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Transportation Border Working Group Calgary, Alberta October 21, 2004

Canada-U.S.-Ontario-Michigan Border Transportation Partnership Detroit River International Crossing. Transportation Border Working Group Calgary, Alberta October 21, 2004 Presented by: Kris Wisniewski. The Partnership. Transport Canada, U.S. Federal Highway Administration,

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Transportation Border Working Group Calgary, Alberta October 21, 2004

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  1. Canada-U.S.-Ontario-MichiganBorder Transportation PartnershipDetroit River International Crossing Transportation Border Working Group Calgary, Alberta October 21, 2004 Presented by: Kris Wisniewski

  2. The Partnership • Transport Canada, • U.S. Federal Highway Administration, • Ontario Ministry of Transportation and • Michigan Department of Transportation

  3. Project Update & Progress • A Final Planning/Need andFeasibility (P/NF) Study Report released January 2004. • Based on the findings of the P/NF Study, formal environmental studies on both sides of the border are proceeding

  4. Schedule Consultant Acquisition Underway Approval Received September 2004 CompleteJanuary ‘04 Environmental ImpactStudy(ies) Environmental Assessment(s) Design Construction OEAATerms of Referencefor MajorProjects Planning/Need &Feasibility 30-yearStrategy(may includeseveralelements) August 2004* End of 2007* End of 2010* End of 2013* *Timeframes are approximate • Infrastructure or Operational Improvements • continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs • diversion, other modes, etc. • Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy

  5. Detroit River International Crossing Study Status • New or improved river crossing required. • Continue to develop strategies for integrating the environmental clearance process/decision-making • Consultant RFP development and selection process • Consultant selection process completed early 2005. • Alternatives development and stakeholder engagement will begin in 2005

  6. Bi-National Border Partnership Working Group Detroit Crossing Broader Planning Transportation Agencies Increased Partnerships Many Agencies & Stakeholders

  7. On-Going Discussions • Governance models • Private sector proposal to twin the Ambassador Bridge • Future legislative needs

  8. In Conclusion • Clear need for improvements at Windsor-Detroit • Planning and approval process is unique • Integrated bi-national public process reduces risks/delays to implementation of best overall long-term solution

  9. www.PartnershipBorderStudy.com Ms. Margaret Barondess Project Manager Michigan Department of Transportation 425 West OttawaP.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 335-2621 Mr. Dave WakePartnership Coordinator Ministry of Transportation of OntarioSouthwestern Region659 Exeter RoadLondon, Ontario N6E 1L3(519) 873-4559

  10. Proponents’ Positions

  11. AMB ITR Twin AMB Proposals by Others DRTP Proposal Mich-Can Proposal Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry Hennepin Pt. Crossing, Inc.

  12. Economic Importance of Trade Value in the Detroit-Windsor Corridor $90B (USD) annuallyin surface trade(25% of bi-national surface trade)

  13. THE NEED – P/NF Study Findings:Projected International Trade GrowthDetroit-Windsor Corridor Two-Way Canada-U.S.Trade Passing Through Detroit-Windsor (U.S. Dollars)

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