TOWN OF WHITBY REPORT RECOMMENDATION REPORT

REPORT TO: Planning and Development Committee REPORT NO: PL 10-09

DATE OF MEETING: January 26, 2009 FILE NO(S): N/A

PREPARED BY: Planning/Public Works Joint Report LOCATION: N/A

REPORT TITLE/SUBJECT: Metrolinx - Final Regional Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy

1.0 RECOMMENDATION:

That Planning/Public Works Joint Report Item PL 10-09 be received for information.

2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Based on consideration of public and stakeholder response to the Draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Draft Investment Strategy (IS), Metrolinx recently adopted a finalized Regional Transportation Plan, entitled The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area on November 28, 2008. The purpose of this report is to summarize the finalized RTP and IS, and to outline changes and modifications to the Plan in response to Region of Durham and Town comments and concerns on the Draft RTP and Draft IS, as identified in Joint Report PW 50-08.

3.0 ORIGIN:

On November 28, 2008 the Metrolinx Board of Directors adopted the finalized Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), entitled The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The RTP provides a vision, goals, and objectives for the development of a seamless, coordinated, efficient, equitable, and user centred Regional transit system in the GTHA, and also includes an Investment Strategy (IS). The RTP is the culmination of the Draft RTP and Draft IS, two White Papers, and a series of Green Papers on a variety of Regional transit issues. Opportunity was provided for review and comments by agencies on all the documents. Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 2 of 9

4.0 BACKGROUND:

In 2006, the Government of Ontario established the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA), which became known as Metrolinx in December of 2007. Metrolinx was given the mandate to develop and implement a multi-modal regional transportation plan for the GTHA, as well as an associated Investment Strategy.

In July 2007, GTHA municipalities made presentations to Metrolinx outlining their transportation needs. Following these meetings, Metrolinx issued a series of Green Papers that discussed a variety of transportation issues facing the GTHA, including: transit, roads and highways, active transportation, transportation demand management, mobility hubs, and goods movement.

In April 2008, Planning and Public Works Joint Staff Report No. PL 59-08 was received by the Planning and Development Committee, which provided an overview of the RTP process and Green Papers and comments for Council endorsement.

Based on public and stakeholder consultation on the Green Papers, Metrolinx released two White Papers in May 2008, which identified the vision, goals, objectives and policy directions of the RTP. Joint Staff Report No. PL 90-08 provided an overview of the White Papers and comments for Council endorsement and was received by Planning and Development Committee on June 23, 2008.

On September 26th, 2008, Metrolinx released the Draft RTP and Draft IS for public and stakeholder review. Joint Report Item No. PW 50-08 was received by the Planning and Development Committee on November 10th, 2008, and provided an overview of the Draft RTP and Draft IS, Town staff comments and recommendations, as well as Durham Regional comments and recommendations as outlined in the Regional Joint Commissioner’s Report No. 2008-J-39.

Based on public and stakeholder response to the Draft RTP and Draft IS, Metrolinx revised and adopted a final RTP, entitled The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, on November 28th, 2008. The final RTP contains a number of map revisions to the transportation network design, policy revisions and additions, as well the final IS (which previously was a separate document). A copy of the final RTP can be viewed at the Metrolinx website (http://www.metrolinx.com).

5.0 DISCUSSION/OPTIONS:

Summary of the Final RTP:

The RTP provides a vision, goals, and objectives for the development of a regional transportation network throughout the GTHA. An IS and capital plan are also Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 3 of 9

provided. A number of strategies, priority actions, and supporting policies are described that will fulfill these goals.

The top 10 Strategies to develop the system are identified below:  Build a Comprehensive Regional Rapid Transit Network;  Enhance and Expand Active Transportation;  Improve the Efficiency of the Road and Highway Network;  Create an Ambitious Transportation Demand Management Program;  Create a Customer-First Transportation System;  Implement an Integrated Transit Fare System;  Build Communities that are Pedestrian, Cycling, and Transit Supportive;  Plan for Universal Access;  Improve Goods Movement Within the GTHA and With Adjacent Regions; and,  Commit to Continuous Improvement.

