- York University undertook transportation demand management initiatives in the late 1990s as 70% of commuters drove alone and expansion was projected to increase congestion. - Initiatives included working with Smart Commute North Toronto to develop alternatives to driving like transit, cycling, and carpooling which have increased to over 60% of trips. - Parking permits decreased from over 14,000 in 2000 to under 12,500 in 2007 as plans for new parking structures were deferred due to effective transportation demand management programs.

1. TDM at York University Post-Secondary Transportation Demand Management Webinar Nicole Arsenault March 2009

2. Transportation Services In the late 1990’s, 70% of York University’s commuters drove alone to and from campus. The institution projected significant expansion in the years ahead and foresaw growing congestion and costly parking and infrastructure needs. In response, the University undertook transportation demand initiatives, including leadership in developing a Transportation Management Association (now known as Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan).

3. Parking at York University An overview of parking statistics 2000 vs. 2007 *the current total population including staff, faculty, students and Seneca@York is 65,000 $7-15 14,833 $77-121 2,526 7,274 51,863 2007 $7-13 21,552 $44-89 327 12,500 38,527 2000 Daily Rates Parking Permit Issued Monthly Permits # Parking Garage # Surface Parking Student Population* YEAR

5. Transportation Services

6. Smart Commute North Toronto, Vaughan

7. Zipcar at York University

8. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle York U. participates in the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Pilot Program with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, A123 Systems and Hymotions

10. Future Development: Bus-Only Lane Bus-only lane from: Downsview Station to York University

11. Future Development: Subway Extension Subway extension: Sheppard West Station Finch West Station York University Station Steeles West Station Highway #7 Transitway Station Vaughan Corporate Centre Station