TDM at York UniversityPost-Secondary Transportation Demand Management Webinar

Nicole ArsenaultMarch 2009

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Transportation Services

In the late 1990’s, 70% of York University’s commuters drove alone to and from campus.

The institution projected significant expansion in the years ahead and foresaw growing congestion and costly parking and infrastructure needs. In response, the University undertook transportation demand initiatives, including leadership in developing a Transportation Management Association (now known as Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan).

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Parking at York University

YEAR Student

Population*# Surface Parking

# Parking Garage

Monthly Permits

Parking Permit Issued

Daily Rates

2000 38,527 12,500 327 $44-89 21,552 $7-13

2007 51,863 7,274 2,526 $77-121 14,833 $7-15

An overview of parking statistics 2000 vs. 2007

*the current total population including staff, faculty, students and Seneca@York is 65,000

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Transportation Services

TDM INITIATIVESFrom 2001 to 2006, there was population growth of 28% which was absorbed by transit, cycling, carpooling and walking…

• Currently more than 60% of trips to/from campus are by alternatives modes •The deferral of plans to build additional parking structures

• Transportation Shuttles (GO Train Station; Glendon-Keele Shuttle).

• 1700 bus trips per day servicing York U (TTC, GO Transit, YRT/VIVA, Wheeltrans, Mobility Plus, Greyhound)

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Transportation Services

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Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan

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Zipcar at York University

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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

York U. participates in the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Pilot Program with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, A123 Systems and Hymotions

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Cycling at York

• TTC & GO Transit installed Bike Racks on routes to York U.• Working with student group and Smart Commute to develop future initiatives such as: a bike share program and a bike kitchen

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Future Development: Bus-Only Lane

Bus-only lane from:Downsview Station to York University

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Future Development: Subway Extension

Subway extension: Sheppard West StationFinch West StationYork University StationSteeles West StationHighway #7 Transitway StationVaughan Corporate Centre Station