APPENDIX B -

TRANSIT COMMISSION OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Strategic Priority: Transportation and Mobility - Meet the current and future transportation and mobility needs of residents, visitors and enterprises by improving transit and by emphasizing choice and accessibility of multiple types of transportation, including the development of a Light Rail Transit system.

 

Strategic Objective Name & Description


TM1 - Ensure sustainable transit services: Offer reliable travel options at the lowest possible cost and in a financially and operationally sustainable way.

 


SI #

Strategic Initiative Name

Strategic Initiative Description

Proposed

Standing Committee Oversight (Strategic Initiative)

Capital (In Thousands)

Operating (In Thousands)

2011

2012

2013

2014

2011

2012

2013

2014

4

O-Train Service Expansion

As approved in the Business Plan, staff are exploring the possibility of additional system upgrades and putting four vehicles in operation on the line at one time instead of two as we have today. With minimal infrastructure modification, the proposed expansion of the O-Train would nearly double the O-Train frequency and capacity at peak periods. Expansion would also provide an innovative transportation solution when Hurdman station closes for Light Rail Transit construction.

Transit

3,630

55,370

-  

-  

  -  

-  

-  

-  

5

Double-decker purchase

(Note 1)  

Purchase will improve the financial sustainability of the transit system while maintaining excellence in customer service. Operating and long-term capital costs will be reduced as we will not compromise overall capacity as a result of the network optimization process.

Transit

 

81,100

 

 -  

-  

  -  

  -  

  -  

 -  

  -  

6

Route Optimization Savings

(Note 2)

Savings generated by route optimization process completed in the Spring of 2011.

Transit

                -

   

             -  

                -  

               -  

                 -  

              -  

               -  

               -  

 

Note 1 & 2: Efficiency savings are associated with this initiative.

 


 

Strategic Priority: Service Excellence -  Improve client satisfaction with the delivery of municipal services to Ottawa residents by measurably increasing the culture of service excellence at the City, by improving the efficiency of City operations, and by creating positive client experiences.

 

Strategic Objective Name & Description


SE2 - Improve operational performance: Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery to reach targets that have been approved by Council and communicated to residents and staff.

 


SI #

Strategic Initiative Name

Strategic Initiative Description

Proposed

Standing Committee Oversight (Strategic Initiative)

Capital (In Thousands)

Operating (In Thousands)

2011

2012

2013

2014

2011

2012

2013

2014

58

Transit Technology Roadmap and Presto SmartCard

With PRESTO Smart Card customers will be able to load their PRESTO Smartcard via the internet, phone, mail and through the OC Transpo sales and information offices.  Passenger boarding will be quicker as customer load times with the PRESTO Smartcard will be faster. IT Road map includes Next Stop Announcement, Real time bus arrival information system and an improved customer service platforms (Smart Bus).

Transit

           18,810

        5,325

           5,790

          1,295

                 -  

               -  

                -  

               -  

 

 


 

Legend

 

ARAC - Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

CPS - Community and Protective Services Committee

EC - Environmental Committee  

FEDC - Finance and Economic Development Committee

PC - Planning Committee          

Transit – Transit Commission

TRC - Transportation Committee