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

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

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

4 OEAA Terms of Reference for Major Projects OEAA Terms of Reference for Major Projects Infrastructure or Operational Improvements -continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs -diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy Infrastructure or Operational Improvements -continuing improvements to plazas, staffing, programs -diversion, other modes, etc. -Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving Strategy Planning/ Need & Feasibility 30-year Strategy (may include several elements) Planning/ Need & Feasibility 30-year Strategy (may include several elements) Complete January ‘04 Approval Received September 2004 *Timeframes are approximate Environmental Impact Study(ies) Environmental Assessment(s) Environmental Impact Study(ies) Environmental Assessment(s) Construction Design August 2004*End of 2007*End of 2010*End of 2013* Consultant Acquisition Underway Schedule

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 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 Mr. Dave Wake Partnership Coordinator Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Southwestern Region 659 Exeter Road London, Ontario N6E 1L3 (519) Ms. Margaret Barondess Project Manager Michigan Department of Transportation 425 West Ottawa P.O. Box Lansing, MI (517)

10 Proponents’ Positions Hennepin Point Crossing Seeking Presidential permit to initiate construction Mich-CanAwaiting results of Partnership Study Ambassador BridgeSeeking approval to proceed with twinning; Requested special stakeholder status DRTPUrgently need a new crossing; Proponents claim can be built within 5 yrs Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry Ferry can help during peak periods for trucks

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

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

13 THE NEED – P/NF Study Findings: Projected International Trade Growth Detroit-Windsor Corridor Two-Way Canada-U.S.Trade Passing Through Detroit-Windsor (U.S. Dollars) $90 Billion+/- $150 Billion+/- (64% Increase)