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Transit Committee

Agenda

Thursday, September 3, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

La Cite Francophone – Hall Jean-Louis Dentinger 8627 Rue-Marie Gaboury (91 Street), Edmonton

Agenda Items

1. Call to Order – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

2. Chair Opening Remarks

3. Approval of Agenda – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

4. Approval of Minutes of May 28, 2015 – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair Page 2 of 8

5. 2015/16 Transit Work Plan Update – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

5.1 Work Plan Progress Report – Neal Sarnecki, Project Manager

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6. 2016/17 Transit Work Plan – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

6.1 Work Plan Review and Approval – Neal Sarnecki, Project Manager

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7. CRB/CRP Transit Policy Workshop – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

7.1 Workshop Date – Neal Sarnecki, Project Manager 7.2 Preliminary Draft Agenda Items – Neal Sarnecki, Project Manager

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8. Capital Region GIS – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

8.1 CRB GIS Website Demonstration – Brandt Denham, GIS Coordinator

9.

Growth Plan Update 2.0 – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

9.1 Committee Consultation – Sharon Shuya, Project Manager

10. Adjournment – Councillor Wes Brodhead, Chair

Recommended Motion: That the Transit Committee approve the proposed 2016/17 Transit Work Plan and that the Work Plan be forwarded to the Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee for consideration in the preparation of the Board’s Business Plan and Budget.

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Transit Committee

Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

La Cite Francophone – Hall Jean-Louis Dentinger 8627 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury (91 Street), Edmonton

Members: Wes Brodhead, City of St. Albert (Chair) Michael Walters, City of Edmonton (Vice Chair) Gale Katchur, City of Fort Saskatchewan Dana Smith, City of Leduc Bill Steinburg, City of Spruce Grove (alternate) Brian Botterill, Strathcona County Susan Evans, Sturgeon County

Regrets: Lawrence Schmidt, Provincial Liaison, GOA CRB Staff & Consultants: Malcolm Bruce, CEO Neal Sarnecki, Project Manager Sharon Shuya, Project Manager Stephanie Chai, Project Manager Brandt Denham, GIS Coordinator

Guests: Nolan Crouse, Board Chair Len Bracko, City of St. Albert

Gibby Davis, City of Edmonton Jacquie Hansen, City of St. Albert Patrick Inglis, City of Spruce Grove Doug Lagore, City of Leduc Yolande Shaw, Strathcona County Pamela Steppan, Strathcona County Kevin Wenzel, City of Leduc Forest Yang, Strathcona County Lisa Saskiw, Administrative Assistant Dr. Bonnie Dobbs, University of Alberta Tara Pidborschynski, University of Alberta Howaida Hassan, City of Edmonton

1. Call to Order

Chair, Wes Brodhead called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

2. Chair Opening Remarks

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3. Approval of Agenda

Motion: That the Transit Committee agenda of May 28, 2015 be approved, as amended to add item #9 “Other Business”. Moved by: Chair Wes Brodhead, City of St. Albert Decision: Carried unanimously

4. Approval of Minutes, March 13, 2015

Motion: That the Transit Committee minutes of March 13, 2015 be approved. Moved by: Mayor Gale Katchur, City of Fort Saskatchewan Decision: Carried unanimously

5. 2015 Household Travel Survey

5.1 Overview Survey

Motion: That the Transit Committee receive the 2015 Household Travel Survey overview presentation for information. Moved by: Councillor Brian Botterill, Strathcona County Decision: Carried unanimously

6. CRB Transportation Needs Assessment 2015

6.1 Final Report Presentation

Motion: That the Transit Committee recommend the Capital Region Board receive the Capital Region Board Transportation Needs Assessment 2015 Report for information. Moved by: Councillor Michael Walters, City of Edmonton Decision: Carried unanimously

7. CRB/CRP Transit Policy Workshop – March 26, 2015

7.1 Workshop Meeting Notes

Motion: That the Transit Committee receive the March 26, 2015 CRB/CRP Transit Policy Workshop meeting notes for information and direct CRB Administration to work on scheduling a joint Fall 2015 Workshop. Moved by: Councillor Dana Smith, City of Leduc Decision: Carried unanimously

Mayor Katchur left the meeting at 11:10pm.

2015-9

2015-10

2015-11

2015-12

2015-13

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8. Committee Meeting Schedule

8.1 Proposed cancellation of July 30, 2015 meeting and rescheduling of September 24, 2015 meeting

Motion: That the Transit Committee cancel the July 30, 2015 Committee meeting and reschedule the September 24, 2015 meeting to September 3, 2015. Moved by: Councillor Michael Walters, City of Edmonton Decision: Carried unanimously

9. Other Business

9.1 GreenTRIP Funding

It was approved by unanimous consensus that the Transit Committee accept the GreenTRIP Funding update as information.

9.2 Growth Plan Update Task Force

It was approved by unanimous consensus that the Transit Committee accept the Growth Plan Update Task Force update as information.

10. Adjournment

It was approved by unanimous consensus that the Transit Committee meeting be adjourned.

Meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

Next Meeting: September 3, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., La Cite Francophone – Hall Jean-Louis Dentinger

Committee Chair, Wes Brodhead

2015-17

2015- 59

2015-15

2015-14

2015-16

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August 24, 2015

Current 2015/16 Transit Work Plan Update

# Project Description Status

2015/16-1 Regional

Household

Travel Survey

This City of Edmonton led survey includes participation by

the CRB and Alberta Transportation. The survey collects

comprehensive travel pattern data and information for

the region. The survey provides data used by city

administration, developers and consultants to forecast

future travel and infrastructure needs critical to planning

for the future of Edmonton and the region.

Survey commencing

Sept 2015

Project is on schedule

2015/16-2 Specialized

Transit-

Regional

Needs

Assessment

This assessment determines the demand for transit services

in the region for persons with disabilities and to determine

the CRB’s role in enabling specialized transit service across

the region.

Pilot project

completed June 2015

Remainder of Region

to commence Sept.

2015

2015/16-3 Regional

HOV Study

As identified in Transportation Prioritization Report, this

study identifies where HOV lanes may be considered in

the region to improve mobility. This study will include public

transit and HOVs and consider Transit Priority and Queue

Jumping within municipalities. This study requires

collaboration with Alberta Transportation.

Commencing Q4 of

2015

2015/16-4 Public Transit

Advocacy

Strategy

The purpose of the project is to develop an Advocacy

Strategy and Implementation Plan in establishing

partnerships with other levels of government in the

advancement of intermunicipal transit.

Ongoing –

Collaborating with

CRP and AT

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CRB Administration Recommendation to the Transit Committee

September 3, 2015

Prepared on: August 5, 2015 Recommendation to LUP: August 20, 2015

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2016/17 Transit Work Plan Motion

That the Transit Committee approve the proposed 2016/17 Transit Work Plan and that the Work Plan be forwarded to the Governance, Priorities & Finance Committee for consideration in the preparation of the Board’s Budget.

Background

The proposed work plan for 2016/17 aligns with the Capital Region Board 2014-2018 Strategic Plan approved on October 9, 2014 and the 2015/2019 Business Plan approved by the Board on August 13, 2015.

Attachments: 1. Proposed 2016/17 Transit Work Plan

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Proposed 2016/17 Transit Work Plan

# Project

Description Approx.

Start

Rationale for project Budget

2016/17-1 Specialized

Transit Cost

Benefit Analysis

Following completion of the

needs assessments throughout

the region, this study will provide

the Board with an understanding

of the costs and benefits of

providing specialized transit to

meet the needs of the Region.

Q2-2016

Ongoing implementation of

Intermuncipal Transit Plan as per

Board Mandate.

$125,000

2016/17-2 Regional Transit

Brand

To develop and implement a

regional transit brand for

Intermuncipal transit service as a

means of uniting transit service in

the Capital Region.

Q1-2017

Ongoing implementation of the

IRTMP. Identified as Quick Win in

2009, Intermuncipal Transit

Network Plan. Opportunity to

improve the customer experience

across multiple transit systems in

the region. Significant

opportunity to bring profile to the

CRB.

$100,000

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1 Draft Agenda: September 3, 2015

Regional Transit Policy Workshop

Fall 2015

Proposed Agenda Items

1. Regional Transit Update

CRB / CRP Administrations will report on recent transit related activities and initiatives.

2. Joint Transit Initiatives

Building on the results of the spring workshop breakout session, Members will discuss opportunities for joint transit initiatives between the two organizations such as the economic impact of transit, integration of transit and land use planning, rural transit, etc.

3. Transit Advocacy

At the spring workshop members were asked ‘What should be the priorities pursued with Provincial and Federal Governments?’ Members will review the results and discuss further actions to be taken in advocating to Provincial and Federal Governments for transit funding and support.

4. Transportation Strategy for Alberta

This session will be an update on the progress of the Transportation Strategy for Alberta originally presented at the spring workshop by the Alberta Transportation. The members will have the opportunity to provide input into the action areas and milestones of the Strategy.

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