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Speaker presentation AAMER HASHAM Manager, Project Management Office, Customer Service Metrolinx
Developing sustainable partnerships Aamer Hasham September 23 rd, 2015
Who We Are Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). 12
Union Pearson Express 25-kilometre express rail, connecting Union Station and Pearson International Airport 15 minute frequency Will take 1.2 million car trips off our roads in the first year of operation 13
PRESTO (Fare Card) More than 1 million card holders travel throughout the region with a simple tap of their PRESTO cards Handles 10 million fare payments per month Can be used on 7 local transit agencies in the GTHA, on GO Transit, and at 14 select Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway stations. 14
GO Transit 7 rail lines 63 stations 400+ km of rail 68 million passengers annually (78% rail, 22% bus) 96% of GO riders travel through Union Station 15
The GTHA is a Region Under Pressure The GTHA suffers from traffic congestion problems, poorly integrated transit services and relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure. OECD Territorial Review, 2010 16
A Triple Challenge 1. High population growth 100,000 new residents each year A transit system bursting at the seams Years of underinvestment in infrastructure 2. A dynamic yet constrained economy Dispersed employment patterns Growing commute distances Rising oil prices Fiscal constraints 3. High expectations by stakeholders Increasing complexity of projects Solutions to rising congestion Progress on sustainability and climate change 17
We ve Got a Plan Increase the percentage of people living within 2km of rapid transit to 81% Triple the length of rapid transit service in GTHA to 1,725km Reduce commute times to an average of 77 minutes per person per day Decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions from passenger transportation per person by 29% 18
Flagship Big Move Projects Underway Eglinton Crosstown LRT 19 km Ridership (2031): 5500/hour Viva + MiWay Bus Rapid Transit 59 km Ridership (2031): 3800+/hour UP Express New 3 km connector line Ridership: up to 5000/day Union Station Revitalization Improvements: new train shed roof & track replacements Georgetown South Project Improvements: three new tracks along 20km PRESTO Card Holders: 1,000,000+ Availability: 10 transit agencies 19
What does Sustainability mean to Metrolinx? Sustainability Integrated approach to manage Environmental, Social and Economic aspects Waste Water Environmental Social Customers Employees Energy Communities Regional Prosperity Economic Operational Efficiency 20
Considerations for Public Procurement Enhanced accountability to taxpayers in addition to ensuring operational efficiencies Focus on a fair and competitive process through a weighted evaluation criteria A higher focus on risk management to ensure successful outcome for projects Balanced approach to evaluating vendors which includes the firms capabilities, team qualifications, approach to problem solving and total cost of ownership 21
22 Manufacturing and delivery of front-line Uniforms: Sustainable and Ethical procurement
A focus on Environmental sustainability Themes Environmental Management Systems Lifecycle Impact of Manufacturing Recycling and Processing of Waste Materials Steps to influence partners to adopt progressive practices Goals Adoption of environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 140001, RC 140001 or EMAS) Annual sustainability or corporate sustainability reports Measurement and monitoring of energy, water consumption, GHG and air emissions Minimize the environmental or social impact of production Recycled content, recyclable product and durability of product Policy for recycling Climate waste Resilience Processing chemicals throughout the manufacturing process Expectations of partners Attracting and subsuppliers & Retaining Talent Auditing subsuppliers according to environmental or social criteria 23
What does Ethical procurement mean? 1. Compliance with local laws governing working conditions. 2. Developing a supplier code of conduct to ensure safe and healthy workplaces for suppliers. The code of conduct requires suppliers to comply with standards in the following areas (based on ILO conventions): Child and forced labor Harassment and abuse Discrimination Health & safety Fair compensation Right to collective bargaining and freedom of association 24
Key Lessons Learned Broad commitment beyond the executive sponsors is crucial to changing established practices. Quantification of benefits for adopting progressive practices makes the goal more relevant to the team. Allocate enough time for the team to consider the implications of changing policies (this includes legal implications, operational viability and commitment to a competitive vendor selection process). Investment of time in training the team throughout the process will pay dividends in the long run. Sustainable practices don t have to come at the cost of achieving successful outcomes. 25
Collaborating with start-ups: advantages and opportunities Provides a framework for much needed innovation. Helps larger organizations significantly reduce the time-to-market for new products. May result in the development of a new sustainable business. A discussion on cultural differences between the two organizations at the start of the engagement will help the teams succeed in the long term. Public organizations usually require a longer socialization period due to the many diverse stakeholder relationships. A focus and commitment on quality management will satisfy the risk management requirements and enable the organizations to roll-out the product on time. 26
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