RMCAO. June 5, 2015 Title Date

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1 RMCAO June 5, 2015 Title Date

2 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security Overview 6. Plan Ahead 2

3 35 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,

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5 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security Overview 6. Plan Ahead 7. Break-out Session 6

6 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

7 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

8 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

9 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 10

10 SHARING INFORMATION Transportation plans are shared online at ontario.ca/games2015 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 11

11 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 12

12 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security Overview 6. Plan Ahead 13

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. 14

14 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK (PAN AM GAMES) 15

15 GAMES ROUTE NETWORK (PARAPAN AM GAMES) 16

16 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) 17

17 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security 6. Plan Ahead 18

18 EVENT OVERVIEW DOWNTOWN TORONTO Plus, events in Scarborough, Etobicoke, near York University and in 14 other cities. 19

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22 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security Overview 6. Plan Ahead

23 Integrated Security Unit ISU INTEGRATED SECURITY UNIT - Mission Statement Provide a safe and secure environment for the conduct of the Toronto 2015 Pan American, Parapan American Games while maintaining an open, accessible and authentic experience for athletes and attendees; aiming to minimize disruptions to residents, businesses and visitors. The ISU is comprised of the following police services (Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara, OPP, Peel, RCMP, South Simcoe, Toronto, and York).

24 June 26, 2015 Athletes Village opens to security July 1, 2015 Athletes arrive July 10, 2015 Official Pan Am Opening Ceremony Aug. 1, 2015 Parapan Athletes Arrive Aug. 7, 2015 Official Parapan Opening Ceremony

25 INTEGRATED SECURITY UNIT (ISU) PLANNING PRINCIPLES 1. Respect the rights of all peoples as written in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. Normal police service delivery will not be compromised. 3. Venue security will be a joint effort between private security and police. This is similar to major sporting events. 4. Security will be intelligence-led. Plans will be fully scalable to adapt to changes in threat levels. 5. Access control and accreditation will be a cornerstone of venue security. 26

26 Current Events Quebec Ottawa Paris Photo: Montreal Gazette

27 This is a sporting event... Not the G20 Not a security event Not the Olympics

28 Games Route Network (GRN) is approx. 1,500 km.

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30 THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM OF THE AMERICAS July 8-10, 2015 CLIMATE SUMMIT OF The AMERICAS July 7 9, 2015 Fairmont Royal York Hotel A two and a half day business summit immediately prior to the opening of the Toronto Pan American Games, benefitting from the large international presence and proximity to the Games Heads of State, renowned economic thinkers and CEO s will be invited to attend and participate Hosted by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, bringing together Pan-American jurisdictions, environmental groups and industry; seeking common approaches to reducing green house gas emissions

31 Community Outreach Integrated Community Liaisons (ICL) Working with community groups, residents, and affected businesses to support and address any concerns and minimize disruptions Integrated Community Liaisons (ICL) with representatives from all policing partners The ICL mandate establishes and maintains open and transparent communication with all stakeholders affected by the games or by at

32 AGENDA 1. Games Overview 2. Transportation Planning Overview 3. Games Route Network 4. Event Overview 5. Security Overview 6. Plan Ahead 33

33 BUILDING AWARENESS 34

34 KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING 35

35 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 36

36 PLAN AHEAD Visit our website ( Download the Business Guide Sign up to receive updates Find out about transportation plans and local traffic changes to connect with our team for questions Start working on your Games Travel Plan Spread the word to your stakeholders Help your clients, staff and partners get ready for the Games 37

37 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 38

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