Tom Prendergast,CEO, TransLink

BC Chamber of Commerce Transportation SummitOctober 16-17, 2008

TransLink’s creates and implements plans to meet the transportation needs of Metro Vancouver

77% of all Metro Vancouverresident trips were by auto,either driver or passenger

11% Transitusers

11% Walking

2% Biking

TransLink mandate includes transportation demand management tools

Accessibility for mobility challenged is a high priority

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Female population Male population

Age

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2031

An older population has greater need for high accessible transit services

Bicycle/walking

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Electric trolley bus(20 passengers)

SkyTrainElectric light rail car

(20 passengers)

New hybridDiesel-electric bus

(20 passengers)

New diesel bus(20 passengers)

Two-person car pool(gasoline engine)

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(gasoline engine)

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GHGs emitted per person per year from a 15 km round-trip commute

GHGs emitted per person per year from a 60 km round-trip commute

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.45

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1.3

1.79Tonnes per year

3.58Tonnes per year

5.21Tonnes per year

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The transportation modes we choose and the distances we travel affect the amount of GHGs emitted yearly.

Commitment to sustainability and quality of life

New TransLink governance model

TransLink Board of Directors

Regional Transportation Commissioner

Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation

Future vision of Transport 2040

GOAL 1 - Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are aggressively reduced, in support of provincial and regional targets

GOAL 2 - Most trips are by transit, walking and cycling

GOAL 3 - The majority of jobs and housing in the region are located along the Frequent Transit Network

GOAL 4 - Traveling in the region is safe, secure, and accessible for everyone

GOAL 5 - Economic growth and efficient goods movement are facilitated through effective management of the transportation network.

GOAL 6 - Funding for TransLink is stable, sufficient, appropriate and influences transportation choices.

STRATEGY 1 - Make early investments that encourage development of communities designed for transit, cycling, and walking

STRATEGY 2 - Optimize the use of the region's transportation assets and keep them in good repair

STRATEGY 3 - Build and operate a safe, secure, and accessible transportation system

STRATEGY 4 - Diversify revenue sources and pursue new and innovative ways to fund transportation

Strategies to achieve our 2040 goals

Close coordination is required to ensure transportation infrastructure investments are

consistent

Working together to create a sustainable future

Triple challenge to TransLink

Rising fuel prices can reduce sales volume.

TransLink in affected in three ways.

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Note: these projections are currently being reviewed as part of Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy review process.Source: Metro Vancouver

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Projected population and employment

Traditional suburb to downtown travel (latter half of 20th Century)

Modern region to region Travel (21st Century)

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Regional Travel patterns

Metro Vancouver’s GHGs

Metro Vancouver’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Cars and light trucks

Heavy Vehicles

Other transport

Heating/Building

Cement plants

Other29%

6%

4%

30%

13%

18%

Financial challenge

• Reserve depleted by 2011• First job is to look within for efficiencies; to get the most out of what we have• Maintaining current operations will cost another $150 million/year• Staying afloat means cutting bus service by half, no new projects, state of good repair only for

transit, roads and bridges

$150 million new

No new money

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Funding Scenarios and Bus Service Levels

TransLink current funding mechanisms

Property Tax $246.9 (28%)

Transit Fares $327.6 (36%)

Fuel Tax$267.6 (30%)

Hydro Levy$17.6 (2%)

Parking Site Tax, $21.8 (2%) Mission,

0.2, (0%)

Parking Sales Tax 14.8 (2%)

Total Revenues 2007 ($000’s)$896,393

Examples of revenue streams

Vehicle FeesAnnual Vehicle FeesVehicle Registration Surcharge

Road User FeesCongestion PricingFacility tollsDistance basedCordon tollsHOT LanesDistance Based Insurance

Revenue from Land UseReal Estate RevenueDevelopment ChargesBenefiting Area TaxParking Site TaxLand Value TaxationTax Increment FinancingProperty Transfer Tax

Consumption TaxesHotel Tax (tax on accommodation sales)Local Sales TaxUtility FeesCell Phone Levy

System RevenuesSponsorshipNew Advertising OpportunitiesTransit Fare ProductsCarbon Offsets

Other SourcesTax Free BondsBusiness License FeeCommuter TaxPayroll TaxIncome Tax