The Big Move: Next wave of projects and funding new infrastructure.

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1 The Big Move: Next wave of projects and funding new infrastructure. - Peel Goods Movement Taskforce Daniel Haufschild, Director of Policy & Planning May 17, 2013

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3 Transportation Trends minutes spent commuting million residents in the GTHA

4 The Cost $6 billion travel costs + lost productivity These costs will double in the next 30 years if we don t improve our transportation.

5 The Cost- Environment Over 500,000 tonnes/year in Greenhouse Gases (GHG) is due to traffic congestion That means 15% of daily emissions is due to excess traffic congestion. 5

6 The Cost- Social Impacts 82 minutes/day average time a driver spends commuting Average times each person spends commuting could increase to 109 minutes per day in next 25 years. 6

7 Increase the percentage of people living within 2km of rapid transit to 81% Reduce commute times to an average of 77 minutes per person per day Triple the length of rapid transit service in GTHA to 1,725km Decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions from passenger transportation per person by 29% 7

8 Current Projects Underway 52km New light rail transit 8.6km New subway extension 59km New rapid bus transit

9 Current Projects Underway York Region vivanext Bus Rapidways Mississauga Bus Rapid Transit Union Pearson Express Union Station Revitalization Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension The Georgetown South Project Toronto Light Rail Transit

10 Next Wave of Projects Next Wave Projects SUBWAY EXPANSION Downtown Relief Line Yonge North Subway Extension NEW RAPID TRANSIT GO/UP ENHANCEMENT LOCAL Brampton Queen Street Rapid Transit Dundas Street Bus Rapid Transit Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Hamilton Rapid Transit Hurontario LRT GO Rail Expansion GO Lakeshore Express Rail Service Phase 1 (including Electrification) Electrification of GO Kitchener Line and Union Pearson Express Local transit Roads and highways Active transportation and integration

11 Next Wave Projects $34Billion Funding for projects $130Billion Economic Infusion 900,000 New jobs

12 The Big Picture

13 Goods Movement in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

14 Goods Movement Across the Region: A Snapshot 1 million truck movements to, from, within, and through the GTHA daily tonnes processed annually Over tonnes processed annually 6000 intermodal units handled daily 700 vessels accommodated annually $31.7 billion of goods processed annually $1.5 billion of goods pass through the GTHA daily $2 billion worth of cargo handled annually

15 Our quality of life depends on goods movement Manufacturer y Raw Material Producer / Shipper Retail Store y W arehouse C

16 Our quality of life is affected by goods movement = freight trucks million freight trucks billion truck tonne kilometre (Tkm) traveled 3.3 million freight trucks billion truck tonne kilometre (Tkm) traveled In Canada: Freight energy use has increased by 67% Energy-related GHG emissions has increased by 66% Congestion Pollution Safety

17 Working Together to Address Goods Movement Needs in the Region Working together Understanding goods movement Planning MTO Multimodal Goods Movement Strategy, Metrolinx GTHA Urban Freight Forum, Region of Peel Goods Movement Task Force GTHA Data Collection Framework, MTO Commercial Vehicle Survey, TC Canadian Vehicle Use Study Strategic Goods Movement Network, Freight-Supportive Guidelines, MTO LCV Program Research and Innovation TAF Consolidation Centers Study, Freight on Transit, TAC Truck- Only Lanes Study Leading by Example Metrolinx Transit Inventory Management System

18 How do we fund infrastructure?

19 Scope of Investment Strategy Integrating Growth, Land Use and Transportation Optimizing System and Network Efficiency Integrating Infrastructure Decision-Making Funding through New Revenue Sources 19

20 Metrolinx Chicago RTA Georgia RTA Hong Kong MTR Los Angeles County Metro Montreal AMT New York City MTA Paris RATP Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Portland Oregon TriMet Public Transport Victoria Australia SF Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transport for London UK Vancouver TransLink Wash DC Metro Area Transit Authority Tools in Other Jurisdictions Regional Transportation Authority Cordon Charge Corporate Income Tax X Fuel Tax X X X X X X Land Value Capture X X X Parking Space Levy X X Payroll Tax X X X Property Tax X X X Sales Tax X X X X X TIF X X Tolls: Highways/HOT/ X X X X X X Bridge/Tunnel Utility Levy Vehicle Kilometers Travelled Pilot Vehicle Registration Tax X Ability to Issue Debt X X X X STM X Oregon State X X X X X X X X X X

21 Proposed Principles to Guide New Funding Dedicated Revenue The public can see exactly what they are paying for and have an assurance that funds are not diverted to other priorities Fairness in Costs and Benefits Distributes costs to everyone who benefits, recognizing that we all benefit from transportation infrastructure Equity across the Region Ensures that no part of the region is left behind by having all areas pay their fair share and benefit from investment Transparency and Accountability Ensures transparency in administering funds and reporting on results

22 Potential Short List of Investment Tools Potential Short List of Investment Tools Seven Potential Big Investment Tools: Employer Payroll Tax Fuel Tax Highway Tolls Parking Space Levy including pay-for-parking at transit stations Property Tax Sales Tax Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) Fee Four Potential Smaller Investment Policy Tools: Development Charges High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Land Value Capture (LVC) Transit Fare Increase

23 Categorizing Investment Tools User Pay Tools: recognizes the value to direct consumers of the infrastructure o Fuel Tax o Road Pricing (High Occupancy Tolls, Highway Tolls, Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Fee) o Transit Fare Increase Beneficiaries Pay Tools: recognizes the economic value of infrastructure o Property Tax o Land Value Capture o Development Charges o Parking Space Levy including pay-for-parking for transit stations o Employer Payroll Tax Everyone Pays Tool: recognizes the broad social value of infrastructure o Sales Tax

24 Selection Criteria for discussion Strong, predictable and durable revenues Reasonable cost and ease of implementation Price signals to encourage efficient travel choices Promotes economic competitiveness Promotes social fairness and equity

25 The Big Conversation- Next Steps Seeking public and stakeholder input on the shorter list of potential dedicated investment tools Reaching out to and consulting with our municipal partners is a key next step in our engagement plan On track to publicly release our final report and recommendations at the Metrolinx Board meeting on May 27 Inviting the public to learn more about the potential tools and join the Big Conversation at