1. Pragma 2017 Spring Conference
Preparing to harness the potential of self-driving vehicle technology for Mississauga’s future
Hamish Campbell
Project Lead, Parking Master Plan
City of Mississauga
May 4, 2017

2. Disclaimer
The City of Mississauga does not have an official policy on automated/autonomous vehicles. The views and opinions contained in this presentation are for discussion purposes and do not represent those of the City of Mississauga.

3. Mississauga in 1973

4. Mississauga Today

7. parkingmatters.ca
“Do we really need to worry about parking? In a few years, won’t most of the parking disappear anyway because of self-driving cars…”

8. Acknowledgements Research Team: Michelle Kearns Aqsa Malik Haya Rizvi
Ira Banks
Hannah Nogiec

9. Research Questions

10. What are the assumptions about how we might move towards automation?

11. What does the future of vehicle ownership look like
What does the future of vehicle ownership look like? Will private vehicle ownership continue or will large fleets be shared? Or both? How will outcomes vary?

12. What does current research say about the possible outcomes for parking and land use as we move towards automation? What are the assumptions underlying the outcomes?

13. What are the gaps in the current research that may require further study?

14. Key Findings

15. Policymakers need to be proactive and harness the potential of AV technology to ensure we achieve good planning outcomes.

16. The Netflix of Transportation?
Encouraging widespread adoption of mobility-as-a-service business model and shared ownership will be necessary to avoid negative externalities associated with AVs.

17. Parking will still exist with AVs
Parking will still exist with AVs. The dominant ownership model will determine location, demand and supply.

18. Existing rates of car ownership in Mississauga and occasional outcomes…

21. Curbside management will become a city-wide issue.
Unionville Elementary School, South Carolina (source: Streetsblog)

23. Mississauga is well positioned to introduce AVs
Mississauga is well positioned to introduce AVs. Existing infrastructure in Mississauga could effectively accommodate a transition.

24. The transitional period to critical mass will be key
The transitional period to critical mass will be key. Very little exploration of this in the existing literature.

25. Study Recommendations
Short-term (1-2 years)
Medium-term (3-5 years)
Longer-term (5+ years)
Create a lexicon of AV terminology to provide consistency and ensure the same set of assumptions and information
Build in-house expertise on AVs
Ensure traffic control systems and technology will allow future AVs to communicate V2I
Prepare for partially automated vehicles (Level 3); Provincial regulation with Municipal Enforcement
Create a dynamic parking inventory for AVs to access; could encourage pilots in Mississauga
Incorporate policies related to AVs into Mississauga Official Plan
Continue to plan and build rapid transit
Study consumer preferences on ownership models
Plan curbside management strategies
Research requirements for adaptation of parking infrastructure

26. Future Research AV Roadway Design Guidelines Ownership Preference
Transitional Period
Curbside Management Strategies
Better Data

27. Next Steps
Mississauga’s first Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is being undertaken in It will comprehensively consider and make recommendations for future planning for AVs in Mississauga. For more information: