transportation summit08 tom prendergast
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Tom Prendergast,CEO, TransLink
BC Chamber of Commerce Transportation SummitOctober 16-17, 2008
TransLink’s creates and implements plans to meet the transportation needs of Metro Vancouver
77% of all Metro Vancouverresident trips were by auto,either driver or passenger
11% Transitusers
11% Walking
2% Biking
TransLink mandate includes transportation demand management tools
Accessibility for mobility challenged is a high priority
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Female population Male population
Age
2006
2031
An older population has greater need for high accessible transit services
Bicycle/walking
1 2 3 4 5
Electric trolley bus(20 passengers)
SkyTrainElectric light rail car
(20 passengers)
New hybridDiesel-electric bus
(20 passengers)
New diesel bus(20 passengers)
Two-person car pool(gasoline engine)
Driver travelling Alone in car(gasoline engine)
Driver travelling alone in SUV or van
(gasoline engine)
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GHGs emitted per person per year from a 15 km round-trip commute
GHGs emitted per person per year from a 60 km round-trip commute
.21.85
.271.07
.45
.9
1.3
1.79Tonnes per year
3.58Tonnes per year
5.21Tonnes per year
Tonnes per year
Tonnes per year
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Tonnes per year
The transportation modes we choose and the distances we travel affect the amount of GHGs emitted yearly.
Commitment to sustainability and quality of life
New TransLink governance model
TransLink Board of Directors
Regional Transportation Commissioner
Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation
Future vision of Transport 2040
GOAL 1 - Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are aggressively reduced, in support of provincial and regional targets
GOAL 2 - Most trips are by transit, walking and cycling
GOAL 3 - The majority of jobs and housing in the region are located along the Frequent Transit Network
GOAL 4 - Traveling in the region is safe, secure, and accessible for everyone
GOAL 5 - Economic growth and efficient goods movement are facilitated through effective management of the transportation network.
GOAL 6 - Funding for TransLink is stable, sufficient, appropriate and influences transportation choices.
STRATEGY 1 - Make early investments that encourage development of communities designed for transit, cycling, and walking
STRATEGY 2 - Optimize the use of the region's transportation assets and keep them in good repair
STRATEGY 3 - Build and operate a safe, secure, and accessible transportation system
STRATEGY 4 - Diversify revenue sources and pursue new and innovative ways to fund transportation
Strategies to achieve our 2040 goals
Close coordination is required to ensure transportation infrastructure investments are
consistent
Working together to create a sustainable future
Triple challenge to TransLink
Rising fuel prices can reduce sales volume.
TransLink in affected in three ways.
730,000 460,000
250,000 195,000
240,000 95,000360,000 135,000
420,000 245,000
835,000 350,000
230,000 125,000
160,000 50,000
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37%
28%
74%
78%
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53%
11%
49%
19% 78%
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69%
89%
79%
Note: these projections are currently being reviewed as part of Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy review process.Source: Metro Vancouver
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Projected population and employment
Traditional suburb to downtown travel (latter half of 20th Century)
Modern region to region Travel (21st Century)
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Regional Travel patterns
Metro Vancouver’s GHGs
Metro Vancouver’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Cars and light trucks
Heavy Vehicles
Other transport
Heating/Building
Cement plants
Other29%
6%
4%
30%
13%
18%
Financial challenge
• Reserve depleted by 2011• First job is to look within for efficiencies; to get the most out of what we have• Maintaining current operations will cost another $150 million/year• Staying afloat means cutting bus service by half, no new projects, state of good repair only for
transit, roads and bridges
$150 million new
No new money
$500 million new9
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Funding Scenarios and Bus Service Levels
TransLink current funding mechanisms
Property Tax $246.9 (28%)
Transit Fares $327.6 (36%)
Fuel Tax$267.6 (30%)
Hydro Levy$17.6 (2%)
Parking Site Tax, $21.8 (2%) Mission,
0.2, (0%)
Parking Sales Tax 14.8 (2%)
Total Revenues 2007 ($000’s)$896,393
Examples of revenue streams
Vehicle FeesAnnual Vehicle FeesVehicle Registration Surcharge
Road User FeesCongestion PricingFacility tollsDistance basedCordon tollsHOT LanesDistance Based Insurance
Revenue from Land UseReal Estate RevenueDevelopment ChargesBenefiting Area TaxParking Site TaxLand Value TaxationTax Increment FinancingProperty Transfer Tax
Consumption TaxesHotel Tax (tax on accommodation sales)Local Sales TaxUtility FeesCell Phone Levy
System RevenuesSponsorshipNew Advertising OpportunitiesTransit Fare ProductsCarbon Offsets
Other SourcesTax Free BondsBusiness License FeeCommuter TaxPayroll TaxIncome Tax