These strategies will be implemented through a number of Priority Actions, of which the following 9 “Big Moves” are identified as most significant to the success of the RTP:  A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network;  High-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport District from all directions;  An expanded Union Station – the heart of the GTHA’s transportation system (Note: Addition since the Draft RTP);  Complete walking and cycling networks with bike-sharing programs;  An information system for travellers, where and when they need it;  A region-wide integrated transit fare system;  A system of connected mobility hubs;  A comprehensive strategy for goods movement; and,  An Investment Strategy to provide immediate, stable and predictable funding.

The RTP provides a timeline of projects and key transit priorities for the life of the 25 year Plan.

First 15 Years:

A number of top priorities for the first 15 years of the 25 year Plan are identified throughout the GTHA, as illustrated by Schedule 1 of the Plan (See Attachments 1 and 4).

Those affecting area municipalities within the Region of Durham include:  Express rail on the GO Lakeshore line from Hamilton to Oshawa;  Rapid Transit Service along Highway 2 in Durham; and,  Improvements to existing GO rail services and extension of GO rail service to Bowmanville. Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 4 of 9

In addition to the top priorities, a number of other initiatives are to be completed in the first 15 years. Those affecting area municipalities within the Region of Durham include:  Higher capacity service of the GO Lakeshore line, connecting several urban growth centres, including Pickering and Oshawa;  Downtown Pickering will be connected to Markham via Rapid Transit (RT) on Highway 407 and Brock Road (Note: An additional project since the draft RTP);  Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and Pickering will have RT access along Highway 2 to Toronto, with connections to Pearson Airport along the new Sheppard/Finch corridor or Eglinton RT transit corridor subject to a Benefits Case Analysis (Note: A modified project since the draft RTP); and,  New transit service connecting Brock Road to downtown Pickering and Seaton.

Arterial road widening and extensions will also be added to the GTHA road system as well as $300 million invested in new walking and cycling infrastructure.

Years 16-25:

The projects and initiatives for years 16-25 are designed to consolidate and strengthen the previously described developments and are illustrated in Schedule 2 of the RTP (See Attachment 2). Specific projects identified in the RTP that relate to Durham include:  Durham and Toronto will be connected by a new rapid transit service along the Taunton Road and Steeles Avenue corridor; and,  Rapid Transit will be extended along Simcoe Street to connect UOIT to downtown Oshawa (Note: An additional project since the draft RTP).

In addition, throughout the GTHA, improvements to arterial road networks as required, a further $200 million invested in walking and cycling infrastructure, and opportunities for upgrading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to Light Rail Transit (LRT) will be examined.

Beyond 25 Years:

A number of projects are identified as priorities beyond the 25 year Plan. Those relating to Durham include:  New RT service in Durham Region if the Federal government proceeds in developing the proposed Pickering airport (Note: An additional project since the draft RTP);  Extension of Highway 2 Rapid Transit to Bowmanville and Newcastle (Note: An additional project since the draft RTP);  Additional RT in a dedicated transit facility along the east-west portion of Highway 407 (Note: An additional project since the draft RTP); and,  East-west express rail connecting Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Pickering. Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 5 of 9

Investment Strategy:

The RTP outlines broad details on costing and an investment strategy to implement the above discussed projects. The 15 year Plan is estimated to cost $30 billion in capital costs, while the 25 Year Plan is estimated at $20 billion. These costs only relate to the upgrade and expansion of the regional transportation network, and do not include operating and maintenance costs which are estimated to be $1.5 billion per annum at full build-out (2033). Expressway maintenance and operations are estimated at a further $230 million per year.

Asset rehabilitation is projected to start in 2020, five years after the completion of the first RTP projects. As more projects are completed, this cost will increase, and reach an estimated 1.8 billion per year upon the completion of expansion projects in 2033.

Ultimately, according to the IS, combined capital, operating expenditures, and rehabilitation expenses will be approximately $3 billon per year for most of the 25 year Plan.

It should be noted that the above described costs do not include local transit, regional bus services, and costs related to non-controlled access local or provincial roads, which would have to be expanded throughout the life of the Plan. These costs would be borne by regional and area municipalities.

In terms of funding, the RTP describes a “three phased approach to investment”. The first phase, entitled “Quick Wins” makes use of $750 million in approved Provincial funding, for projects which will be in service within 5 years or less, and are illustrated in Appendix D of the RTP (See Attachment 3). The only project for this period that relates to Durham is the Highway 2 BRT line.

