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Day 1 - Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:00 |
Registration, Refreshments and Pre-Conference Meet-n-Greet |
8:45 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs |
9:00 |
FOCUS GROUP ROUNDTABLEFinding Creative Solutions for Rising out of a Pandemic and Transitioning to a ‘New Normal’ for Transit Planning and Delivery |
10:15 |
KEYNOTE |
10:35 |
Morning Networking Break |
10:45 |
Analyzing TOD and TOC Principles and Determining How Ontario is Doing |
11:45 |
Understanding and Responding to the Transit Needs of Women in Canada |
12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:45 |
Unlocking Public and Private Sector Funding for Infrastructure Transit Projects |
2:30 |
Alternate Delivery Models: Removing the Boundaries for Infrastructure Delivery |
3:30 |
Closing Remarks, Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Thursday, May 26, 2022
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Recap of Day 1 |
9:15 |
Staying on Track to Provide an Essential Service: How Ontario is Delivering on the Most Ambitious Transit Plan |
10:15 |
Green Line – Overcoming Obstacles and Forging Ahead to Deliver an LRT System |
11:00 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:15 |
The Winding Road to Getting Canada’s Public Transit off Dirty Diesel: Best Practices and Key Considerations for Transit Electrification |
11:45 |
Major Developments in the Greater Montreal Area |
12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:30 |
Project Update – Broadway Subway Project |
2:15 |
City of Edmonton — New Approaches to Transit Procurement in a Post-Pandemic World |
3:00 |
Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Coordinating Project Construction with Stakeholders |
4:15 |
Navigating the Escalating Costs of Building Transit Infrastructure to Pave a Better Way Forward |
5:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:00 |
Registration, Refreshments and Pre-Conference Meet-n-GreetEnjoy a face-to-face meet and greet with some of the speakers and attendees you’ll be networking with over the next few days. This is your chance to gain exclusive access to the expert faculty and get to know one another in a more casual format before the event gets underway! |
8:45 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Edna Cuvin ![]() Michael Roschlau |
9:00 |
FOCUS GROUP ROUNDTABLEFinding Creative Solutions for Rising out of a Pandemic and Transitioning to a ‘New Normal’ for Transit Planning and Delivery![]() Dave Reage ![]() Michael Roschlau ![]() Jonathan English ![]() Nicole Ratti
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10:15 |
KEYNOTE![]() Jennifer O’Connell |
10:35 |
Morning Networking Break |
10:45 |
Analyzing TOD and TOC Principles and Determining How Ontario is Doing![]() Nille Juul-Sorensen ![]() Joe Ogilvie ![]() Julia Stefanishina Moderator:![]() Lorraine Huinink
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11:45 |
Understanding and Responding to the Transit Needs of Women in Canada![]() David Cooper ![]() Dr. Emily Grise |
12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:45 |
Unlocking Public and Private Sector Funding for Infrastructure Transit Projects![]() Damian Joy ![]() Charles Todd ![]() Shormila Chatterjee ![]() Yann Tisserand
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2:30 |
Alternate Delivery Models: Removing the Boundaries for Infrastructure Delivery![]() Alyssa Shivji ![]() Catherine Jones ![]() Manuel Rivaya ![]() Thijs Teunissen Moderator:![]() Lisa Mitchell
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3:30 |
Closing Remarks, Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Thursday, May 26, 2022
9:00 |
Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Recap of Day 1![]() Michael Roschlau |
9:15 |
Staying on Track to Provide an Essential Service: How Ontario is Delivering on the Most Ambitious Transit Plan![]() Matti Siemiatycki This session will unpack lessons learned in Ontario since the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic, and the integral role upcoming transit projects will play in economic recovery efforts.
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10:15 |
Green Line – Overcoming Obstacles and Forging Ahead to Deliver an LRT System![]() Darshpreet Bhatti
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11:00 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:15 |
The Winding Road to Getting Canada’s Public Transit off Dirty Diesel: Best Practices and Key Considerations for Transit Electrification![]() Josipa Petrunić There are 15,000 buses on the road in Canada, and the federal government wants a third of those to be fully electric by 2025. Swapping Canada’s diesel-powered buses for battery powered ones is riddled with hurdles—and opportunities. Removing emissions from public transit is far more complicated than swapping a dieselpowered bus for a battery powered one. Join us for an interactive discussion on the federal government’s plans for the diesel to battery transition. Learn about E-bus and Fuel Cell Bus innovations as well as autonomous vehicle shuttle pilot projects and predictions for the future of this mode of public transportation. |
11:45 |
Major Developments in the Greater Montreal Area![]() Sylvain Yelle
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12:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:30 |
Project Update – Broadway Subway Project![]() Steve Brown ![]() Lisa Gow ![]() Jeff Spruston The Broadway Subway Project is a 5.7km extension of the Millennium SkyTrain Line. Despite the global pandemic the project is still anticipated to open on schedule by the end of 2025.
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2:15 |
City of Edmonton — New Approaches to Transit Procurement in a Post-Pandemic World![]() Brad Smid ![]() Kevin Pringle The City of Edmonton has continued to expand its LRT system throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to hear the City’s recent successes and lessons learned from recent transactions. Topics of discussion include:
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3:00 |
Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Coordinating Project Construction with Stakeholders![]() Johnny Ton ![]() Julius Gombos ![]() Bruce McCuaig
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4:15 |
Navigating the Escalating Costs of Building Transit Infrastructure to Pave a Better Way Forward![]() Stephen Wickens ![]() Marco Chitti Construction costs associated with building transit systems, especially subways and LRTs in Canada, are soaring above market rates around the world. This session will feature a discussion on reasons behind the escalating costs and recommendations for building more cost-efficiently to ensure a higher return on investment for projects.
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5:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |