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New Station Initial Business Case Milton-Trafalgar Final October 2020
New Station Initial Business Case Milton-Trafalgar Final October 2020 New Station Initial Business Case Milton-Trafalgar Final October 2020 Contents Introduction 1 The Case for Change 4 Investment Option 12 Strategic Case 18 Economic Case 31 Financial Case 37 Deliverability and Operations Case 41 Business Case Summary 45 iv Executive Summary Introduction The Town of Milton in association with a landowner’s group (the Proponent) approached Metrolinx to assess the opportunity to develop a new GO rail station on the south side of the Milton Corridor, west of Trafalgar Road. This market-driven initiative assumes the proposed station would be planned and paid for by the private sector. Once built, the station would be transferred to Metrolinx who would own and operate it. The proposed station location is on undeveloped land, at the heart of both the Trafalgar Corridor and Agerton Employment Secondary Plan Areas studied by the Town of Milton in 2017. As such, the project offers the Town of Milton the opportunity to realize an attractive and vibrant transit-oriented community that has the potential to benefit the entire region. Option for Analysis This Initial Business Case (IBC) assesses a single option for the proposed station. The opening-day concept plan includes one new side platform to the north of the corridor, with protection for a future second platform to the south. The site includes 1,000 parking spots, a passenger pick-up/drop-off area (40 wait spaces, 10 load spaces), bicycle parking (128 covered spaces, 64 secured spaces) and a bus loop including 11 sawtooth bus bays. -
Transportation Needs
Chapter 2 – Transportation Needs 407 TRANSITWAY – WEST OF BRANT STREET TO WEST OF HURONTARIO STREET MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION - CENTRAL REGION 2.6.4. Sensitivity Analysis 2-20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.7. Systems Planning – Summary of Findings 2-21 2. TRANSPORTATION NEEDS 2-1 2.1. Introduction 2-1 2.1.1. Background 2-1 2.1.2. Scope of Systems Planning 2-1 2.1.3. Study Corridor 2-1 2.1.4. Approach 2-2 2.1.5. Overview of the Chapter 2-2 2.2. Existing Conditions and Past Trends 2-2 2.2.1. Current Land Use 2-2 2.2.2. Transportation System 2-3 2.2.3. Historic Travel Trends 2-4 2.2.4. Current Demands and System Performance 2-5 2.3. Future Conditions 2-7 2.3.1. Land Use Changes 2-7 2.3.2. Transportation Network Changes 2-8 2.3.3. Changes in Travel Patterns 2-9 2.3.4. Future Demand and System Performance 2-10 2.4. Service Concept 2-13 2.4.1. Operating Characteristics 2-13 2.4.2. Conceptual Operating and Service Strategy 2-13 2.5. Vehicle Maintenance and Storage support 2-14 2.5.1. Facility Need 2-14 2.5.2. West Yard – Capacity Assessment 2-15 2.5.3. West Yard – Location 2-15 2.6. Transitway Ridership Forecasts 2-15 2.6.1. Strategic Forecasts 2-15 2.6.2. Station Evaluation 2-17 2.6.3. Revised Forecasts 2-18 DRAFT 2-0 . Update ridership forecasts to the 2041 horizon; 2. -
(BRES) and Successful Integration of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) May 24, 2016
Bolton Residential Expansion Study (BRES) and Successful Integration of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) May 24, 2016 The purpose of this memorandum is to review the professional literature pertaining to the potential develop- ment of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in the Bolton Residential Expansion Study area, in response to the Region of Peel’s recent release of the Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper includes the establishment of evaluation themes and criteria, which are based on provincial and regional polices, stakeholder and public comments. It should be noted that while the Discussion Paper and the Region’s development of criteria does not specifi- cally advocate for TOD, it is the intent of this memorandum to illustrate that TOD-centric planning will not only adequately address such criteria, but will also complement and enhance the Region’s planning principles, key points and/or themes found in stakeholder and public comments. In the following are research findings related to TOD generally, and specifically, theMetrolinx Mobility Hub Guidelines For The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (September 2011) objectives. Additionally, following a review and assessment of the “Response to Comments Submitted on the Bolton Residential Expansion Study ROPA” submission prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc. (March 15, 2016), this memorandum evaluates some of the key arguments and assumptions made in this submission relative to the TOD research findings. Planning for Transit-Oriented Developments TOD policy and programs can result in catalytic development that creates walkable, livable neighborhoods around transit providing economic, livability and equitable benefits. The body of research on TODs in the United States has shown that TODs are more likely to succeed when project planning takes place in conjunction with transit system expansion. -
Appendix A: Exempt Sites
APPENDIX A: EXEMPT SITES There are sites in Mississauga identified in Part 3 as Applewood Neighbourhood “exempt”. Exempt sites reflect unique circumstances that are not representative of the vision, direction and planning policies of the Plan, Exempt Site1 but nonetheless are recognized because they contain established land uses. Mississauga Official Plan will not be interpreted to prevent the use of any land or building on these sites for a purpose that is contrary to the Plan, if such uses or buildings lawfully existed on the date of the approval of the Plan. Generally such uses will be encouraged to relocate to lands appropriately designated. It is intended that “exempt sites” will be reviewed during the preparation of local area plans or other planning studies. Lands zoned to permit such uses or buildings are deemed to be in conformity with the provisions of the Plan. The lands identified as Exempt Site 1 are located at the northwest corner of Grand Forks Road and Bloor Street. Existing offices are permitted. Mississauga Official Plan Draft: March, 2010 Appendix A -1 Applewood Neighbourhood Clarkson Village Community Node (continued) Exempt Site 2 Exempt Site 1 The lands identified as Exempt Site 2 are located on The lands identified as Exempt Site 1 are located at the south side of Burnhamthorpe Road East, east of the northwest corner of Lakeshore Road West and Ponytrail Drive. An existing veterinary clinic is Clarkson Road. permitted. An existing motor vehicle service station and motor vehicle wash is permitted. 2- Appendix A Draft: March, 2010 Mississauga Official Plan Clarkson-Lorne Park Neighbourhood Exempt Site 1 Exempt Site 2 The lands identified as Exempt Site 1 are located at The lands identified as Exempt Site 2 are located on the southeast corner of South Sheridan Way and the west side of Clarkson Road North, south of Indian Grove. -
Mississauga Transit, 2013-2016 Business Plan
Mississauga Transit 2013-2016 Business Plan City of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada MORE THAN 3,650 BUS STOps. 3RD LARGesT MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SYSTEM IN ONTARIO. 93 TRANSIT ROUTes, 1.3 MILLION HOURS OF seRVICE. FULLY ACCessIBLE 458 BUS FLeeT. Table of Contents Existing Core Services ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.0 Vision and Mission ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Service Delivery Model ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 3.0 Past Achievements .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 4.0 Current Service Levels ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 5.0 Opportunities and Challenges ............................................................................................................................................ 12 6.0 Looking Ahead ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 7.0 Engaging our Customers -
Executive Summary
Executive Summary 407 TRANSITWAY – WEST OF BRANT STREET TO WEST OF HURONTARIO STREET MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION - CENTRAL REGION TABLE OF CONTENTS E. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E-1 E.1. Background E-1 E.1.1. 407 Transitway Background and Status E-1 E.1.2. Study Purpose and Objectives E-2 E.1.3. Study Area E-2 E.1.4. Transit Project Assessment Process E-2 E.1.5. Statutory Requirements E-8 E.2. Transportation Needs Assessment E-8 E.2.1. Route Structure Conceptual Operating and Service Strategy E-8 E.2.2. 407 Transitway Ridership Forecasts E-9 E.2.3. Vehicle Storage and Maintenance Needs Assessment E-10 E.3 Existing and Future Conditions E-10 E.4 Identification and Evaluation of Alternatives Process E-10 E.4.1 Corridor Assessment E-10 E.4.2 Evaluation of Station Alternatives E-10 E.4.3 Evaluation of Alignment Alternatives E-12 E.4.4 Evaluation of MSF Sites E-12 E.5. Final Project Description E-12 E.6. Impact Assessment, Mitigation, and Monitoring E-14 E.7. Implementation Strategy E-14 E.8. Consultation Process E-14 E.9. Commitments to Future Action E-15 E-0 E. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY parallel to the Lakeshore GO corridor that will connect the municipalities in this corridor. The Transitway will also integrate with north-south transit services by providing stations for quick and convenient E.1. Background transfers. MTO has received Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approval under the E.1.1. 407 Transitway Background and Status Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Regulation for the sections located between Hurontario Street in Brampton and Brock Road in Pickering and has finalized the TPAP study from Brant Street to The complete planned 407 Transitway is a 150 km high-speed public transit facility on a separate right- Hurontario Street, which is presented in this EPR. -
Appendix a Public Consultation Records
