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York Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Municipal Partnership Program
Presentation to 2014 Sustainable Mobility and Healthy Communities Summit
ACT Canada
Richard HuiDecember 2, 2014
Presentation Outline
1. Overview of Program and Purpose
2. Program Delivery and Process
3. Successes and Example Projects
4. Challenges and Lessons Learned
5. Program Opportunities and Knowledge Transfer
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Municipal Partnership ProgramOverview and Purpose
Policy adopted by Regional Council in 2007
Annual budget total of $500,000/year
Contributes up to 50% of the capital costs of an eligible project
Policy updated in 2012 and delegated authority to Commissioner of Transportation Services for funding approval
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To support local municipalities/agencies in the implementation of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
Project Eligibility Criteria
Supports the policies and objectives of the Region
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Pedestrian and CyclingMaster Plan (2008)
TransportationMaster Plan (2009)
York Region Official Plan (2010)
Other Eligibility Criteria
Supported by a resolution of local Council or Board
Supported by local master plan studies, guidelines, or design studies
Commitment by local municipality and/or agency for:
50% or more of the capital cost of construction
All maintenance and rehabilitation responsibilities
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Eligible proposals include, but NOT limited to, projects that:
Are supportive for commuter walking and cyclingAre on- & off-road facilities for public use Provide linkages to multi-modal facilitiesHelp reduce traffic congestion on Regional roadsConnect neighbouring municipalitiesProvide a safe walking and cycling environmentAre new projects and ready for construction
Project Qualifications
Eligible Costs include labour and material costs for:
Pavement
Signage
Safety Barriers
Hard Landscaping
Lighting (as per Regional policy)
Bridge Structures
Utility Relocation
Traffic Control Project Management
Partnership Program Eligible Items
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Examples of Funded Projects
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Tom Taylor Trail Mulock Drive Underpass (Newmarket)
Nokiidda Trail Newmarket – Aurora connection
Nokiidda Trail East Gwillimbury
Oak Ridges Corridor Park, Richmond HillToronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Partnership funding:
Phase 1 = $248,000Phase 2 = $166,667
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Total Project Cost:
Phase 1 = $676,600Phase 2 = $605,100
Rouge River Valley System, City of Markham
Partnership funding:
Phase 1 = $212,676Phase 2 = $166,667
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Total Project Cost:
Phase 1 = $1.45MPhase 2 = $2.92M
Major Mackenzie Drive Boulevard Path, City of Markham
Partnership funding for Major Mackenzie Boulevard Path
Segment 1: Woodbine to Prospector’s Drive = $184,000 (50% of $368,000)Segment 2: Prospector’s Drive to Hwy 48 = $113,920 (32% of $356,000)
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Challenges with Program Delivery
Oversubscription of $500,000 per year
Late submissions for applications
Delays in project implementation
Additional permits and approvals required from agencies
Parallel budget cycle timelines for local municipalities and the Region
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Funding Formula Approaches to Address Oversubscription
Approach 1: Proportionally weighted to funding request
Reasonable only if project costs and requested funding are similar in order of magnitude
Never been applied in practice
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Total Weighted Potential % of TotalApplicant Project Requested % of Regional $ Project
Cost Funding Requested Contribution CostA 2,920,000$ 500,000$ 44% 220,556$ 7.6%B 663,000$ 331,500$ 29% 146,228$ 22.1%C 605,000$ 302,000$ 27% 133,216$ 22.0%
Total 1,133,500$ 500,000$
Funding Formula Approaches to Address Oversubscription
Approach 2: Split all applications evenly
For example, $500,000 / 3 = $166,667 each
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Total Potential % of TotalApplicant Project Requested Regional $ Project
Cost Funding Contribution CostA 2,920,000$ 500,000$ 166,667$ 5.7%B 663,000$ 331,500$ 166,667$ 25.1%C 605,000$ 302,000$ 166,667$ 27.5%
Total 1,133,500$ 500,000$
Funding Formula Approaches to Address Oversubscription
Approach 3: Provide full 50% to smaller projects and proportion remaining either evenly or weighted
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Total Potential % of TotalApplicant Project Requested Regional $ Project
Cost Funding Contribution CostA 110,000$ 55,000$ 55,000$ 50.0%B 4,900,000$ 500,000$ 184,000$ 3.8%C 450,000$ 225,000$ 184,000$ 40.9%D 154,000$ 77,000$ 77,000$ 50.0%
Total 857,000$ 500,000$
Key Considerations and Lessons Learned
Work with applicants to ensure that reduced funding does not jeopardize the project
Look for opportunities to phase projects over several years
Defer projects until 50% funding is available during less competitive years
Get regular updates on projects and completion status from proponents
Be flexible and reasonable in the process, this is all about collaboration and partnership!
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Opportunities for Enhancements
Hold regular workshops with local representatives
Review policy and guidelines based on feedback
Provide annual reporting to update Council on project status and funding awards
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Applicability to Other Jurisdictions
An infrastructure funding program applicable to multi-tier agencies
Requires established and coordinated plans for pedestrian/cycling network and common objectives
Needs leadership and Council support
Encourages municipalities/agencies to fill in the network gaps at jurisdictional boundaries
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A partnership program to help accelerate pedestrian and cycling project implementation
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Thank You
Richard Hui, P.Eng.Manager, Transportation Planning The Regional Municipality of YorkNewmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1
Tel: 1-877-464-9675 x 71578Email: [email protected]