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Day 1 - Wednesday, May 31, 2023
8:00 |
Registration, Refreshments and Pre-Conference Meet-n-Greet |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs |
9:15 |
PANELLong Range Planning – Overcoming the Challenge of Shifting Ridership and Transitioning to a New Era of Transit Planning |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDTracking Developments on Montreal’s REM |
11:30 |
Update on the Region of Waterloo’s ION LRT – Moving Forward and Looking Back |
12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:30 |
The Role of Bus Rapid Transit in Transit Development |
2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Electrification of Transit Fleets – Meeting the New Carbon Goals |
3:45 |
E-Mission ZeroElectrifying Durham Region Transit – Lessons Learned and Next Steps |
4:45 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Thursday, June 1, 2023
8:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs |
9:15 |
Keynote Address |
9:30 |
PANELTransit Procurement and Delivery Models – Evaluating Alternate Delivery Models and What They Can Offer |
10:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDPart 1: Vancouver – Broadway Subway Project Progress and Updates |
11:45 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDPart 2: The Broadway Land Use Plan and Supportive Policies Agreement (SPA) |
12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
Strategic Planning to Transform Urban Spaces with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – Housing and Transit Synergy |
2:15 |
Balancing Transit Design with Standards and Efficiencies for Better Integration into Communities |
3:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 31, 2023
8:00 |
Registration, Refreshments and Pre-Conference Meet-n-Greet |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs![]() Edna Cuvin ![]() Michael W. Roschlau |
9:15 |
PANELLong Range Planning – Overcoming the Challenge of Shifting Ridership and Transitioning to a New Era of Transit Planning![]() Ahmed El-Geneidy ![]() Nicole Ratti ![]() Dave Reage ![]() Alana Tyers Moderator:![]() Jonathan English
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10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDTracking Developments on Montreal’s REM![]() Denis Rivard
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11:30 |
Update on the Region of Waterloo’s ION LRT – Moving Forward and Looking Back![]() Matthew O’Neil Almost four years since the launch of the ION LRT system in the Region of Waterloo, there is lots to celebrate, lessons that helped in growth, and a future expansion to plan. The current 19 km ION LRT system runs from Conestoga Mall in Waterloo to Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener.
Expansion of the ION Stage 2 is 17.5 km from Kitchener to Cambridge:
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:30 |
The Role of Bus Rapid Transit in Transit Development![]() Tamas Hertel ![]() Liza Sheppard ![]() Jerry Che This session will discuss considerations in the decision for BRT over LRT and provide lessons learned in delivering bus rapid transit.
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2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
Electrification of Transit Fleets – Meeting the New Carbon Goals![]() Scott Gillner ![]() Jessica Hanson Highlighting recent developments in E-bus and Fuel Cell Bus innovations, autonomous vehicle shuttle pilot projects and what the future in this space might bring Brampton Transit key findings and lessons learned to date of Phase 1 BEB Trial, plans for Phase II Trials (BEB, FCEB, Conversions), and their electrification pathway for full fleet ZEB transition. |
3:45 |
E-Mission ZeroElectrifying Durham Region Transit – Lessons Learned and Next Steps![]() Jonathan Chai ![]() Brian Reilly ![]() Pri Uthayakumar Durham Region Transit’s E-Mission Zero is an ambitious and coordinated suite of emission-reducing initiatives to introduce a more sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure and facilities over the next 25 years. Bringing new technology and smart infrastructure to Durham Region, this program is positioned to significantly reduce transit emissions, with a focus on healthy, sustainable communities for generations to come. This vision is a transformational breakthrough for DRT’s transit system. HDR conducted a feasibility study, infrastructure assessment and fleet transition plan, positioning DRT for financing and funding support to achieve zero-emissions by 2037. In this session, HDR will share lessons learned from the study while DRT will share plans for next steps on their journey to zero-emissions, including an initial pilot program, planning for Phase 1 of the fleet transition, and planning for a new, all-electric, net-zero carbon facility in North Oshawa. |
4:45 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns to Day 2 |
Day 2 - Thursday, June 1, 2023
8:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs![]() Edna Cuvin ![]() Michael W. Roschlau |
9:15 |
Keynote Address![]() Hon. Kinga Surma |
9:30 |
PANELTransit Procurement and Delivery Models – Evaluating Alternate Delivery Models and What They Can Offer![]() Lisa Mitchell ![]() Nick Shkordoff ![]() Michael Tracey Moderator:![]() Thijs Teunissen Using examples from major LRT projects (Eglinton LRT, Ottawa LRT, Edmonton LRT) this panel will discuss alternative procurement models and what they can offer.
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10:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDPart 1: Vancouver – Broadway Subway Project Progress and Updates![]() Lisa Gow ![]() Jeff Spruston The Broadway Subway Project is a 5.7km extension of the Millennium SkyTrain Line. The project is anticipated to open on schedule by the end of 2026.
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11:45 |
TRANSIT PROJECT PROGRESS AND LESSONS LEARNEDPart 2: The Broadway Land Use Plan and Supportive Policies Agreement (SPA)![]() John Grottenberg The Broadway Plan is a comprehensive land use plan developed following full funding commitments for the Broadway Subway Project. This session will highlight the big moves in the land use plan and how the plan will support the rapid transit project. This session will discuss Supportive Policies Agreements (SPAs) which are required for all new major transit investments in Metro Vancouver. The Broadway Subway SPA was the first of its kind and lays out the policies and plans outside of the scope of project delivery that the City of Vancouver and TransLink will create that will support the success of the project. The Broadway Plan was a key initiative identified in the SPA. |
12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
Strategic Planning to Transform Urban Spaces with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – Housing and Transit Synergy![]() David Amborski ![]() James Perttula ![]() Lorraine Huinink ![]() Kelly Skeith
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2:15 |
Balancing Transit Design with Standards and Efficiencies for Better Integration into Communities![]() Emilia Floro This session discusses the challenges of the ‘dark side of transit’ and how to balance the physical environment (separations, retaining walls, elevated guideways, trenches, and grades) with better design and acceptance into the surrounding community.
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3:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns |