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TRANSFORMING THE WAYLONDON MOVES

TRANSFORMING TheWAY LONDON MOVES

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London is Canada’s largest urban centre without a modern rapid transit system. That’s about to change, with a vision nearly a decade in the making.

Thriving cities worldwide have modern rapid transit. Moving more people,more efficiently, means more Londoners getting to and from work easily, more customers at local businesses and more fans getting to the game on time.It means more culture lovers supporting the arts more often, and more people venturing out to experience—and invest in—everything London has to offer.It means a better transit system that is accessible for everyone.

With BRT corridors acting as the spine of the transit system, plus a 35 per cent increase in transit service hours system-wide, there are benefits for all bus riders.

But all Londoners—including those who drive—will have an enhanced experience, thanks to the project’s investments in smart traffic signals, road widening and streetscape improvements, plus dedicated bus lanes that help keep trafficmoving smoothly.

With BRT, London can capitalize on infrastructure investments and build a best‐in‐class transportation system to carry us—and our economy—into the future.

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The Factsabout BRT

In the next 20 years, London is expected to grow by 84,000 people—which is like adding eight Masonville neighbourhoods and a lot more gridlock. As London grows, BRT will carry thousands of riders in dedicated bus lanes, helping traffic flow smoothly for everyone.

BRT is part of an overall 35 per cent increase in bus service hours—meaning more buses, in more places, more often. Instead of just adding more regular buses to the roads, BRT buses will travel in dedicated lanes, avoiding congested roads and offering frequent, reliable service. Riders can count on BRT buses coming every 5 or 10 minutes and more frequent service from existing local bus routes.

In the past year, the BRT team has held hundreds of hours of consultation through stakeholder sessions and public workshops.But consultation with Londoners on rapid transit has been ongoingfor nearly a decade, through some of the city’s largest-ever public engagement exercises, including SmartMoves 2030, the London Plan and the Rapid Transit Master Plan. By engaging thousands of local citizens and businesses, these exercises laid the groundwork for BRTas part of the vision to meet our city’s unique transit needs.

BRT doesn’t just add bus lanes. With improved road design and smart traffic signals funded by the project, everyone—transit riders, cyclists and drivers alike—will have a better commute. And BRT will repair and revitalize our roads, sidewalks and streetscaping with the potential for other levels of government to contribute up to 74 cents on the dollar—work that would otherwise be fully funded by local tax dollars.

This BRT plan has one of the lowest costs per kilometre and best returns on investment of any rapid transit project in the province.The total capital investment in London’s BRT plan is $500 million, with the City’s share set at $130 million. And BRT construction will help the City defer many road expansion projects that wouldotherwise be needed, keeping development charges affordable.

Once BRT is running, it will bring customers to businesses, more frequently and reliably. More shopping. More dining. More tickets sold. More money in tills. The construction alone will provide more than 4,000 person-years of jobs, and $270 million in wages for Londoners.

Carrying thousands more riders in dedicated bus lanes, BRT will improve our air quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions, helping reduce the threat of climate change. And rapid transit will balance how our city grows, promoting inward and upward development.�As early as the 2006 ReThink London (London Plan) consultations, Londoners have been asking for a more reliable, sustainable, modern transportation system—one that will help us plan for an aging population, meet the needs of younger workers, encourage growth in the core and steward our environment. In the hundreds of hours of consultation on this project, the City heard from Londoners in favourof BRT—from young tech workers commuting to the core and growing businesses who need to access this talent, to seniors and parents who rely on transportation for jobs and appointments, and new Canadians establishing themselves in our community.

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Making existingbus service better

A plan nearly10 years

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The Factsabout BRT

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In the next 20 years, London is expected to grow by 84,000 people—which is like adding eight Masonville neighbourhoods and a lot more gridlock. As London grows, BRT will carry thousands of riders in dedicated bus lanes, helping traffic flow smoothly for everyone.

BRT is part of an overall 35 per cent increase in bus service hours—meaning more buses, in more places, more often. Instead of just adding more regular buses to the roads, BRT buses will travel in dedicated lanes, avoiding congested roads and offering frequent, reliable service. Riders can count on BRT buses coming every 5 or 10 minutes and more frequent service from existing local bus routes.

In the past year, the BRT team has held hundreds of hours of consultation through stakeholder sessions and public workshops.But consultation with Londoners on rapid transit has been ongoingfor nearly a decade, through some of the city’s largest-ever public engagement exercises, including SmartMoves 2030, the London Plan and the Rapid Transit Master Plan. By engaging thousands of local citizens and businesses, these exercises laid the groundwork for BRTas part of the vision to meet our city’s unique transit needs.

BRT doesn’t just add bus lanes. With improved road design and smart traffic signals funded by the project, everyone—transit riders, cyclists and drivers alike—will have a better commute. And BRT will repair and revitalize our roads, sidewalks and streetscaping with the potential for other levels of government to contribute up to 74 cents on the dollar—work that would otherwise be fully funded by local tax dollars.

This BRT plan has one of the lowest costs per kilometre and best returns on investment of any rapid transit project in the province.The total capital investment in London’s BRT plan is $500 million, with the City’s share set at $130 million. And BRT construction will help the City defer many road expansion projects that wouldotherwise be needed, keeping development charges affordable.

Once BRT is running, it will bring customers to businesses, more frequently and reliably. More shopping. More dining. More tickets sold. More money in tills. The construction alone will provide more than 4,000 person-years of jobs, and $270 million in wages for Londoners.

