Ministry of Transportation
Results-Based Plan Briefing Book 2008-2009
ISSN 1718-7133 (English on-line)

Part 1: Published Results-Based Plan

Contents

• Ministry Overview Statement
• Ministry Organization Chart
• Legislation
• Agencies, Boards and Commissions
• Ministry Financial Information

Appendix 1

• 2007-2008 Annual Report

Ministry Overview Statement

Transportation is essential to Ontario's continued economic prosperity and high quality of life. Much of what we value - our jobs, our health, our education and our leisure time - is affected by the quality and accessibility of our transportation system. Ontario's export-driven economy relies on this system to move goods and people to remain competitive. That is why the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is striving to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably, to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life. In fulfilling this vision, the ministry will be supporting the delivery of key Ontario government priorities of a Stronger Ontario, a Greener Ontario, and a Better Ontario for Families. MTO will focus its efforts in four priority areas to advance on these key government priorities:

• Increase transit ridership;
• Promote a multimodal transportation network to support the efficient movement of people and goods;
• Promote road safety in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America; and,
• Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure.

Specifically, MTO will:

Increase transit ridership by working with our partners to improve public transit by expanding services, promoting integration and reducing congestion. Initiatives include:

• Implementation of the projects under MoveOntario 2020 including:
  • Purchase of 20 new GO train bi-level coaches and 10 new double-decker GO buses;
  • Constructing the new Cornell terminal, three intermediate stations and purchase six new hybrid buses dedicated to the Upper James corridor in Hamilton; and,
  • Development of Ottawa and Waterloo Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects.
• Continue to work with Greater Toronto Area (GTA) municipalities to further implement Presto - the GTA Fare Card.

Promote a multimodal transportation network to support the efficient movement of people and goods by delivering infrastructure improvements through strategic investments and create a policy environment that encourages all modes of transportation to contribute to Ontario's economic growth in an environmentally responsible way. Initiatives include:

• Continuing to streamline the policy environment and make infrastructure improvements throughout the Windsor to Quebec transportation corridor through the continued development of an Ontario-Quebec Continental gateway and Trade Corridor strategy;
• Increasing our multimodal policy capacity by continuing to work with Ontario's transportation advisory panels (road, rail, marine and air) to improve our multimodal transportation system; and,
• Continuing to explore sustainable transportation technologies through creating regulatory regimes for new and alternative vehicles and rolling out an ECO licence plate program.

Promote road safety in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America by improving safety and security for all road users through education, legislation and regulation. Initiatives include:

• Continuing to implement Bill 203, the Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act, to further clamp down on drinking and aggressive driving including increased fines, roadside suspensions and vehicle impoundments;
• Further rollout of the new, more secure driver's licence card making fraudulent driver's licences easier to detect, prevents tampering, increases the protection of personal data and makes cross-border travel more secure and efficient; and,
• Continuing to apply rigorous standards for commercial carriers operating on Ontario's highways so that public safety is protected and the economy keeps moving.

Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure Improve transportation infrastructure through strategic investments in highways, bridges, and borders as well as local transportation infrastructure throughout the province. Initiatives include:

• Announcing the preferred access route, plaza, and river crossing in Windsor;
• Complete four-lane link between Toronto and Parry Sound;
• Start HOV construction on Highway 400 North of Toronto;
• Complete the connection of the Red Hill Creek Parkway and QEW in partnership with Hamilton;
• Install Intelligent Transportation Systems (cameras, changeable message signs) in the Windsor Gateway; and,
• Complete the widening of the QEW to Mountain Road in Niagara Falls.

MTO's Contribution to Government Priorities

Ontario's Priorities

• A Stronger Ontario: Creating Jobs in today's Economy
• A Greener Ontario: Leading on the Environment
• A Better Ontario for Families: Improving Quality of Life

MTO Vision

• To be a world leader in moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably, to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life.

