and describe the current Regional Transportation Asset Inventory. Please see the following link to review the interactive map: http://calgaryregion.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=9ab25e4658e847b1b5f9c5fe4cbe79db

The online interactive map of the Regional Transportation Asset Inventory was initially developed to support discussions with TAG at the initial TAG workshop, held on Wednesday July 12th, 2017. The Regional Transportation Asset Inventory was circulated to all TAG members for review and feedback. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

The current Regional Transportation Asset Inventory online interactive map allows users to review the Active Transportation, Air, Roads, Transit, and Rail transportation systems on individual layers, and provides additional information about each system across the Calgary Region. Figure 2 provides a screenshot of the Road layer from the online interactive map for further context. This layer highlights major regional road corridors, weigh scale locations, Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) routes, and future highways. The intent is to use this online interactive map to provide an overview of the Regional Transportation System in the Calgary Region and to provide context for future projects that are prioritized from the list of candidate regional projects.

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Figure 2 – Online Interactive Map (Roads Category)

8 LIST OF CANDIDATE REGIONAL PROJECTS

One of the key outcomes of the project is the increased understanding of individual projects, and their impacts across the Calgary Region. Projects from across all modes, and from various communities within the Calgary Region have been put forward for evaluation and prioritization in the next phase of the project. Table 1 identifies the most recent list of candidate regional projects provided to the CRP by regional municipalities. Figure 3 illustrates the locations of each project.

Table 1- List of Candidate Regional Projects

Location Project Name Map Reference

Airdrie 40th Avenue & QE2 A

Black Regional Transit Service Park and Ride Facility B Diamond

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Calgary from to 24 Street D

Calgary Peigan Trail Twinning from Barlow Trail to E

Calgary East Interchanges F

Calgary Glenmore Trail Widening and Interchanges G

Calgary Trans Canada Trail Calgary North Connection H

Calgary 16 Avenue NE / 68 Street NE Interchange I

Calgary Edworthy Park 'N' Bike J

Calgary - North of 16 Avenue N K

Calgary Green Line - South of Shepard L

Calgary West Campus NW HUB M

Calgary 17 Avenue SE Transitway - East of Hubalta to Chestermere N

Calgary 52 Street E BRT O

Calgary South Extension to 210 Avenue P

Calgary NE Extension to Stoney Q

Calgary Airport Rail between Green Line and Blue Line R

Calgary 8 Avenue Subway S

Calgary Train Cars for LRT Growth and Replacement *

Calgary Bus Fleet (Shuttle, 40ft, 60ft for Growth and Replacement) *

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Airport Trail Extensions and Interchanges at 19 Street NE and Calgary T Barlow Trail

Calgary North East LRT Station Enhancements U

Calgary South LRT Station Enhancements V

Railway Avenue Regional Transport Hub and Complete Street Canmore W Enhancements

Chestermere 17 Avenue & Chestermere Corridor X

Cochrane Bow River Bridge Y

Cochrane Center Avenue CPR Grade Separation Z

High River Highway 2A / Bridge Replacement AA

Okotoks Twinning 32 Street (N. Railway Street to 338 Avenue) BB

Okotoks Twinning 32 Street (N. Railway Street to Southbank Road) CC

Okotoks 338 Avenue Interchange DD

Okotoks Highway 7 Expansion EE

Okotoks Northridge Drive Urbanization Phase 1 FF

Okotoks Southridge Drive / Highway 7 (Geometric) GG

Okotoks 338 Avenue Expansion HH

Rocky View Highway 566 / Highway 2 Interchange II

Note: List may be subject to change and the projects denoted with a * are not included on the map.

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Figure 3 – Candidate Project Locations

Note: Map may be subject to change.

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9 EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

The evaluation of each project is achieved through the completion of a triple bottom-line (TBL) analysis, comprised of social, environmental, and economic components. The TBL evaluation methodology is a well-established industry standard commonly used in both the public and private sectors to select a preferred alternative among competing alternatives. The TBL evaluation process is also in accordance with the Calgary Metropolitan Plan, policy 5.a.1 which states:

“Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) and all member municipalities will ensure the integrated and balanced consideration of all social, cultural, economic and healthy environments in developing regional, local and inter-municipal plans and programs.”

The TBL evaluation methodology can be described in six steps as illustrated in Figure 3. Currently, the status of the project is at Step 3 as the parameters were presented to TAG for further review and feedback. Additional work must be completed on the scoring of the parameters.

Figure 3- Triple Bottom-Line Evaluation Process

Social-Cultural Environmental Economic Category Category Category

Weighting = xx% Weighting = xx% Weighting = xx%

1 Develop criteria Develop criteria Develop criteria

2 Develop criteria Develop criteria Develop criteria weightings weightings weightings

Develop criteria Develop criteria Develop criteria 3 scoring scoring scoring parameters parameters parameters

Evaluate and Evaluate and Evaluate and 4 score each score each score each project project project

5 Apply criteria weightings to project score

= Weighted Project Weighted Project Weighted Project Score Score Score

6 Apply TBL weightings to weighted project scores

= Social-Cultural + Environmental + Economic Project Project Score Project Score Score

Total Project = Score

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Step 1: Develop Criteria for each TBL Category

Criteria were developed for each of the social-cultural, environmental, and economic TBL categories. The evaluation criteria were developed by Stantec based on key stakeholder goals and strategies derived primarily from two reference sources:

1. Calgary Regional Partnership – Calgary Metropolitan Plan (2014) 2. Alberta Ministry of Transportation – Business Plan 2017-20 (2017) The criteria selected for evaluation reflect the view through a ‘regional’ lens. Accordingly, it is possible that some goals or strategies included in the reference sources may be excluded. For example, although “Partner with the Federal government to fund transportation infrastructure needs.”1 is a relevant criterion for use by the Provincial government funding the project, it is not relevant from the CRP regional lens.

A total of fourteen criteria were developed, comprising of:

• Six (6) Social-Cultural criteria (see Table 2, Section 10); • Four (4) Environmental criteria (see Table 3, Section 10); and • Four (4) Economic criteria (see Table 4, Section 10). It is worth noting that having a greater number of criteria in one TBL category versus another should not be perceived as a dilution of the relevance of each criterion within the category, or that the category is of greater importance than the others. Although mathematically a dilution within the TBL category will occur, the presence of additional criteria simply suggests that there are more strategies or goals deemed to be importance, as derived from key reference documents, by which to evaluate the category. The importance of the overall TBL categories is reflected solely by the weightings assigned to each category discussed in the following Step 2B.

The evaluation criteria were presented to and reviewed by the TAG members in attendance at the TAG 2 workshop held on August 2nd, 2017.

Step 2: Develop Weightings

A. Criteria Weightings

Weightings are developed for each of the evaluation criteria using a methodology known as the Pairwise Comparison Method. This method compares two criteria against one another and results in a preference or hierarchy of importance between them. These outcomes are determined based on the consensus of the group doing the evaluation. Criteria are only compared to other criteria in the same TBL category. For example, a social-cultural criterion would not be compared to an environmental criterion. Weightings for each criterion are then calculated based on the number of instances where a criterion is deemed to be more important than another criterion within its TBL category with the sum of all criteria weightings equaling one hundred percent.

The criteria weightings were developed by the TAG attendees at the TAG 2 workshop on August 2nd, 2017 facilitated by Stantec and CRP. Results of the Pairwise weighting process, including all supporting rationale were subsequently distributed to all TAG members for review, ensuring that all members unable to attend the TAG 2 workshop had an opportunity to provide feedback.

1 Alberta Ministry of Transportation – Business Plan 2017-20 (2017), Key Strategy 6.3

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B. TBL Category Weightings

In addition to weightings for each criterion, the TBL process also requires that an individual weighting be developed for each of the social-cultural, environmental, and economic categories. These weightings reflect an organization’s commitment to, or importance of, each of the TBL categories. For example, if an organization’s highest priority is to stimulate new employment and economic growth, they may assign a higher weighting to the economic category. Accordingly, it is most appropriate that the TBL category weightings are provided from the organization’s executive leadership team whose responsibility it is to provide the strategic goals and objectives to the organization. These can change with time.

