Public Transit A Vision for the Next Generation

Project Objectives Build a common view of the nature of change likely to take place in Canadian communities by 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.

Youth Leaders

Stakeholder Consultations Web survey : nearly 650 responses from 275 CUTA member organizations

John Godfrey Former Federal Minister Brian Tobin Former Provincial Premier Mike Harcourt Former Provincial Premier John Lorinc Urban Affairs Journalist David Suzuki Science Broadcaster David Collenette Former Federal Minister Thought Leaders

Louise Poirier CRTC Commissioner Florence Junca-Adenot Professor – UQAM Montréal Anthony Perl Professor – SFU Vancouver Eric Miller Professor – U of T Toronto Glen Murray Urbanist & Former Mayor Don Drummond Chief Economist – TD Bank Thought Leaders

Society will look very different Growth of cities, an aging population, immigration, and changing lifestyles will be major factors Many smaller communities and rural areas will see a decline in population

Mobility will be a major issue. Road congestion will continue to rise Energy uncertainty Environmental progress will be made but challenges remain

Carbon emissions will moderate Growing support for sustainable practices will lead to a greater willingness to adopt lifestyle change Walking and cycling will become more popular and better integrated into our lifestyles.

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. Transit Vision in One Paragraph

Major Themes 1.Putting Transit at the Centre of Communities 2.Revolutionizing Service 3.Focusing on Customers 4.Greening Transit 5.Ensuring Financial Health 6.Strengthening Knowledge and Practice

1. Putting Transit at the Centre of Communities Develop a national transit policy framework Strengthen transit’s position as an investment in quality of life Fully integrate transit with community planning Fully integrate transit with community design

2. Revolutionizing Service Expand regional rapid transit networks Emphasize transit priority solutions Enable a “quantum leap” in suburban transit Support the revitalization of urban cores Build service in smaller communities Ensure seamless coordination of operations and governance

3. Focusing on Customers Accelerate a new customer orientation Focus on serving customers with mobility challenges Take a broad approach to mobility and expand choice Customize fares Enhance safety and security Provide information when, where and how customers want it

4. Greening Transit Develop a greening strategy for the transit industry Develop an energy strategy for the transit industry Implement local greening and energy initiatives

5. Ensuring Financial Health Establish suitable mechanisms for capital investment from senior governments Establish suitable performance-based mechanisms for operating funding from senior governments Maximize municipal government support for transit operating costs Use transportation pricing and alternative funding options more effectively Seek efficiency gains

6. Strengthening Knowledge and Practice Develop human resource strategies for a more diverse and competitive workforce Develop transit resources for smaller communities Identify and disseminate current knowledge and practice within the transit industry

Per-Capita Ridership Targets

Federal, provincial, territorial and regional governments Municipal governments Transit systems Transit suppliers CUTA Each Stakeholder has a Role

Short Term Priorities Develop CUTA’s Strategic Plan and integrate with Business Plan Develop a monitoring and reporting plan A call for leadership and action

Public Transit A Vision for the Next Generation