MTO Priorities and Strategies

• Increase Transit Ridership - Work with our partners to improve public transit by expanding services, promoting integration and reducing congestion.
• Promote a multimodal transportation network - Deliver infrastructure improvements through strategic investments and create a policy environment that encourages all modes of transportation to contribute to Ontario's economic growth in an environmentally responsible way.
• Promote road safety in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America. Improve safety and security for all road users through education, legislation and regulation.
• Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure - Improve transportation infrastructure through strategic investments in highways, bridges, and borders as well as local transportation infrastructure throughout the province.

Initiatives to Support MTO's Priorities

Increase Transit Ridership is supported by:

• Implementation of MoveOntario 2020
• Continued rollout of Presto, the GTA Farecard

Promote a multimodal transportation network is supported by:

• Continued development of a Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy
• Rollout of an ECO license plate program

Promote road safety in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America is supported by:

• Tougher penalties on aggressive, distracted and impaired drivers
• Continued rollout of a more secure driver's license card

Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure is supported by:

• Announce the preferred access route, plaza, and river crossing in Windsor
• Start High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) construction on Highway 400 North of Toronto

Measuring Performance

The Ministry of Transportation tracks progress on the priorities it has established to ensure that goals are being met.

Municipal Transit Ridership in large urban centres is growing

Municipal transit systems serving Ontario's 15 largest urban centres carried 677 million passengers in 2006 on conventional and specialized services. Ridership is expected to increase to 718 million trips in 2008 and 785 million trips by 2011.

Municipal Transit Ridership in Large Urban Centres per Calendar Year

Year	Achieved	Target	Baseline (2003)
2000	598,000,000
2001	616,000,000
2002	615,000,000
2003	610,000,000		610,000,000
2004	632,000,000	616,000,000	610,000,000
2005	652,000,000	628,000,000	610,000,000
2006	677,000,000	641,000,000	610,000,000
2007		697,000,000	610,000,000
2008		718,000,000	610,000,000
2009		710,000,000	610,000,000
2010		762,000,000	610,000,000
2011		785,000,000	610,000,000

GO Transit Ridership

GO Transit trains and buses carried 48.7 million passengers in 2006-07. Ridership is expected to increase from 51.2 million passengers in 2008-2009 to 56 million by 2011-2012.

Go Transit Ridership

Year	Achieved	Target	Baseline (2003)
2003-2004	42,500,000		42,500,000
2004-2005	42,500,000	44,700,000	42,500,000
2006-2007	48,700,000	48,600,000	42,500,000
2007-2008		49,700,000	42,500,000
2009-2010		52,800,000	42,500,000
2010-2011		54,400,000	42,500,000
2011-2012		56,000,000	42,500,000

Border and Trade Corridor Infrastructure Improvements

Ontario trade with the continental US amounted to almost $318 billion in 2006, of which nearly $239 billion (75 per cent) was moved by truck. In 2006, approximately 43.5 million vehicles, including almost 8.4 million trucks, used Ontario's international border crossings. Ontario, in partnership with the federal government, is continuing to invest in infrastructure improvements to improve highway trade corridors and reduce congestion and expand capacity for border access at Windsor, Sarnia, Niagara and Sault Ste. Marie. The ministry will also continue to work with the federal government and Quebec on developing the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Initiative.

Fatalities per 10,000 drivers

Ontario was the second safest jurisdiction¹ in both North America and Canada in terms of motor vehicle collision fatalities, reporting a rate of 0.87 fatalities per 10,000 licensed drivers in 2005 (last data available), down from 0.92 in 2004. Fatalities have fallen steadily in the last 10 years due to public education campaigns, road safety improvement programs and strict enforcement.

Fatalities per 10,000 licensed drivers

Year	Achieved	Target	Baseline (2002)
1995	1.41
1996	1.28
1997	1.19
1998	1.11
1999	1.1
2000	1.05
2001	1.02
2002	1.04	1.05	1.04
2003	0.97	1.05	1.04
2004	0.92	1.05	1.04
2005	0.87	1.05	1.04
2006		1.05	1.04
2007		1.05	1.04
2008		1.03	1.04
2009		1.03	1.04
2010		1.01	1.04
2011		0.99	1.04

Targets for Calendar Years 2005-2010 also include:

• Rank first in Canada & in top three in North America

2005 Achievement:

• Second in Canada, second in North America

Programs and Services

MTO's services to the people of Ontario are delivered through the following program areas:

• Policy and Planning (P&P) - promotes a safe, efficient and sustainable multimodal transportation system (air, ground and marine) that supports strong communities, an enhanced quality of life and a healthy economy. This includes the long term planning necessary to ease traffic congestion in urban areas and facilitate the movement of people and goods along our highways and across our border-crossings.

