Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada 2031 Merivale Road Ottawa ON K2G 1G7 [email protected]tel. 613.226.9845 www.ACTCanada.com December 11, 2007 Elias Abourizk Environmental Initiatives Transport Canada Place de Ville 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5 Re: TDM benchmarking survey for University and College Alliance initiation P.O. T8009‐070291 Dear Mr. Abourizk ACT Canada, in collaboration with UBC, has completed the TDM benchmarking survey and post secondary alliance meeting as detailed in the above noted project. Transport Canada’s support enabled ACT Canada to build capacity for TDM within the post secondary institutional framework and resulted in a unified vision for the growth of the post secondary alliance through increased networking, information exchange and educational opportunities. The appendices to this letter summarize the key elements of this project as follows: • Appendix A: English and French TDM benchmarking survey • Appendix B: TDM benchmarking survey results • Appendix C: Post secondary alliance Terms of Reference • Appendix D: Post secondary alliance meeting presentation at the ACT Canada TDM Summit (Nov 29, 2007) • Appendix E: Participant listing of the Alliance Meeting • Appendix F: Alliance meeting notes. As a result of the TDM benchmarking survey and the Post Secondary Alliance meeting that occurred at the Canadian TDM Summit in Calgary on November 28, 2007, a number of needs have been identified by ACT Canada and UBC and are recommended to further build capacity for TDM within the post secondary framework: High Priority Needs: The following elements were identified as high priority needs: • Develop information portal via ACT Canada website with section dedicated to the Post‐Secondary TDM alliance where resources on post‐secondary initiatives can be posted and shared. Specific structure and content of information still to be determined. • Develop Post‐Secondary TDM alliance list serve open to anyone interested in connecting to others working in this sector. Access to list serve may be managed through web‐based information portal. • Organize first of quarterly Post‐Secondary alliance webinar in spring, focused on specific area of interest to Post‐ Secondary TDM alliance (topics may include how to measure and track results of TDM programs, examples of successful TDM surveys). • Continue to share information on Post‐Secondary TDM alliance with colleagues across Canada with objective to build membership base • Develop post‐secondary session stream for TDM Summit 2008 in Halifax to encourage increased post secondary participation in TDM initiatives.
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Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada 2031 Merivale Road Ottawa ON K2G 1G7
December 11, 2007 Elias Abourizk Environmental Initiatives Transport Canada Place de Ville 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5 Re: TDM benchmarking survey for University and College Alliance initiation P.O. T8009‐070291 Dear Mr. Abourizk ACT Canada, in collaboration with UBC, has completed the TDM benchmarking survey and post secondary alliance meeting as detailed in the above noted project. Transport Canada’s support enabled ACT Canada to build capacity for TDM within the post secondary institutional framework and resulted in a unified vision for the growth of the post secondary alliance through increased networking, information exchange and educational opportunities. The appendices to this letter summarize the key elements of this project as follows:
• Appendix A: English and French TDM benchmarking survey • Appendix B: TDM benchmarking survey results • Appendix C: Post secondary alliance Terms of Reference • Appendix D: Post secondary alliance meeting presentation at the ACT Canada TDM Summit (Nov 29, 2007) • Appendix E: Participant listing of the Alliance Meeting • Appendix F: Alliance meeting notes.
As a result of the TDM benchmarking survey and the Post Secondary Alliance meeting that occurred at the Canadian TDM Summit in Calgary on November 28, 2007, a number of needs have been identified by ACT Canada and UBC and are recommended to further build capacity for TDM within the post secondary framework:
High Priority Needs: The following elements were identified as high priority needs:
• Develop information portal via ACT Canada website with section dedicated to the Post‐Secondary TDM alliance where resources on post‐secondary initiatives can be posted and shared. Specific structure and content of information still to be determined.
• Develop Post‐Secondary TDM alliance list serve open to anyone interested in connecting to others working in this sector. Access to list serve may be managed through web‐based information portal.
• Organize first of quarterly Post‐Secondary alliance webinar in spring, focused on specific area of interest to Post‐Secondary TDM alliance (topics may include how to measure and track results of TDM programs, examples of successful TDM surveys).
• Continue to share information on Post‐Secondary TDM alliance with colleagues across Canada with objective to build membership base
• Develop post‐secondary session stream for TDM Summit 2008 in Halifax to encourage increased post secondary participation in TDM initiatives.
Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada 2031 Merivale Road Ottawa ON K2G 1G7
Secondary Priority Needs: The following elements were identified as secondary priority needs:
• Create comprehensive database of TDM resources as part of web‐based information portal, for post‐secondary institutions.
• Identify best‐practices and develop guide to best‐practices for TDM advancement within Post‐Secondary environments to include on web portal
• Identify ongoing objectives of Post‐Secondary alliance and hold quarterly webinars to discuss areas/topics of interest and provide opportunities for information sharing
• Create network for advocacy on national Post‐Secondary TDM initiatives (such as federal transit tax credit)
• Develop links with other sectors related to TDM (health, parking)
Ongoing Priorities:
• Build membership base of Alliance
• Once membership base is established, create linkages with academic sector and students studying TDM related research
• Foster and build collaborative relationship with key external stakeholders (e.g. Canadian Parking Association)
• Continue to build on objectives of alliance and maintain strong platform for networking and resource sharing.
Your support of this project has been appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely
Sharon Lewinson, P.Eng. President ACT Canada cc: Carole Jolly, UBC
David MacIsaac, Transport Canada Katherine Forster, Transport Canada
Appendix A: English and French TDM benchmarking survey
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POST SECONDARY TDM ALLIANCE 2007 Benchmark Survey of TDM Initiatives
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Email Text: Dear Post Secondary Colleague In collaboration with Transport Canada, the Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada (ACT Canada) and the TREK Program Centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are seeking information on the existing levels of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities occurring at all post secondary institutions in Canada. TDM is a wide range of policies, programs, services and products that influence how, why, when and where people travel to make travel behaviours more sustainable. In a post secondary setting, TDM refers to those initiatives that encourage and support students, staff, faculty, campus residents, and visitors to make sustainable travel choices. TDM programs at post secondary institutions serve to provide tangible community leadership and more importantly educates and builds awareness of personal transportation climate change impacts and available travel options. TDM programs provide a significant benefit to the campus community and the institution. In order to encourage and support the advancement of TDM at Canadian post secondary institutions, ACT Canada has formed a Post Secondary Alliance, led by UBC’s TREK Program Centre. The first priority of the Alliance is to understand what post secondary institutions are doing with respect to TDM and how or if a post secondary TDM Alliance would be of value. In order to understand and assist post-secondary institutions in advancing their TDM initiatives, a benchmarking survey of Canadian post-secondary institutions is being conducted. The purpose of this survey is to:
• Initiate contact with appropriate university and college representatives; • Benchmark the state of TDM initiatives at Canadian post-secondary institutions; • Where no TDM programs exist, identify where TDM strategies could be adopted within an
existing portfolio (e.g., Parking, Facilities Management, Sustainability Office) • Understand and assist post-secondary institutions in advancing their TDM initiatives,
resources, tools and outreach; • Identify existing post-secondary networks (TDM or sustainability-related); • Document the results in a summary report.
Please take a few minutes to answer a few questions about transportation and your post secondary institution. All results are confidential and only aggregate results will be presented. Please provide as much information as possible and feel free to skip questions that you are unable to answer. Please click here to fill out the survey now at xxxx If you have any questions, please contact us at your convenience Sharon Lewinson, P.Eng. President Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada (ACT Canada) 2031 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON Canada K2G 1G7 Tel: 613-226-9845
Carole Jolly, B.A. (Hons), M.A Plan Director, UBC TREK Program Centre Land and Building Services University of British Columbia www.trek.ubc.ca
2007 Benchmark Survey of TDM Initiatives at Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions
Section A: General information Please provide your contact information. 1. Name 2. Title 3. Name of institution 4. Department / division 5. Mailing address 6. Telephone 7. E-mail
Section B: Background contextual information Please provide some basic information about your institution that will help us contextually understand your existing transportation initiatives and programs. What is the 2007 Fall Population, by the following sectors: 8. Full time student enrollment 9. Part-time student enrollment 10. Number of faculty 11. Number of staff 12. Number of campus residents 13. Other 14. Where are you located?
o Downtown urban core o Suburban location – outside of downtown core o Rural location o Multiple locations o Other (please specify)
15. Describe the level of transit service to your institution
o High level of transit accessibility (e.g. downtown urban core) o Moderate level of transit accessibility (e.g. adjacent to transit node/station) o Limited level of transit accessibility (e.g. suburban location) o No transit available o Other (please specify)
16. How many parking spaces do you have on-site? 17. Does your institution have a long-term transportation and/or parking plan?
