The Congestion Management Plan (CMP) 2023-2026 was presented at the Infrastructure and Environment Committee (meeting held on October 25th, 2023) and then subsequently to Council (meeting held on November 8-9th, 2023). Since its adoption, there have been various requests via Councillor motions for Transportation Services to report back on a variety of specific aspects of the plan going forward. This report addresses the most recent compiled list of motions identified in IE10.5 - Congestion Management Update Request. Some of the key elements addressed in this report include: - The feasibility of an increase to road occupation permit fees with the intent on recovering the full cost of a road closure including the congestion impacts — - The status of work regarding “Don't Block the Box,” requesting increased fines and the feasibility of expanding the red-light camera program to help deter this issue — - Measures to improve upon wayfinding and accessibility around construction work zones — - Opportunities to increase work hours for capital projects — -The feasibility of fines that escalate for repeat offenders, such as illegal blocking of traffic lanes — and - Measures to streamline delivery of goods to reduce congestion. Some of the new technologies being explored through the updated Congestion Management Plan will require pilots to further develop concepts or to customize proven technologies in the Toronto context. Transportation Services staff have been working on a potential partnership with the Ontario Centre for Innovation that would serve as a catalyst for local Ontario-based companies to receive funding for pilots conducted on City of Toronto streets. This report provides a summary of the proposed arrangement and seeks approval for staff to proceed.
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