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DAY ONE:
Tuesday March 3rd, 2009

7:30 AM

Registration & Sponsor Exhibits Open – Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM

Opening Address From The Chair

Tom AppaRao, Chair, Urban Transportation Council, Transportation Association of Canada; Director, Transportation Planning, Region of Peel

8:30 AM

Regional Transportation Authorities Panel

Easing Gridlock To Facilitate The Movement Of Goods And People In Metropolitan Areas

Regional transportation planning is moving rapidly in Canada and will have profound impacts on the infrastructure, economy and vibrancy of our cities. Hear three of the most established regional transportation authorities discuss:

• Integration of community initiatives, transit, highways and roads
• Movement of goods and services and mobility hubs
• Trends and outlooks for the future

Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx
Thomas Prendergast, CEO, TransLink
Robert Olivier, Vice President, Planning and Innovations, Agence Métropolitaine de Transport
Moderator: Tom AppaRao, Chair, Urban Transportation Council, Transportation Association of Canada; Director, Transportation Planning, Region of Peel

9:15 AM

Case Study: Madrid

Three years after the 4th GTA Transportation Summit, the Consortium of Transportation In Madrid returns to Canada to provide an update on their internationally renowned integrated transport development system.

• Find out how to increase efficiency and sustainability in your region
• Learn best practices with fare and transit integration
• Hear how funding and investment challenges were overcome

Carlos Cristóbal Pinto, Director of Planning and Studies Department, Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid

10:00 AM

Sponsor Exhibit Area – Networking Break

Interact With Conference Speakers And Fellow Attendees. Secure Important New Business Contacts And Talk About Crucial Developments In Transportation Funding And Planning.

10:30 AM

Case Study: Prague

Strategies To Improve Road Transport, Reduce Traffic And Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Prague has recently experienced a massive rise in the volume of car traffic and freight transport, all of which had negative impacts on the environment, traffic flow and road safety. As a part of the EU project, Trendsetter, the establishment and extension of an environmental zone, an integrated public transit plan and enhanced adaptive signal control in a bus priority system resulted in a decrease in greenhouse gas emission, energy consumption and traffic.

• Hear about the implementation and operation of the projects and how barriers were overcome
• Measure the environmental and economic benefits
• Learn how the zone has enhanced quality of life and the attractiveness of the city centre

Zdenek Suta, Prague City Hall, Department of Transport Development, City of Prague; Prague’s Local Manager, Trendsetter

11:15 AM

Case Study: San Francisco

Planning, Supporting And Implementing An Integrated Multi-Modal Transportation Plan In Your City

In 2004 San Francisco adopted a 30-year countywide transportation plan. Major milestones have been achieved, including development of the city’s activity-based travel demand model, preparation of a 30-year strategic plan for transportation investment in the city and multiple other successful initiatives.

• Hear about the successes and challenges of the long-term plan
• Discover how financial support was secured
• Learn how you can emulate San Francisco’s success in your transportation planning

Elizabeth Bent, Principal, Transportation Planner

12:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

Join The Conference Speakers And Your Peers For A Relaxing Luncheon. This Is Your Opportunity To Make New Contacts And Discuss The Ideas Presented In The Morning Session.

1:30 PM

Provincial Panel Discussion

Initiatives To Improve Transportation, Support The Public, Local Businesses, And Protect The Environment

Canada’s provinces are moving in different ways to enhance urban transportation and deliver service to their citizens and businesses while simultaneously taking steps to protect the environment. Our prestigious panel will discuss their provincial visions to sustainable urban transportation, addressing:

• Planning for smaller, mid-sized and major urban centres
• Regionalization versus localization
• Investment initiatives and incentives
• Greening transportation planning

For this special session we have invited Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers and ministers to participate in an exciting and interactive discussion.

Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Moderator: Edward J. Levy, P.Eng., Transportation Consultant; Member, Metrolinx Advisory Committee

2:15 PM

Councillors’ Panel Discussion

Engaging Communities To Support Sustainable And Integrated Transportation Projects

Public support is key for transportation projects to succeed in a community. Effective engagement and two-way communication can overcome adverse media or popular misconceptions. This discussion will:

• Inspect lessons learned from past experience
• Explore effective means of public consultation
• Consider positive ways to reach compromise and overcome roadblocks

Karen Stintz, Councillor, City of Toronto, Ward 16
Sandra Yeung-Racco, Councillor, City of Vaughan
Karen Leibovici, Councillor, City of Edmonton
Moderator: Bob Brent, Principal, R.J. Brent & Associates (formerly Chief Marketing Officer, Toronto Transit Commission)

3:00 PM

Sponsor Exhibit Area — Networking Break

3:30 PM

Case Study: Bordeaux and Dubai

Re-Energizing Urban Space And Mobility With Catenaryless Technology for Transit

Modern sustainable mobility requires rethinking the use of urban space to allow for historical preservation as well as contributions to city growth in an environmentally responsible manner. This session will take you through leading initiatives in Bordeaux and Dubai, focusing on:

• Innovations in integrated LRT systems
• Integration of LRT and new power solutions, allowing the elimination of overhead wires in key cultural and urban settings

Francis Rapp, Vice President, Transport Global Solutions , Alstom Transport

4:15 PM

Case Study: Halifax

Linking Settlement to a Transportation Plan

Halifax Regional Municipality adopted a 25-year planning strategy in 2006. This plan took the unique approach of mapping out the best opportunities for new transit first, then established policies and incentives to ensure future growth supported the future transit network. You will see how the plan:

• Identified current transit successes and creating a climate that replicates those successes
• Used Halifax Harbour as a transportation facilitator, not a barrier
• Is winning more and more buy-in from developers, politicians and the public

David McCusker, Manager, Strategic Transportation Planning, Halifax Regional Municipality

5:15 PM

Exclusive Cocktail Reception

Unwind and mingle with the delegates and speakers at our exclusive end-of-day cocktail reception. Bring your business cards!