• Provincial Highways Management - supports the ministry's commitment to providing a safe, efficient and reliable transportation system by overseeing the operations, maintenance, engineering, construction and program administration functions for the provincial highway network. The program oversees year-round highway maintenance and protects the public investments in highway infrastructure.

• Road User Safety - plays a central role in keeping Ontario one of the safest road jurisdictions in all of North America. Road User Safety works with a host of external partners to improve road safety and mobility through the promotion and regulation of responsible driving behaviour and commercial vehicle enforcement.

• Ministry Administration - provides service and support, including business and resources planning, management advice and direct services to the operating divisions of the ministry.

• Economics and Transportation Cluster - provides Information and Information Technology (I&IT) services to the ministries of Transportation, Labour, Energy, Economic Development and Trade, Research and Innovation, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and its partners and stakeholders inside and outside government

Ministry Organizational Chart - April 1, 2008

Ministry Organizational Chart, April 1, 2008 PDF (104 kB)

• Minister

  Honourable Jim Bradley

  • Ontario Highway Transport Board Chairperson

    Gary Stanley

  • Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Chairperson

    Robert MacIsaac

  • GO Transit Chairperson

    Peter Smith

  • Parliamentary Assistant

    Michael Brown

  • Deputy Minister

    Bruce McCuaig

    • Chief Information Officer Economics & Transportation I&IT Cluster

      Ken Kawall

      • Project Director Integrated Ticketing System

        Jeffrey Young

      • Director RUS Application Solutions

        Kim Langford

      • Director Highways & Business Services Application Solutions

        Howard Bertrand

      • Director, Services Management

        Tim Bondett

      • Director, Strategy & Resources Planning

        Michael Anderson

    • ADM Policy & Planning

      David O'Toole

      • Project Director Integrated Ticketing System

        Jeffrey Young

      • Director Transit Policy

        Nancy Kennedy

      • Director Transportation Planning

        Pat Boeckner

      • Director Transportation Policy

        Linda McAusland

      • Director Strategic Policy & Transportation Economics

        David Ward

    • Executive Director RUS Operations

      Brian Gaston

      • Director RUS Operations Field

        Warren Blackmore

      • Director Licensing Services

        Karen Tilford

      • Director Service Delivery Partnerships

        Sam Erry

      • Director RUS Operations Central Region

        Warren Blackmore

    • ADM Road User Safety

      Bohodar Rubashewsky

      • Director Carrier Safety & Enforcement

        Peter Hurst

      • Director Business Services

        Shelley Unterlander

      • Director Safety Policy & Education

        Sue Lo

      • Director Projects & Change Management

        Paul Harbottle

    • Exec. Lead RUS Modernization / Transformation

      Linda Jackson

    • ADM Provincial Highways Management

      Ray Mantha

      • Regional Director Central

        Roger Hanmer

      • Regional Director Southwestern

        Brian Peltier

      • Regional Director Eastern

        Kathryn Moore

      • Regional Director Northeastern

        Keith Bryer

      • Regional Director Northwestern

        Larry Lambert

    • Executive Director Asset Management

      Mike Goodale

      • Director Investment Strategies

        Steve Cripps

      • Director & Chief Engineer Highway Standards

        Gerry Chaput

      • Director Contract Management & Operations

        Shael Gwartz

      • Director Windsor Border Initiatives Implementation Group

        Fausto Natarelli

    • ADM Corporate Services

      Robert Fleming

      • Director Human Resources

        Alan Hogan

      • Director Finance

        Steve Naylor

      • Director Facilities & Business Services

        Lesley Spinney

      • Director, Business Support Review

        Charles Brown

    • Director Internal Audit Services

      Tracy Dallaire

    • Director Legal Services

      Mary Gersht

    • Director Communications

      Kimberly Bates

Legislation

Airports Act

Provincial Highways Management

Bridges Act

Provincial Highways Management

Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993, S.O. 1993, c.23 Part III

Policy and Planning

Commuter Services Act

Provincial Highways Management

Dangerous Goods Transportation Act

Road User Safety

GO Transit Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.23

Provincial Highways Management

Greater Toronto Transportation Authority ACT, 2006 S.O. c .16

Policy and Planning

Highway 407 ACT, S.O. 1998, c.28

Policy and Planning

Highway 407 East Completion Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 23

Policy and Planning

Highway Memorials for Fallen Police Officers Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c.26

Policy and Planning

Highway Traffic Act

Road User Safety

Policy and Planning

Provincial Highways Management

Improving Customer Service for Road Users Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.18

Road User Safety

Local Roads Boards Act

Provincial Highways Management

Ministry of transportation Act

Ministry

Motor Vehicle Transportation Act, 1987 (Canada - Federal Act) - Delegated Responsibility

Road User Safety

Motorized Snow Vehicles Act

Road User Safety

Off-Road Vehicles Act

Road User Safety

Ontario Highway Transport Board Act

Policy and Planning

Ontario Transportation Development Corporation Act, R.S.O. 1980, c.358

Provincial Highways Management

Public Service Works on Highways Act

Provincial Highways Management

Public Transportation and Highway improvement Act

Policy and Planning

Provincial Highways Management

Public Vehicles Act

Road User Safety

Policy and Planning

Provincial Highways Management

Railways Act R.S.O. 1950, c.331 as amended by S.O. 1968, c.113, s.1 S.O. 1979, c.44 & S.O. 1986 c.64, s.61

Policy and Planning and Standards

Provincial Highways Management

Rainbow Bridge Act, 141, as amended by S.O. 1959, c.87

Policy and Planning

Shortline Railways Act, 1995

Road User Safety

Policy and Planning

Toll Bridges Act

Provincial Highways Management

Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act

Policy and Planning

Provincial Highways Management

Urban Transportation Development Corporation Ltd. Act, R.S.O. 1980, c.518

Policy and Planning

Provincial Highways Management

Not administered by MTO, but have MTO involvement:

Fuel Tax Act

Provincial Highways Management

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

Road User Safety

Licence Appeal Tribunal Act, S.O. 1999, C.12, Schedule G

Road User Safety

Retail Sales Tax Act

Road User Safety

Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)

Ministry Financial Information

Ministry Planned Expenditures 2008-2009

	Planned Expenditure
*Includes consolidations and other adjustments
Operating*	$1,287,091,214
Capital*	$674,566,00
Operating Assets	$5,000
Capital Assets	$1,447,885,200

Ministry Planned Expenditures by Program Name 2008-09

The transportation sector is an important cornerstone of Ontario's economic prosperity and high quality of life. Much of what we value -- our jobs, our health, our education and our leisure time -- is affected by the quality and accessibility of our transportation system. Ontario's export-driven economy relies upon this system to move goods and people efficiently and competitively, particularly within the current climate of just-in-time delivery.

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is committed to increasing transit ridership by working with our partners to make transit a convenient and accessible option for commuters. The ministry is also working to advance an integrated multimodal transportation network to support the efficient and sustainable movement of people and goods. Promoting road safety for all road users, through education, legislation and regulation, in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America also remains a top priority. In addition, the ministry is improving Ontario's highway, bridge, and border infrastructure through strategic investments to ensure their continued safety, efficiency, and ability to contribute to Ontario's economic success.

Appendix 1

2007-2008 Annual Report

A safe, efficient and sustainable multi-modal transportation system is vital to building strong communities and a strong economy. The Ministry of Transportation, through promoting, managing and maintaining this system, supported the delivery of key Ontario government priorities of building strong people, a strong economy, and stronger, safer communities. A well-managed transportation system facilitates job growth and promotes economic competitiveness by supporting just-in-time delivery, both domestically and internationally, and improves the quality of life for all Ontarians by making personal travel safe, convenient, and accessible. To achieve these goals MTO targeted four priority areas for investment and policy development to help deliver the government's vision for a strong economy, strong people and safer communities:

• Increasing transit ridership;
• Enhancing trade corridor and border infrastructure to ensure efficient movement of goods and people;
• Promoting road safety in order to remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America; and,
• Improving Ontario's highway, road and bridge infrastructure.

