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Problems and Solutions Moving Forward Transportation ForumMay 12, 2012

John Howe, Vice President Investment Strategy and Project Evaluation

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8,242 km26.6 million people9 million by 20314 levels of government30 municipalities10 transit agenciesOur mandate area3One of the fastest growing regions in North America.

About 50% bigger than Prince Edward Island (which is about 5660 sq km)

Our most powerful global beacon and brand nameThe fifth largest urban region in North AmericaMore than 100,000 newcomers to Canada choose to make Greater Toronto home every year

of Ontarios people live hereof Ontarios GDP is generated here

50%Population: Over 6.6 millionGDP: Over $320 billion per yearWorth protecting worth enhancingAccess and proximity to one of the worlds wealthiest regional markets135 million US and Canadian consumers within a one-hour flight or one-day driveGreater Toronto: Heartland of the integrated US-Canada economyWashington DCPhiladelphiaBostonNew York CityMontrealChicagoDetroitClevelandMinneapolis-St PaulAtlantaSt. LouisQuebecOttawa

We are already a great urban region: We could be even strongerGreater Toronto ranking in 2011-12Key indicatorGlobal leader2ndFinance, intellectual capital and innovationPWC Cities of OpportunityNew York4thMost liveable cityThe Economist Intelligence UnitMelbourne10thGlobal financial centreGlobal Financial Centres IndexLondon10thDestination for innovationInnovation Cities ProgramBoston7Transportation under-investment is holding us backHotspots: Benchmarking Global City CompetitivenessEconomist Intelligence Unit March 2012Toronto:Overall: 12 out of 120 global citiesPhysical capital including transit: 36 out of 120US and Canada Green City IndexAssessing the environmental performance of 27 major US and Canadian citiesEIU and Siemens, 2011Toronto:Overall: 9 out of 27 North American citiesTransportation: 22 out of 27Congestion today

Congestion todayIn 30 years

And in 25 years $ billion (2006)The cost of congestion to our economyWill increase from $6.1 billion per year today to $15.0 billion in 25 yearsIf we fail to make major transformational investments in transportation expansion

11The average daily commute one of the longest in North America will get more intolerable

Increasing from 82 to 109 minutes per day without major transit expansion

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The GTHA economy creates 26,000 fewer jobs per year due to congestion

We have a plan

A 25-year $50 billion plan to transform mobility across our region

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In 25 yearsConfidential #Our vision for 21st century mobilityTodayIn 25 YearsAverage daily commute82 increasing to 119 minutes77 minutesTrips to work by transit17%33%People living within 2 km of rapid transit42%81%Rapid transit system length500 km1,725 kmGreenhouse gas emissions2.4 tonnes per person per year1.7 tonnesConfidential #Benefits for the economy430,000 new jobs$21 billion employment income$29 billion GDP$15 billion new tax revenues71% of expenditure stays in OntarioConfidential #And the benefits are personal32 minutes per day 5 days per year less time commuting and more time for family

$9,000 per year savings in car ownership and operating costs

Confidential #Results first! Projects now underway

Air-Rail LinkBrampton ZUMMississauga-403 TransitwaySpadina Subway Extension to VaughanToronto Light Rail Transit*Eglinton CrosstownFinch WestSheppard EastScarborough Rapid Transit (SRT)Union Station RevitalizationYork Region VIVA* Subject to Province of Ontario approvalConfidential #We have excellent but unfunded projects in the pipeline

With benefits for the entire region

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Imagine

GO All-Day Two-WayGO ElectrificationConfidential #22Imagine

Hamilton Light Rail TransitDurham had HaltonBus Rapid TransitConfidential #23Imagine

Hurontario Light Rail TransitYonge North ExtensionConfidential #24Our mandateOn or before June 1, 2013, the Corporation shall provide the Minister and the heads of the councils of the municipalities in the regional transportation area with a copy of the Corporations investment strategy, including proposals for revenue generating tools that may be used by the province or the municipalities to support the implementation of the transportation plan for the regional transportation area.

Metrolinx Act, amended May 2009Confidential #Engage citizens in an open, public dialogue on how best to create new revenue sources for future transportation capital needs

Jurisdictions elsewhere are looking at alternatives Each produces various incentives that require thoughtful analysis and consideration.

However, without clear input from citizens, striking the right balance of these measures will be near impossible.

Don Drummond, February 2012

We need to work together to reach a collective view and decisions on the right set of effective, equitable and affordable funding tools. And there is no question that these are tough choices.

Hon. Bob Chiarelli,Minister of Infrastructure and TransportationApril 2012Confidential #Key principles moving forward1New dedicated revenue tools to deliver specific projects and improvements2An irresistible multimodal bundle of projects and initiatives3Fact-based planning and decision-making4Region-wide benefits and value for everyone5Fairness and social inclusion6Simplicity and ease of understanding7Effective governance and accountability8A leader in project and service delivery, and customer excellence each and every dayConfidential #27IS RE-IMAGINED Confidential Internal Draft2828

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Lets continue the dialoguejohn.howe@metrolinx.comConfidential #