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PREPARING FOR THE IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN YORK REGIONPREPARED FOR TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSPORTATION ‘18 – iCITY CATTS SYMPOSIUM
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1. York Region Quick Facts
2. Planning for Advancements in Transportation Technology
3. Challenges and Opportunities Preparing for the Future of Transportation
4. Participation in iCity CATTS – York Region’s Objectives
5. Questions / Discussion
OUTLINE
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YORK REGION QUICK FACTS
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YORK REGION - CONTEXT
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• Area - 1776 km2
• ~4,170 lane kilometers of Regional roads– ~40% Urban– ~60% Rural
• ~890 traffic control signals • YRT ridership of ~77,000 revenue
riders per weekday• 529 BRT & conventional buses servicing
over 5,300 bus stops
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The 2016 TMP objectives support an interconnected multi-modal network
THE FIVE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE 2016 TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN POSITION THE REGION FOR THE FUTURE
1. Creating a World Class Transit System
3. Integrate Active Transportation in
Urban Areas
5. Make the LastMile Work
2. Develop a Road NetworkFit for the Future
4: Maximize the Potential of Employment Areas
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PLANNING FOR ADVANCEMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
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• Smartphone apps provide real-time traffic information
• On-demand services allows for Mobility-as-a-Service
• Electric and alternative fuel vehicles are increasingly common
• Connected and autonomous vehicles will revolutionize how we travel
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS ARE RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING HOW PEOPLE TRAVEL
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• YRT bus and signal control pilot Jane Street• Regional snow plow signal pre-emption
on Rapidways• Electric bus pilot in the Town of Newmarket
TESTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIELD THAT FOCUS ON SAFETY AND ENHANCED OPERATIONS
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Expansion in 2019 to support on-demand service
• iOS, Android App• First-mile/last-mile connection to
existing transit• Real-time operation updates• Configurable Service for Agency
EXPANSION OF YRT MOBILE APP
Riders may request a trip from any origin to any destination including Toronto
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• 270 Bluetooth sensors are installed inside the traffic cabinets
• By 2019, ~400 sensors installed providing 1300+ km coverage on 900+ directional segments
COLLECT REAL-TIME TRAFFIC DATA TO ENHANCE OPERATIONS
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• Developing state-of-the practice Activity-Based Model to forecast travel demand• Captures all-day travel patterns for all modes• Better understand impacts of emerging trends (e.g. CV/AVs)
ANALYSE TRAVELLER DATA TO PLAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
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• Established YorkNet to improve connectivity and broadband availability in the Region
• Updating transportation vision to reflect new technologies and impacts on land use planning
• Establishing partnerships to be responsive to technology advancements
• Engaging in academic research to better understand possible impacts
YORK REGION’S COORDINATED ACTION PLAN – STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION
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• Will autonomous vehicles increase the number of vehicles on the road?
• Will autonomous vehicles increase demand for urban sprawl?
• Will car ownership decrease as residents become more comfortable with the idea of Mobility-as-a-Service?
TECHNOLOGY CHANGES ARE GOING TO AFFECT TRANSPORTATION IN THE REGION
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• Improve travel across the Region and GTHA
• Make non-conventional transit options more viable
• Source additional data sources
• Investment in telecommunications infrastructure
OPPORTUNITES TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION
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• How are municipalities are using technology?
• Municipalities face complex challenges with new transportation technologies
• York Region has a valuable role to play developing policies, guidelines, standards and regulations to best serve the needs of the travelling public
DOES GOVERNMENT HAVE A ROLE IN SUPPORTING NEW TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY?
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PARTICIPATING IN i-CITY-CATTS - YORK REGION’S OBJECTIVES
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• Better understand and respond to technology changes and impacts
• Access to data and research to guide transportation infrastructure decisions and investment
• Use findings to support TMP action plans and future transportation vision
KEY iCITY-CATTS OBJECTIVES FOR YORK REGION
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QUESTIONS / DISCUSSION
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For more informationLauren [email protected] 877-464-9675 ext. 73115
Brian [email protected] ext. 75901
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