The second funding phase is based on the “MoveOntario 2020 Funding for Major New Transformational Projects”. This phase begins in 2009, with a focus on the top 15 priority projects within the first 15 years of the Plan. The basis of the funding is the Provincial government’s $11.5 billion commitment to infrastructure development in Ontario, and will see the project develop to the year 2015. Of note, the Provincial government is requesting that the Federal government contribute $6 billion to this fund, which would further project development to 2018.

Metrolinx has not established a funding scheme for the post 2018 period. Metrolinx proposes to report back to the Province in 2013 with recommendations for funding the remaining capital expenditure years of the Plan (2016-2033). A main consideration for funding the post 2018 period is said to be through land value enhancement taxation as well as the establishment of a dedicated transit and transportation investment fund provided by the Province. Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 6 of 9

Implementation:

In terms of the role of Metrolinx in the implementation of the RTP, Metrolinx intends to work with the Province, regional and area municipalities, and stakeholders. Part of this will include working with the Province to identify possible amendments to the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Act, in addressing:  Conformity of municipal and provincial decisions to the Provincial transportation policy for the GTHA and the relevant land use planning-related components of the RTP;  Requiring municipalities to update their Official Plans to conform to the Provincial transportation policy for the GTHA, including a timeline for conformity and regular 5 year review;  Requiring municipalities to prepare a Transportation Master Plan as part of the Official Plan conformity exercise, which establishes detailed policies, networks and programs;  Requiring GO Transit’s Strategic Plan to conform to the RTP;  Provisions for conflict between the RTP and other Provincial Plans;  Transition provisions to address the planning and processing of development applications that are already in progress; and,  Establishing a review and amendment process for the RTP, including a mandatory review every 5 years.

In addition to legislative changes that would strengthen the role of Metrolinx and the RTP, the Plan also discusses the implementation process for routing and project development (Itemized in Attachment 4). The RTP as presented in Schedules 1 and 2 is conceptual only, and therefore does not represent fixed locations for projects and routing design. Road and transit projects are subject to the approvals under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Further, specific alignments and technology will be developed through a detailed Benefits Case Analysis (BCA) by Metrolinx in partnership with municipalities and transit agencies. This BCA is based on a “triple bottom line” of environmental, economic, and social impacts of each RTP project, and will evaluate the merits of alternative options to those proposed in the RTP. Upon completion of the BCA, projects will be prioritized and included in an annual capital program and multi-year capital plan.

The RTP will now be forwarded to the Province, which is expected to provide comments on the document by spring of 2009.

Addressed Recommendations as contained in Joint Report PW-50:

Durham Regional Staff provided a detailed list of comments and recommendations to be reflected in the final RTP. Town of Whitby staff supported the recommendations made by the Region, and provided additional comments and recommendations. It appears that the majority of the comments and recommendations contained in Joint Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 7 of 9

Report PW-50 were not addressed in the final RTP. Attachment 5 provides a detailed breakdown of each recommendation and whether or not it was addressed in the final RTP.

The following is a summary of the recommendations made by Town and Region Staff that were addressed in the final RTP:

Town of Whitby Recommendations:

Town staff recommended that the Highway 407 transitway, adjacent to the West Durham Link should be extended beyond Dundas Street utilizing the existing arterial corridor. This issue appears to have been addressed in both Schedule 1 and 2, which illustrate the 407 transitway and West Durham Link extending beyond Dundas Street to the GO Express Rail line.

On November 18th, 2008 Council passed a resolution to amend Joint Report PW 50-08 to recognize that the 407 transitway through Oshawa be built concurrent with the highway to save on construction time and costs, and provide a “transit first” environment as new employment and residential development along this corridor proceeds. This issue has not been specifically addressed in the RTP in terms of timing, however, both Schedules 1 and 2 of the Plan do illustrate the 407 and its associated transitways.

Region of Durham Comments and Recommendations:

 Schedule 1 (15 Year Plan) and Schedule 2 (25 Year Plan) illustrate an East- West RT line connecting Seaton to 407 BRT line;  RT line illustrated in Schedule 1 extending beyond Seaton to the 407;  Schedule’s 1 and 2 illustrate the completion of the 407 and associated transitways; and,  Pickering airport is addressed as a potential location for new RT service if proposed airport is developed by Federal government.

6.0 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/PLAN:

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7.0 CONSIDERATIONS:

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B. FINANCIAL

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C. IMPACT ON & INPUT FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS/SOURCES

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D. CORPORATE AND/OR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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8.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the changes and modifications to the final Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan as outlined in Planning Report Item PL 10-09 be received for information.