CRP staff and Stantec proposed an initial ‘balanced scorecard’ approach with equal weighting to each TBL category. These weightings were also discussed at the TAG 2 and it was determined that equal weightings would be recommended to the CRP Executive Committee and Board of Directors for their review and approval. This is aligned with the balanced TBL approach cited in the CMP2.

Step 3: Develop Scoring Parameters for Each Criterion

Scoring parameters are the measurement scale upon which each project will be evaluated against each criterion. The scoring parameters were developed by Stantec and the CRP to take into consideration both the breadth of impact a project has (i.e. number of communities impacted) as well as the magnitude of impact that project will have on the communities. These parameter descriptions were presented at the TAG 2 workshop, and they could be refined in the future (Part B).

For the breadth of project impact, the parameter was set as either 2 or greater than 2 communities. For the magnitude of impact, the parameter was set as minimal, moderate, or significant. Resulting from this is a scoring range from zero to six as illustrated below:

0 - No impact 1 – Minor impact to 2 communities 2 – Minor impact to greater than 2 communities 3 – Moderate impact to 2 communities 4 – Moderate impact to greater than 2 communities 5 – Significant impact to 2 communities 6 – Significant impact to greater than 2 communities

Due to the subjectivity inherent in the terminology of minor, moderate and significant impact, it is intended that CRP and Stantec Transportation and Transit Modality consultants will review each criterion and prepare a definitive description of what level of impact would constitute minor, moderate, and significant.

Step 4: Project Evaluation and Scoring (in Part B)

Evaluation of each project is intended to be conducted in a workshop facilitated by the CRP and Stantec. Each project will be evaluated and scored from zero to six, as described in Step 3, against each of the fourteen criteria. Similar to the Pairwise process, the eventual scoring will be

2 Refer to the CMP quote on page 9 of this report, at the beginning of Section 9.

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Step 5: Apply Criteria Weightings to Project Scores

Following completion of the project evaluation and scoring, the weightings for each criterion, described in Step 2, will be applied to each project score in each TBL category. From this, each project will have a total score for each TBL category.

Step 6: Apply TBL Category Weightings to Project Scores

The final step of the process will be to apply the individual TBL category weighting to the total project score in each TBL category. This will result in an overall TBL Total Score for each project by which they can be ranked ordered against each other.

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10 TBL CRITERIA DEFINITION

As described in Step 1 of Section 9, evaluation criteria were developed by Stantec and reviewed by the TAG attendees at the TAG 2 workshop on August 2nd, 2017. Table 2 through Table 4 outline the fourteen criteria that were selected to evaluate projects as well as the source reference from which the criterion was derived.

Table 2- Social-Cultural Criteria

SC-1 Connect and Support Communities Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 4.b.1-4

"Right-of-way requirements; Regional transit; Proactive transit planning; Does this project enhance an existing system, or Transportation demand management ." contribute to a new, SC-1.1 Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 1.1 multi-modal transportation system that connects communities? "Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to expand and enhance a multi-modal transportation system that will connect communities and support active transportation to meet growing regional, urban, and rural transportation needs."

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 4.b.1-4

"Right-of-way requirements; Regional transit; Proactive transit planning; Does this project improve accessibility, Transportation demand management ." affordability and inclusivity SC-1.2 (A-A-I) of transportation options/ Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 1.2 transit for families, vulnerable Albertans, seniors, disabled or Indigenous peoples? "Work with partners, including indigenous peoples, to support local, regional, and rural transportation options, and develop strategies to promote accessible, affordable, and inclusive transit for families, vulnerable Albertans, seniors, and people with disabilities."

