Institute of Transportation Engineers

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1 Institute of Transportation Engineers May 1, 2015 Title Date

2 AGENDA Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 2. Transportation 3. Games Route Network Planning Overview 4. Plan Ahead 3. Games Transportation five point plan 2

3 70 DAYS TO GO Draft Business Engagement TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games largest international multi-sport Games Canada has ever hosted 10,000+ athletes and officials from 41 countries/territories in 51 sports More than 30 competition/training venues spread across 16 municipalities in Ontario Anticipated 250,000 visitors; 1.4 million tickets Pan Am Games: July 10 26, 2015 Parapan Am Games: August 7 15,

4 The Games Footprint Sports and venue locations subject to change

5 EVENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN TORONTO Plus, events in Scarborough, Etobicoke, near York University and in 14 other cities. 5

6 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Transportation 5 point plan 6

7 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SNAPSHOT 30+ organizations including municipalities, security, transit and games organizers 1,500 km of Games Route Network (GRN) 7,500 athletes, 23,000 volunteers, 4,000 media and 1.4 million spectators 12 transit agencies and 8 specialized transit providers 30+ competition venues for the Pan Am Games and 12 competition venues for the Parapan Am Games An estimated population of 8.4 million people within the Games footprint 7

8 WORKING TOGETHER The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is working together with a team of more than 30 partners, including host municipalities, police and transit as well as the business community and residents of the GTHA Ministry of Transportation Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Secretariat City of Toronto City of Hamilton / Transit (HSR) York Region / Transit (YRT / VIVA) Town of Caledon City of Mississauga / Transit (Mi-Way) Halton Region City of Welland / Transit Simcoe County Town of Innisfil TORONTO 2015 Integrated Security Unit Region of Peel City of Markham Town of Milton / Transit Niagara Region Township of Oro- Medonte Haliburton County Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Metrolinx Durham Region / Transit (PULSE) Dufferin County City of St. Catharines / Transit Town of Ajax Township of Minden Hills City of Oshawa Toronto Transit Commission Town of Mono Town of Whitby Municipality of Dysart et al Oakville Transit Town of New Tecumseth Brampton Transit (ZUM) Burlington Transit 8

9 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING OVERVIEW The transportation plan will ensure athletes, officials and visitors get to events on time, and keep residents and businesses moving. We will do this by: Keeping the region moving with temporary traffic measures Creating a safe, accessible and positive experience for spectators and volunteers Get athletes, officials and media to events safely and on time 9

10 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Transportation five point plan 10

11 KEEPING THE REGION MOVING To achieve our transportation goals, we have developed a Five Point Plan: Games Route Network Routes and temporary measures so athletes can travel safely and reliably to and from events Spectator Transportation Services Enhancing transit service, accessible options, signs, parking and more Reducing Demand on Transportation Promoting options like carpooling, transit, cycling and more to reduce traffic Venue Traffic Measures Support Games operations and minimize disruptions to local residents and businesses 5 Regional Coordination Working together to plan and deliver seamless transportation 11

12 1. GAMES ROUTE NETWORK 12

13 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK Includes roads and highways that link airport, competition and training venues, satellite accommodations and Athletes Village Reliable and Safe Designed to ensure reliable and safe transportation for athletes, officials and media to and from events Provide Travel Choices Will help meet the needs of the public and Games participants Keep People Moving Informed Coordinated We have enhanced our existing modelling tools to develop a Games model to ensure traffic and pedestrians keep moving across the region This is helping us predict Games-time conditions and make educated decisions about HOV lanes, parking restrictions and other traffic measures. Includes coordinated planning of construction schedules, street permits, off-peak deliveries and other major events. 13

14 OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS AND RESULTS Both meso-modelling and micro modelling undertaken on 400 series Detailed modelling completed in December 2014, to confirm results & support design activities Results based on Day 11, Pan Am Games, 5-6 pm (evening peak) HOV3+ and 2+ options considered and 0% and 20% traffic diversion scenarios General Overview of Analysis Use GGH model, widely used for transportation planning in the region, for base traffic origin and destination background information Calibrated to existing conditions through extensive traffic counts (over 1,300 locations) Updated to 2015 traffic volumes Using existing levels of occupants, determine usage of proposed HOV lanes, plus induced demand based on existing patterns of use Layer in Games assumptions from TO2015(e.g. venues, Games vehicles, spectators, etc.) Analyze using state of the art tools for corridor and micro-level simulations AIMSUN software 10 years of MTO experience for lane configurations, interchanges, etc Used throughout the world, 3,000 users Assess options to inform decision-making 14