Carrying thousands more riders in dedicated bus lanes, BRT will improve our air quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions, helping reduce the threat of climate change. And rapid transit will balance how our city grows, promoting inward and upward development.�As early as the 2006 ReThink London (London Plan) consultations, Londoners have been asking for a more reliable, sustainable, modern transportation system—one that will help us plan for an aging population, meet the needs of younger workers, encourage growth in the core and steward our environment. In the hundreds of hours of consultation on this project, the City heard from Londoners in favourof BRT—from young tech workers commuting to the core and growing businesses who need to access this talent, to seniors and parents who rely on transportation for jobs and appointments, and new Canadians establishing themselves in our community.

a cost-effectiveinvestment

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HELPING CREATEA GREENER CITY

meeting the needsof londoners

Get yourself to work with less stress, and your family to activities with ease, in a system that moves all Londoners to work, home and everywhere in between,with more choice.

Making local bus service even betterBy building a strong spine of rapid transit service across north‐east and south-west corridors, BRT will enhance London’s overall transit system. Travelling in dedicated lanes, BRT buses will be predictable and reliable, avoiding traffic congestion—not adding to it. Many local bus routes will see more frequent service, and some routes will be extended into other areas where service isn’t as strong now. All of this means the growing number of Londoners who use public transit can count on more efficient, reliable service to get where they need to go, on time and with ease.

Smart traffic signalsSmart traffic systems save people time—and not just transit riders. A key part of the BRT plan, the prioritized traffic signals will act as a central eye in the sky to spot traffic patterns and alter signals toease congestion and improve traffic flow for everyone.

Frequent buses and real-time bus information With BRT buses running every 5 or 10 minutes and real‐time information at BRT bus stops, you’ll know exactly where your bus is and when it’s arriving. Or, if you don’t quite get there in time, you can restassured the next one will quickly come along.

Modern stopsCovered platforms to protect from wind and weather, comfortable seating, modern lighting and heating systems, and technology charging stations are just some of the many features being considered.Plus, 40% of Londoners will live near BRT stops and 60% of Londoners will work near them.

Fixing roads and beautifying our streetsThe BRT project will do more than add dedicated bus lanes. As part of the budget, the project willwiden streets and modernize and beautify major corridors, providing a more pleasant experience forall commuters—not just those who travel by bus.

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A better travelexperiencefor everyone

Late 2018:It’s all in the details. With the Environmental Assessment scheduled for completion, the team is set to dive into detailed design for the BRT network, evaluating every inch of the 24-kilometre route to refine the corridors to best fit into our communities.

2019Londoners have the chance to make history by choosing a name for our BRT system—and helping us determine how to give our 38 BRT stops a unique local twist. The City begins implementing smart traffic systems to help ease future congestion for all of us.

2020Construction is expected to begin for BRT, with stops and dedicated lanes starting inthe downtown core and heading east. But don’t worry like any city road project, it will happen in phases.

2022–2028BRT construction is expected to continue through the north, south and west corridors. Londoners can start riding BRT as each leg of the system is complete.

2028Better mobility for London—the full system is expected to be complete.

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COUNTDOWN TO ABETTER TRAVELEXPERIENCE

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LONDON’SINVESTMENT

OTHER LEVELS OFGOVERNMENT

The BRT project has the potential to be funded at up to 74 cents on the dollar by other levels of government.

Fiscally Responsible

35%BRT’s modern bus fleet will travel in dedicated lanes,

contributing to an overall 35% increase in service between regular LTC buses and the BRT fleet.

More Buses

x 8.5Cleaner AirManaging Growth

London’s population will grow by 84,000 people inthe next 20 years - that’s like adding 8.5 more

Masonville communities.

BRT means cleaner air for generations to come - 230,000 tonnes less greenhouse gas by 2050.

BY THENUMBERS

Increased choice60% of Londoners will be able to walk to work from 38 new BRT stops. 40% of London homes will be within walking distance of the two main lines.

Cleaner airBRT will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 230,000 tonnes overthe next 30 years.

More capacityBRT is a key part of an overall 35% increase in annual transit service hours, system-wide. That equals more buses, in more areas, more frequently.

Less congestion BRT will ensure shorter commute times and less gridlock for all commuters—on buses, in personal vehicles, on bicycles and on foot—with improved road designand smart traffic signals.

Saving moneyBRT will allow London to defer major municipal road expansion projects, keeping development charges affordable. Plus, the majority of BRT routes are due for lifecycle improvements anyway—improvements which would otherwise be fully funded bylocal tax dollars.

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WHAT IT MEANSFOR US ALL

High-capacity, fully accessible buses run every 5 or 10 minutes along BRT corridors.

Streetscapes along BRT corridors are beautified with trees and greenery.

Bike lanes and multi-use paths connect with BRT stops wherever possible.

BRT project covers necessary road upgrades and resurfacing along 24 km of London’sbusiest roads.

Smart traffic signals installed with BRT monitor traffic flow in real time, making adjustments to ease traffic congestion.

Emergency service vehicles can use dedicated lanes to reach destinations faster.

Highly visible crosswalks make pedestrian crossings safer.

BRT and local buses work together for a 35% increasein service hours.

BRT stops feature fully enclosed shelters, real-time bus information and fare payment equipment.

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HOW ITWORKS

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THE SYSTEMAT A GLANCE