Presented by Michael Bazyluk

Today’s Agenda
 Introduction
 TDMS
 Carpooling
 Wrap-up

Introduction
Michael Bazyluk
 HBA from University of Toronto: Mississauga Campus
 Environmental Management and Geography
 Current Post-Graduate Student at Niagara College: NOTL campus
 Environmental Management and Assessment (EMA)
 Intern: Alternative Transportation

Transportation Facts
 Transportation accounts for 27% of Canada’s total GHG emissions (Environment Canada)
 Average yearly cost to operate a car: (CAA)
 $9,000 or $25 per day!
 Average motor-vehicle commuter loses 34 hours, annually, due to congestion (Forbes)
YOU’RE NOT STUCK IN TRAFFIC,
YOU ARE THE TRAFFIC

TDMS at Niagara College
 Transportation Demand Management Strategy
 Strategies and policies to reduce travel demand or,
 Redistribute demand in space/time
 Why develop a TDMS for Niagara College?
 Cost-effective alternative for increasing capacity
 Improved public health
 Better environmental outcomes
 Builds a stronger NC community
 Contributes to the development of sustainable cities
Goal: To reduce the travel demand of single-occupancy vehicles (SOV)

Discussion Question 1
 What are your opinions on the modes of transportation currently offered at Niagara College?
 What can be improved?
 What would you like to see more of?
 What do you think should be added/removed?

Transportation Alternatives
 Active transportation
 Walking, biking, skateboarding etc.
 Transit
 Regional (public)
 Local (public)
 Shuttle buses
 Carpool
 Car sharing

Carpooling
 Car travel with more than one passengers
Any carpooling experiences?

Discussion Question 2:
SWOT Analysis of Carpooling
 Strengths
 Weaknesses
 Opportunities
 Threats

Strengths: Benefits of Carpooling
 Saves money
 Fuel costs
 Good for the environment
 Reduces carbon emissions via traffic congestion
 Don’t have to drive
 Social reasons
 Meet new people
 Have someone to talk to when in transit

Weaknesses:
Potential Barriers to Carpooling
 Safety
 (Dis)comfort of giving out personal information to strangers
 Matching students/faculty/staff together
 Time
 Tied to a fixed departure time
 Risk of not being picked up
 Agreement on time with ride mate(s)
 Program effectiveness
 Participation rate
 Little chance of finding matches
 Uncertainty about fees
 Determining fares for the driver

SWOT Analysis Continued…
Opportunities
 Reduce carbon footprint
 Follow through with sustainability initiatives
 Community engagement and participation
 Partnerships
 Organizations
 Businesses
 Public/Private Funding
Threats
 Safety risks
 Legal implications
 Accidents
 Insurance

Carpool Program Assurance
 Financial incentives
 Reduced parking pass costs
 Reserved Parking
 Ride back home (Emergency ride services)
 Ride mate(s) matching application
 Recognition programs
 Monthly prizes (Eg. Gas cards)
 Contests

Frequently Asked Questions
 How do I find a carpool partner?
 Are participants Screened?
 Who does the driving?
 Where/When do we meet?
 What if I don’t have a car?
 How much will I save by carpooling?
 Do I have to carpool everyday?
 How much should carpool passengers pay?
 What happens if I oversleep or am late?
 What if I don’t find any compatible matches?
 What if I have an appointment or errands to run before, after or during work/school?

Survey
 College-wide survey
 Inclusive
 Students (Full-time/Part-time)
 Staff
 Administrators
 Employees
 Please take some time to fill out our Transportation
Survey!
 Tell others to participate in the survey!

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 Get involved!
 Car Count opportunity
 Additional workshops
 Spread the news!
 Contact me!
 mbazyluk1@ncstudents.niagaracollege.ca