Presentation to the City of Ottawa Transit Commission

Presentation to the City of Ottawa Transit Commission
February 20, 2013
Background
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1994: Comprehensive development plan for road networks and public transit (STO,
MTQ, NCC and CUO)
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1994: Commuter train study (STO, MTQ, CUO, RMOC, OC Transpo, NCC and
MTO)
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1996: Study of technology choice (STO, CUO and MTQ)
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2001: Feasibility study of a regional and interprovincial transit system (STO, NCC,
CUO, City of Ottawa and OC Transpo)
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2004: Detailed feasibility study of the Rapibus (STO, NCC, City of Gatineau, OC
Transpo, City of Ottawa and MTQ)
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2005-2006: Comparative cost-benefit study of a rapid transit system with an
exclusive right-of-way (STO and MTQ)
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Evaluation for the Quebec Ministry of Transportation
Identify the most economically-sound rail corridor rapid transit project
for the Outaouais region
4 options analyzed:
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Reserved lanes on road pavements
Exclusive bus corridor (Rapibus)
Suburban train
Light rail train
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Comparative Cost-benefit Study
Identify the most economically advantageous rail corridor rapid transit
project for the Outaouais region
The Comparative cost-benefit study of a rapid
transit system with an exclusive
right-of-way demonstrated that the Rapibus is the
best socio-economic choice, with a net present
value of $538 M and a cost-benefit ratio of 2.27.
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A Matter of Capacity
Subways can carry 20,000 to 40,000 passengers an hour in each
direction.
Light rail trains can carry 10,000 to 20,000 people an hour in each
direction.
The BRT can carry up to 10,000 people an hour in each direction.
Estimate for opening of the Rapibus: 7,000 people an hour.
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<and Population
• From over 270,000 people in 2013, the population of
Gatineau will increase to more than 343,000 by 2051,
an increase of nearly 30%.
• “Twenty-five years ago, they said it required at least a
million inhabitants to build a light rail train network.”
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Interprovincial Migration
AM Peak (11+years 2011 O-D Survey)
• 38,600 trips are made from Gatineau to Ottawa every
morning (transit modal share: 44%)
• 16,300 trips are made from Ottawa to Gatineau every
morning
• 3 federal buildings are opening this year in Gatineau
(about 6,000 employees)
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Transit Modal Share
During Morning Peak Period
Screenlines
Screenline Classification Counts
Objectives of the
2005-2015 Strategic
Plan
Objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan
(1994)
Modal
share
1995
Modal
share
2002
Modal
share
2005
Modal
share
2011
Modal
share
2010
Modal
share
2015
Medium term
(2011)
Ottawa River
17%
27%
26%
31%
30%
35%
30%
40%
Gatineau
River
10%
21%
25%
25%
25%
35%
25%
45%
Blvd. SaintRaymond (Ch.
de la Montagne)
24%
28%
29%
31%
30%
35%
30%
45%
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Long term
(2046)
What is the Rapibus?
A high-frequency bus rapid transit
(BRT) system that consists of
reserved lanes and an exclusive
right-of-way connecting the various
sectors of Gatineau with downtown
A dedicated bus route (with
exclusive right-of-way) built in the
railroad right-of-way over a
distance of 15 km in the urban
core, with a crossing over the
Gatineau River
Multimodal corridor (bus, bicycles
and train)
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What is the Rapibus? (cont’d)
• 10 modern, comfortable, safe
stations
• 700 additional parking spaces
around the stations
• A utilitarian cycling path
• Service to downtown via
reserved lanes
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Rapibus – The Network
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Multimodal Corridor
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Operating Rules
• Management of the Noir
Bridge
• Intelligent Transit Systems
(ITS)
• Vehicles
• Travel time for local lines
• Service standards (local vs.
Rapibus)
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Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4EQiAzO
q4&feature=youtu.be
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Subway Mindset
1. Creation of new high-frequency bus routes
2. Creation of new neighbourhood bus routes
3. Implementation of a transfer system
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Rapibus Routes in the Downtown Areas
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Schedule Summary
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Paving and final landscaping
Installation of ITSs
Trial period
Implementation
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August 2013
August 2013
September 2013
Fall 2013
Benefits – Outaouais Context
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Economic driver for the region
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Fast, efficient connection among the different business areas and cultural and social centres for
Ottawa residents who work in Gatineau and vice versa
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Structuring axis for planning and development in the area (densification of housing and
economic activities, real estate values)
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Reduction in the number of vehicles on the road network
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Improved safety for road users
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Positive contribution to the quality of the environment
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Revitalization of the corridor, improved quality of life for local residents and safety of activities
along the corridor
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Benefits – Interprovincial Situation
Benefits of the Rapibus
Effects on Ottawa
+15% in the Rapibus corridor
Potential reduction of 1,250
vehicles on the road network
during this period
3,000 more daily trips
Equivalent of 1,250 addition
parking spaces required in the
City of Ottawa without the
Rapibus
Equivalent of half an
additional lane on
interprovincial bridges during
rush hour
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Benefits – Interprovincial Situation (cont’d)
Benefits of Rapibus
New red line service concept
during rush hour
Introduction of articulated
buses
Integration of Planibus and
chip cards
Technologically evolutionary
design
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Effects on Ottawa
Up to 25% fewer buses during
PM peak period
Improved interoperability and
services for users in both
provinces
Better future integration
Benefits – Interprovincial Situation (cont’d)
Benefits of the Rapibus
New red line service concept
during rush hour
Effects on Ottawa
Reduced waiting time frees
space on sidewalks for
improved pedestrian traffic
flow
More options and better
arrangements for returns to
Ottawa during PM peak period
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Benefits – Interprovincial Situation (cont’d)
Benefits of the Rapibus
Effects on Ottawa
Purple line, improved service
during off-peak hours
Better service to the
downtowns during off-peak
hours
Technologically evolutionary
design
Better future integration
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Electric Vehicles 2011-2020 Action Plan
• The government intends for 95% of trips on the Quebec
public transit network to be powered by electricity by 2030
• STO study on electrification of the bus fleet – underway
• 100%-electric bus demonstration project
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THANK YOU
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