This deck provides a summary of the Canadian Commuter Challenge and an overview of the Teletrips Tracking / Reporting Platform used to measure the impacts of the 44K participants in the one week alternative commute challenge...
Thomas Kim - LG CNS - Smart Transportation in SeoulShane Mitchell
Seoul faced challenges with its public transportation system, including decreased ridership and increased traffic congestion and travel times. To address these issues, Seoul implemented a smart transportation reform in 2004 that integrated the public transportation network through a unified fare system, trunk-feeder system, and free transfers between modes. The reform also included technological innovations like a new smart card system, as well as infrastructure and management improvements. The reform was unique in that it was successfully implemented in a large, existing city through information technology and new management, without major infrastructure additions. Collaboration between various groups including citizens, experts, and IT initiatives was also key to the reform's success.
Jennings monday - act canada making a differenceMobility Lab
The document discusses the transportation demand management (TDM) program in Arlington County, Virginia. It summarizes how TDM, through programs like commuter stores, employer outreach, bikesharing, and research, supports Arlington's transit-oriented development pattern and has helped traffic levels remain flat while the county grew rapidly in population and jobs. It also outlines how the comprehensive TDM program, marketed through various initiatives, creates a culture with less car dependence.
John Howe - Metrolinx - Smart Transportation: Strategic ApproachesShane Mitchell
This document provides an overview of Metrolinx and its vision for a smart transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Metrolinx was established in 2006 to oversee integrated, multimodal transportation planning and investment in the region. The region faces challenges with increasing auto dependency and congestion. Metrolinx's vision is for an optimized transportation system that maximizes social, environmental, and economic sustainability through better mobility choices. The document outlines incremental and bold strategies to implement this vision across different sectors like government, workplaces, education, traveler information systems, transportation pricing, and parking management. It emphasizes the need for integrated planning, dedicated funding sources, and focusing on people, the environment, and the economy.
Group 11's presentation discusses SMRT Corporation, the dominant rail and bus operator in Singapore. Some key points:
1. SMRT operates Singapore's rail (MRT) network with over 23 years of experience and holds a 25% market share of bus services.
2. The presentation provides an overview of SMRT's corporate structure, financial information, operating model, and industry drivers like economic and population growth.
3. SMRT has implemented various IT systems to improve operations, customer experience, and analytics. Examples include contactless smartcard systems, supervisory control systems, and an electronic road pricing system.
The document discusses the Connected Bus project, which aims to improve bus transportation through new technologies. It outlines features like automatic vehicle location, signal priority for buses, passenger WiFi, and real-time arrival information. These integrated systems could help increase ridership by making bus travel more convenient and enjoyable. The project also presents a schedule for its pilot program and development of a business case to expand connected bus technologies across more of the fleet.
This document provides recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in Seattle by better coordinating transportation and land use policies. It recommends focusing new growth around transit to reduce travel distances; using planning to support walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods; and reducing reliance on oil by transitioning to clean, low-carbon transportation solutions. Specific recommendations address funding, road pricing, policy and planning, transportation infrastructure, transportation demand management, parking management, and vehicle fuels and technologies. The overarching goals are to attract more growth to the city centered around transit and non-motorized options to cut emissions from shorter trips.
This deck provides a summary of the Canadian Commuter Challenge and an overview of the Teletrips Tracking / Reporting Platform used to measure the impacts of the 44K participants in the one week alternative commute challenge...
Thomas Kim - LG CNS - Smart Transportation in SeoulShane Mitchell
Seoul faced challenges with its public transportation system, including decreased ridership and increased traffic congestion and travel times. To address these issues, Seoul implemented a smart transportation reform in 2004 that integrated the public transportation network through a unified fare system, trunk-feeder system, and free transfers between modes. The reform also included technological innovations like a new smart card system, as well as infrastructure and management improvements. The reform was unique in that it was successfully implemented in a large, existing city through information technology and new management, without major infrastructure additions. Collaboration between various groups including citizens, experts, and IT initiatives was also key to the reform's success.
Jennings monday - act canada making a differenceMobility Lab
The document discusses the transportation demand management (TDM) program in Arlington County, Virginia. It summarizes how TDM, through programs like commuter stores, employer outreach, bikesharing, and research, supports Arlington's transit-oriented development pattern and has helped traffic levels remain flat while the county grew rapidly in population and jobs. It also outlines how the comprehensive TDM program, marketed through various initiatives, creates a culture with less car dependence.
