metrolinx green paper 3: active transportation
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Active Transportation
Presentation to metrolinx Board
January 25, 2008
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Active Transportation DefinedIncludes any form of human powered transportation• walking, cycling, wheeling, in-line
skating, skateboarding, paddling, etc.Something everyone does in some form or anotherRTP includes AT for both utilitarian (e.g. commuter) and recreational travel
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A Key to SustainabilityCharacteristics of a sustainable transportation system• conserving• clean• capable• compatible; and • cost-efficient
Active Transportation meets all of these characteristics
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The Key to SustainabilityActive Transportation is central to addressing climate change and energy concerns
GHG Impacts of Shifts in Travel Mode
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20% shift in Automobile Passenger-km to Active Transportation by 2030
20% shift in Automobile Passenger-km to Transit by 2030
Current Trends
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Other Benefits of Active TransportationHealthQuality of lifeAccessibilityPromotion of secure and livable communitiesAir qualityReduced travel costsReduced infrastructure costs
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Key ChallengesFundamental shift• How AT is viewed • How AT is
accommodatedOvercome barriers• Land Use• Financial• Institutional
Making up distance GTHA has fallen behind peers
Density of Utilitarian Bike Facilities
0 1 2 3 4
Berlin
Amersterdam
Copenhagen
Portland
New York City
Chicago
Montreal
Vancouver
Durham
York
Toronto
Peel
Halton
Hamilton
km of Utilitarian Bike Facilities per Square km
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Market Opportunities15% of daily trips less than 2 km are made by automobileLess than 3% of work/school trips less than 5 km are made by bicycle
Distribution of Short-Distance (<2km) Automobile Trips
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Key Objectives for RTPIntegrating transportation modes and reducing physical barriers and improving the design of our communities and infrastructure;Making active transportation safer and more comfortable;Increasing the public’s awareness of the benefits of active transportation and breaking down social barriers; andMaking cycling, walking or wheeling a realistic first choice for travel, wherever possible.
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Building on Existing Policies and PlansUnderlying policies are in place• Model split targets• Accommodation of cyclists
and pedestrians in new infrastructure
• Bicycle parking• Accommodation of bikes on transit
Current plans identify infrastructure needs• 14 municipal plans completed in last 10 years….but, much more is required
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Key Opportunity Areas for RTPSetting targetsReducing expendituresBuild and integrate networkSupport mobility hubs and transitLeverage partnerships and improve outreachRaise the profile of active transportationReform road design and development approvals processTarget school travel
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What will it Take to be Bold?A sample of potential bold initiatives• Redevelop transit park and ride
lots• Pedestrian only streets• Cross-GTHA active
transportation routes• Dedicate minimum percentage
of major transportation project expenditures to AT
• Make a portion of bicycle purchases tax deductible
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA
Potential Role for metrolinxFundingPolicy SupportEducation and OutreachLegislative ChangeTargeted infrastructure improvements
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DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA