Presentation to the City of Ottawa Transit Commission
February 20, 2013 Background
• 1994: Comprehensive development plan for road networks and public transit (STO, MTQ, NCC and CUO)
• 1994: Commuter train study (STO, MTQ, CUO, RMOC, OC Transpo, NCC and MTO)
• 1996: Study of technology choice (STO, CUO and MTQ)
• 2001: Feasibility study of a regional and interprovincial transit system (STO, NCC, • CUO, City of Ottawa and OC Transpo)
• 2004: Detailed feasibility study of the Rapibus (STO, NCC, City of Gatineau, OC • Transpo, City of Ottawa and MTQ)
• 2005-2006: Comparative cost-benefit study of a rapid transit system with an exclusive right-of-way (STO and MTQ)
2 Evaluation for the Quebec Ministry of Transportation
Identify the most economically-sound rail corridor rapid transit project for the Outaouais region 4 options analyzed: § Reserved lanes on road pavements § Exclusive bus corridor (Rapibus) § Suburban train § Light rail train
3 Comparative Cost-benefit Study
Identify the most economically advantageous rail corridor rapid transit project for the Outaouais region
The Comparative cost-benefit study of a rapid transit system with an exclusive right-of-way demonstrated that the Rapibus is the best socio-economic choice, with a net present value of $538 M and a cost-benefit ratio of 2.27.
4 A Matter of Capacity