John Howe - Metrolinx - Smart Transportation: Strategic ApproachesShane Mitchell
This document provides an overview of Metrolinx and its vision for a smart transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Metrolinx was established in 2006 to oversee integrated, multimodal transportation planning and investment in the region. The region faces challenges with increasing auto dependency and congestion. Metrolinx's vision is for an optimized transportation system that maximizes social, environmental, and economic sustainability through better mobility choices. The document outlines incremental and bold strategies to implement this vision across different sectors like government, workplaces, education, traveler information systems, transportation pricing, and parking management. It emphasizes the need for integrated planning, dedicated funding sources, and focusing on people, the environment, and the economy.
Group 11's presentation discusses SMRT Corporation, the dominant rail and bus operator in Singapore. Some key points:
1. SMRT operates Singapore's rail (MRT) network with over 23 years of experience and holds a 25% market share of bus services.
2. The presentation provides an overview of SMRT's corporate structure, financial information, operating model, and industry drivers like economic and population growth.
3. SMRT has implemented various IT systems to improve operations, customer experience, and analytics. Examples include contactless smartcard systems, supervisory control systems, and an electronic road pricing system.
The document discusses the Connected Bus project, which aims to improve bus transportation through new technologies. It outlines features like automatic vehicle location, signal priority for buses, passenger WiFi, and real-time arrival information. These integrated systems could help increase ridership by making bus travel more convenient and enjoyable. The project also presents a schedule for its pilot program and development of a business case to expand connected bus technologies across more of the fleet.
This document provides recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in Seattle by better coordinating transportation and land use policies. It recommends focusing new growth around transit to reduce travel distances; using planning to support walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods; and reducing reliance on oil by transitioning to clean, low-carbon transportation solutions. Specific recommendations address funding, road pricing, policy and planning, transportation infrastructure, transportation demand management, parking management, and vehicle fuels and technologies. The overarching goals are to attract more growth to the city centered around transit and non-motorized options to cut emissions from shorter trips.
The Deputy Director General (Transport Projects) of Transport for NSW gave this presentation at our 2012 Rail Logistics Workshop.
The information was correct at March 19, 2012.
The document discusses whether it pays for businesses to be environmentally sustainable, noting that while some argue it increases costs, others believe it can lead to competitive advantages from resource conservation and innovation; it provides examples of companies like Zipcar, Xerox, and Grameen Bank that have found business opportunities and models focused on sustainability; and concludes that addressing environmental challenges will require both technical and business innovation.
Robert Evans - Overview of midlands PiP projectKeith Nolan
The document provides an overview of the Midlands Plugged in Places (PiP) project. It discusses:
- Cenex's role in managing the Midlands PiP project jointly with Central Technology Belt to develop the electric vehicle market through installing over 500 public and 200 domestic charge points across the East and West Midlands.
- The project aims to facilitate inter-regional EV travel between PiPs and other regions by developing a quick charger network at transport hubs.
- Progress to date includes establishing procurement frameworks, initial marketing efforts, and 30 installation projects in the pipeline, while addressing strategic challenges around communication, program structure, and measuring success.
The document summarizes research conducted by the National Consumer Agency on travel behavior and vehicle usage in Ireland. It found that drivers split their time evenly between urban and open road driving. Walking and taxis are commonly used alternative transports. Most drivers feel it is difficult to complete journeys without a vehicle. The majority of drivers take actions to improve fuel efficiency like regular servicing and driving at high gears. However, almost half admit to speeding. Standard vehicle services typically cost between €100-€250. The sample consisted of 2,000 Irish adults, with 73% owning petrol engines and 27% diesel.
Yvonne Hübner - Electric vehicle and infrastructure trials in the north east ...Keith Nolan
The document summarizes an electric vehicle and infrastructure trial conducted in the North East of England. It installed over 1,300 charging points with public and private access as part of a £7.8 million government-funded program. Data was collected from over 7,000 vehicle trips covering 65,000 km to analyze driver behavior, vehicle range, and energy use. Key findings included that drivers overestimated typical trip lengths, charging mostly occurred overnight, and vehicle acceleration and top speeds met drivers' expectations. While drivers enjoyed electric vehicles, high purchase costs remain a barrier to widespread adoption.
The document discusses transportation planning for the Michigan Street Corridor. It outlines 10 guiding principles, values, and indicators to evaluate transportation alternatives. Alternatives were developed for intersections, interchanges, bike routes, and transit. Modeling found congestion would still occur without mode shift. Refined alternatives are being evaluated using metrics like traffic levels, pedestrian environment, stormwater quality, and emissions. The next steps are more analysis of intersection options and selecting short and long term solutions.
American Maglev Technology (AMT) has developed maglev technology and partnered with Grupo ACS to design, build, finance, operate and maintain maglev transit systems. AMT's maglev systems have lower capital and operating costs than other rail technologies due to their lightweight vehicles and induction propulsion that requires 70% less energy. Their systems also recapture 53% of kinetic energy through regenerative braking. AMT aims to provide sustainable, zero-emission mobility solutions that seamlessly integrate with 21st century lifestyles.
Tim Jackson, director of transportation planning and advocacy at AECOM, shares his thoughts during the "Quality of LIfe" panel at the 2012 Charlotte Charlotte Transportation Summit.
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
AB Transport, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company established in 2003 that provides trucking, rail, and international shipping services. It has a mission of creating career opportunities for military members, veterans, and their spouses. It is certified as a minority-owned small business and works with various corporate and government clients to handle their transportation needs. AB Transport leverages its partnership with Sunteck Transport Group to provide services across North America.
The CoCar project aims to test the suitability of cellular communication technologies for transmitting time-critical traffic data between vehicles and infrastructure to improve traffic management and driver safety. The project will develop prototypes and test applications in areas like local hazard warnings, traffic incident detection, and advanced driver assistance using cellular networks. Partners from telecommunications and automotive industries will identify which applications are suitable for cellular communication and develop prototypes to test vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication using current and future cellular standards, with the goal of enabling precice, timely transmission of traffic information.
The CoCar project aims to test the suitability of cellular communication technologies for transmitting time-critical traffic data between vehicles and infrastructure to improve traffic management and driver safety. The project will develop prototypes and test applications in areas like local hazard warnings, traffic incident detection, and advanced driver assistance using cellular networks. Partners from telecommunications and automotive industries will identify which applications are suitable for cellular communication and develop prototypes to test vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication using current and future cellular standards, with the goal of enabling precision transmission of real-time traffic information.
The Essential European Fleet & Asset Management UpdateHitReach
This document discusses trends in European fleet management and provides an overview of a workshop agenda on the topic. The agenda includes sections on the European fleet management market overview and trends, the green telematics market overview and trends, and a snapshot of electric and hybrid commercial vehicles. The document summarizes that erratic fuel costs, duty of care responsibilities, and congestion are major challenges for the transport industry and opportunities for telematics providers. It also notes that telematics are seen as a tool to help fleets remain profitable and that ROI is a strong factor for commercial vehicle telematics due to potential monthly savings of 233 euros per truck.
IBM offers an Intelligent Transportation solution that provides three key capabilities:
1. Increases situational awareness for traffic operators by analyzing patterns of traffic conditions, flows, and events across a city.
2. Offers centralized monitoring of real-time traffic congestion, device status, and events to help operators respond to issues.
3. Helps traffic planners analyze historical traffic performance data to identify ways to improve future traffic flow, such as adjusting light intervals or lane configurations.
Providing Transportation Choices: The Region of Durham ExperienceSmart Commute
Written by: Jeffrey Brooks, MCIP, RPP, Ramesh Jagannathan, P.Eng, PTOE, Colleen Goodchild, MCIP, RPP
Presented at: Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers, Toronto, May 2007
WQD2011 - INNOVATION - RTA - Automated Fare Collection SystemDubai Quality Group
The presentation provided an overview of the Nol smart card project in Dubai. Key points included:
1) Nol cards allow customers to pay for various transport modes like metro, buses, and parking with a single card.
2) The project aimed to increase public transport ridership from 6% to 30% by 2020 to support Dubai's growth.
3) Extensive testing, pilot programs, and change management ensured a successful launch and integration with other transport systems.
Intelligent Transport System simplified | LogicaCGI
Logica is now part of CGI. Experts behind Intelligent Transport and shape future ITS with clients through involvement with ERTICO, national ITS organisations and innovation centres. We lead the way in large scale ITS systems and services.
ASF and Orange Partnership - Floating Mobile Data technologiessonicludo
The document discusses a collaborative effort between ASF (Autoroutes du Sud de la France) and Orange Business Services to develop a powerful real-time traffic information tool. The partnership aims to improve traffic data collection through new mobile technologies and provide reliable traffic updates every six minutes. This includes travel times, traffic conditions, and incident details. The solution is based on analyzing mobile network signaling data and simulations to determine traffic speeds across road networks in France without additional infrastructure investments. An initial pilot deployment is currently testing the new real-time traffic information platform.
Atul article on global connected commercial vehicleatulchandel2010
By the year 2030, the transportation system will have
reached a completely new level: intricately connected;
and above all, significantly more efficient and effective.
The future of commercial vehicles lies in digitized, electrified, safe, efficient, automated and well-connected
trucks and buses. The global CV industry is geared up to witness some major changes in the next ten years.
The industry is very interested to see the impact of these changes, mainly on transport system, OEMs strategy,
vehicle configuration, supplier’s technology, customers, productivity, profit, etc. This industry’s dynamic market
will change in correspondence with the new approaches it takes in order to realize this.
