Sustainable Transportation Initiatives and Plans in Caledon

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1 Sustainable Transportation Initiatives and Plans in Caledon Arash Olia, P.Eng., PhD. Coordinator, Transportation Development Finance & Infrastructure Services Town of Caledon Eric Chan, P.Eng., PMP Manager, Transportation Engineering Finance & Infrastructure Services Town of Caledon 1

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4 Sustainable Transportation in Caledon Caledon Official Plan Policy # The Town shall work with the Region of Peel, Metrolinx, the City of Brampton, adjacent municipalities and other appropriate jurisdictions to improve public transit, carpooling and other Transportation Demand Management (TDM) to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions from transportation that contribute to climate change 4 4

5 Caledon Transportation Master Plan TMP Alternatives: 1. Do Nothing 2. TDM Only 3. Road & Highway Improvements Only 4. Combination of Alternatives 2 & 3 Vision: By 2031, the Town of Caledon will have a transportation system that is safe, efficient, reliable, convenient, sustainable and multimodal. 5 5

6 TMP Recommendations: Roads & Intersections Implement short & long-term transportation improvement programs such as road widening and intersection improvements Participate in Peel Region Goods Movement Strategic Plan Development Standards Manual Incorporate CTMP recommendations into Development Standard Manual: Roadway Classification Right of Way Needs Walking & Cycling Implement Pedestrian & Cycling Networks Implement Trails Master Plan Apply for Share the Road Bicycle Friendly Community Award Complete Sidewalk Strategic Plan Continue to Participate in Active and Safe Routes to School Program Plans & Policies Develop planning policies to support a more sustainable transportation system: Active Transportation Carpooling Other TDM strategies Develop strategies to calm traffic & enhance safety Support Caledon Transit Feasibility Study 6 6

7 Corporate Sustainable Transportation Initiatives About A program of Metrolinx Helps employers and commuters transition to sustainable commuting options such as carpooling, walking, cycling, transit A sharing system where bicycles are made available to Town of Caledon staff for short-term use Program Goals Town has particular focus on carpooling Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to work Support active and healthy living Reduce vehicle trips taken at work and associated greenhouse gas emissions Recent initiatives Promotes Smart Commute campaigns Designated 4 staff carpool parking spaces Created a carpool discussion forum on the Town s intranet page Refreshed program in 2017 by: Streamlined sign up process Revised program Waiver Extended hours of program Organized a staff Bike Share Challenge Program Progress Results as per a 2015 survey: 12% increase in staff that carpool to work compared to % of staff are willing to carpool 23% increase in staff awareness Obtained 8 new staff sign ups in staff members attended Bike Share lunch and learn event 7

8 Development Standard Manual Designing roadway for the vulnerable users at hamlet/villages Calming traffic using signage, pavement markings and technology 8 8

9 Development Review Process Developers are encouraged to create street configurations, densities and urban form that support: Walking; Cycling and; The early integration and promotes Transit oriented development. 9 9

10 Cycling Initiatives in Caledon 10 10

11 Evaluation: Overview Input Process Output Active Transportation Master Plan / Trail Strategy Town of Caledon Region of Peel City of Brampton City of Vaughan TRCA CVC Province Cycling Route Traffic volume, truck %, speed, grade, connectivity, users, destinations, type of facility, future road improvements, Strava data Cycling Task Force / Users Experience Consolidation of info Evaluation criteria: Connectivity (networks, villages, schools, stores) Comfort (safety, crossing barriers, convenience) Cyclist type (family, commuter, weekender, touring/sports) Compounding effect (encourage more cycling, expandability) Coverage (all wards in Caledon) Strategy: Bike Routes Capital costs Signs Markings Maintenance cost Kiosks Bike Racks Bike Repair Stands Legal fees Bike counters Education $ 2,600 $ 1,500 $ 85,000 $ 6,000 $ 3,600 $ 2,400 $ 3,500 $ 17,500 $ 2,500 Tourism / business info Legal / risk / liability Evaluate Build 2017 Total: $ 125,000 Enforce/ Measure Promote/ Educate 11

12 Cycling Achievements (so far) Bicycle Route Pilot Program caledon.ca/ cyclecaledon 12 12

13 Public Transit Feasibility Study 13

14 Project Objectives Expected Completion Date: Spring

15 Where are people in Caledon going to? Destination Density for trips originating in Caledon 15 15

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17 Pedaling Forward Climate Change mitigation strategy through implementation of the Transportation Master Plan Climate Change adaptation strategy through Low Impact Development stormwater management in road projects to increase resiliency of flooding Rural Municipalities do have a role to play in Climate Change! Transportation 17