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 4.b.1-4

"Right-of-way requirements; Regional transit; Proactive transit planning; Does the Project promote development Transportation demand management ." of public transportation options SC-1.3 to better connect Albertans and influence community development? Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 1.3

"Promote the development of public transportation options that better connect Albertans and influence community development."

SC-2 Transportation Safety and Security

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 3.3

Does the Project enhance emergency incident response SC-2.1 "Work with law enforcement, other levels of government, emergency responders, and accessibility and timeliness? other emergency management partners to enhance incident response and emergency management processes."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 3.5 Does the Project improve/strengthen critical SC-2.2 infrastructure to reduce the impacts of emergency "Strengthen critical infrastructure to reduce the impacts of small and large emergency incidents? incidents."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 5.2 Does the Project implement innovative SC-2.3 technologies and approaches that "Investigate and implement innovative technologies, standards, and approaches to support safety and mobility of travellers? reduce costs and promote the long-term efficiency of the transportation system."

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Table 3- Environmental Criteria

EN-1 Protection of Watersheds and Wetlands

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 1.a.1

"CRP will identify and pursue options and opportunities to support member municipalities in their efforts to protect critical watershed areas for the benefit of the region."

Does the Project respect and protect the natural EN-1.1 Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 1.b.1 environment, watershed and wetlands?

"CRP and member communities ….. Will align and coordinate local, regional and inter- municipal plans to protect the six key elements of the region's ecological infrastructure: wetlands, riparian buffers, regional corridors, large paths of natural vegetation, ridges, and escarpments."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 3.4 Does the Project improve/strengthen the safe and EN-1.2 secure transportation of dangerous goods through "Continue to work with industry partners to ensure the safe and secure transportation communities? of dangerous goods through communities."

EN-2 Reduce Carbon Footprint

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 1.c.1

"CRP will investigate, develop, and implement a regional greenhouse gas and climate change strategy."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 4.1

Does the Project contribute to a reduction in "In alignment with the Alberta Climate Leadership Plan the ministry will identify EN-2.1 transportation based GHG emissions and air pollutants? mitigations to advance energy efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas and air (e.g. commute times) contaminate emissions, including exploring the use of green infrastructure."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 4.2

"Investigate opportunities and partnerships for development and promotion of public transportation systems….that support more sustainable, energy efficient forms of transportation." EN-3 Landscape Connectivity

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 1.b.4 Does the project maintain and enhance landscape EN-3.1 connectivity across the region to ensure the health and "Member municipalities will work together to maintain and enhance landscape integrity of the ecological system? connectivity across the region to ensure the health and integrity of the ecological system."

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Table 4- Economic Criteria

EC-1 Enhance Regional Economic Vitality

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 2.a

"CRP and member municipalities will work together to: Achieve a distribution of jobs/ economic activities throughout the region;- Strategically identify lands and corridors for future economic activities; Does the Project improve or increase access to present Maintain and enhance the region's transportation networks (roadways, railways, EC-1.1 or future major employment centers, markets and airports, transportation hubs) to link regional industries to markets; ....and to attract economic corridors? new industries to the region."

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 2.2

"Enhance access and mobility for transportation users, and support routes servicing major economic corridors and hubs."

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 3.c

"CRP policies are designed to ensure that we acknowledge and support the rural communities and their unique contribution to the region by: Does this project provide support - minimize fragmentation of better agricultural lands, EC-1.2 for sustainable rural development? - acknowledge the unique low density lifestyle choice….where they can thrive without regional servicing, - encourage rural residential growth to be located in a way to minimize the impact on the agricultural capability of the land."

EC-2 Accommodate Growth Through Densification and Sustainability

Calgary Metropolitan Plan - Principle 3.a

Develop Compact Settlements Higher density infill development across the region makes good sense for the environment, the economy, our budgets and our quality of life. Does the Project encourage efficient land use for future EC-2.1 - achieve efficient use of land and infrastructure development in a contiguous and connected manner? - ensure that new development in priority growth areas is compact, mixed use and connected through a range of local and regional mobility systems - ensure contiguous development - housing priority growth areas should be close to regional transit

EC-3 Long-term Sustainability and Affordability

Ministry of Transportation - Outcome 5.3 Does the Project implement innovative technologies and EC-3.1 approaches that reduce costs and promote long-term "Investigate and implement innovative technologies, standards and approaches to affordability and efficiency? reduce costs and promote long-term affordability and efficiency."