o Yes (please provide web URL if available) o No o I don’t know/Not applicable
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18. Does your institution have a TDM Plan or Strategy? o Yes (please provide web URL if available) o No o It’s currently under development o It’s planned to be developed within the next 5 years o I don’t know/Not applicable
19. Does your TDM program have a name (e.g. TREK Program Centre at UBC)
o Yes (please provide name if available) o No o It’s under development o I don’t know / Not applicable
20. What department manages TDM?
o Name of department (please specify) o I don’t know/Not applicable
21. Are parking, transit, and TDM programs managed by the same department within
your institution? o Yes o No o I don’t know / Not applicable
22. How many employees (full-time equivalency) are responsible for TDM initiatives?
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Transportation and TDM Information
Please indicate which of the following TDM programs are available, encouraged, supported and marketed at your institution? Transportation Service or initiative Yes No Under
30. Optional Campus resident transit discount program
31. On-Campus Shuttle 32. Dedicated Shuttle to transit station Ridesharing incentives 33. Dedicated ridematching service 34. Use of public ridematching service 35. Priority carpool parking 36. Discounted carpool parking
Active transportation incentives 37. Onsite bicycle parking racks 38. Onsite bike lockers 39. Onsite secure bike cages 40. Indoor bike parking 41. Lockers for active commuters 42. Showers for active commuters 43. Bicycle repair facilities Supporting programs 44. Carshare program 45. Telework program for staff/faculty
46. Flextime for staff/faculty 47. Emergency ride home Promotional events 48. Bike to work week 49. Commuter Challenge 50. Clean Air Day 51. Car Free Day 52. Carpool week Other (please specify)
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ACT Canada and UBC’s TREK Program Centre have collaborated with Transport Canada to form a Post Secondary Alliance. There is no cost associated with joining this Alliance – the goal is only to help encourage networking and information exchange. Alliance Goals and Objectives The goal of the Alliance is to help advance and strengthen post-secondary TDM strategies across Canadian post secondary institutions through information sharing, TDM advancement, improved transportation choices, advocacy, best practices and academic research. • info sharing: funding sources, budget development, program development, research and
monitoring, successes and challenges, STPs, and transportation targets and trends • TDM advancement • Improved transportation choices for students, staff, faculty and visitors • Advocacy role: address TDM-related federal issues, share info on accessible funding
resources • Showcase best practices • Connect academic research initiatives with TDM programs 46 Would you be interested in joining the ACT Canada post-secondary TDM alliance?
o Yes o No o I don’t know o I need more information o Someone else at my institution would be a more appropriate contact (please specify
contact information) 47 Based on the goals and objectives outlined above, what are your priorities for the Alliance?
Please select the top 4. Networking opportunities Best practices/case studies of Canadian successes Funding opportunities/resources TDM strategic plan development TDM implementation assistance TDM marketing support TDM program development assistance Research opportunities Monitoring and evaluation methodologies Surveys U-Pass implementation Professional development opportunities Advocacy Bicycle parking infrastructure Ridematching software Parking management tools Shuttle bus implementation Other (specify)
48 Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the Canadian Post Secondary Alliance?
Submit
Thank you for completing this survey. For more information on TDM in Canada, consider participating in the ACT Canada
Canadian TDM Summit being held in Calgary on November 25th – 28th, 2007.
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On Wednesday, November 28th during the morning sessions, the first Post Secondary Alliance meeting will be held.
Visit www.ACTCanada.com to register for the Summit today.
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ALLIANCE POSTSECONDAIRE DE LA GDT Enquête de référence de 2007 sur les initiatives de GDT
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Texte du courriel : Mesdames, Messieurs, En collaboration avec Transports Canada, l’Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada (ACT Canada) et le TREK Program Centre de la University of British Columbia (UBC) recherchent des renseignements sur les niveaux existants des activités de gestion de la demande en transport (GDT) exécutées au sein de toutes les institutions postsecondaires canadiennes. La GDT couvre une vaste gamme de politiques, de programmes, de services et de produits qui influencent la destination des voyageurs de même que le moyen, la raison et le moment de leurs voyages afin d’accroître l’adoption de comportements favorisant les transports durables. Dans un environnement postsecondaire, la GDT comprend des initiatives qui encouragent et aident les étudiants, le personnel, les membres de la faculté, les résidents du campus et les visiteurs à faire des choix de transport durable. Les programmes de GDT au sein des institutions postsecondaires servent à fournir un leadership collectif tangible et surtout à éduquer et accroître la sensibilisation en ce qui a trait aux impacts du transport personnel et des autres options de transports disponibles sur les changements climatiques. Le programme de GDT offre un avantage important à la collectivité du campus et à l’institution. Afin d’encourager et d’appuyer la promotion de la GDT au sein des institutions postsecondaires canadiennes, ACT Canada a établi une Alliance postsecondaire, dirigée par le TREK Program Centre (UCB). La priorité première de l’Alliance consiste à comprendre ce que font les institutions postsecondaires relativement à la GDT et à déterminer si et comment une Alliance postsecondaire de la GDT pourrait devenir un atout. Afin de comprendre le contexte des institutions postsecondaires et de les aider à faire la promotion de leurs initiatives de GDT, une enquête de référence auprès des institutions postsecondaires canadiennes est en cours. Cette enquête a pour objet ce qui suit :
• Établir un contact avec les représentants appropriés des universités et des collèges; • Étudier l’état des initiatives de GDT au sein des institutions postsecondaires
canadiennes; • Dans les endroits où il n’existe aucun programme de GDT, identifier des stratégies de
GDT qui pourraient être adoptées dans le portefeuille existant (p. ex., stationnement, gestion des installations, bureau de la durabilité);
• Comprendre les institutions postsecondaires et les aider à faire la promotion de leurs initiatives, ressources et outils en matière de GDT et de la portée de ces instruments;
• Cerner les réseaux postsecondaires existants (liés à la GDTou au transport durable); • Rassembler les résultats dans un rapport sommaire.
Veuillez prendre quelques minutes pour répondre aux questions concernant le transport et votre institution postsecondaire. Tous les résultats sont confidentiels et seuls des résultats d’ensemble seront présentés. N’hésitez pas à fournir le plus d’information possible et à sauter les questions auxquelles vous n’êtes pas en mesure de répondre. Cliquez ici pour remplir le formulaire de l’enquête maintenant Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous. Sharon Lewinson, ingénieure Présidente
Carole Jolly, B.A. (spéc.), M.A. (plan) Directrice, UBC TREK Program Centre
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Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada (ACT Canada) 2031, chemin Merivale Ottawa (Ontario) Canada K2G 1G7 Tél. : 613-226-9845 Courriel : [email protected] www.ACTCanada.com
Land and Building Services University of British Columbia www.trek.ubc.ca
Enquête de référence de 2007 sur les initiatives de GDT au sein des institutions postsecondaires canadiennes
Section A : Renseignements généraux Veuillez fournir vos coordonnées. 1. Nom 2. Titre 3. Nom de l’institution 4. Département/section 5. Adresse postale 6. Téléphone 7. Courriel
Section B : Information contextuelle Veuillez fournir certains renseignements de base sur votre institution qui nous aiderons à cerner le contexte de vos initiatives et programmes existants. À l’automne 2007, veuillez établir la population statistique dans les secteurs suivants : 8. Étudiants à temps plein 9. Étudiants à temps partiel 10. Nombre de facultés 11. Nombre de membres du personnel 12. Nombre de résidents sur le campus 13. Autres 14. Où votre institution est-elle située?
o Au cœur du centre-ville o En banlieue – à l’extérieur du noyau urbain o En milieu rural o Emplacements multiples o Autre (veuillez préciser)
15. Décrivez le niveau d’accessibilité des services de transport en commun desservant
votre institution. o Un haut niveau d’accessibilité au transport en commun (p. ex., au cœur du
centre-ville) o Un niveau moyen d’accessibilité au transport en commun (p. ex., adjacent
au réseau/terminal de transport en commun) o Un niveau limité d’accessibilité au transport en commun (p. ex., banlieue) o Aucun service de transport n’est accessible o Autre (veuillez préciser)
16. De combien d’espaces de stationnement disposez-vous sur place? 17. Votre institution a-t-elle un plan à long terme en ce qui a trait au transport et/ou au
stationnement?
