5th Annual Urban Transit Infrastructure Symposium - DS

Unifying the transit industry to accelerate progress on key projects and build lasting partnerships

National Conference on Annual 5th

Urban Transit Infrastructure Symposium

Western Canada

Distinguished Co-Chairs:

Steve Brown

Manager, Transit Integration and Projects

City of Vancouver

Chris Jordan

Manager of Transit Service Design

City of Calgary

June 18 – 19, 2024

Holiday Inn and Suites Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver, BC

Conference Highlights 2024:

For our 5th Anniversary, CI has assembled a prestigious faculty of leading national urban transit stakeholders from across the country to address the most pressing challenges affecting transit and infrastructure in Western Canada. They will help you:

Understand the Drivers behind Western Canada’s Municipal Transportation Infrastructure Priorities

Explore Transit Oriented Development Using Whole Systems Thinking

Examine How Effective Consultation Contributes Towards Successful Transit Projects

Accelerate the Net-Zero Transition in Canadian Transit Infrastructure

Find ways to Secure Financing for Western Transit Systems in the Face of Inflation Location-Arrow See how Rapid Bus Transit and High Frequency Buses can provide Solutions for Densifying Western Cities

• Assistant Deputy Ministers Roundtable: Insights from Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada

• Special Focus Sessions on Technology Integration

Transit and infrastructure stakeholders in Western Canada are facing unique challenges in 2024, with intense pressure to adapt to a changing city landscape and evolving ridership needs – not to mention the complexities of rapidly changing technological advancements, and inflation.

Now, in its 5th iteration, CI’s Urban Transit Infrastructure Symposium, Western Canada will bring together leading transit and infrastructure stakeholders to share best practices, formulate new strategies, and provide solutions to some of transit's most pressing challenges. They will offer unique, firsthand insights on light rail investments, ridership trends, trending new technologies, transit and housing design synergy, and more.

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear directly from Assistant Deputy Ministers from Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada on aligning priorities across levels of government to achieve joint transit plans and shared success.

Finally, to help you thoroughly understand the impact of new technologies on Western urban transit infrastructure, we have added special focus sessions on Technology Integration, which will address:

Location-Arrow Safety on the Rails: Understanding How Technology is Helping to Design Safer Urban Transit Systems Across Western Canada

Location-Arrow Emerging Technologies – Exploring new advancements to streamline operations

Location-Arrow Facilitating Smooth Transitions Between Urban Transit Modalities with Integrated Fare Systems

This conference will be an instrumental opportunity to get the right people in the room to chart the next steps, build partnerships, and align goals to propel the Western Canadian transit industry into the future at this pivotal time.

Register today for this can’t miss event.

Who You Will Meet:

The conference brings together public and private sectors to discuss critical issues, network and share expertise.

WITH:

» CEOs

» Presidents

» Senior Vice Presidents/ Vice Presidents

» Directors

» Project Managers

FROM:

» Government Agencies

» Transit Authorities

» Municipalities

» Construction

» Engineering

» Architecture and Design Firms

» Developers

» Solution Experts

» Insurance Providers

» Lenders

As well as Partners, Regional and National Leaders from Law Firms and Consulting Companies

Expert Faculty

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Honourable Dan Coulter

Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit Chilliwack

CO-CHAIRS:

Steve Brown

Manager, Transit Integration and Projects City of Vancouver

Chris Jordan Manager of Transit Service Design City of Calgary

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS:

Ron Aitken

Project Director –

Capital Line South Extension City of Edmonton

Alex Boston

President

Boston Consulting

Dale Bracewell

Principle

Mobility Foresight Canada

Senior Project Director

CRD Transportation Governance

Mike Buda

Executive Director

TransLink, Mayors Council

Jude Crasta

Associate Director Multilevel

Climate Action

Simon Fraser University

Tim Dickson

Principle JFK Law

Andrew Evans

Partner

Ernst & Young LLP

Kai Fraser

Director Turner & Townsend

Daniel Freeman

Project Director, BRT Program TransLink

Sabrina Hamidullah

Director, Real Estate Development TransLink

Michael Himmel

Commercial Manager City of Edmonton

Neil Hrushowy

Director, Community Planning at Planning, Design and Sustainability City of Vancouver

Wendy Itagawa

Executive Project Director Pattullo

Bridge Replacement Project Transportation Investment Corporation

Angela Jarvis E-Mobility Manager City of Coquitlam

Georg Josi

Partner, Structural Engineer Dialog Design

Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor City of Vancouver

Mike Klassen Councillor City of Vancouver

Carol Kong

Acting Manager of Transit Integration & Projects City of Vancouver

David Kuperman

Acting Manager of Bus Priority Planning TransLink

Asif Kurji

Senior Advisor, Capital Investments and Infrastructure City of Calgary

Niklas Z Kviselius, PhD

Senior Manager, Innovation Management & New Mobility TransLink

Todd Litman

Executive Director

Victoria Transport Policy Institute

David Little Partner

Bennett Jones

Jennifer MacLean

Associate VP

Surrey Langley Corridor Transportation Investment Corporation

Denis Matrosov

Digital Solution Specialist

Digital Gateway

Lauren Matthias, CPA

Executive Project Director Broadway Subway Project

Josipa Petrunic President and CEO

CUTRIC

Shannon Price

Executive Director, Integrated Development Branch

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Government of British Columbia

Keyur Shah

Digital Advisory Practice Director

HDR

Steve Small P3 Executive Flatiron Construction

Jeff Spruston, P.Eng.

Project Co Representative

Broadway Subway Project

Lecia Stewart President

The Stewart Group

Cindy Tse, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.

Senior Rapid Transit Planning Engineer

City of Vancouver

Pre-Conference Workshops: Monday, June 17, 2024

A8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Working Group on Submitting Successful Bids and Qualifying for Government Funding of Your Transit Project

Funding for transit and infrastructure projects is becoming more complex among inflationary pressures and competitive government priorities.

Join us for this unique opportunity of having Federal Government officials walk you through the funding application and approval process.

• Developing best practices on how to submit and qualify in bidding processes.

• Deciphering the application requirements for the Net-Zero Transit Fund at Infrastructure Canada

• Evaluating the bidding and approval process for grants and contributions

• Identifying key items that evaluators are looking for in renewing pre-qualified bids

B1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Requirements Masterclass: Co-Designing Transit and Housing Hubs in Compliance with New BC Zoning Legislation

BONUS FEATURE: A Private Tour of the New Broadway Subway Station

Join us for a hands-on workshop on the New BC Legislation for Zoning Requirements for co-Designing Transit and Housing Hubs and a private tour of the New Broadway Subway Station

Building more homes near transit hubs is the focus of new proposed legislation aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing and encouraging more communities near the transit facilities services, and amenities that make life better for people. The Broadway Subway Project – one of Canada’s largest urban transit projects – is a unique example of cutting-edge station design paired with the first model of the new BC Zoning requirements.

This workshop will provide an in-depth analysis of the new zoning legislation while examining how Western communities can create functional and beautiful transit and housing hubs. Topics to be covered include:

• Analyzing the new BC zoning legislation and implications for transit providers and related sectors, including development levees and rights to lands surrounding transit hubs

• Reviewing new building code requirements and how they could impact transit projects

• Evaluating best practices for updating project design and applying for approval for new changes

FACILITATOR:

Lauren Matthias, CPA

Executive Project Director

Broadway Subway Project

Jeff Spruston, P.Eng.

Project Co Representative

Broadway Subway Project

UNIQUE SNEAK PEAK: Private Tour of the Broadway Subway Station

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • 4:15 – 5:45 pm

This is your opportunity to attend an exclusive tour of the new Broadway Subway Station, part of the Millennium Line expansion project in Vancouver.

