1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone. 2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth. 3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.

1. Regional Sustainability
Leslie Woo
Vice President, Policy, Planning and Innovation
Sustainable Building Advisor Certification March 24th 2012
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2. GROWTH
GTA
1986 3,733,085
2006 5,555,912
1,822,827 (+49%) in 20 years
TORONTO
1996 2,385,421
2006 2,503,280
882,141 (+37%) in 10 years
• 2 million more people in last 20 years ~ 100,000 per year
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R. M. Wright (2000)

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8. GOVERNANCE: A REGIONAL ISSUE
1988 Provincial Office of the Greater Toronto Area
1997 Toronto/Metro Amalgamation
1998 Greater Toronto Services Board (to 2001)
1999 Ontario SuperBuild Growth Fund established
2003 Creation of a provincial infrastructure ministry
2005 Bill 53 – City of Toronto Act
2006 Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (Metrolinx)
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9. PLANNING FOR GROWTH
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Waterfront Regeneration Trust (1992)

11. THE GGH GROWTH PLAN (2002-06)
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12. THE GGH GROWTH PLAN (2002-06)
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13. GREENBELT PLAN (2004 - 05)
Legend
Regional and Single Tier Boundaries
Greenbelt Plan Area
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14. THE BIG MOVE (2008)
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15. The Planning Process

16. Existing Regional Rapid Transit Network

17. The Region in 25 Years

18. 2. High-order transit connectivity to Pearson Airport district
from all directions
1.2 Establish high-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport district
from all directions, including a multi-purpose, fast transit link to downtown
Toronto.

19. 3. An expanded Union Station - the heart of the GTHA’s
transportation system
1.3 Union Station will become a customer-focused facility that provides seamless
connections between all modes of transportation and the surrounding downtown Toronto
area. The following will be clearly addressed:
• upgrading of facilities to accommodate services proposed in the RTP,
• phasing to allow for the timely delivery of services; and
• identification of necessary investment and potential revenue streams to meet the
above objectives.

20. 4. A complete walking and cycling network
2.1 Plan and implement complete, integrated walking and cycling networks for the GTHA
to bring every GTHA urban resident to within a maximum of one km of a dedicated
bicycling facility. This will be supported by a provincial funding commitment increased over
time to at least $20 million per year for municipalities to complete the walking and cycling
networks.
photo: Gary J. Wood

21. 5. An information system for travellers, where and when
they need it
5.1 Create a regional transportation information portal that is accessible online
and by telephone, e-mail or smart phone that provides all users of the
transportation system with comprehensive, easily accessible and standardized
information on the full-range of transportation alternatives and optimal routings
available to them, as well as the status of all of the elements of the
transportation network.

22. 6. A region-wide integrated transit fare system
6.1 Implement a region-wide integrated transit fare system by 2012
that allows users to pay a seamless, integrated fare for all transit
systems across the region

23. 7. A System of Connected Mobility Hubs
7.1 Create a system of connected mobility hubs, including Anchor Hubs
and Gateway Hubs, at key intersections in the regional rapid transit
network that provide travellers with access to the system, support high
density development, and demonstrate excellence in customer service

24. 8. A comprehensive strategy for goods movement
9.1 Develop a comprehensive strategy for goods movement within the
GTHA, and between the GTHA and other regions, that identifies
opportunities and actions to improve efficiency, increase capacity, enhance
the region’s competitiveness, and reduce emissions of GHGs and other
pollutants.

25. 9. An Investment Strategy to provide stable and predictable
funding
Metrolinx required by legislation to report back by June 2013 on
recommended revenue and financial tools to implement the 25-year RTP.