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o Oui (veuillez fournir l’adresse URL, si disponible) o Non o Je ne sais pas/sans objet
18. Votre institution a-t-elle un plan ou une stratégie en matière de GDT?
o Oui (veuillez fournir l’adresse URL, si disponible) o Non o Actuellement en voie d’élaboration o Élaboration prévue au cours des cinq prochaines années o Je ne sais pas/sans objet
19. Votre programme de GDT a-t-il un nom (p. ex., : TREK Program Centre de la UBC)
o Oui (veuillez fournir le nom, si disponible) o Non o En voie d’établissement o Je ne sais pas/ sans objet
20. Quel département gère la GDT?
o Nom du département (veuillez préciser) o Je ne sais pas/sans objet
21. Au sein de votre institution, les programmes relatifs au stationnement, au transport en
commun et à la GDT sont-ils tous gérés par le même département? o Oui o Non o Je ne sais pas/sans objet
22. Combien d’employés (équivalents temps plein) sont responsables des initiatives de
GDT?
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Renseignements sur le transport et la GDT
Veuillez indiquer lesquels des programmes de GDT ci-après sont disponibles, encouragés, appuyés et commercialisés au sein de votre institution? Service ou initiative de transport Oui Non En voie
d’établissement (dans un délai de cinq ans)
Je ne sais pas/sans objet
Mesures incitatives liées au transport en commun
23. U-Pass obligatoire pour les étudiants
24. U-Pass obligatoire pour le personnel
25. U-Pass obligatoire pour les membres de la faculté
26. Programme de rabais en transport en commun optionnel pour les étudiants
27. Programme de rabais en transport en commun optionnel pour le personnel
28. Programme de rabais en transport en commun optionnel pour les membres de la faculté
29. U-Pass obligatoire pour les résidents du campus
30. Programme de rabais en transport en commun optionnel pour les résidents du campus
31. Navette sur le campus 32. Navette vers les terminaux de
transport en commun
Mesures incitatives liées au covoiturage
33. Service de jumelage de partenaires de covoiturage
34. Utilisation d’un service public de jumelage de partenaires de covoiturage
35. Stationnements réservés pour les covoitureurs
36. Rabais sur le stationnement pour les covoitureurs
Mesures incitatives liées au transport actif
37. Supports sur place pour le stationnement des bicyclettes
38. Remise sur place pour les bicyclettes
39. Cages à bicyclettes sécuritaires sur place
40. Stationnement intérieur pour les
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bicyclettes 41. Vestiaires pour les navetteurs actifs 42. Douches pour les navetteurs actifs 43. Installations de réparation pour les
bicyclettes
Programme connexe 44. Programme de covoiturage 45. Programme de télétravail pour le
personnel et les membres de la faculté
46. Horaire souple pour le personnel et les membres de la faculté
47. Service d’urgence de raccompagnement à domicile
Activités de promotion 48. Semaine à vélo au boulot 49. Défi Transport 50. Journée de l’air pur 51. Journée sans ma voiture 52. Semaine du covoiturage Autre (veuillez préciser)
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ACT Canada et le TREK Program Centre de la UBC ont travaillé en collaboration avec Transports Canada pour créer une Alliance postsecondaire. Il n’y a aucun coût d’inscription pour devenir membre de cette Alliance – le but consiste seulement à encourager et faciliter le réseautage et l’échange d’information. Buts et objectifs de l’Alliance L’Alliance vise à faire progresser et à renforcer les stratégies en matière de GDT au sein des institutions postsecondaires canadiennes par l’entremise de l’échange d’information, de la promotion de la GDT, des choix de transport améliorés, la défense des intérêts, la démonstration de pratiques exemplaires et la recherche académique. • Échange d’information : sources de financement, élaboration de budget, élaboration de
programme, recherche et surveillance, réussites et défis, PTT, cibles et tendances en matière de transport
• Promotion de la GDT • Choix de transport améliorés pour les étudiants, le personnel, les membres de la faculté et
les visiteurs • Rôle de défense des intérêts : pour traiter les questions fédérales liées à la GDT, partager de
l’information sur financement accessible • Démontrer les pratiques exemplaires • Établir un lien entre les initiatives de recherche académique et les programmes de GDT 46 Seriez-vous intéressés à vous joindre à l’Alliance postsecondaire de la GDT de l’ACT
Canada? o Oui o Non o Je ne sais pas o J’ai besoin de plus de renseignements o Quelqu’un d’autre au sein de mon institution serait une personne-ressource plus
appropriée (veuillez nous fournir les coordonnées de cette personne) 47 Selon les buts et les objectifs susmentionnés, quelles sont vos priorités pour l’Alliance?
Veuillez choisir les quatre plus importantes pour vous. Occasions de réseautage Pratiques exemplaires/études de cas des réussites canadiennes Occasions/sources de financement Élaboration d’un plan stratégique pour la GDT Mise en œuvre d’un service d’assistance pour la GDT Soutien pour la commercialisation de la GDT Service d’assistance pour l’établissement d’un programme de GDT Occasions de recherche Méthodes de surveillance et d’évaluation Sondages Mise en œuvre du programme U-Pass Occasion de perfectionnement professionnel Défense des intérêts Infrastructure de stationnement pour les bicyclettes Logiciel de jumelage des partenaires de covoiturage Outils de gestion du stationnement Établissement d’un service de navette Autre (veuillez préciser)
48 Avez-vous des commentaires ou des suggestions pour l’Alliance postsecondaire
canadienne?
Veuillez les soumettre
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Nous vous remercions d’avoir participé à cette enquête de référence.
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la GDT au Canada, vous pourriez examiner la possibilité de participer au Sommet canadien sur la GDT de ACT
Canada qui aura lieu à Calgary du 25 au 28 novembre 2007. Le mercredi 28 novembre, au cours des séances tenues en matinée, la première
réunion de l’Alliance postsecondaire aura lieu.
Visitez le site Web www.ACTCanada.com aujourd’hui pour vous inscrire pour le Sommet.
Appendix B: TDM benchmarking survey results
Appendix C: Post secondary alliance Terms of Reference
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ACT Canada College and University Alliance Background: The Association for Commuter Transportation of Canada (ACT Canada) was created to meet the needs of TDM professionals across the country. As the premier gateway for TDM resources in Canada, there are opportunities to create strong network groups among like sectors working in the TDM field as a way to share resources, collaborate on new ideas, and help advance the integration of TDM within the context of Canadian transportation. Universities, Colleges, and TDM: Post-Secondary Institutions share a common goal to create a quality campus experience that supports academic learning and research while also providing opportunities to create community growth and social connectedness. In creating livable environments, one of the shared challenges among the post-secondary sector is transportation. Parking demand and supply, congestion, and land use are few of the many issues faced by universities and colleges alike. In response, transportation demand management strategies have been developed in an effort to address such issues. While the TDM strategies of universities and colleges undoubtedly differ in scope from campus to campus, there are great opportunities to create networks among TDM administrators and other post-secondary staff who are looking to integrate TDM strategies within their campus. Alliance Goals and Objectives: The ACT Canada College and University Alliance provides a venue to share information among campus staff in an effort to help advance and strengthen post-secondary TDM strategies across Canada.
(a) Information Sharing: The Alliance will provide a ‘one-stop’ resource for information on TDM strategies and program initiatives within the Canadian post-secondary context. Information may include, but is not limited to, funding sources, budget development, program development, research and monitoring, successes and challenges, strategic transportation plans, and transportation targets and trends.
(b) TDM Advancement: Through information sharing, TDM advancements can be made across Canadian campuses. The Alliance can also act as an introduction to TDM for those campus administrators who are not familiar with the concepts of TDM but may perhaps be in a position to adopt some TDM strategies within their portfolio of responsibilities. A key objective of the Alliance may also be to provide input on how post secondary campuses can integrate TDM and long-term visions for the integration of TDM within the general campus development framework, and how TDM initiatives can interface with the public realm, and social fabric of the campus community.
(c) Improved Transportation Choices for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors: The Alliance could provide resources and programmatic suggestions for TDM administrators and others within the post-secondary sector to help advance more sustainable transportation options to all members of the campus community.
(d) Advocacy Role
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As opportunities arise, the Alliance could act as an advocate to address federal issues relative to TDM within a post-secondary context, for example the federal tax credit program, funding for U-Pass programs, etc. The Alliance could also share information on accessible funding resources available to help advance TDM within the post-secondary sector.
(e) Best Practices The Alliance can act as a platform to showcase best practices within the realm of TDM at post-secondary institutions. This may include programs, policies, targets, monitoring, etc.
(f) Academic Networks/Research As academic institutions, there is a unique opportunity to tap into innovative and progressive TDM-related research that may be occurring within the campus academic environment. As opportunities arise, the Alliance can serve as a platform to share academic research initiatives occurring within Canadian campuses as an information source and as a possible opportunity to create innovative research partnerships within Canada.
Membership: Membership of the Alliance is open and available to anyone interested in developing networks within the post-secondary TDM sector. Transportation administrators across Canadian campuses are likely to have the highest membership numbers, however it is hoped that the Alliance will also be of interest to those campus administrators who have not yet adopted TDM measures but are looking for ways to incorporate into their portfolio. The Alliance would also welcome membership from academics and students within the post-secondary sector who are interested in sharing ideas and knowledge on the advancements of TDM within the University and College context. The Alliance: In order to work effectively, the Alliance should strive to continually pursue its goals and objectives and maintain ongoing dialogue amongst its members. Possible strategies to achieve this include:
University Alliance Website that includes member listings, resources, etc. and made up of information provided from members of the Alliance. There may be opportunities to seek funding and technical support from Transport Canada to create such a website.
Quarterly Webinars on topical TDM issues relevant to the post secondary sector. Annual meeting to review Alliance achievements, and revisit goals and objectives
(would be included as part of the TDM summit program) Member listserve
Appendix D: Post secondary alliance meeting presentation at the ACT Canada TDM Summit
•Introduction to Alliance•Overview of benchmark survey results•Roundtable Introductions•Open Discussion (role of alliance)•Next Steps
ACT Canada TDM SummitACT Canada TDM Summit
PostPost Secondary TDM AllianceSecondary TDM AlliancePostPost--Secondary TDM AllianceSecondary TDM Alliance•Why a Post Secondary Alliance?•Why a Post-Secondary Alliance?•Goals and Objectives
Survey ObjectivesSurvey ObjectivesSurvey ObjectivesSurvey Objectives•Launched Oct ’07 to CDN PS institutions•Launched Oct 07 to CDN PS institutions•Initiative contact with PS representatives•Benchmark TDM initiatives•Benchmark TDM initiatives•Identify where TDM strategies may be
adoptedadopted•Identify PS networks•Identify relevance of Alliance•Identify relevance of Alliance•Summarize results in a report
TDM SnapshotTDM SnapshotTDM SnapshotTDM SnapshotTransportation and/or Parking PlanTransportation and/or Parking Plan•Yes (64%)•No (27%)•No (27%)TDM Plan or Strategy•Yes (36%)•Yes (36%)•No (36%)•Under Development (9%)•Under Development (9%)•Planned to be developed (9%)
Use of Public Ridematching 55% 27% 0%Use of Public Ridematching 55% 27% 0%
Priority Carpool Parking 45% 36% 0%
Discount Carpool Parking 18% 55% 9%
Onsite Bike Racks 91% 0% 0%
O i Bik L k 2 % 64% 0%Onsite Bike Lockers 27% 64% 0%
Secure/Indoor Bike Cages, Lockers, Showers 27% 55% 9%
Bike Repair Facilities 45% 36% 9%
Carshare 36% 36% 18%Carshare 36% 36% 18%
Telework 18% 55% 9%
Flextime 27% 45% 9%
Emergency Ride Home 27% 55% 9%
O t h ( t ) 27% 49% 9%
ACT Canada TDM SummitACT Canada TDM Summit
Outreach (events) 27% 49% 9%
PostPost Secondary AllianceSecondary AlliancePostPost--Secondary AllianceSecondary AllianceInterest in AllianceInterest in Alliance•Yes (70%)•No (0%)•No (0%)•Need more Information (20%)
B t P ti•Best Practices•Funding Opportunities•Strategic Plan Development•TDM Implementation Assistance•TDM Implementation Assistance•TDM Marketing Support•Program Development Assistance•Research OpportunitiesResearch Opportunities•Evaluation Methodologies•Surveys•U-Pass Implementationp•Ridematching Software•Parking Management Tools•Shuttle Bus Information
ACT Canada TDM SummitACT Canada TDM Summit
•Other
Group DiscussionGroup DiscussionGroup DiscussionGroup DiscussionRoundtable IntroductionsRoundtable Introductions•Name, organization•What is your interest in Alliance?What is your interest in Alliance?
Alliance FeedbackAlliance Feedback•Open Discussion, your comments?