We invite you to join the Broadway Subway Station Project Team as they provide a hands-on glimpse at the new construction of the Broadway Subway Project. Meet the team and learn how they are doing things differently. During this interactive tour, we will explore of the new station designed to facilitate increased ridership, promote integration of modes of public transit, showcase models of new electrification technologies, and more!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss project next-steps and ask one-on-one questions to project leaders.

HOW TO ATTEND:

This tour is available for registered conference delegates only on a firstcome, first-served basis. To add your name to the list, fill out the form below. Successful applicants will be notified by email to confirm their attendance and receive further details.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• This tour is available for registered conference delegates only.

• Attendees must provide transportation to and from the station tour.

• For safety and security reasons, registered delegate information, including name, title and organization will be vetted by Canadian Institute and the Broadway Subway Project Team prior to gaining access to the facility.

Tour Guides:

Lauren Matthias, CPA

Executive Project Director

Broadway Subway Project

Jeff Spruston, P.Eng.

Project Co Representative

Broadway Subway Project

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

8:15 Registration, Refreshments, and Pre-Conference Meet-n-Greet

Start the event with an exclusive meet and greet – where you can connect face-to-face with key speakers and fellow attendees. Seize this unique opportunity for early access to our faculty of experts and make meaningful connections before the main event!

9:00 Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs

Transit Integration and Projects

Vancouver

9:15 Municipal Insights on Drivers Behind Western Canada’s Municipal Transportation Infrastructure Priorities

Join us for this in-depth and practical panel providing insights on transportation concerns from their constituents and how urban transit infrastructure can contribute to solutions to urban transits funding and long-term planning challenges. Points of discussion will include:

• Examining key municipal priority projects and next steps

• Understanding the importance of a regional approach to urban transit and coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and sectors

• Analyzing ridership trends and outlining opportunities and barriers with current transit infrastructure

Sarah Kirby-Yung

City of Vancouver

Mike Klassen Councillor

City of Vancouver

10:00 Status Report on Calgary Green Line, Vancouver Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project, and other Priority Transit Projects in Western Canada

Industry and government authorities will provide project status updates and discuss recent developments in project delivery for major transit projects in the Western Canada. They will share insights on collaboration, building partnerships, and best procurement practices. This cutting-edge information will help you the opportunities and challenges of successfully delivering large urban transit infrastructure. Projects for discussion include:

• Updates on the first Progressive Design Built transit project in the West – the Green Line Phase 1 –and on The City’s plans for LRT expansion

• The Surrey Langley SkyTrain: First reflections on the procurement of three separate contracts (Guideway, Stations, Systems) and how the Province envisions the collaboration between the three Project Cos to go forward

• Edmonton: Updates on the first half-year of service on Valley Line Stage 1, construction on Valley Line Stage 2 and the procurement of a Design-Builder for the Capital Line South Extension

Georg Josi

Partner, Structural Engineer

Dialog Design

Jennifer MacLean

Associate Vice President

Surrey Langley Corridor, Transportation Investment

Corporation, Government of British Columbia

Chris Jordan

Manager of Transit Service Design

City of Calgary

Michael Himmel

Commercial Manager

City of Edmonton

Steve Brown Manager,

City of

Chris Jordan Manager of Transit Service Design City of Calgary

Councillor

11:00 Networking Refreshment Break

11:15 KEYNOTE: Insights on Government Transportation Infrastructure Priorities from the Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, British Columbia

Honourable Dan Coulter Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit Chilliwack

12:00 Networking Luncheon

1:00 Exploring New Transportation Governance Initiatives and Integrated Mobility in Western Canadian Cities

• Understanding how different levels of government and other entities are working together to take on the additional responsibilities of a regional vision for transportation.