Expand Caltrain GOPass to TMAs and contract workersAdina Levin
Letter from a diverse set of employers, transportation service managers, and nonprofits advocating for transit, environmental sustainability, and low-income workers urging the Caltrain board to expand Caltrain GOPass to TMAs and contract workers
The Deputy Director General (Transport Projects) of Transport for NSW gave this presentation at our 2012 Rail Logistics Workshop.
The information was correct at March 19, 2012.
The document discusses whether it pays for businesses to be environmentally sustainable, noting that while some argue it increases costs, others believe it can lead to competitive advantages from resource conservation and innovation; it provides examples of companies like Zipcar, Xerox, and Grameen Bank that have found business opportunities and models focused on sustainability; and concludes that addressing environmental challenges will require both technical and business innovation.
Robert Evans - Overview of midlands PiP projectKeith Nolan
The document provides an overview of the Midlands Plugged in Places (PiP) project. It discusses:
- Cenex's role in managing the Midlands PiP project jointly with Central Technology Belt to develop the electric vehicle market through installing over 500 public and 200 domestic charge points across the East and West Midlands.
- The project aims to facilitate inter-regional EV travel between PiPs and other regions by developing a quick charger network at transport hubs.
- Progress to date includes establishing procurement frameworks, initial marketing efforts, and 30 installation projects in the pipeline, while addressing strategic challenges around communication, program structure, and measuring success.
The document summarizes research conducted by the National Consumer Agency on travel behavior and vehicle usage in Ireland. It found that drivers split their time evenly between urban and open road driving. Walking and taxis are commonly used alternative transports. Most drivers feel it is difficult to complete journeys without a vehicle. The majority of drivers take actions to improve fuel efficiency like regular servicing and driving at high gears. However, almost half admit to speeding. Standard vehicle services typically cost between €100-€250. The sample consisted of 2,000 Irish adults, with 73% owning petrol engines and 27% diesel.
Yvonne Hübner - Electric vehicle and infrastructure trials in the north east ...Keith Nolan
The document summarizes an electric vehicle and infrastructure trial conducted in the North East of England. It installed over 1,300 charging points with public and private access as part of a £7.8 million government-funded program. Data was collected from over 7,000 vehicle trips covering 65,000 km to analyze driver behavior, vehicle range, and energy use. Key findings included that drivers overestimated typical trip lengths, charging mostly occurred overnight, and vehicle acceleration and top speeds met drivers' expectations. While drivers enjoyed electric vehicles, high purchase costs remain a barrier to widespread adoption.
The document discusses transportation planning for the Michigan Street Corridor. It outlines 10 guiding principles, values, and indicators to evaluate transportation alternatives. Alternatives were developed for intersections, interchanges, bike routes, and transit. Modeling found congestion would still occur without mode shift. Refined alternatives are being evaluated using metrics like traffic levels, pedestrian environment, stormwater quality, and emissions. The next steps are more analysis of intersection options and selecting short and long term solutions.
American Maglev Technology (AMT) has developed maglev technology and partnered with Grupo ACS to design, build, finance, operate and maintain maglev transit systems. AMT's maglev systems have lower capital and operating costs than other rail technologies due to their lightweight vehicles and induction propulsion that requires 70% less energy. Their systems also recapture 53% of kinetic energy through regenerative braking. AMT aims to provide sustainable, zero-emission mobility solutions that seamlessly integrate with 21st century lifestyles.
Tim Jackson, director of transportation planning and advocacy at AECOM, shares his thoughts during the "Quality of LIfe" panel at the 2012 Charlotte Charlotte Transportation Summit.
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
AB Transport, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company established in 2003 that provides trucking, rail, and international shipping services. It has a mission of creating career opportunities for military members, veterans, and their spouses. It is certified as a minority-owned small business and works with various corporate and government clients to handle their transportation needs. AB Transport leverages its partnership with Sunteck Transport Group to provide services across North America.
The CoCar project aims to test the suitability of cellular communication technologies for transmitting time-critical traffic data between vehicles and infrastructure to improve traffic management and driver safety. The project will develop prototypes and test applications in areas like local hazard warnings, traffic incident detection, and advanced driver assistance using cellular networks. Partners from telecommunications and automotive industries will identify which applications are suitable for cellular communication and develop prototypes to test vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication using current and future cellular standards, with the goal of enabling precice, timely transmission of traffic information.
The CoCar project aims to test the suitability of cellular communication technologies for transmitting time-critical traffic data between vehicles and infrastructure to improve traffic management and driver safety. The project will develop prototypes and test applications in areas like local hazard warnings, traffic incident detection, and advanced driver assistance using cellular networks. Partners from telecommunications and automotive industries will identify which applications are suitable for cellular communication and develop prototypes to test vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication using current and future cellular standards, with the goal of enabling precision transmission of real-time traffic information.
The Essential European Fleet & Asset Management UpdateHitReach
This document discusses trends in European fleet management and provides an overview of a workshop agenda on the topic. The agenda includes sections on the European fleet management market overview and trends, the green telematics market overview and trends, and a snapshot of electric and hybrid commercial vehicles. The document summarizes that erratic fuel costs, duty of care responsibilities, and congestion are major challenges for the transport industry and opportunities for telematics providers. It also notes that telematics are seen as a tool to help fleets remain profitable and that ROI is a strong factor for commercial vehicle telematics due to potential monthly savings of 233 euros per truck.
IBM offers an Intelligent Transportation solution that provides three key capabilities:
1. Increases situational awareness for traffic operators by analyzing patterns of traffic conditions, flows, and events across a city.
2. Offers centralized monitoring of real-time traffic congestion, device status, and events to help operators respond to issues.
3. Helps traffic planners analyze historical traffic performance data to identify ways to improve future traffic flow, such as adjusting light intervals or lane configurations.
Providing Transportation Choices: The Region of Durham ExperienceSmart Commute
Written by: Jeffrey Brooks, MCIP, RPP, Ramesh Jagannathan, P.Eng, PTOE, Colleen Goodchild, MCIP, RPP
Presented at: Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers, Toronto, May 2007
WQD2011 - INNOVATION - RTA - Automated Fare Collection SystemDubai Quality Group
The presentation provided an overview of the Nol smart card project in Dubai. Key points included:
1) Nol cards allow customers to pay for various transport modes like metro, buses, and parking with a single card.
2) The project aimed to increase public transport ridership from 6% to 30% by 2020 to support Dubai's growth.
3) Extensive testing, pilot programs, and change management ensured a successful launch and integration with other transport systems.
Intelligent Transport System simplified | LogicaCGI
Logica is now part of CGI. Experts behind Intelligent Transport and shape future ITS with clients through involvement with ERTICO, national ITS organisations and innovation centres. We lead the way in large scale ITS systems and services.
ASF and Orange Partnership - Floating Mobile Data technologiessonicludo
The document discusses a collaborative effort between ASF (Autoroutes du Sud de la France) and Orange Business Services to develop a powerful real-time traffic information tool. The partnership aims to improve traffic data collection through new mobile technologies and provide reliable traffic updates every six minutes. This includes travel times, traffic conditions, and incident details. The solution is based on analyzing mobile network signaling data and simulations to determine traffic speeds across road networks in France without additional infrastructure investments. An initial pilot deployment is currently testing the new real-time traffic information platform.
Atul article on global connected commercial vehicleatulchandel2010
By the year 2030, the transportation system will have
reached a completely new level: intricately connected;
and above all, significantly more efficient and effective.
The future of commercial vehicles lies in digitized, electrified, safe, efficient, automated and well-connected
trucks and buses. The global CV industry is geared up to witness some major changes in the next ten years.
The industry is very interested to see the impact of these changes, mainly on transport system, OEMs strategy,
vehicle configuration, supplier’s technology, customers, productivity, profit, etc. This industry’s dynamic market
will change in correspondence with the new approaches it takes in order to realize this.
Expand Caltrain GOPass to TMAs and contract workersAdina Levin
Letter from a diverse set of employers, transportation service managers, and nonprofits advocating for transit, environmental sustainability, and low-income workers urging the Caltrain board to expand Caltrain GOPass to TMAs and contract workers
1) The document discusses how parking policy is an important consideration as Los Angeles transitions to more transit-oriented development. Minimum parking requirements can significantly increase the cost of housing and undermine the goal of building more affordable homes near transit.
2) Experts argue that reducing or removing minimum parking mandates could lower the price of development and allow for more housing units to be built. However, some are concerned this could reduce the number of affordable units constructed.
3) Stakeholders debate how to balance these issues and support transit ridership through transit-oriented development without worsening the shortage of affordable housing. Flexible parking policies and off-site options are suggested as possible solutions.
The newsletter discusses several topics:
1) A new Frotcom feature allows drivers to communicate via text messaging while navigating.
2) A case study describes how a company reduced costs by optimizing routes with Frotcom.
3) Frotcom has expanded to Kosovo through a new partnership.
The Trimble Quantm Alignment Planning System provides benefits throughout the project value chain from initial scoping studies through value engineering. It can be used early to identify corridor alternatives, at pre-feasibility to determine viability of options, during feasibility to optimize alignments based on new constraints, and for value engineering to refine geometry and reduce costs. The system generates millions of alignments to identify preferred options and has been used on hundreds of projects worldwide ranging in length and terrain.