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11 PAIRWISE CRITERIA WEIGHTING

As described previously in Step 2 of Section 8, the Pairwise Comparison Method was used to develop appropriate weightings for each criterion within each TBL category. This method is a simple yet effective process that compares criteria against one another, allowing those involved to determine which is a more important attribute for a project. Weightings for each criterion can then be calculated based on the number of instances that each criterion was selected as being more important when compared to the other criteria.

For example, the criteria in Table 5 below are compared against each other resulting in a total of 21 comparisons. Summing the number of occurrences where each criterion has been selected as more important than another, results in the totals listed in the ‘Pairwise Score’ column. Each criterion Pairwise score is then divided by the total score of 21 to arrive at the weightings listed in the ‘Criteria Weightings’ column.

The Pairwise weighting process was facilitated by CRP and Stantec at the TAG 2 workshop, with participation by eight TAG members. Outcomes of the Pairwise comparisons were based on the consensus decision of the eight TAG 2 members. Overall, there was a 75% consensus on 80% of the Pairwise criteria comparisons. Table 5 through Table 7 detail the actual comparison results and the corresponding weighting calculations for each evaluation criterion.

Table 5- Social-Cultural Criteria

SOCIAL-CULTURAL TBL CRITERIA PAIRWISE ANALYSIS

Does this project enhance an existing, or contribute to that system transportation multi-modal a new, connects communities? Does this project improve accessibility, affordability and inclusivity of transportation options/transit for families, vulnerable Albertans, seniors, disabled peoples? or Indigenous Does promote Project the public development of Albertans connect better to options transportation and influence community development? incident Does emergency enhance Project the timeliness? and accessibility response critical Does improve/strengthen Project the toinfrastructure reduce impacts the emergency of incidents? technologies Does innovative implement Project the of mobility and safety support that approaches and travellers?

SC-1.1 SC-1.2 SC-1.3 SC-2.1 SC-2.2 SC-2.3 SCORES PAIRWISE WEIGHTINGS CRITERIA

Does this project enhance an existing, or contribute to a new, multi-modal transportation system that SC-1.1 SC-1.1 SC-1.1 SC-1.1 SC-1.1 SC-2.2 SC-1.1 5 23.8% connects communities?

Does this project improve accessibility, affordability and inclusivity of transportation options/transit for families, vulnerable Albertans, seniors, disabled or SC-1.2 SC-1.2 SC-1.3 SC-2.1 SC-2.2 SC-1.2 2 9.5% Indigenous peoples?

Does the Project promote development of public transportation options to better connect Albertans SC-1.3 SC-1.3 SC-2.1 SC-2.2 SC-1.3 3 14.3% and influence community development?

Does the Project enhance emergency incident SC-2.1 SC-2.1 SC-2.2 SC-2.1 4 19.0% response accessibility and timeliness?

Does the Project improve/strengthen critical infrastructure to reduce the impacts of emergency SC-2.2 SC-2.2 SC-2.2 6 28.6% incidents? Does the Project implement innovative technologies and approaches that support safety and mobility of SC-2.3 SC-2.3 1 4.8% travellers?

Total 21 100.0%

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Table 6- Environmental Criteria

ENVIRONMENTAL TBL CRITERIA PAIRWISE ANALYSIS Does respect Project the and protect the the Does improve/strengthen Project the in a reduction to contribute Project the Does Does the project maintain and enhance natural environment, watershed and wetlands? dangerous of transportation secure and safe goods communities? through air and emissions GHG based transportation pollutants? landscape connectivity across the region to ensure the health and integrity of the ecological system?

EN-1.1 EN-1.2 EN-2.1 EN-3.1 SCORES PAIRWISE WEIGHTINGS CRITERIA

Does the Project respect and protect the natural environment, watershed and EN-1.1 EN-1.1 EN-1.1 EN-1.1 EN-1.1 4 40.0% wetlands?

Does the Project improve/strengthen the safe and secure transportation of EN-1.2 EN-1.2 EN-1.2 EN-1.2 3 30.0% dangerous goods through communities?

Does the Project contribute to a reduction in transportation based GHG emissions and EN-2.1 EN-2.1 EN-2.1 2 20.0% air pollutants?

Does the project maintain and enhance landscape connectivity across the region EN-3.1 EN-3.1 1 10.0% to ensure the health and integrity of the ecological system?

Total 10 100.0%

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Table 7- Economic Criteria

ECONOMIC TBL CRITERIA PAIRWISE ANALYSIS Does increase or access improve Project the to present employment major centres, future or markets and economic corridors? sustainable for support provide project this Does development? rural land use efficient Does encourage Project the for future development a in contiguous and connected manner? Does innovative implement Project the technologies and approaches that reduce costs and promote long-term affordability and efficiency? EC-1.1 EC-1.2 EC-2.1 EC-3.1 PAIRWISE SCORES PAIRWISE WEIGHTINGS CRITERIA

Does the Project improve or increase access to present or future major employment centres, EC-1.1 EC-1.1 EC-1.1 EC-1.1 EC-1.1 4 40.0% markets and economic corridors?

Does this project provide support for sustainable EC-1.2 EC-1.2 EC-2.1 EC-3.1 1 10.0% rural development?

Does the Project encourage efficient land use for future development in a contiguous and connected EC-2.1 EC-2.1 EC-2.1 3 30.0% manner?

Does the Project implement innovative technologies and approaches that reduce costs and promote EC-3.1 EC-3.1 2 20.0% long-term affordability and efficiency?

Total 10 100.0%

Several of the principles innate in the CMP and AT’s Transportation Strategy are reflected in the criteria within the framework. The following examples illustrate this connection further:

• Integration between local transportation plans and the regional system is captured in SC- 1.1; • Integration with the environment and land use objectives of the CMP is captured in EN – 3.1; • The role of regional transit connectivity and linkages to ongoing regional transit services is captured in criterion SC-1.2 and SC-1.3, and transit has an asset category; • The role of active transportation in strengthening the overall regional transportation system is captured in SC-1.1, and active transportation has an asset category; • How the regional transportation system can be used to help strengthen both the region’s and local economies through goods movement and logistics is captured in criterion EN- 1.2 and goods movement is documented in the asset categories; and • How the Region should be planning for technology is captured in criterion EC–3.1.

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The sources and related principles for the criteria within the framework illustrate the connection between regional transportation infrastructure planning and the Calgary Region communities and economy. Of the fourteen criteria, five are sourced from both the CMP and the AT Strategy, four are from the CMP alone, and five are from the AT Strategy alone. The framework is rooted in the principles and goals within the CMP and AT’s Transportation Strategy.

12 FUTURE WORK

The next phase of work (Part B) is planned to take place in the fall of 2017, dependent on approval of the CRP Board of Directors. The rest of the evaluation framework (see Figure 3) will be completed in the next part of the project. This includes part of step three to step six of the work described within the framework process. Scoring of the TBL criteria will take place in September 2017. This work will yield the project priority list and the finalized map of future projects. Engagement with stakeholders will continue during Part B. Additional engagement efforts are outlined in the following section.

13 PART B: ENGAGEMENT PLAN

Part B of the project will support an engagement program where stakeholder feedback is sought on the evaluation matrix, criteria weightings, the overall candidate project list as well as the prioritized project list. The following jurisdictions/organizations are considered stakeholders:

CRP member municipalities, including: Regional partners, including:

• City of Calgary; • MD of Bighorn; • City of Airdrie; • MD of Foothills; • City of Chestermere; • Rocky View County; • Town of Black Diamond; • Siksika Nation; • Town of Cochrane; • Stoney Nation • Town of High River; • Town of Banff; • Town of Okotoks; • Town of Canmore; • Town of Strathmore; • Town of Irricana; • Town of Turner Valley; and • Town of Nanton; • Townsite of Redwood Meadows. • Tsuut’ina Nation; and • Wheatland County.

Government of Alberta departments, including: Other organizations, including:

• Department of Infrastructure and Transportation; • Airport Authorities; and • CP Rail; and • Department of Municipal Affairs. • CN Rail.

If Part B is approved, communication will be sent to all stakeholders identified above providing a project update and advising of the fall 2017 engagement program to receive their input.

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Part B engagement will be carried out primarily in October and November of 2017 and support the following activities:

Technical Advisory Group Workshop - Early October 2017 TAG will reconvene in early October to review the project weightings and run projects through the evaluation framework to develop the prioritized project list.

Regional Transportation Forum – Mid November 2017 A Regional Transportation Forum will be held to formally present the findings and work of the project to the Region and discuss the future of transportation planning for the Calgary Region. The Forum will be an opportunity to celebrate regional transportation successes to date, present the first Regional Transportation Prioritization List, and talk about the future and transportation planning principles.

Individual Stakeholder Meetings – Late November to late December 2017 The Prioritized Project List will be circulated to stakeholders with an invitation to meet individually with the project team to answer questions and get clarification on concerns.

The full report will then be finalized and updated to include all stakeholder feedback with the intent of presenting it to the Board of Directors for formal acceptance in 2018. 14 SUMMARY

Feedback from participants within the project throughout the Part A process has been positive. The project team has received direct responses on the value of learning about each other’s projects, and the need for transportation planning on a regional-scale. Further, it is important to note that there has not been a regional-scale transportation asset inventory list, an interactive map, or a list of regional candidate projects before in the Calgary Region. This speaks to the value of this project to the members, partners of the CRP, and the entire Calgary Region.

If work continues, additional value will be added to the CRP members, and CRP partner organizations. This value will come from the prioritized project list and future map. In addition, the CRP will have completed its response to the GoA’s request to complete a regional transportation infrastructure project prioritization exercise.

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APPENDIX A- TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP TOR

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Regional Transportation Project Prioritization: The Calgary Region Technical Advisory Group Terms of Reference

Working Group Formation The Technical Working Group is established by, and is a recommending body to, the Calgary Regional Partnership, including but not limited to the CMP Implementation and Regional Servicing Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and Board.

The CMP Steering Committee, the Executive Committee and the Board have the authority to request additional work of the working group, to alter the working groups work, to adopt, accept or reject the recommendations as they see fit.

Purpose • To assist the CRP and consulting partner on technical issues related to the Regional Transportation Project Prioritization: The Calgary Region project. o Tasks could include: 1) Assistance in developing the project evaluation tool, 2) identification of local priority projects with regional significance, 3) confirmation of project prioritization list. • Representatives bring expert knowledge about their local jurisdiction and bring a local perspective to the discussion. • Members represent and convey the discussions, directions, and recommendations of the technical advisory group at larger workshops including the Inclusive Workshop group, or other. • To connect the project team to municipal (and other) personnel who can provide the necessary expertise and / or perspective from the local level.

Composition • Representative of: o Municipalities – one staff representative designated by the municipality. § Technical transportation experts. o Government of Alberta representatives as identified by the GoA (Municipal Affairs, Transportation, or other). o Any additional representatives, on an as needed basis, identified by the core technical advisory group team. • Consist of a core group of people (10 - 20), plus additional representatives as the current tasks dictate.

Function • Provide input through workshops related to technical aspects of the Project. • Provide an initial review of proposed technical aspects, approaches, data tools, and strategies of the Project 1 put forward by the project team. • Identify relevant people and resources (documents, data sets, plans, etc) that can support the project. o Local perspective, o Regional Plans. • Identify regional priority projects municipalities are currently working on to be evaluated and considered for inclusion in project prioritization list. • Where / if approvals are needed, help to facilitate this process (if required). • Represent the working groups perspective within broader workshop settings.

