1. Canadian Urban Transit Association Presentation – Transit Vision 2040 – A Blueprint For The Future

Présentation De L’association Canadienne Du Transport Urbain – Vision Du Transport En Commun 2040 – Plan Détaillé Pour L’avenir

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse CUTA’s Vision 2040 for putting green transit at the centre of communities.

RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ

Que le Conseil d’appuyer la vision 2040 de l’ACTU concernant l’adoption d’un transport en commun écologique dans le centre des communautés.

Documentation

1. Transit Committee report dated 18 November 2009 (ACS2009-CCS-TTC-0020).

Report to / Rapport au:

Transit Committee

Comité du transport en commun

18 November 2009 / le 18 novembre 2009

Submitted by / Soumis par : Transit Committee / Comité du transport en commun

Contact/Personne-ressource: Rosemary Nelson, Standing Committee Coordinator /

Coordonnatrice des comités permanents,

City Clerk’s Branch/Direction du greffe

580-2424, Ext. / poste : 21624, Rosemary.Nelson@ottawa.ca

City Wide / À l'échelle de la Ville

Ref N°: ACS2009-CCS-TTC-0020

SUBJECT: CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION – TRANSIT VISION 2040 – A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE

OBJET: PRÉSENTATION DE L’ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU TRANSPORT URBAIN – VISION DU TRANSPORT EN COMMUN 2040 – PLAN DÉTAILLÉ POUR L’AVENIR

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Transit Committee recommend that Council endorse CUTA’s Vision 2040 for putting green transit at the centre of communities.

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité du transport en commun recommande au Conseil d’appuyer la vision 2040 de l’ACTU concernant l’adoption d’un transport en commun écologique dans le centre des communautés.

BACKGROUND

On 18 November 2009, the Transit Committee received a verbal presentation from the the President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Association. The objectives of the project are to:

§ Build a common view of the nature of change likely to take place in Canadian communities by 2040

§ Identify challenges and opportunities that changing communities may pose for transit

§ Describe transit’s future role in providing mobility and economic, social and environmental benefits

§ Identify strategic directions for the transit industry, government and other stakeholders

“Vision 2040 defines a future in which public transit maximizes its contribution to quality of life with benefits that support a vibrant and equitable society, complete and compact community form, a dynamic and efficient economy, and a healthy natural environment.”

A copy of the presentation is held on file with the City Clerk.

DISCUSSION

Following a brief discussion of the matter, the following Motion was presented by Councillor Doucet and unanimously endorsed by the Committee:

Whereas the City of Ottawa wishes to reduce its urban imprint and road construction and reconstruction costs;

Whereas the Canadian Urban Transit Vision (CUTA) 2040 is a necessary and needed national vision which will help the City of Ottawa achieve its local transit and transportation goals;

Be It Resolved that City Council of the City of Ottawa endorse CUTA’s Vision 2040 for putting green transit at the centre of communities.

CONSULTATION

Transit Services supports CUTA’s Vision 2040 as it is consistent with the City of Ottawa Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Document 1 - Extract of Draft Minutes

Document 2 - “Public Transit: A Vision for the Next Generation”, CUTA presentation, English and French (held on file with the City Clerk)

DISPOSITION

The City Clerk will forward a letter of endorsement to the CUTA following Council’s direction on 25 November.

Document 1

CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION – TRANSIT VISION 2040 – A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE

Michael W. Roschlau, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) provided a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which is held on file. The objectives of the project are to:

§ Build a common view of the nature of change likely to take place in Canadian communities by 2040

§ Identify challenges and opportunities that changing communities may pose for transit

§ Describe transit’s future role in providing mobility and economic, social and environmental benefits

§ Identify strategic directions for the transit industry, government and other stakeholders

Councillor Bloess questioned whether CUTA gets involved with trying to identify emerging technologies that cities can examine before making decisions in that regard. Mr. Roschlau explained that one of CUTA’s roles is in information sharing, networking and making sure its members are at the cutting edge of what is going on. He noted that each community is unique and the decisions that need to be made around the specific approach to development expansion and technology are very local ones in terms of what meets the specific needs of the community. CUTA does not get involved in decisions of that level, other than to ensure members are aware of the choices and the pros and cons of each option.

Moved by C. Doucet:

Whereas the City of Ottawa wishes to reduce its urban imprint and road construction and reconstruction costs;

Whereas the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Transit Vision 2040 is a necessary and needed national vision that will help the City of Ottawa achieve its local transit and transportation goals;

Be It Resolved that City Council of the City of Ottawa endorse CUTA’s vision for 2040 for putting green transit at the center of communities.

CARRIED