The document summarizes an upcoming conference called the Asia Taxi Forum that will be held in Singapore from July 20-22, 2016. The forum will focus on integrating public and private transportation networks. It will bring together taxi operators, government agencies, and transportation companies to discuss challenges facing the taxi industry and latest trends. Over two days, there will be presentations from industry experts on topics like regulating ridesharing services, innovative taxi programs from Australia and New Zealand, balancing private car sharing applications, and using new technologies to improve taxi dispatch and booking. The goal is for attendees to gain insights on managing competition and assessing future challenges in order to better prepare their businesses for changes in the transportation landscape.
Emerging technologies and industry ecosystems are enabling automotive makers to deliver an immersive information experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional vehicular transport.
NISSAN has developed a triple-layered approach for eco-friendly driving called ECO Telematics, which includes dynamic route guidance (DRG), eco management systems (EMS), and electric vehicles. DRG uses real-time traffic information to provide the most fuel efficient routes, reducing travel time and emissions. EMS provides drivers with feedback on their driving efficiency to encourage eco-driving habits. NISSAN is also developing electric vehicles like the LEAF to further reduce emissions. Field tests show these systems can increase speeds by 25% and lower CO2 emissions by up to 17%.
Telematics solutions can provide valuable business intelligence to transport and related industries facing rising costs and competition. By tracking metrics like fuel usage, driving behavior, and vehicle maintenance, telematics helps companies minimize expenses, implement more sustainable practices, and better manage risks. This data gives operators clear visibility into their operations to identify areas for improvement. Switching to telematics can result in direct savings from reduced fuel consumption and insurance premiums, paying for the initial investment. The Corporate Connection helps businesses select the right telematics solutions to support and enhance their operations.
Similar a Carpooling in the Greater Toronto and Area: Smart Commute's Carpool Zone, A Web-based Ridematching Service (20)
This document discusses Smart Commute's social media strategy for transportation demand management (TDM) outreach and campaigns. It defines social media, explains why Smart Commute uses social media to reach younger audiences and build community, and outlines its approach to creating content pools and communication pipelines to engage people. The document also covers establishing a consistent online identity, promoting social media channels, addressing challenges like monitoring effectiveness, and next steps such as developing mobile apps and content.
The Driving Factors Behind Successful Carpool Formation and UseSmart Commute
This document summarizes a study examining factors that influence successful carpool formation and use through an online carpooling service called Carpool Zone. The study aims to understand individual and spatial factors that affect carpooling by analyzing user data from Carpool Zone. Previous literature found that costs, scheduling, and access to potential matches are important influences on carpooling. The study will analyze user characteristics, vehicle access, attitudes, and match accessibility to understand carpooling behavior. Insights from the study could help improve carpooling programs and policies.
Smart Commute Initiative: Establishment of a Multijurisdictional Workplace-ba...Smart Commute
The Smart Commute Initiative was a workplace transportation demand management program serving the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton from 2004 to 2007. It aimed to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, vehicle kilometers traveled, and greenhouse gas emissions through employer outreach and programs like ridesharing, transit incentives, and flexible work policies. Evaluation found the program helped eliminate over 14,500 tonnes of emissions and 1.27 million single-occupancy vehicle trips from 2004 to 2007. Lessons learned included the need for multi-jurisdictional cooperation, customized local implementation, and allowing sufficient time for behavior change monitoring.
Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area School Travel Household Attitudinal StudySmart Commute
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 1,001 parents and guardians in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area about school travel methods for their eldest child attending elementary school. Key findings include:
- Most children travel to and from school by car (driven by a household member), followed by school bus, walking, and cycling. Walking increases with closer distance to school.
- Convenience and safety concerns are the primary reasons for parents choosing certain travel modes.
- Many parents are open to considering alternatives to driving but have infrastructure and program concerns that need to be addressed first.
- Potential target groups for promoting more active travel include those who live close to school but drive, and those who
Engaging Property Managers: The Case for TDM at Multi-tenant Office BuildingsSmart Commute
1) Smart Commute is a transportation demand management (TDM) initiative in the Greater Toronto Area that works with large multi-tenant office buildings to encourage alternatives to driving alone. Partnering with property managers allows them to reach more employers and tenants efficiently.
2) There are benefits for both property managers and tenants to implement TDM programs including improving accessibility, reducing congestion, and gaining LEED certification points.
3) Different models of property manager participation are used, from paying membership fees for all tenants to serving on the board. Effective engagement requires communication, championing initiatives, and identifying resources.
Employer-Sponsored Transit: A TDM Strategy for Encouraging Transit RidershipSmart Commute
Presented by: Catherine Habel, BSC, MES (Planning) and Glenn Gumulka, MES, MBA
Presented at: Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) 2009 Conference, Montreal, November 2009
Smart Commute Evaluation: Tools, Techniques and Lessons Learned in Monitoring...Smart Commute
Smart Commute works with stakeholders to reduce traffic and emissions through workplace transportation demand management programs. It has expanded from an initial pilot project in 2001 to involve multiple municipalities and partners across the Greater Toronto Area. Evaluation of these programs involves monitoring activities, impacts, and customer satisfaction to track progress, justify funding, and improve services over time. Challenges include balancing implementation priorities with thorough evaluation and ensuring standardized data collection while allowing for flexibility. Ongoing efforts focus on refining monitoring tools and using lessons learned to strengthen evaluation.