Day Two:
Wednesday March 4th, 2009

7:30 AM

Registration & Sponsor Exhibits Open – Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM

Recap Of Day One From The Chair

Dave Augustyn, Mayor Town of Pelham and Vice Chair, Transportation Strategy Steering Committee, Niagra Region

8:30 AM

Case Study: São Paulo

Improving Mobility Through A Successful P3 Initiative

Many new transportation and infrastructure projects often face challenges through funding platforms and governance. Hear about the background, hurdles and successes in the development of São Paulo’s Metro Line 4, which will interconnect the existing subway, commuter rail and bus networks.

• Understand the details for financing the $1.26 US billion project
• Realize the benefits of risk transfer in contracting the rolling stock and operations
• Hear how the parties involved are collaborating for positive results

Tomás Bruginski de Paula, Director, Companhia Paulista de Parceiras, State of São Paulo

9:15 AM

Mayors’ Panel Discussion

Overcoming Challenges And Leveraging Opportunities For Sustainable Transportation In Mid-Sized Cities

Mid-sized cities face a different range of challenges to transportation planning, but also a number of opportunities that are logistically unattainable for larger urban centres. Our panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities for sustainable transportation in their cities, including:

• Balancing transportation demand management and the need for capital investments in new infrastructure
• Community engagement
• Multi-modal approaches for mid-sized cities

Donald Atchison, Mayor, City of Saskatoon
Carl Zehr, Mayor, City of Kitchener
Ivan Court, Mayor, City of Saint John
Moderator: David Jeanes, President, Transport 200 Canada

10:00 AM

Sponsor Exhibit Area – Networking Break

Interact With Conference Speakers And Fellow Attendees. Secure Important New Business Contacts And Talk About Crucial Developments In The Transportation Industry.

10:30 AM

Urban Transit: Bringing Together Stakeholders To Develop A National Approach

A long-term sustainable plan for developing public transit in Canada depends on a new partnership between all stakeholders. That means the federal government, provinces and territories, regional authorities, municipal governments and the private sector must work together. While support is strong in many quarters, the notion of an integrated strategy remains elusive. Hear about the state of the debate including:

• Transit as an issue of national significance
• The impact of new investments across the nation
• Future needs and trends

Michael Roschlau, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Association

11:15 AM

Case Study: Atlanta

Developing A Long-Range Transportation Plan To Meet The Vision And Goals Of Residents And Stakeholders Of The City

Atlanta is the centre of the fastest growing region in the US, home to the world’s busiest international airport, and at the convergence of three major interstate highways and two major railroad networks. The resurgence in population and economic growth has placed great strain on the existing transportation infrastructure. Hear about the development of Atlanta’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which aims to:

• Promote public health and safety and balanced transportation choices
• Prepare for growth and environmental sustainability
• Maintain fiscal sustainability

Paul Moore, Transportation Planner, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin

12:00 PM

Exhibition Area – Networking Luncheon

Compare Notes And Approaches With Your Colleagues And Conference Faculty Over A Relaxing Lunch

1:30 PM

Federal Representative

The Federal Approach to Urban Transportation In Canada

Helena Borges will present the key areas of federal involvement Canada’s urban transportation, outlining issues including jurisdiction, current status and why urban transportation is important to the federal government. She will also explore federal infrastructure funding initiatives, including an overview of the Building Canada Plan, Building Canada Fund, Gas Tax Fund, Gateways and Border Crossing Fund, and the implications of Budget 2009.

2:15 PM

Getting To Carbon Neutral: Strategies For Urban Transportation

All levels of government are looking for effective approaches to meeting the triple bottom line. This innovative session will look at balancing economics and the environment, inspecting:

• The 4 pillars of sustainable transportation – governance, financing, infrastructure and neighbourhood design
• Energy futures – trends and outlooks
• Energy metabolism and greenhouse gas emissions in global cities

Christopher Kennedy, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto

3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:30 PM

Investors Panel

Creating The Right Conditions For Transportation Infrastructure Investment

This informed panel will address issues surrounding the challenges and opportunities for attracting investors to your transportation infrastructure projects. Topics will include:

• Opportunities for public-private infrastructure partnerships
• Approaches for reducing barriers to investors
• Lessons learned from real life projects

Bert Clark, Managing Director, Infrastructure Advisory, Scotia Capital
Duncan McCallum, Managing Director Canadian Head of Infrastructure, RBC Capital Markets

4:15 PM

Peer to Peer Exchange Forum

Summary, Lessons Learned and The Road Ahead: Delivering Conference Tangibles

Join a group of peers to summarize the lessons learned over the past two days of discussion, and create a comprehensive list of recommendations for three levels of government to build a national platform for long-term sustainable urban transportation in Canada. Peer-to-peer sharing and brainstorming from different backgrounds can result in increased collective awareness of how to support sustainable urban transportation. One person from each table will be nominated to share the findings with the rest of the delegates, and the results will be summarized and submitted to government representatives.

5:00 PM

Conference Adjourns