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29. Rapid Transit Network Performance 2000
80% 1800 TODAY
70% 1600
60% 1400
In 25 Years:
1200
50% CURRENT
Auto TRENDS
1000
40% Transit
Walk/Cycle 800
30% 2015: TOP 15
600 Projects
20%
400
10%
200 In 25 Years: RTP
0%
MODELLING
0
FORECAST
Today Mode Share 2031
Total length of rapid transit service (km)
3 TODAY
120
TODAY
2.5
100
In 25 Years:
In 25 Years:
80 2 CURRENT
CURRENT
TRENDS TRENDS
60 1.5
2015: TOP 15 2015: TOP
40 Projects 15 Projects
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20
In 25 Years: 0.5 In 25 Years:
RTP
0 MODELLING
RTP
FORECAST 0 MODELLING
Average time spent commuting each day per person (minutes)
FORECAST
Annual GHG emissions from passenger transportation per person
(tonnes)

30. Top 15 Priority Projects

31. Mobility Hubs

32. The Big Move imagines a future in which key
transit stations become MOBILITY HUBS,
where transportation modes, including rapid
transit, local transit, specialized transit,
cycling and accessible pedestrian networks
come together SEAMLESSLY.

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Mobility
Hubs

34. The Role of Metrolinx
– Lead design and implementation for key hubs
– Partnership with municipalities
– Provide advice and guidance on hub concept
– Mobility hub analysis and policy development
– Expand the range of and ways of providing customer services
– Innovation in operations
– Other

35. Mobility Hub Guidelines
Objectives:
 Seamless Mobility
 Placemaking
 Successful Implementation
 Provide guidance for mobility hub and
station planning and development across
GTHA.
 Guide Metrolinx in planning efforts,
infrastructure design, and facilities in
mobility hubs and stations

37.  Comfortable and efficient connections between walking, cycling,
local transit, rapid transit, and personal vehicles
 Range of transportation alternatives to access the station

38.  Provide a high level of pedestrian priority, safety, and amenities
 Build or retrofit a network of complete streets to support
movement by all modes of transportation

39.  Ensure an accessible, attractive, and comfortable customer
experience
 Transit station will be a centre of activity in many mobility hubs
and should contribute to sense of place through high-quality
architecture and public realm improvements

40.  Right-sizing commuter parking
 Parking pricing as part of an overall approach to transportation demand
management
 High quality design of parking facilities

41.  Mix of employment, retail, housing, and civic/cultural facilities key to role of
hub as an origin and destination for trips throughout the day
 Clustering population and employment reduces the need for travel, and
facilitates more travel options, making the transportation system more efficient

42.  Use context-sensitive architecture and landscaping to create an
attractive pedestrian-scaled environment and encourage active
street life

43.  Mobility hubs should be innovative, best practice examples of
environmental sustainability
 Implement sustainable energy, water, landscape and waste
management practices

44.  Attracting transit supportive development is a key challenge at many hubs
 Public investment and infrastructure design should enhance development
potential
 Incentives are required for design excellence and innovation

45.  Detailed phasing is required to reach the vision in achievable
steps
 Stations and other facilities should be “future proofed” to
account for ridership growth and new investment

46. SAMPLE Mobility Hub Planning Area

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49. Cooksville GO

50. Cooksville GO
DRAFT

51. Midtown Oakville

52. Midtown Oakville

53. Midtown Oakville

54. Port Credit

55. Port Credit GO

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57. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: more complex than ever
1990 Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront:
Watershed interim report – Toronto Bioregion
2002 Toronto City Summit:
Enough Talk – An Action Plan for the Toronto Region
2004 United Way of Greater Toronto: Poverty by Postal Code
2010 David Hulchanski- Three Cities within Toronto
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58. PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
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59. PARTICIPATORY PLANNING with meaningful consultation
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60. DIVERSITY of views embraced
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61. REFLECTIONS: The URBAN Triple Bottom Line
+ Prosperity
+ Sustainability
+ Civil Society
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62. REFLECTIONS: the Rise of the URBAN metropolis
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63. REFLECTIONS: navigating URBAN complexity
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65. Leslie.woo@metrolinx.com
www.metrolinx.com
Thank you
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