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Allégo
greater montreal, que.

Transportation demand management (TDM) initiative leading to creation of four transportation associations in workplaces and educational institutions.

Best Practices for Employer-Based Commuter Option Programs
canada

This issue paper examines effective examples of employer-based programs that encourage employees to travel by more sustainable modes. The programs at a number of different workplaces are highlighted, including a university, a large employment campus in a suburban setting, and a hospital.

Carpooling trends in Canada and abroad
canada

This issue paper reviews the most recent trends in ridesharing, including social networking sites that match up riders, new marketing trends, flexible carpool arrangements and the new technologies that are helping to meet the needs of today’s drivers.

This issue paper also examines some of the most important considerations when creating a successful carpool and looks to the future of ridesharing in Canada

Central Okanagan TDM Program: Partnering for Sustainable Transportation
kelowna, b.c.

Region-wide transportation demand management program including bicycle and pedestrian planning, transit improvements and other forms of outreach.

Development Guidelines to Support Sustainable Transportation
canada

This issue paper examines the links between land use guidelines and sustainable transportation. Also highlighted are Canadian examples of municipal development guidelines that have helped to foster sustainable transportation.

Downtown Transportation Plan
vancouver, b.c.

Development of a common "smart card" allowing customers to use several different transit services without pre-purchased tickets or passes.

Hail a Hybrid Program
Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta.

The program launched by Climate Change Central, was designed to collect on the-ground data on the operation of hybrid vehicles in the taxi industry to assess their comparative operating costs, performance and greenhouse gas emissions. Four taxi companies tested five vehicles and three different models over an 18-month period.

Improving Public Transit Through Real Estate Development
vancouver

This case study examines TransLink's new Real Estate Division, which is taking a proactive approach to transit-oriented development in the Vancouver region. Information is provided on the challenges faced in setting up this new division in order to allow other transit agencies a framework for replicating this unique strategy to increase transit ridership.

The Links between Public Health and Sustainable and Active Transportation
canada

This issue paper summarizes the most relevant research on the links between Canadians’ health and their access to and use of sustainable and active transportation infrastructure.

Marketing and Branding for Bus Rapid Transit
Waterloo, Metro Vancouver, York Region, Halifax

This case study looks at marketing approaches taken by Canadian transit agencies to attract new users, retain existing riders, and promote new transit services. Various marketing strategies in relation to transit services are examined including: market research and segmentation tactics, branding and identity programs, product positions, and individualized and targeted marketing.

The Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
united states

This case study examines the progress to date for the United State's Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTTP), in order to provide lessons to Canadian municipalities on actions that will increase non-motorized travel in their community.

The Private Sector and Public Transit Service in Canada
canada

The private sector’s most significant recent advance into public transit service provision has been through the creation of public-private partnerships for rapid transit projects in several large cities. It is also involved in more peripheral areas of transit system operation, including customer information, advertising and facility management, and fleet maintenance.

Reducing or eliminating parking in support of TDM initiatives

This issue paper examines the impact of municipal policies and actions that have reduced or eliminated car parking in favour of supporting sustainable modes of transportation.

Smart Commute
greater toronto area and hamilton, ont.

Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan - provides a replicable model for developing a Transportation Management Association (TMA), and highlights how effective Transportation Demand Measures (TDM) can be implemented through an innovative partnership program with major employers.

The Social Implications of Sustainable and Active Transportation
canada

This issue paper examines how transportation affects social issues such as accessibility, community livability, and employment.

Southeast False Creek Transportation Study: Sustainable Transportation for a Sustainable Community
vancouver, b.c.

The City of Vancouver has set a goal to develop a model of high density, sustainable urban development on the southeast shore of False Creek and is now in the process of preparing an Official Development Plan.

Sustainable transportation in small and rural communities
canada

This issue paper examines some of the most common barriers to implementing sustainable transportation programs in smaller communities, offers some solutions and reviews existing programs operating in small and rural communities across North America.

TDM strategies during transportation disruptions and episodic events

This issue paper reviews various transportation demand management strategies that can be implemented by a municipality in order to alleviate traffic congestion caused by an episodic event such as a transit strike, a major storm, or major infrastructure work.

Tax Mechanisms to Promote Sustainable Transportation
canada

This paper examines tax mechanisms that can be used to help promote and fund sustainable transportation initiatives. The focus of this issue paper is on the policy rationale behind using certain tax mechanisms, as well as the key issues and challenges encountered by those jurisdictions who have implemented them.

Telework in Canada
canada

This case study provides an overview of telework issues, initiatives and resources of interest to Canadians.

Tools for Measuring Roadway Suitability for Bicycles

This case study examines how transportation planners can use a bike planning index to plan out effective and safe bicycle networks in their community.

Town of Markham's land-use policies and development charges support transportation demand management
markham, on.

Two of Markham's initiatives—the Performance Measures Document (PMD) and its transportation demand management (TDM) program—are the focus of this case study.

Transit priority system: Planning and pilot project deployment
york region, ont.

Planning of a transit priority pilot project along 6 km of arterial road, using infrared emitter/detector technology on 30 buses and at 11 signalized intersections.

Transit Priority Program: Putting Buses First
ottawa, ont.

Measures to reduce bus delay through dedicated lanes, queue jumps, traffic signal priority, freeway interchange features and traffic management strategies

TransLink Public Consultation
canada

This case study details the mandate of TransLink, Greater Vancouver's regional transportation provider and regional transportation planning agency, to engage in public consultations on transportation projects within the region. Also examined in this study is TransLink's experience in working with stakeholders and other potentially affected parties through a meaningful consultative process in order to garner wider support and legitimacy for programs, policies and projects.

TravelSmart
greater vancouver, b.c.

This case study profiles the implementation of a TravelSmart program by the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, TransLink. The first of its kind in Canada, the program encourages people to change their personal travel behaviour and increase their use of more sustainable travel modes (i.e. public transit, ridesharing, bicycling and walking) through a combination of personalized information, incentives and rewards.

TravelSmart: Planning for Sustainable Urban Transportation
kamloops, b.c.

Integrated land use and transportation planning process intended to improve air quality, reduce energy consumption and reduce capital expenditures.

Universal Transit Passes in Canada: A Smart Move for Post-secondary Students
victoria, b.c., london, ont. and halifax, n.s.

Development of U-Pass programs at three Canadian universities, from initial research through negotiation, approval, implementation and renewal.

Urban Bicycle Planning

This issue paper provides case study illustrations and guidance to municipalities on how they can implement a bike plan in their community in order to promote bicycling as a form of transportation.

Urban Transportation Pricing Options
canada

The application of comprehensive pricing approaches to urban transportation.

Village de la Gare: Transit Oriented Residential Development
mont-saint-hilaire, que.

Planning and initial construction of transit-oriented development around a suburban commuter rail station.

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2011-10-21

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