Schedule • It is anticipated that the advisory group will be required to participate in 2 – 3 workshops (virtual options will be explored) – to be finalized following CRP partnering with a consultant. • Be available for project team questions (to the degree reasonable)

Other information Project team (internal) • Consists of team members from the Calgary Regional Partnership and consulting partner. • Role: Project management, develops research, methodologies, tools and leads consultation and reporting for the project.

External Experts • Depending on the subject matter, the Calgary Regional Partnership will arrange for experts to provide information, presentations or input to the project.

APPENDIX B- CRP PROJECT SUBMISSION FORM

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A Working Definition of a ‘Regional Transportation Asset’ “Regional Transportation System Asset: A transportation asset that links hubs of activity (across multiple jurisdictions) within the Calgary Region and beyond the region to other parts of Alberta, Canada, and Internationally.”

– Adapted from the proposed definition from The Calgary Region Workshop Summary, April 13, 2017

The Intent of this form is two-fold. First, it is intended to assist in identifying what makes an identified project regional in scale and/or significance. Second, it is intended to assist in documenting expected social-cultural, environmental, and economic benefits of an identified project. A subsequent and robust Triple Bottom-Line assessment will be executed at a later stage once a full list of candidate projects in the Region has been identified.

Candidate Project Name:

Location: Municipality:

Address1 :

Key Contact Person: Name:

Email:

Phone:

Brief Project Overview:

Current Stage: Shovel Ready Engineering + Design Functional Study + Design

Any GIS Data2?

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1of 4 In your view, what makes this project of regional scale/significance? What other communities would be impacted?

Integrating a Triple Bottom-Line Approach

A project whose implementation is expected to result in some regional benefit to the well-being, safety, and quality of life of communities. Benefits may include, but are not limited to: Social-Cultural x improved access to employment opportunities: education; arts and culture; health care services; emergency services; other social infrastructure; housing affordability; cultural diversity; improved public safety; mobility choices; and/or improved commute time. A project whose implementation is expected to result in some form of regional environmental benefit. Benefits may include, but are not limited to: Environmental x reducing impacts on wildlife; watershed; carbon footprint; supports 'green' innovation; noise and atmospheric pollution; solid waste; wastewater; recycling; and/or land restoration or remediation. A project whose implementation is expected to result in some form of regional economic benefit. Benefits may include, but are not limited to: Economic x employment creation; increased economic output (GDP); increased efficiency; economic diversification; improvement to business environment/competitiveness; new funding/revenue opportunities; and/or cost reductions.

2of 4 How Candidate Projects will be Evaluated

The following chart represents a schematic illustration of the two- step approach to be used in evaluating the candidate projects. x The first step determines whether the project is of regional scale/significance. x For projects deemed to be of regional scale/significance the second step then evaluates each project based on its expected social-cultural, environmental, and economic benefits.

This two-step approach will assist the project team in the final evaluation and eventual prioritization of candidate transportation projects across the Region.

3of 4 Preliminary Triple Bottom-Line Description of Your Identified Project

1. List the expected social-cultural benefits this project could contribute to the Region

2. List the expected environmental benefits this project could contribute to the Region

3. List the expected economic benefits this project could contribute to the Region?

4of 4 Additional Comments Please provide any additional details and/or rationale about this project that would be helpful in the evaluation of this project?

Thank you for completing this survey as part of the Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project Prioritization: The Calgary Region project. The information shared as part of this form will be utilized in better understanding, evaluating, and eventually prioritizing of candidate projects across the Region. Your assistance in identifying and describing the expected benefits of candidate projects for the Region is critical to the success of this initiative.

Please ensure this form is completed with as much detail as possible and a digital or scanned copy of it along with any accompanying attachments are emailed to Alison Graf, Project Manager at the Calgary Regional Partnership ([email protected]) by no later than 4:30pm on Friday, July 28, 2017.

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