9.0 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Schedule 1 – 15 Year Plan for the Regional Rapid Transit and Highway Network

Attachment 2: Schedule 2 – 25 Year Plan for the Regional Rapid Transit and Highway Network

Attachment 3: Appendix D – Metrolinx Quick Wins

Attachment 4: Summary of Regional Rapid Transit and Highway Network Plans

Attachment 5: Regional and Town Staff Comments as contained in Joint Report PW 50-08 Report to: Planning and Development Committee Report No.: PL 10-09 Page 9 of 9

For further information contact: Bryan Cooper, Ext. 2344 Greg Hardy, Ext. 2259

______Robert B Short, Director of Planning, Ext. 4309

______Suzanne Beale, Director of Public Works, Ext. 4311

______Robert Petrie, Chief Administrative Officer, Ext. 2211

COMMENT (Region of Durham) In RTP 1) The Metrolinx RTP and Investment Strategy should Not addressed specifically. RT route is shown be aligned with the Province's Central Pickering linking Seaton to the RTP network. Development (CPDP) for Seaton to be a showcase for sustainability and therefore the RTP and IS should provide for the regional transit network to support Seaton as a "transit first" community of 70,000 people and 35,000 jobs by 2021, including:

a) East-west rapid transit connections to North Toronto Addressed - Schedule 1 (15 Year Plan, previously and to York Region; entitled Figure 4) and Schedule 2 (25 Year Plan, previously entitled Figure 5 in Draft RTP) illustrates an east-west rapid transit connecting Seaton to 407 BRT line. b) Road widening and bus rapid transit (BRT) service in Not addressed. Taunton-Steeles rapid transit the Steeles-Taunton corridor as a top priority in the 15 connection remains in Schedule 2 (25 year Plan). year plan; c) The extension of the Brock Road bus rapid transit Addressed - "Other Rapid Transit" line illustrated in (BRT) line beyond Seaton to the 407 in the 15 year Schedule 1 extending beyond Seaton to the 407. plan; d) The 407 transitway to be built concurrent with the Addressed, Schedule's 1 and 2 both illustrate the highway to save on construction time and costs and completion of 407 and associated transitways. provide a “transit first” environment as new employment and residential development along this corridor proceeds; and e) Bundling construction of the Seaton transit Not addressed. connections into a single project to accelerate their completion. 2) The policies in the RTP relating to mobility hubs should: a) Recognize that each mobility hub will be unique to its Not Addressed. location and community; b) Align the types, locations and phasing of mobility Not addressed specifically. hubs in Durham with the population allocations, density decisions and other results of the Growth Plan compliance exercise now underway; c) Locate the GO Stations associated with the Oshawa Somewhat addressed only in staff discussion with anchor hub and the recommended Bowmanville Metrolinx staff. They recommended that GO gateway hub on the CP Belleville line (north of the 401) Transit should consider the merits of locating the close to transit connections, population, and retail or line north of the 401 through an EA. RTP makes employment centres; and note that routing on either CNR or CPR corridor is to be assessed through the EA process. Final locations for routing and hubs will be subject to a Benefits Case Analysis.

d) Recognize municipal capacity to manage the Not Addressed development of the hubs if the Province provides suitable financial incentives and tools to promote and resource hub development. COMMENT (Region of Durham) In RTP 3) The direction on goods movement in the RTP should Not Addressed. No timeline given for the be considered a higher priority and include a timeline development of a goods movement strategy. A for completing the strategy and the next steps that will number of components of a goods movement result from the work of the proposed goods movement strategy are listed, including the agricultural stakeholder roundtable such as modeling of a goods community. movement network including agricultural products and aggregates and proposals for inter-modal hubs. [NOTE: Underlined words added by Committee on October 21, 2008] 4)THAT the RTP should recognize planned Addressed - Schedules 1 and 2 illustrate the improvements to the Provincial Highway system and extension of the 407. should be supported by Metrolinx as major improvements to both the passenger and goods movement networks in the GTHA, including: Widening and new interchanges along the Highway Not addressed. 401 corridor east of the Rouge Valley, with provision for future HOV lanes by 2024 Widening of Highway 7 in Durham by 2024; and, Not addressed. However, MTO intends to construct/complete the widenings to Highway 12 within the next few years. Widening of Highway 12 around the east side of Lake Not addressed. Simcoe from Highway 404 to Highway 11 by 2034. [NOTE: this recommendation was added by Committee on October 21, 2008] 5) The Investment Strategy should include: a) An operating cost model for all new infrastructure Not Addressed. proposed under the RTP, to be developed before the RTP is approved, to enable municipalities and transit agencies to gauge affordability and provide sufficient notice to include into their long-term business planning and annual budgets; b) A financing plan for funding the post- 2018 RTP Not Addressed. Post 2015 (funding to 2018 period infrastructure for municipal consideration and review, is dependent on Federal transfer of $6 billion which prior to the RTP being approved, using a range of has not been secured) financing plan consists of financing tools for transit and transportation, that creating a task force on land value enhancement recognizes the need for financing mechanisms that capture and consulting with the Province and respond to or are matched to different geographic financial service investors in establishing a Transit contexts and circumstances (i.e. rural, suburban, and Transportation Investment fund. dense urban) across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA); and