The Case for TDM: Making the Case for Strategic Partnerships in TDM – Example...Smart Commute
The document discusses strategic partnerships that can help promote transportation demand management (TDM) initiatives like the Smart Commute program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. It provides examples of partnerships with different levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and private businesses. Some key lessons learned include aligning mutual interests between partners, understanding roles and responsibilities, considering impacts on all partners, and recognizing that partnerships require effort but can pay dividends through increased support.
Bike Share Program Investigation: Best Practices, GTHA Context Analysis and L...Smart Commute
This document outlines best practices for bike share programs based on a review of case studies and the GTHA context. It discusses the evolution of bike share programs and different operational models. Case studies from Paris, Washington DC, and Montreal provide details on program launch, size, funding models, and impacts. The document then analyzes the environmental context in the GTHA, stakeholder groups, integration strategies, and legal considerations. It recommends implementation strategies tailored for different community sizes, centered around transit. Next steps include further consultation and feasibility studies for potential bike share pilots in Newmarket and Toronto.
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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant: Round 2 by Brandt HertensteinForth
Brandt Hertenstein, Program Manager of the Electrification Coalition gave this presentation at the Forth and Electrification Coalition CFI Grant Program - Overview and Technical Assistance webinar on June 12, 2024.
Charging Fueling & Infrastructure (CFI) Program Resources by Cat PleinForth
Cat Plein, Development & Communications Director of Forth, gave this presentation at the Forth and Electrification Coalition CFI Grant Program - Overview and Technical Assistance webinar on June 12, 2024.
Expanding Access to Affordable At-Home EV Charging by Vanessa WarheitForth
Vanessa Warheit, Co-Founder of EV Charging for All, gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing The Challenges of Charging at Multi-Family Housing webinar on June 11, 2024.
Understanding Catalytic Converter Theft:
What is a Catalytic Converter?: Learn about the function of catalytic converters in vehicles and why they are targeted by thieves.
Why are They Stolen?: Discover the valuable metals inside catalytic converters (such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that make them attractive to criminals.
Steps to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft:
Parking Strategies: Tips on where and how to park your vehicle to reduce the risk of theft, such as parking in well-lit areas or secure garages.
Protective Devices: Overview of various anti-theft devices available, including catalytic converter locks, shields, and alarms.
Etching and Marking: The benefits of etching your vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter or using a catalytic converter marking kit to make it traceable and less appealing to thieves.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Recommendations for using security cameras and motion-sensor lights to deter thieves.
Statistics and Insights:
Theft Rates by Borough: Analysis of data to determine which borough in NYC experiences the highest rate of catalytic converter thefts.
Recent Trends: Current trends and patterns in catalytic converter thefts to help you stay aware of emerging hotspots and tactics used by thieves.
Benefits of This Presentation:
Awareness: Increase your awareness about catalytic converter theft and its impact on vehicle owners.
Practical Tips: Gain actionable insights and tips to effectively prevent catalytic converter theft.
Local Insights: Understand the specific risks in different NYC boroughs, helping you take targeted preventive measures.
This presentation aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, ensuring you are prepared and proactive in safeguarding your property.
Carpooling in the Greater Toronto and Area: Smart Commute's Carpool Zone, A Web-based Ridematching Service
1. Carpooling in the Greater Toronto
and Hamilton Area:
Smart Commute’s Carpool Zone, a web-based ridematching service
By Catherine Habel, Metrolinx, Smart Commute
Introduction About Smart Commute Communications and Marketing Results
Encouraging carpooling is a strategy for mitigating Smart Commute works with various Activities undertaken to support and promote the Since Carpool Zone launched in 2005 :
stakeholders to relieve traffic congestion, Carpool Zone have included: ¨ more than 12,000 commuters have joined
traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions
improve air quality and health, and reduce ¨ development of a brand ¨ more than 1,200 carpools have formed
related to single occupant automobile commuting.
