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Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study
Proposed Motion(s)
1) The Governance and Priorities Committee accept the Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study as information.
2) The Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council direct Administration to pursue a pilot project that implements the van-pooling option as presented and recommended in the Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study.
3) The Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council approve up to $75,000 from the Municipal Operation Restricted Surplus to prepare a van-pooling implementation plan.
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Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration has participated in the development of the Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study and supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
The purpose of this submission is to present the Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study and to allocate funding to carry out the completion of a transit implementation plan.
Summary
On September 18, 2012 Council participated in an Acheson Transit Workshop where ISL Engineering and Land Services presented the Acheson Industrial Park Transit Feasibility Study.
During that workshop ISL Engineering presented 3 primary options along with several sub options to implement a transit service within the Acheson Industrial Park. The primary options were as follows:
1. Conventional Transit Service
2. Bus pool Service
3. Van pool
The recommendation presented at the workshop concluded that Van Pooling was the best option in terms of financial performance and minimizing risks. This option provided the greatest flexibility and is scalable to meet the required demand.
As a result, Administration is recommending that Parkland County prepare an implementation plan to commence a Van Pooling Pilot Program.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Strategic Plan Implications:
Economic Development - Parkland County is a diverse and inclusive community that will balance the needs of its residents and provide a choice of lifestyles in a harmonious and safe environment.
Goal 2: Parkland County will balance economic development with quality of life.
Strategy 2: Parkland County will ensure that development enhances quality of life.
Strategy 3 - Parkland County will enhance the services we provide our residents.
Governance - Parkland County will have mutual beneficial partnerships with other municipalities and orders of government based on respect for the aspirations, economy and right to self-determination of each.
Strategy 2 - Parkland County will actively seek out joint project opportunities that will benefit our communities.
Financial Impact:
$75,000.00 Municipal Operations Restricted Surplus
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