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Transportation Border Working Group

Calgary, Alberta

October 21, 2004

Presented by: Kris Wisniewski

Canada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganCanada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganBorder Transportation PartnershipBorder Transportation Partnership

Detroit River International CrossingDetroit River International Crossing

Canada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganCanada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganBorder Transportation PartnershipBorder Transportation Partnership

Detroit River International CrossingDetroit River International Crossing

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• Transport Canada,

• U.S. Federal Highway Administration,

• Ontario Ministry of Transportation and

• Michigan Department of Transportation

The Partnership

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Project Update & Progress

• A Final Planning/Need andFeasibility (P/NF) Study Report released January 2004.

• Based on the findings of the P/NF Study, formal environmental studies on both sides of the border are proceeding

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OEAATerms of

Referencefor MajorProjects

OEAATerms of

Referencefor MajorProjects

Infrastructure or Operational Improvements-continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs-diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy

Infrastructure or Operational Improvements-continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs-diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy

Planning/Need &

Feasibility

30-yearStrategy

(may includeseveral

elements)

Planning/Need &

Feasibility

30-yearStrategy

(may includeseveral

elements)

CompleteJanuary ‘04

Approval Received

September 2004

*Timeframes are approximate

EnvironmentalImpact

Study(ies)

EnvironmentalAssessment(s)

EnvironmentalImpact

Study(ies)

EnvironmentalAssessment(s)

ConstructionConstructionDesignDesign

August 2004* End of 2007* End of 2010* End of 2013*

Consultant Acquisition Underway

Schedule

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Detroit River International Crossing Study Status

• New or improved river crossing required.

• Continue to develop strategies for integrating the environmental clearance process/decision-making

– Consultant RFP development and selection process

• Consultant selection process completed early 2005.

• Alternatives development and stakeholder engagement will begin in 2005

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Bi-National Border Partnership Working

GroupDetroit Crossing Broader PlanningTransportation Agencies Increased Partnerships

Many Agencies & Stakeholders

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On-Going Discussions

• Governance models

• Private sector proposal to twin the Ambassador Bridge

• Future legislative needs

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In Conclusion

• Clear need for improvements at Windsor-Detroit

• Planning and approval process is unique

• Integrated bi-national public process reduces risks/delays to implementation of best overall long-term solution

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www.PartnershipBorderStudy.com

Mr. Dave WakePartnership Coordinator

Ministry of Transportation of OntarioSouthwestern Region

659 Exeter RoadLondon, Ontario N6E 1L3

(519) 873-4559

Ms. Margaret Barondess

Project Manager

Michigan Department of Transportation

425 West OttawaP.O. Box 30050

Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 335-2621

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Proponents’ Positions

Hennepin Point Crossing

Seeking Presidential permit to initiate construction

Mich-Can Awaiting results of Partnership Study

Ambassador Bridge Seeking approval to proceed with twinning; Requested special stakeholder status

DRTP Urgently need a new crossing; Proponents claim can be built within 5 yrs

Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry

Ferry can help during peak periods for trucks

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Proposals by Others

DRTP Proposal

AMB ITR Twin AMB

Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry Hennepin Pt.

Crossing, Inc.

Mich-Can Proposal

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Economic Importance of Trade Value in the Detroit-Windsor Corridor

$90B (USD) annuallyin surface trade

(25% of bi-national surface trade)

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THE NEED – P/NF Study Findings:Projected International Trade Growth

Detroit-Windsor Corridor

2001 2030

Two-Way Canada-U.S.Trade Passing Through Detroit-Windsor

(U.S. Dollars)

$90 Billion+/-$150 Billion+/-(64% Increase)