Towards the Next Regional Transportation Plan Freight Day University of Toronto Peter Paz, Manager of Regional Partnerships 2 Addressing the GTHA’s transportation challenges WHO IS METROLINX Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario as the first Regional Transportation Agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). PLAN BUILD OPERATE 4 What is Metrolinx’s mandate? 1. Regional transformation 2. Plan, build, and operate 3. Create connections 2008 “In 25 years, the GTHA will have an integrated transportation system that enhances our quality of life, our environment and our prosperity” Billions in construction projects Regional Express Rail: $13.5 billion over 10 years Rapid transit will change everything Goods Movement Strategy #9 – Improve Goods Movement within the GTHA Urban Freight Forum Implementing The Big Move Review of The Regional Transportation Plan Metrolinx is required to review the GTHA multimodal regional transportation plan under the Metrolinx Act (2006) at least every ten years, in alignment with Ontario’s Growth Plan for the The Corporation shall, at least Greater Golden Horseshoe. every 10 years after subsection (1) comes into force, complete a review of the transportation plan A review of The Big Move at this time allows Metrolinx to: required by clause (1) (a) and make any necessary changes to the transportation plan to ensure • Evaluate and incorporate evidence-based research, new that it complies with the analysis and innovative approaches prescribed provincial plans and • Assess progress, change and the impacts of committed policies in accordance with clause provincial investments on the region’s transportation system (2) (d). 2006, c. 16, s. 6 (4). • Continue to strengthen our relationships with stakeholders by advancing and aligning the provincial, regional and local priorities that together can achieve the shared vision for the GTHA’s transportation system. Path to the Next RTP The Next RTP Coordination with the Growth Plan The Next RTP Timeline We are Metrolinx Board of Directors Meeting Online Consultation Public Meetings here 2006 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW UPDATE CONSULTATION PLANNING & ADOPTION FALL 2016 DECEMBER 2017 2006 NOV 2008 FEB 2014 Growth Plan for the GGH The Big Move RTP Review Introduction to Board 2016 Consultation Results Final Updated Regional from Discussion Paper Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Plan Growth Plan Amendments GROWTH PLAN for the Greater Golden APRIL 2006 Horseshoe JUNE 2017 2018 / 2019 Metrolinx created under SPRING 2015 AUGUST 2016 WINTER 2017 - TBD Draft Updated Regional RTP Implementation Plan the Metrolinx Act, 2006 Growth Plan Discussion Paper RTP Discussion Paper Finalized Growth Plan Transportation Plan Partnerships with Technical Background Papers University Researchers • Active Transportation Needs and Opportunities • Access to Regional Transit • Goods Movement Issues and Opportunities • Journeys to School and Work • Mobility Hub Profiles and Indicators • Factors Influencing Transit Use • New Mobility Services Trends and Implications • Regional Intermodal Demand • Social Equity Analysis Modelling • Transit Needs and Opportunities • Transportation Demand • Transportation Demand Management Needs and Management Opportunities • Transit Equity • Screening Process • Health and Transit Access • Draft Updated Vision, Goals & Objectives • Walkability at GO Stations • Land Use Context • Barriers to Active Transportation • Children’s Independent Mobility • Shared Economy GTHA Population Growth by Age 25% Youth 0-19 (age 3-19) 20% Young Adults 20-34 (age 20-34) 15% Middle Age 35-49 Population (age 35-49) 10% GTHA Adults 50-64 (age 50-64) 5% Seniors (65+) Proportionof 65+ 0% 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Future Travel Demand (a.m. peak)* Total Trip Growth AM PEAK TRIPS (MILLIONS) Total Auto Vehicle km Travelled 5.0 11% 17.6 M 24.0 M 4.0 3 2006 2031 33% 18% 9% 3.0 10% 18% Auto Vehicle km Travelled / Person 10% 16% 2.0 19% 71% 2.09 2.02 73% 74% 2006 2031 3% 1.0 71% 0.0 1991 2001 2011 2031 AUTO TRANSIT ACTIVE * Note: 2031 data assume implementation of currently funded rapid transit network. Home and Work Location: 1991 - 2031 Employment Growth: 2006 - 2041 3.5 600 Total Employment Office Employment 3.0 500 2.5 400 2.0 300 1.5 200 1.0 Total Employment (Millions) 100 0.5 Office Employment (Thousands) 0.0 0 2006 2011 2016* 2031 2041 2006 2011 2016* 2031 2041 Toronto Rest of GTHA Downtown Rest of Toronto Rest of GTHA • *2016 data are estimated • Office Employment data: Hemson Consulting Ltd. • 2031 – 2041 Total Employment Data: Growth Plan for the GGH, schedule 3 The Geography of Work Source: Neptis Foundation 2016 Goods Movement in the Next Plan Urban Goods Movement Background Paper Several key areas covered in this paper: • What should be the vision for goods movement in the GTHA? • What is the state of the goods movement system in the GTHA, and how is it used? • What changes have occurred since Metrolinx’s Goods Movement Status Update was completed? • What are the global best practices in goods movement policy of relevance to the GTHA? • What demographic and economic trends are likely to impact the nature and volume of goods movement in the GTHA over the next 10 years? • What progress has been made on goods movement in the GTHA since 2008 and should any updates be made to the Urban Freight Action Plan? Key Issues and Proposed Updates 1. Managing congestion • Overwhelmingly the most important issue for the private sector • Goods movement vehicles shoulder a disproportionate share of the economic burden of congestion 2. Managing land use compatibility • Reduce conflicts: incompatible land uses, freight sprawl vs. compact development, conflicts in shared use of corridors 3. Reducing the environmental impact of goods movement • Fuel use, GHG emissions, air pollutants, noise, vibration From Urban Goods Movement Background Discussion Paper – CPCS/DKCI (2016) Urban Goods Movement Data (Phase 1 and 2) Metrolinx commissioned goods movement data plan, to support modelling and planning needs (Phase I – 2013) Phase II (2016): Refresh the 2013 plan in light of new data and priorities, and help Metrolinx and its partners move forward with implementation This work complements parallel work in support of goods movement component of RTP Review Also considered as part of Phase II: • Key Performance Indicators (where are we?) • Models, analysis and forecasting (where are we headed, and what do we need?) Heavy Infrastructure Balance of Priorities Emphasis The Big Move was focused The next RTP will emphasize on ‘catching up’ after strategies that further leverage years of underinvestment infrastructure investments The NEXT Plan: Strengthening Connections Congestion Safe Active Parking management complete Transportation strategies strategies streets Supporting Expanded Public Urban freight sustainable TDM education regional growth Frequent System New Rapid transit management mobility Transit service options expansion Source: Neptis Foundation 2016 Source: Neptis Foundation 2016 Thank You .