15 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK (PAN AM GAMES) 15

16 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK (PARAPAN AM GAMES) 16

17 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK - FEATURES HOV Lane Users Existing HOV users by jurisdiction (Emergency vehicles on call, Transit etc.) Games Client Group with vehicle access parking permit (athletes, technical officials, media, dignitaries) HOV Lane Design - Pavement markings & signs White diamond pavement markings and lane markings HOV lane signs with new Games Client Group identifier 3.5m lane width where feasible White diamond / No Pan Am symbol on pavement lane marking with access/egress options Identifies HOV permitted users with Unique Games Client Group identifier Beside lane, not overhead & meet MTO s Bilingual requirement HOV Lane Operations Overall results of operational analysis favours HOV 3+/HOV 2+ Fixed operation 0500h 2300h recommended GRN activation date June 29, 2015 Regulation and Bylaws Minister s regulation to establish new HOV lanes and extend pilot program for taxis/green vehicles Municipal Bylaws required for HOV & traffic management measures Compliance ISU integrated compliance strategy developed, balancing education and enforcement requirements Local Roadways Local GRN plans completed, including parking and turning bans, signal timing and road occupancy restrictions subject to Regional & Municipal approval TDM/Communications Robust communications and engagement campaign essential to success of the GRN TDM must be in place to gain compliance & 20% background traffic reduction

18 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK Temporary HOV Lanes Open to vehicles with three or more people (June 29-July 27), two or more people (July 28-August 18), Games vehicles, accredited media, emergency vehicles, electric vehicles with green licence plates, public transit and taxis Operating from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. In effect from June 29 August 18 Incorporates existing HOV lanes where applicable About 235 km of HOV lanes during the Games Temporary HOV lanes on sections of: Highway 427 Highway 404 (uses existing HOV lanes) Highway 401 QEW Don Valley Parkway (DVP) Gardiner Expressway Lakeshore Boulevard (Toronto) Jane Street (York Region) 18

19 OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 19

20 2. SPECTATOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 20

21 SPECTATOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Enhancing Accessibility Enhancing Existing Services / Extending Hours Getting to the Games Creating New Routes & Shuttles Managing Spectator Parking Walking & Cycling Including Transit with Event Tickets 21

22 GAMES TRANSIT NETWORK 22

23 3. REDUCING DEMAND ON TRANSPORTATION 23

24 BUILDING AWARENESS 24

25 KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING 25

26 TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND DURING THE GAMES Reduce Re-time Employee commuting Work from home (telework) Work from other offices away from hotspots Shift workday earlier or later. Compressed Work Week. Business travel Use teleconferences, videoconferences & web conferences Advance or postpone non-essential meetings Schedule meetings for mid-day Customer & visitor travel Encourage service calls before or after the Games Extend hours to offer appointments earlier or later Shipping & receiving Stockpile non-perishable goods before the Games Use local suppliers Schedule deliveries & shipments away from peak periods Re-mode Promote carpooling and provide preferential parking Offer free transit tickets Carpool to meetings UP Express to/from the Airport Walking meetings Promote transit, cycling or walking to your workplace Use bicycle couriers Reroute Plan commute routes & times to avoid hotspots Plan travel routes & times to avoid hotspots Inform travelers about nearby hotspots or other changes Plan shipment routes & times to avoid hotspots 26

27 PLAN AHEAD OTHER RESOURCES Attend an information session Detailed transportation, security and venue impact information for each Host Municipality. Meet with planners to ask questions, get tips tools and information. Smart Commute Games Service Games Service for organizations that are not current members. Focussed on supporting development and implementation of Games Travel Plans Available via online application Opportunity to become full Smart Commute members after the Games 27

28 4. VENUE TRAFFIC MEASURES 28

29 VENUE TRAFFIC MEASURES Plans were developed with the assistance of Venue Transportation Working Groups (VTWGs), which bring together planners from the Province, the Organizing Committee, the Integrated Security Unit, municipal representatives and local stakeholders. Route sketching exercises were undertaken to establish primary, secondary and tertiary routes to venues. Where possible routes aimed to separate Games Client traffic from spectators and background traffic. A combination of various temporary traffic measures were used to ensure reliability along routes and around venues, these included: Signal timing and offset modifications No parking/stopping/standing Turning restrictions Road closures Police managed traffic control points HOV lanes 29

30 VENUE TRAFFIC MEASURES (example: York University) 30

31 5. REGIONAL COORDINATION 31

32 SHARING INFORMATION Signs will help people find their way to events Trip planner app will help everyone learn about Games-time changes and plan their travel During the Games, transportation planners from across the region will work out of one location to coordinate operations and get information out to the public quickly. Subway wall-mounted sign Pedestrian route sign Highway sign 32

33 PLAN AHEAD FURTHER INFORMATION Only 70 days to go. Get ready for the Games!! Plan ahead!!! Further information Visit our website ( Find out about transportation plans and local traffic changes to connect with our team for questions Visit TO2015 website for Games information ( 33

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