c) To ensure growth pays for growth, a development Not Addressed. charge strategy which includes the elimination of the historical service level cap and the elimination of the GO Transit DC; 6) A study of the need and feasibility of a transit Not Addressed. transfer hub at the junction of the 407 Transitway with the Lakeshore East GO facility, south of Highway 401 at Lake Ridge Road. COMMENT (Region of Durham) In RTP B) THAT the Province acknowledges that the Regional Not Addressed. Transportation Plan or Investment Strategy cannot supersede any agreements already in place between the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government;

C) THAT Metrolinx makes the following specific changes to Figures 4 and 5 and Section 2.4, Results, of the draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP):

1) With respect to the Highway 407 east extension: a) Amend Figure 4 (the 15 year plan) to clearly reflect Addressed. the Provincial commitment to complete the Highway 407 east extension by 2013 and the transitway within the first 15 years of the RTP; b) Amend Figure 5 (the 16 to 25 year plan) to show the Addressed. highway and its links and transitway as completed; and

c) Revise the text referring the 407 east extension on Not Addressed. page 75 of the draft RTP to reflect the Province’s commitment to complete this highway and its links by 2013 (i.e. in the first 5 years of the RTP). 2) With respect to Highway 404, the extension of the Not addressed highway from Ravenshoe Road to Highway 12 in Brock Township be shown in Figure 5. 3) With respect to Highway 7, widening and Not addressed. improvement of the highway west of Brock Road to four lanes through Seaton to support development and transit service must be included early in the first 15 years of the RTP and shown appropriately on Figures 4 and 5. 4) With respect to the Taunton-Steeles rapid transit connection: a) Resolution of the Taunton-Steeles traffic bottleneck Not Addressed. be recognized in the Section 2.4.3, as a priority within the 15 year plan to support to the development of Seaton (Central Pickering Development Plan);

b) The reference to the Taunton-Steeles rapid transit Not addressed. Taunton-Steeles rapid transit connection on page 76 therefore be moved from connection remains in Schedule 2. Section 2.4.4, Years 16 to 25, to Section 2.4.3, The First 15 Years, under the sub-heading of New East- West Transit Connections as a fifth essential east - west connection project in the 15 year plan; and

c) Amend Figures 4 and 5 to accurately depict these Not addressed, see above comment. revisions. 5) With respect to the Highway 2 Rapid Transit, amend Figures 4 and 5 and, Section 2.4.3 to show: COMMENT (Region of Durham) In RTP a) The Highway 2 Rapid Transit service connection to Somewhat addressed. Metrolinx will conduct a the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system at the Benefits Case Analysis on the option of connecting Kennedy subway station rather than Scarborough this corridor to either Kennedy Subway Station Town Centre to enable a single direct transfer from the directly or Scarborough Centre. Durham system to the TTC systems; and

