ACT CANADA 2016 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AMONG EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR JOURNEYS TO WORK OCTOBER, 24TH

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1 ACT CANADA 2016 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AMONG EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR JOURNEYS TO WORK OCTOBER, 24TH

2 SUMMARY 1. Voyagez Futé s mission 2. The bicycle mileage allowance (IKV) France s exemple 3. The Rosemont program, borough of Montreal

Alternative transport solutions (public transit and active transportation) 15 years

3 VOYAGEZ FUTÉ S MISSION Reduce the use of the solo car in entreprises, institutions, property managers and building developers. Alternative transport solutions (public transit and active transportation) 15 years expertise! 500 enterprises and institutions employees and students Facilitator among transport actors : STM, AMT, RTL, Vélo Québec, BIXI,Communauto, etc.

accessibility, action plan Analysis and tips: parking, LEED survey,

companies Mobility Passport (Passeport Mobilité) Carsharing

4 WHAT ARE OUR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS? Plan for Sustainable Mobility (PMD) : survey, map location and accessibility, action plan Analysis and tips: parking, LEED survey, Moving Company Annual subscription for public transport for the companies Mobility Passport (Passeport Mobilité) Carsharing Carpooling Cycling and walking: BIXI, bike mechanics repair, conferences, bike mechanics courses... Racing Club walk

5 MOBILITY PASSPORT Innovative product designed and sold for property managers, building developers and enterprises Available to companies, tenants, condo buyers and employees. The unit price is $ 1032 and has a term of one year.

6 INFORM, SENSITIZE AND PROMOTE Défi sans auto-solo September 21 st Voyagez Futé s promotions stands Park(in)g Day September 16 th 2016 Déjeuner Leaders en transport durable September 27 th 2016

PILOT PROJECT BICYCLE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE IN FRANCE The bicycle mileage allowance In French Indemnité Kilométrique Vélo (IKV) It is an allowance that the employer offers to theirs employees who make

7 PILOT PROJECT BICYCLE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE IN FRANCE The bicycle mileage allowance In French Indemnité Kilométrique Vélo (IKV) It is an allowance that the employer offers to theirs employees who make the trip by bike between their home to their work place. The allowance can covers the complete cost or part of the yearly transportation fees. One pilot project was set-up in IKV = $ 0.25 / km for cyclists for a ride home-work. 18 enterprises : publics, privates, medium and big enterprises employees Two ways to work : o monthly flat 50% to 75% of public transportation (35 to 50 / month) o Fix monthly return

Results PILOT PROJECT BICYCLE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE IN FRANCE 125% increase in the modal share bike from home to work Bicycle use on other personal or business trips Significant modal shift of

8 Results PILOT PROJECT BICYCLE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE IN FRANCE 125% increase in the modal share bike from home to work Bicycle use on other personal or business trips Significant modal shift of public transportation users to cycling Few modal shift from auto to cycling The IKV has increased the distances traveled by bike Positive perception of the measure among cyclists and non-cyclists

9 PILOT PROJECT BICYCLE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE IN FRANCE Benefits Healthy +++ The IKV = leveraged to capture new users (not convinced) 80% increase in the level of physical activity Increase the use of the bicycle for other reasons No abuse has been identified

10 THE IKV LAW The french law exists since February 2016 IKV = 25 centimes d' /km The employer may set minimum and maximum payment thresholds. Employer payroll tax exemption up to 200 / year Employee: exempt from income tax up to 200 / year In France : TC 50% refund Refund subscription bike self-service or other location of bikes 50% Limits of the law: IKV optional and limited to private companies IKV Accumulated TC + Repayment limited solely drawdown to the nearest station Ceiling of 200 / year too low (about 4km return) Implementation of complementary services to ensure bike: bicycle maintenance, secure parking, showers, lockers, bike kits, etc.

11 PROJECT ROSEMONT - LA PETITE-PATRIE DISTRICT Rosemont Downtown Montreal 11

12 ROSEMONT-LA PETITE-PATRIE DISTRICT Context Local Planning of Moving for the district and mobility policy for employees Spring employees 3 steps : Diagnosis: Survey, Map location of residence s places Program design with 3 parts: Public transportation, walking and cycling Evaluation of components costs

13 MAP LOCATION OF RESIDENCE S PLACES

14 LOCATION MAP ANALYSIS DISTANCE AND RATE ZONES Equivalent Zone 1 Distance Total 0-1 km km km km km km and more 60 Rate zone Total

15 SURVEY RESULTS Summer : 61% self-car soloists 13% of cyclists 9% public transportation 8% of walkers Winter : 64% self-car soloists 14% Public transportation 10% of walkers 50% of respondents live in Montreal s Island 54% to less than 12 km No difficulty to park

16 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Cycling and Walking Mileage yearly allowance (IK) IK = $ 0.25 / km Distance only in Montreal s Island No overlapping benefits of active transportation component and public transit component No transportation allowance during the cold season for cyclists

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Collective transportation (TC) Discount on annual subscription to public transit in Montreal (not in the suburbs) 25 % company

17 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Collective transportation (TC) Discount on annual subscription to public transit in Montreal (not in the suburbs) 25 % company 10% of Montreal Transit Authority (STM) Total 35% of discount (249$/year) No overlapping of active transportation component and public transit component

18 MEMBERSHIP COSTS AND POTENTIAL Potential membership program and costs Identified for residents of the Montreal s Island Lower and upper limits were evaluated Walking Biking Collective transportation 14% Min - 23% Max 25% Min - 42% Max 22% Min - 36% Max $/year Min $/year Max $/year Min $/year Max $/year Min $/year Max Total Min = $/year Total Max = $/year

19 THE FOLLOWING Objectives of the Rosemont program Rewarding cyclists and walkers all year Encourage cyclists and walkers practice Retain the regular users of public transit Do not encourage urban sprawl Management to be confirmed Accession document for all components Registration to the TC component via OPUS & Cie platform Declaration of mode of transport for walkers and cyclists with supervisor s signature Program start : Comming pretty soon!!

PRO-CYCLING ACTIONS INTO ENTERPRISES Provide bike Pay part or all of the bike (or rent or VLS system) IKV or other encouragment fee Provide sufficient secure parking for bikes Showers / lockers /

20 PRO-CYCLING ACTIONS INTO ENTERPRISES Provide bike Pay part or all of the bike (or rent or VLS system) IKV or other encouragment fee Provide sufficient secure parking for bikes Showers / lockers / repair bike kit, gifts for cyclists (for rain, lights, etc.) Bike repair at the company once a year Cycling Coaching (stand or in person) Bike parking for visitors Flexible hours if necessary Bike sharing program for their day to day

21 ADVANTAGE OF CYCLING The regular cycling from home to work can : Improve productivity : + 4 to 15% Reduce absenteeism : -15% Sport, health improvement Promote well-being at work, motivation and team spirit Finally there is a global benefits for economy and society

22 THANKS! Nadège Gaillard Project Manager, Sustainable Mobility Voyagez Futé (514) poste 225

ATTACHMENT 4 - TDM Checklist. TDM Checklist Overview

ATTACHMENT 4 - TDM Checklist. TDM Checklist Overview ATTACHMENT 4 - TDM Checklist TDM Checklist Overview The proposed checklist rates developments on the degree to which they are TDM and transit supportive. Points are assigned based on the level of transit