• Exploring how different modes of urban transit can work together to facilitate increased public transit mobility in cities, with case studies

• Evaluating how the new Transportation Governance Initiative is designed to create more tools to advance regional connectivity and integrated mobility

• Establishing a regional transportation service will integrate transportation functions that are best delivered at a regional scale through a new regional entity

Dale Bracewell Principle, Mobility Foresight Canada

Senior Project Director CRD Transportation Governance

Angela Jarvis E-Mobility Manager City of Coquitlam

Niklas Z Kviselius, PhD

Senior Manager, Innovation Management & New Mobility TransLink

EARN CPD CREDITS

CPD Accreditation

Apply for your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. Licensed engineers and engineering technology professionals can earn annual CPD credits by attending this 2-day conference.

The Canadian Institute will provide a certificate of attendance post-event for licensed engineers and engineering technology professionals. It will be the responsibility of each attendee to confirm their credit hours based on the sessions attended.

1:45 Transit Oriented Development and Whole Systems Thinking: Long Range Planning for Western Canadian Transportation Systems

Canada, along with other countries, is planning for major policy shifts to address population growth which will undoubtedly impact urban transit infrastructure. This panel will address how urban transit will meet the demands and preferences of a growing and socio-economically diverse population.

• Planning housing and transit hubs together – City of Surrey Case Study

• Analyzing the new BC zoning legislation and implications for transit providers and related sectors, including development levees and rights to lands surrounding transit hubs

• Strategizing the next phase of project infrastructure funding based on population growth and changing socio-economic factors

• Understanding the next steps for integrating transit planning across densifying urban areas

2:30 Networking Refreshment Break

Andrew Evans Partner Ernst & Young LLP

Sabrina Hamidullah

Director, Real Estate Development TransLink

Neil Hrushowy

Director, Community Planning at Planning, Design and Sustainability City of Vancouver

2:45 Project Financing: Finding Funds for Building Better Western Transit Systems Throughout Inflationary Economic Times

Global inflation has increased costs for materials and services are impacting project timelines, organizational capacity, and supply chain management. Urban transit projects in Canada are not immune from these inflation-based global challenges. Join us to brainstorm with urban transit stakeholders on ways to increase funding for transit projects in inflationary economic times.

• Deciphering new trends in transportation funding and the impacts of funding multi-modal transportation systems on streamlining expenses and optimizing government funding

• Gauging the potential for mobility pricing to generate income for transit projects in an inflationary economy

• Evaluating the funding gap between transit ridership and funding potential- explore how government works together and the mobility pricing options available to propel transit systems into the future

Mike Buda

Executive Director

TransLink, Mayors Council

Jude Crasta

Executive Director, Pattullo Bridge

Transportation Investment Corporation

Government of British Columbia

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3:45 Emerging Trends in Transit Procurement and Delivery Models: What’s Working and What’s Not

Discuss the emergence of alternative delivery models and what they could offer for major transit projects preparing for procurement. Join us again this year as we reconvene a group of senior transit professionals from both the public and private sectors to revisit the latest trends in procurement and to critically assess how the various delivery models are working – for owners and bidders.

• Discussing the emergence of alternative delivery models and what they could offer for major transit projects preparing for procurement.

• Evaluating the effectiveness emerging trends in transit procurement, such as progressive design-builds

• Exploring market volatility and its impact on procurement progress

Ron Aitken

Project Director – Capital

Line South Extension

City of Edmonton

Wendy Itagawa

Executive Director, Pattullo

Bridge Transportation

Investment Corporation

Government of British Columbia

David Little Partner

Bennett Jones

Steve Small P3 Executive

Flatiron Construction

Lecia Stewart

President

The Stewart Group

MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2: Wednesday, June 19, 2024

8:25 Refreshments and Networking

8:55 Remarks from the Co-Chairs

Steve Brown Manager, Transit Integration and Projects

9:00 Transit Projects and the Importance of Indigenous Consultation: Understanding How Partnerships with Indigenous Groups and Effective Consultation Contributes Towards Successful Projects

With the Federal Government prioritizing reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, the need for Indigenous partnerships and consultation on transit projects is increasing. Join us for a timely discussion on the benefits of as well as requirements for consultation. We will learn about best practices and legal requirements for indigenous consultation transferrable to on transit and infrastructure projects.