b) Extension of the Highway 2 Rapid Transit service to Not addressed in 15 year plan - is listed as a Long Bowmanville in the 15 year plan. Term project beyond the 25 year RTP. 6) Extension of the Brock Road rapid transit line Addressed in Schedule 1. beyond Seaton to the 407 be included in Section 2.4.3 within the 15 year plan and on Figure 4 to support connectivity of Seaton to the 407 employment areas and York Region. 7) To service planned growth along the 407 corridor Not addressed in 15 year plan. Simcoe Street and a transit hub at the UOIT campus, the extension of BRT addressed in Schedule 2, 25 Year Plan. the proposed Simcoe Street bus rapid transit (BRT) to, Note there is no UOIT transit hub. and beyond, the Taunton-Steeles LRT/BRT to the 407 highway corridor be included in the 15 year plan, Section 2.4.3, and shown accordingly on Figures 4 and 5. 8) With respect to transportation services to the future Pickering Airport that: a) The RTP be revised to acknowledge that the Pickering Airport is addressed as potential location proposed Pickering airport will be a major new for new RT service if the Federal government component of the GTHA transportation system and proceeds with the development of the airport in the generator of trips; Beyond 15 years category of projects.

b) Consistent with the MoveOntario 2020 Not addressed in 15 year plan or Schedule 1 - is announcement, that the 15 year plan, Section 2.4.3, listed as a long term project beyond the 25 year and Figure 4 be revised to extend peak rail service to plan, if the Federal government proceeds with the the Pickering airport site concurrent with development proposed Pickering airport. of the airport; c) Figure 5 be revised to show the rail connection to the Not addressed - see above comment. Pickering airport as full-day, two-way service when the airport is built; and d) A mobility hub be added at the Pickering airport site Not addressed. in the 25 year plan and on Figure 5. 9) With respect to extension of regional rail to Uxbridge Somewhat addressed in Regional discussion with as provided for in the MoveOntario 2020 Metrolinx Staff. However extension of GO line into announcement, that this extension be shown in Figure Uxbridge was modeled by Metrolinx and numbers 5. did not support and therefore excluded from RTP.

10) Amend Section 2.4.3 within the 15 year plan and Not addressed - Schedules 1 and 2 only illustrate on Figures 4 and 5 to show Express Rail service Regional Rail (Peak service). extending to Bowmanville;[NOTE: This recommendation was added by Committee on October 21, 2008]

11) Further with respect to mobility hubs, that: COMMENT (Region of Durham) In RTP a) Two more hubs be added to Figures 4 and 5 in Not addressed. Metrolinx may in consultation with Durham Region, one in the UOIT/Durham municipalities and transit agencies, refine the list of College/North Oshawa area and one at the eastern mobility hubs based on the definitions and criteria gateway to the GTHA in Bowmanville on the CP of the RTP. Further, a BCA analysis will be Belleville line; conducted to determine the most appropriate location for all mobility hubs and transit routing.

b) The mobility hub shown on Figures 4 and 5 in South Addressed in discussion with Metrolinx Staff. Oshawa and the related new rail station should be Recommended that GO Transit consider the moved north of the 401 on the CP line instead of the merits of locating the line north of the 401 through CN line to facilitate access to the Oshawa Urban an EA. Consideration to relocating the mobility Growth Centre and major office and retail uses in the hub to the north of the 401 will be made during the Stevenson Road area north of the 401; and Case Benefit Analysis conducted on the Simcoe Road RT line. RTP has continued to show the rail line and Gateway Hub to be south of the 401.

c) Revise Figures 4 and 5 to show the crossover from Not Addressed the CN to the CP rail lines for the Lakeshore East extension in Oshawa rather than in Clarington; and

D) Amend Figure 6 within the 15 year plan to extend Not Addressed. the arrow to identify Clarington as part of the GTHA; [NOTE: This recommendation was added by Committee on October 21, 2008]

COMMENT (Town of Whitby) In RTP 1. That the Highway 407 transitway, adjacent to the Addressed. West Durham Link be extended utilizing the existing arterial corridor. 2. Further clarity on costs, particularly operations and Not addressed. maintenance, and financial responsibilities between the numerous stakeholders involved in the RTP is required. 3. The identification of the Port Whitby GO station as a Not addressed. Metrolinx may in consultation with Gateway Hub. municipalities and transit agencies, refine the list of mobility hubs based on the definitions and criteria of the RTP. Further, a Benefits Case Analysis will be conducted to determine the most appropriate location for all mobility hubs and transit routing.

4. Highway 407 should be identified as a new Addressed. transportation corridor east of the York/Durham boundary. 5. That the 407 transitway through Oshawa be built Not addressed specifically in terms of timing. concurrent with the highway to save on construction Schedules 1 and 2 of the RTP do illustrate the 407 time and costs and provide a "transit first" environment and its associated transitways. as new employment and residential development along this corridor proceeds