No. H018/02For release - March 13, 2002
OTTAWA — Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that the Government of Canada has committed approximately $3.7 million to 17 cost-shared projects under Transport Canada's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment and Integration Plan.
"Canada has been a leader in the development of ITS applications for many years and continues to be a key player in this fast-growing industry," said Mr. Collenette. "The ITS Plan provides the leadership and support needed to help make Canada's transportation system among the most advanced in the world."
There is a need to modernize and optimize Canada's transportation system to achieve the high level of mobility demanded today. Intelligent Transportation Systems can transform the way we build, manage and operate the transportation system. ITS include advanced systems for: public transit, traffic management, traveller information and vehicle control, commercial vehicle and fleet management, and rural transportation. They also include the application of advanced technologies, including information processing, communications, and sensing and control. These systems help make Canada's transportation system safer, more efficient, productive and environmentally responsible.
"The Government of Canada is committed to the implementation of a comprehensive ITS strategy for Canada," said Mr. Collenette. "Stimulating development and deployment of ITS through partnerships is an important step in demonstrating the Government of Canada's commitment to innovative advances in transportation technology."
Funding for these projects comes as part of the Government of Canada's Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP), which was announced on April 3, 2001. The funds identified under SHIP will be used to continue to advance the deployment of ITS across Canada. Final approval is subject to the successful conclusion of a contribution agreement between the Government of Canada and the recipients.
For more information, refer to Transport Canada's ITS web site at www.its-sti.gc.ca.
A summary of the successful projects and level of cost-shared funding is attached.
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BACKGROUNDER
Canada's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Proposals Selected for Funding for Fiscal Years 2002-03 to 2003-04
Funding Recipient and Project Description
Federal Funding
Vancouver Port Authority: Enhance and expand the PortView software to include the movement of dangerous goods in and out of port jurisdictions in British Columbia (Phase II - CoastView).
$200,000
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation: Deploy a southbound Advanced Traveller Information System (ATIS) at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings in Surrey, British Columbia.
Partners include B.C. Ministry of Transportation, B.C. Transportation Financing Authority, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
$250,000
Alberta Ministry of Transportation: Assess and develop an Advanced Traveller Information and Traffic Management Systems Blueprint for Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary.
$250,000
Alberta Ministry of Transportation: Deploy Variable Message Signs along Highway 2 in the vicinity of Red Deer.
$250,000
The City of Edmonton: Deploy a video traffic management system that provides information to various departments and a traveller information system that provides live and still image data via cable television and Internet.
Partners include the City of Edmonton, IBI Group, EPCOR, Shaw Communications, and the City of St. Albert.
$250,000
The City of Calgary: Expand the Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) System and the Automatic Vehicle Tracking System (AVTS) for Calgary Transit Buses, Phase II.
$250,000
The City of Saskatoon: Modernize traffic signal technology, through the deployment of an Advanced Traffic Management System.
Partners include the City of Saskatoon, Fortran Traffic Systems, and Naztec Inc.
$250,000
The City of Toronto: Establish a Road Access and Disruption Management Program (ROADMAP) system to manage disruptions to the arterial and expressway road network in the City of Toronto.
Partners include the City of Toronto, IBI Group, and Fortran Traffic Systems.
$250,000
GO Transit: Develop and deploy a Rail Operations Information Network to monitor GO Transit's rail operations and to distribute the information on service status to passengers, GO Transit staff, and business staff.
Partners include GO Transit and Delcan Coporation.
$250,000
GO Transit: Enhance GO Transit's smart card-based fare collection system to prepare it for use by other transit service providers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Partners include GO Transit, Roderick McDougal Ltd., ERG Transit Systems, and Toronto Area Municipalities
$243,425
York Region Transportation and Works Department: Design and deploy a Transit Priority System along selected transit routes operated by the region.
Partners include the York Region and LEA Consulting Ltd.
$250,000
The Regional Municipality of Durham: Develop an Incident Management System for Brock Road, the eastern terminus of Highway 407 ETR and the primary link to Highway 401 east of the City of Toronto.
Partners include the Regional Municipality of Durham, IBI Group, Fortran Traffic Systems, Globe Network Integrators and Guild Electric.
$250,000
The City of Ottawa - Transit Services: Deploy an Intelligent Transit Vehicle Subsystem to enhance vehicle tracking and schedule adherence.
$250,000
Agence métropolitaine de transport: Conduct a strategic plan study on an automated real-time system for determining traffic delays.
$250,000
L-P Tardif & Associés Inc: Deploy an ITS system to help school bus drivers detect children near school buses.
Partners include the Quebec Bus Owners Association and Quebec Ministry of Transportation.
$90,385
Technologies Lynx: Evaluate an automated system for detecting traffic incidents.
Partners include Technologies Lynx, Gestion Paul R. Ouimet Inc., Citilog, and the Quebec Ministry of Transportation.
$98,700
Strait Crossing Development Inc.: Deploy an electronic payment system on the Confederation Bridge.
$93,500
Total Funding = $3,726,010
Where no partners are indicated, the project is funded solely by applicant and Transport Canada.
March 2002