9:45 Rapid Bus Transit and High Frequency Buses: A Solution for Densifying Western Cities

Integrating Rapid Bus Transit into transit planning and optimizing current infrastructure continue to be key priorities for Western Transit authorities. The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation recently announced three new priority corridors. O Western Cities continue explore how to integrate more BTR services into their urban transit designs. This panel will examine how BTR can be used in rapidly densifying Western cities.

• Exploring new technologies - Vehicle to Grid - in Western Canada with electric buses

• Analysing the British Columbia pilot project to use EV buses to offset peak power demand

• Planning for the new priority bus corridors announced across Canada’s West coast and managing impacts on dense urban environments

» Traffic Management during construction

» business impact mitigation etc.

Tim Dickson Principle JFK

Daniel Freeman

Project Director, BRT Program TransLink

David Kuperman

Acting Manager of Bus Priority Planning TransLink

Carol Kong

Acting Manager of Transit Integration & Projects City of Vancouver

City of Vancouver

Chris Jordan Manager of Transit Service Design City of Calgary

Law

10:30

Join us to learn from CUTRIC on the Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration trial. Learn about how best practices can be replicated to streamline urban transit across Canadian transportation systems. 11:15 Networking Refreshment Break

FOCUS ON TECH INTEGRATION

11:30 Emerging Technologies – How to Propel Western Transit Systems into the Future

Urban Transit is a force for creating living, walkable, and safe communities. Data and technology integration into transit planning is a key next step for propelling our transit systems towards the goal of a regenerative city. This session will focus on:

• Appreciating how technology can enable you to provide timely and organized interactions with riders and other stakeholders Examining new technologies available to improve bus lines and other transit projects across Canada’s West coast

• Discovering how digital solutions can facilitate timely and organized interactions with transit stakeholders and build organizational capacity by identifying inefficiencies

• Uncovering change management strategies to facilitate rapid integration of new technologies for transit system electrification to urban design processes for infrastructure projects

• Implementing new methods to better communicate with staff and share critical information efficiently between departments in transit operations and related government departments

12:15 Networking Luncheon

Join us for this session about how integrated land use and transit infrastructure planning can advance climate, affordability and fiscal priorities:

• Exploring transformative new initiatives that link transit land and affordable housing

• Understanding the potential for strategic land use to strengthen ridership, revenue and service optimization

• Understanding land use’s strategic role in delivering on transportation sector climate targets and managing household transportation spending

2:00 Networking Refreshment Break

Josipa

Senior Rapid Transit Planning Engineer City of Vancouver

FOCUS ON TECH INTEGRATION

2:15 Overcoming Transit Challenges: Data Foundations in the Age of AI

By utilizing AI, automation, and data analytics, transportation systems can achieve tangible improvements that lead to better service, reputation, and savings. AI can be a game-changer in project delivery across the west coast, and in this session, we will explore how!

• Learning what you need to know about safely integrating AI into transit system planning, including station design and maintenance

• Articulating the risks associated with AI use and creating a check list of key considerations for project managers

• Forecasting saving across transit projects from utilizing AI automation and data analytics

• A Futurist Outlook: Looking at AI and other future trends in technology integration that will radically alter the transportation sector

3:45

Safety on the Rails: Designing Public Transit for Safety and Security

Safety on public transit remains a primary concern for riders in 2024. New technologies help us better monitor and design infrastructure for safety. This panel will explore :

• Designing resilient infrastructure for safe accessibility and disaster mitigation.

• Understanding the impact of safety concerns on ridership and how technology can improve the perception of safety.

• Monitoring technologies available for increasing transit security and outlining what are the responsibilities of transit providers prior to implementing new technologies

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Venue Information

Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown Address: 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver V6Z 1R2

Reservations: reservations@hivancouverdowntown.com or 1-800-663-9151

The Canadian Institute is pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at a negotiated rate. To take advantage of these rates, please contact the hotel directly and quote “The Canadian Institute.”

Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is May 16, 2024. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.

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