The Ministry of Transportation supported these priorities by focusing on four key strategies:

Improve public transit by expanding services, reducing congestion, and increasing ridership. Initiatives included:

• Announcing $95 million in funding to support MoveOntario 2020 early implementation projects recommended by Metrolinx, including construction of a Cornell Transit Terminal, the Hamilton Upper James corridor, and Transit City LRT Headstart;
• Announced $497 million for Metrolinx and other public transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton.
• Launching Presto, the GTA fare card, August 1, 2007, on four Mississauga bus routes and two stations on the Milton GO Transit line; and
• Committing $530 million to GO Transit for operating and capital costs.

Deliver trade corridor and border infrastructure improvements through continued work with our partners in the federal government, US federal and state governments, and the City of Windsor to ensure the efficient movement of people and goods at our international gateways. Initiatives included:

• Working with Quebec and the federal government, to launch the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor initiative to optimize infrastructure and streamline the policy environment between Windsor and Quebec City.
• Improvements at our border-crossings, including:
  • Intersection improvements on Highway 3 and on Huron Church Road and installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Windsor;
  • Highway 402 improvements, including highway rehabilitation and the installation of a Queue-End Warning System on Highway 402 approaching Bluewater Bridge in Sarnia; and,
  • Construction of a fifth lane on the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and construction of a 2.7 km express truck lane along Highway 405, linking the QEW to the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge in Niagara.

Improve safety and security for the road user through education, legislation, and regulation and making personal travel safe. Initiatives included:

• Implementation of Bill 203, The Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act, 2007 to deter dangerous and aggressive driving through:
  • Vehicle impoundment for driving at 50 km/h or more above the posted speed limit; and,
  • Increasing the maximum fine from $1,000 to $10,000 and raising the minimum fine from $200 to $2,000.
• Began issuing a new driver's licence containing security features that make fraudulent driver's licences easier to detect, prevent tampering and increase the protection of personal data.

Improving transportation infrastructure through strategic investments in provincial highways and bridges, as well as local transportation infrastructure throughout the province. Initiatives included:

• Invested over $1.7 billion to design, repair and expand highways, roads and bridges across Ontario under the Northern and Southern Ontario Highways program including:
  • Six-laning Highway 401 through Kingston;
  • Reconstructing southbound express lanes on Highway 427, between the QEW and Highway 401;
  • Adding HOV lanes to Highway 404 northbound in Toronto;
  • Six-laning Highway 401 from Cambridge to Woodstock; and,
  • Four-laning Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie.

Programs and Services

MTO strategies, performance measures, programs and services are delivered through the following program areas:

• Policy and Planning - plans and promotes a safe, efficient and reliable multimodal transportation system that helps support a strong economy and a higher quality of life for all Ontarians. This includes easing traffic congestion in urban areas and facilitating the movement of people and goods along our highways and across our border-crossings.
• Provincial Highways Management - supports the ministry's commitment to providing a safe, efficient and reliable transportation system by overseeing the operations, maintenance, engineering, construction and program administration functions for the provincial highway network. The program oversees year-round highway maintenance and protects the public investments in highway infrastructure.
• Road User Safety - plays a central role in Ontario's distinction as one of the safest road jurisdictions in all of North America. RUS works with a host of external partners to improve road safety and mobility through the promotion and regulation of responsible driving behaviour and commercial vehicle enforcement.
• Ministry Administration - the primary focus is the provision of service and support, including business and resources planning, management advice and direct services.
• Economics and Transportation Cluster - is a client-focused service organization committed to excellence in the provision of I&IT services to the Ministries of Transportation, Labour, Energy, Economic Development and Trade, Research and Innovation, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and its partners and stakeholders inside and outside government.

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