Carpooling is a viable alternative to driving alone emissions that cause climate change. ¨ promotional materials ¨ on average, 100 tonnes of GHG emissions are
in areas where walking, cycling and transit are ¨ radio PSAs and traffic tags reduced per month
less desirable and impractical. Measures to ¨ news releases
Smart Commute is made up of a network of local In the latest user satisfaction survey (2007) :
encourage carpooling can be implemented quickly ¨ attendance at trade fairs
transportation management associations (TMAs) ¨ 89% of respondents were satisfied overall
and at relatively little cost. Raising the rate of auto ¨ partnerships resulting in co-promotion of high
that implement employer-based transportation
occupancy increases highway capacity and occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes with the Ministry ¨ 93% were satisfied with ease of use
demand management (TDM) initiatives and one
improves the efficiency of the existing of Transportation ¨ 91% were satisfied with privacy protection
central office, which in January 2008 joined
transportation network. ¨ Carpool Week ¨ 87% would definitely or likely recommend
Metrolinx (the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Transportation Authority). Metrolinx supports the ¨ TMA incentives and promotions Carpool Zone to their friends and colleagues.
61 % of Lone Drivers Are Willing to Carpool at
Least One Day Per Week network of TMAs and coordinates regional Incentives Carpool Zone is increasingly successful at
Carpooling 21 39 7 14 16 3 services and functions such as the Carpool Zone. helping commuters form carpools:
¨ TMAs work with employers to help them
Telework 32 20 3 11 27 6
implement preferential carpool parking at ¨ 49% (2007) v. 46% (2006) found matches
Public transit 16 33 11 18 18 5 worksites. Preferential parking is often an ¨ 28% (2007) v. 16% (2006) formed a carpool
Bicycling 11 16 6 19 45 2
incentive for commuters to choose carpooling. ¨ 24% (2007) v. 14% (2006) started carpooling
Walking 10 10 2 14 62 2
with Carpool Zone matches.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Conclusions
Definitely willing Probably willing
Neither willing nor unwilling Probably not willing
¨ The Carpool Zone has been successful in
Definitely not willing Don't know/ No answer
facilitating carpool formation and increasing
Bringing the Carpool Zone to the GTHA awareness about carpooling in the GTHA.
Saving money and improving the environment
1. RFP for an online ridematching service ¨ Future improvements could include new
are top reasons for interest in carpooling features as well as more incentives and
3%
was issued in 2005 by Smart Commute
4%
promotions to continue building a critical mass of
8% 2. Carpool Zone built on a Pathway
Save money
Credit: Halton Region registrants.
Intelligence Inc. ridematching platform
Improve environment
39%
9%
Don't drive
3. Launched region-wide in November 2005
Car not available
4. Public sign up for free and TMAs recruit
Other
participating employers
Want to use HOV (carpool) lanes
5. Ongoing activities include upgrades, 84% of carpoolers are satisfied with their
translation, new development & marketing commutes versus 77% of commuters who
37%
drive alone
2. Carpool Zone: How It Works
www.carpoolzone.ca 5
Five Easy Steps
1.
2.
3.
Register and fill out your profile.
Enter an address for your home and destination.
Search for matching commuters with adjustable
2 ¨ Commuters use the trip creation tool to enter
their trip information.
¨ Carpool Zone uses Google maps to display
trips. The system is interactive and users can
search options.
click on maps to choose their location (home and
4. Send matching commuters a suggestion to
work), edit their route and lookup nearby carpool
carpool. Additional Features
lots.
5. Start carpooling! Premium service for employers
¨ Adjustable search options allow commuters to
choose their preferences and match according to ¨ private & semi-private matching
gender or language.
1
¨ organization-specific URL
¨ employer logo and group name
¨ customizable homepage text
¨ admin. functions incl. reporting, user
4
¨ Commuters review their match information to and carpool tracking and user help
determine whether they would like to send a ¨ pre-defined destinations
carpooling suggestion to other commuters. ¨ customizable waiver
¨ Intelligent Route Matching matches users with
other commuters who can be picked up along the Administrator functions:
way. ¨ user management
¨ text page editing
¨ on-demand reporting functions:
¨location summary
¨microsurvey responses
¨ After clicking to
register, users agree to ¨microsurvey summaries
a waiver outlining the ¨publicity summary
web site’s terms and ¨report files
conditions.
¨ They then complete
the profile page.
3 ¨ The system automatically matches commuters
who live and work near each other and travel at
similar times with accurate pin-point geocoding.
¨ Matches are ranked and scored based on
¨usage summary (by day, week or
month)
¨ Message engine: ability to send e-mail
Minimal information is messages to participants
required to sign up and suitability.
¨ Prize engine: ability to randomly select
other information is
requested for statistical participants for prizes and promotions
purposes only. It is ¨ Translation engine: ability to translate
clearly indicated which pages and phrases into multiple
fields are private and The Carpool Zone has been translated into languages.
which are public. French, Chinese, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese and Punjabi. Acknowledgements: Ryan Lanyon, Jacquelyn Hayward-Gulati. Daryl Novak. Robin
Chauhan, Julie Sperling and Mark Iogna, for their contributions to developing and
maintaining the Carpool Zone.
Intelligent Route Matching