APPENDIX E -

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 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

TM3 - Provide infrastructure to support mobility choices: Improve residents’ mobility choices by supporting initiatives related to routes, rapid transit, walking, and cycling.

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
9	Western Light Rail Transit Corridor Environmental Assessment (Note 1)	Reassess the Light Rail Transit alignment options between Bayview and Baseline Stations, identified in the Transportation Master Plan, and complete the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the selected corridor.	TRC	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
10	Cycling Safety Evaluation	Develop a cycling safety evaluation program to identify problem intersections, make recommendations for improvements, and propose a process for continuous improvement of cycling safety.	TRC	180	80	80	80	-	20	40	60
11	Cycling Infrastructure	Implement new and enhance existing cycling facilities to increase sustainable mobility by making the network safer and more attractive and accessible as an option for day-to-day and recreational transportation for visitors and residents alike. 2011 funding went toward the Laurier Avenue Segregated Bike Lane Pilot Project and the Somerset pathway tunnel, while future investments could include: Champagne/O-Train Corridor Pathway, Sawmill Creek/Light Rail Transit Corridor Pathway, and the implementation of planned Eastern and Western cycling corridors.	TRC	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000	-	25	50	50
12	Pedestrian Infrastructure	Program to implement new and enhance existing sidewalk and pedestrian facilities to increase sustainable mobility options.	TRC	-	750	750	750	-	-	-	-
13	Neighborhood Traffic Improvements	Program that provides funding allocated equally by ward to address community needs relating to improving traffic operations. Funding provides capacity to implement a range of warranted traffic improvements such as stops signs, speed limit adjustments, turn restrictions, etc.	TRC	-	690	690	690	-	-	-	-
14	Asset Renewal (Roads, Sidewalks, Bridges, etc.)	Program to sustain renewal of roads, bridges, sidewalks within the City’s transportation network to maintain operational performance.	TRC	60,312	40,172	42,005	69,375	-	-	3,080	3,670

Note 1: Non Citywide Reserve Funded Projects (including Transit/Rate)

Strategic Objective Name & Description

TM4 - Promote alternative mobility choices: Promote alternative mobility choices by emphasizing transit, cycling and walking as preferred ways of getting around the City. Use education, promotion and incentives to encourage alternatives to driving, and provide information that encourages responsible travel.

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
15	Downtown Ottawa Mobility Overlay Study (Note 2)	Identify ways to create vibrant, safe and accessible streets for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders by restoring a balance among street users and by improving the quality and character of the streetscape environment in the downtown core once the Tunney's Station to Blair Station Light Rail Transit project is implemented.	TRC	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
16	Transportation Demand Management Strategy & Implementation (Note 3)	Transportation Demand Management initiatives are aimed at reducing the demand for single-occupant car travel at peak periods, shifting travel to non-peak periods and supporting sustainable transportation modes such as walking, cycling, transit, carpooling and teleworking. Transportation Demand Management measures can offer many benefits including reducing traffic congestion, deferring the need for new infrastructure, reducing infrastructure costs, improving access and transportation options, improving air quality, and improving mental and physical health. Funds will be used to support ongoing educational and promotional efforts such as School Travel Planning, Bike to Work Month, Car Free Day, National Ride-Share Week, Travelwise, CAN-BIKE Cycling Education courses, among other initiatives.	TRC	200	150	250	350	-	-	-	-

Note 2: Non Citywide Reserve Funded Projects (including Transit/Rate)

Note 3: Reserve fund supported

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
60	Right-of-Way Activity Management System (Note 4)	The initiative will enable on-line access to real-time mapping data on construction projects affecting the City’s right of way including those by utilities and highway agencies.	TRC	-	-	-	-	-	-	60	60

Note 4: Non Citywide Reserve Funded Projects (including Transit/Rate)

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