Appendix A Public Consultation Records TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Public Information Centre #1 Summary ..................................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Notification ............................................................................................................ 2 1.3 PIC Presentation Material ...................................................................................... 2 1.4 PIC #1 Comments .................................................................................................. 3 2. Public Information Centre #2 Summary ..................................................................... 6 2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Event Format ......................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Summary of Feedback ........................................................................................... 7 2.4 Future Road Network ............................................................................................ 7 2.5 Future Transit Network .......................................................................................... 8 2.6 Active Transportation ............................................................................................ 8 2.7 Requests for Clarity and Information ................................................................... -
3 Feasibility Study for Proposed Rerouting of the Greater Toronto Rail Network
Clause 3 in Report No. 1 of Committee of the Whole was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of The Regional Municipality of York at its meeting held on January 21, 2016. 3 Feasibility Study for Proposed Rerouting of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Committee of the Whole recommends: 1. Receipt of the presentation by Stephen Collins, Director, Infrastructure Management and Project Management Office. 2. Adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated December 19, 2015 from Commissioner of Transportation Services: 1. Council formally request Metrolinx to undertake consultation with York Region, the Cities of Markham and Vaughan and the Town of Richmond Hill before proceeding with additional detailed studies relating to the rerouting of a freight rail proposal. 2. The Regional Clerk circulate a copy of this report to the Clerks of the Cities of Cambridge, Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, the Towns of Richmond Hill and Milton and Metrolinx. 1. Recommendation It is recommended that: 1. Council formally request Metrolinx to undertake consultation with York Region and the Cities of Markham and Vaughan before proceeding with additional detailed studies relating to the rerouting of a freight rail proposal. 2. The Regional Clerk circulate a copy of this report to the Clerks of the Cities of Cambridge, Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, Town of Milton and Metrolinx. Committee of the Whole 1 Transportation Services January 14, 2016 Feasibility Study for Proposed Rerouting of the Greater Toronto Rail Network 2. Purpose This report informs Council on the findings of a feasibility study commissioned by Cities of Cambridge, Mississauga, Toronto and Town of Milton to look at rerouting freight rail traffic to separate it from passenger rail services on the GO Transit Milton and Kitchener lines. -
Transit Needs and Opportunities
Final Report Transit Needs and Opportunities Background Paper for the Regional Transportation Plan Review Prepared for Metrolinx by IBI Group IBI GROUP FINAL REPORT TRANSIT NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES Prepared for Metrolinx Table of Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... 1 Transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area: a decade of progress ........................... 1 Future growth presents both challenges and opportunities for transit ................................. 1 Moving towards a region connected by rapid transit ............................................................ 2 Identifying needs and gaps ................................................................................................... 2 Matching needs to opportunities ........................................................................................... 3 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5 An Opportune Time to Review Transit in the GTHA ................................................ 5 Regional Transportation Plan Review Process ....................................................... 5 Regional Transportation Plan Goals and Objectives ............................................... 6 Organization of Report ............................................................................................. 8 2 Background ........................................................................................................................ -
Shantz Aaron.Pdf (7.260Mb)
Understanding Factors Associated With Commuter Rail Ridership A Demand Elasticity Study of the GO Transit Rail Network by Aaron Shantz A thesis presented to the University of Waterloo in fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the degree of Master of Environmental Studies in Planning Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2021 © Aaron Shantz 2021 Author’s Declaration I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true copy of the thesis, including any required final revisions, as accepted by my examiners. I understand that this thesis may be made electronically available to the public. ii Abstract Mode share in major North American cities is currently dominated by private automobile use. Planners have theorized that transitioning commuter rail systems to regional rail networks is a viable method to increase ridership and stabilize mode share. This process is currently underway in Ontario, Canada, as the amount and frequency of service is being increased throughout the GO Transit rail network via the GO Expansion Program. However, previous studies have shown that transit demand does not solely respond to service quantity expansions. Variables related to the built environment, regional economy, network characteristics, and socioeconomic status of the customer base can influence transit demand to varying degrees. Further, the literature states that the travel behavior of commuter rail users is unique, as access mode, distance, socioeconomic status, and the utility derived from varying trip types can differ compared to local transit users. These findings suggest that supplementary policies might be needed to reduce automobile reliance and stimulate demand for regional transit. Many transit researchers have conducted demand elasticity studies to identify what factors are significantly associated with transit ridership. -
September 2012 I
Client Project Team Project Manager Bill Dawson, TTC Project Team Trevor Pitman, TTC Paul Millett, TTC Mike Wehkind, City of Toronto Vince Alfano, City of Toronto HDR Project Team Principal Tyrone Gan, P.Eng - HDR Project Manager Tyrone Gan, P.Eng - HDR Technical Team Karen Freund, P.Eng, PMP, LEED AP,HDR Jonathan Chai, P.Eng HDR Conor Adami, EIT, HDR Carl Wong P.Eng, HDR Melanie Hare, Urban Strategies Craig Lametti, Urban Strategies Peter Norman, Altus Group Quality Control Karen Freund, LEED AP, P.Eng - HDR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of the Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study (DRTES) is to assess future rapid transit needs based on anticipated growth in Toronto in accordance with the City’s Official Plan, and to identify and assess potential rapid transit improvements into and within the downtown area of Toronto. A. Problem Statement Transit serving the downtown core is reaching the limits of its practical capacity today, and, with the GTAH continuing to grow and develop, the need for improvements to existing transit service is clear. Both Metrolinx (in the Regional Transportation Plan) the City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) have identified a number of potential infrastructure, operational and policy improvements to provide additional transit capacity into, and within Downtown Toronto. However, recent studies have identified the need to look at additional opportunities to enhance rapid transit, particularly into the downtown area. Within the downtown core, the existing population of 71,000 is projected to increase by 83% to 130,000 by 2031. During the same period, employment is expected to grow from the current 315,000 to 404,000 (28% increase) by 2031. -
Learn Share Discover Discuss
Welcome to the first Public Open House Please visit each station to: LEARN DISCOVER Learn about the history of Mississauga. Discover how we live, work, play and How has our city changed? travel in Mississauga today. What is the biggest change you’ve seen? How do you live and travel here? SHARE DISCUSS Tell us about your moves in Mississauga. Tell us how Mississauga Moves can Highlight places that deserve special help us prepare for the future. attention. 1 What is Mississauga Moves? Mississauga Moves is our chance to plan together for the future of travel on our roads, sidewalks, trails and transit. Through this study we will try to answer this key question: How will we get around in the next 25 years? We are just getting started. Your participation throughout this project is crucial to its success. PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 Where are we now? Where do we want to be in How will we get there? 2017 the future? 2018 2017 - 2018 WE ARE HERE This plan will be brought to Council for approval. Once approved, it will: Serve as a policy Guide the City’s investment Cover the period from framework and in and stewardship now to 2041 action plan of transportation infrastructure and services 2 How has Mississauga changed? STN 1: LEARN Mississauga has historically grown outwards, with roads and rail guiding the way. Its urban form and key transportation infrastructure growth is shown below: 1950S 1970S Legend Legend Freeway Freeway Urban area Urban area ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GO Rail Line GO Rail Line 1990S 2010S Legend Legend Freeway Freeway Urban area Urban area ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! GO Rail Line GO Rail Line Now, we are growing up, not out.