ACT Canada TDM SummitACT Canada TDM Summit
Next StepsNext StepsNext StepsNext Steps•How can this Alliance help you?•How can this Alliance help you?•What would be valuable forms of communication?communication?
Appendix E: Participant listing of the Alliance Meeting
Name Organization Email Phone
TDM Program Website (if applicable)
Susan Austen University of Calgary [email protected] 403-220-6773 www.ucalgary.ca/parking
Louis Letiecq University of Calgary [email protected] 403-220-2161 www.ucalgary.ca/parking
Chris Stewart University of Western [email protected] 519-661-2111 (ext 85662) www.uwo.ca/parking
Carole Whitehorne Canadian Parking Association [email protected] 613-727-0700
Ian Weir University of Guelph [email protected] 519-824-4120 (ext 52118)
Sarah Webb University of Victoria [email protected] 250-721-6678 www.uvic.ca/sustainability
Replacement (TBD) McMaster University [email protected] 905-525-9140 (ext 24772) www.ACT.mcmaster.ca
Nicole Arsenault York University [email protected] 416-736-5866 www.yorku.ca/transportation
Elizabeth Starr Simon Fraser University [email protected] 778-782-3849 www.sfu.ca
David Agosti Simon Fraser University [email protected] 778-782-5914 www.sfu.ca
Paul Kane Mount Royal College, Calgary [email protected] 403-440-6848 www.mtroyal.ca/parking
Danny Albert University of Ottawa [email protected] 613-562-5000 (6523) www.protection.uottawa.ca
Carole Jolly University of BC [email protected] 604-822-6674 www.trek.ubc.ca
Post-Secondary TDM Alliance
Appendix F: Alliance meeting notes.
MINUTES
Post Secondary Alliance – ACT Canada Summit Wednesday November 28, 2007 Session 10 - 10:00 to 11:30 Marquis Room, Pallister Hotel, Calgary Alberta Chair: Carole Jolly, Director, UBC TREK Program Present: Nicole Arsenault - Manager, Transportation, York University Elizabeth Starr – Development Planner, Simon Fraser University Daryl Bender – ACT Office Coordinator, McMaster University Paul Kane – Parking & Transportation Manager, Mont Royal College Carole Whitehorne – Executive Director, Canadian Parking Association Sarah Webb – Sustainability Coordinator, University of Victoria Brodie Hamilton – Director of Parking & Transportation, Stanford University Christine Stewart – Manager, Western University David Agosti – Manager, Parking Services, Simon Fraser University Ian Weir – Parking Manager, Guelph University Danny Albert – TDM Coordinator, University of Ottawa Susan Austen – General Manger, University of Calgary
Carole Jolly welcomes the delegates at the first Post Secondary Alliance meeting. The survey results are presented to the group. Discussion: • The focus of the Post Secondary alliance should be on advocacy rather than lobbying. • In the survey, was it asked if parking was operated by the University or by a private
company? It is recommended that we look into this since policies and practices vary between parking management operated by Universities and the private sector.
Delegates in attendance were asked to introduce themselves and inform what objectives they believe the alliance should focus on; the following lists the comments made by those who were present. • Networking opportunities • Best practices - what other campuses are doing. What works, what doesn’t? • Data collection/benchmarking; who is doing what & how are they doing it? • What are the challenges beyond the campuses borders? Can or should campuses
become hubs for sustainable transportation methods.
• Universities tend to be leaders; successes of TDM programs do have an impact on the parking industry and we should work with the parking associations – become stakeholders.
• Tap into CPA contacts. • Information sharing between campuses. • Tools to measure success; how to measure success and what measuring tool should be
used for certain TDM initiatives. • Have a listserv for TDM in Canada • Technology and TDM – integrate transportation technology into TDM. Network with
the software companies to facilitate TDM practices. • Health and TDM – making the link easier. • Tap into the private sector for funding opportunities, make those links available. • Where does TDM fit into the campus umbrella? Should TDM be separate, into the
parking or sustainability portfolio? • Costs, what are the costs investments of TDM on different campuses? • What is the value the administrators are giving to TDM? • How to tap into provincial or federal funding for Universities • Hold quarterly webinars • Have a website • Blogs to keep the communication on-going • The TDM post secondary alliance should be bilingual so we can tap into and connect
with the French speaking Universities and colleges. • How do we ensure that once a TDM initiative is set in place it will continue to receive
