Moving into the Future Workshop: Importance of Multi-modal Transportation Planning for Ontario s Economy Municipal Network in Place and Moving Forward May 9, 2014 Chris Murray, City Manager City of Hamilton
Why the need for a Municipal Network?
The Creation of a Network Western Golden Horseshoe Municipal Network (the Network) members include: Halton Region City of Hamilton Niagara Region Region of Peel Region of Waterloo
The Network approach is multi-disciplinary.
The Charter Approved by the Network municipalities in February 2014. The Network will advance common perspectives regarding the need for transportation infrastructure to create a more efficient and connected network for the movement of goods and people. The Network will be a leader in establishing and using cross-boundary, multi-governmental, multi-disciplinary partnerships to advocate for the infrastructure needed for the region (area), recognizing we are better working together.
Ultimate Goal The Network s ultimate goal is to see an integrated multi-modal transportation network established that: Maximizes the potential of air, rail and marine goods movement modes, Provides efficient connections to hubs, employment lands, and markets, Addresses projected highway capacity issues, Incorporates an inter-regional multi-modal transit network, Is planned and implemented in a manner that respects the importance of environmentally sensitive areas, and Is planned in a cooperative manner with active participation by municipal citizens, provincial and federal governments and interest groups including the private sector.
Factors contributing to the need for a timely solution. Trade Economic Prosperity Transportation Planning Population & Employment Growth Planning Frameworks Guiding Growth
Trade Annual trade between Canada and U.S. in 2013 ALL modes of Transportation: - Canada- $632 billion - Ontario- $308 billion Annual trade between Canada and U.S. in 2013 LAND modes of Transportation: - Canada- $568 billion - Ontario- $289 billion In 2013, 86% of trade (LAND) that occurs between the US and Ontario crosses at either Niagara, Windsor or Sarnia.
Economic Prosperity of the Region
Transportation Planning Study Areas
Population and Employment Growth (2031 to 2041) Population: Toronto 320,000 WGH Region 895,000 Employment (jobs): Toronto 80,000 WGH Region 315,000 MPP s: Toronto 16 WGH Region - 24
Major Transportation Initiatives The Big Move (Metrolinx) Transit Goods Movement GO Transit (A Division of Metrolinx) Electrification Union Station Revitalization Mississauga BRT Lakeshore West (Hamilton all day service) Niagara to GTA Corridor (MTO) GTA West (MTO) Waterloo Wellington Brant Inter-regional Transportation Planning Study
Complex Plan Framework Major Plans Guiding Growth in the Region: Places to Grow Greenbelt Plan The Big Move: Regional Transportation Plan Other Important Documents Provincial Policy Statement Planning Act Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act and Niagara Escarpment Plan Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Fisheries Act Sourcewater Protection Act Nutrient Management Act Environmental Assessment Act Individual municipal and Regional Plans and Policies
2014 WORK PLAN Develop a partnership approach with federal and provincial governments that support good planning. Continue to ensure the Network s interests are known to the communities they represent. Engage interest groups focused on the health and prosperity of the Region. Contribute information that helps inform decision making.
We re here to contribute to a good plan in a timely way.
THANK YOU Western Golden Horseshoe Municipal Network CONTACT: Chris Murray, MCIP, RPP City Manager City of Hamilton Phone: 905-540-5420 chris.murray@hamilton.ca