1. 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. 2 Transport Canada, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Michigan Department of Transportation The Partnership

3. 3 Project Update & Progress A Final Planning/Need and Feasibility (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. 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. 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. 6 Bi-National Border Partnership Working Group Detroit Crossing Broader Planning Transportation Agencies Increased Partnerships Many Agencies & Stakeholders

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

8. 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. 9 www.PartnershipBorderStudy.com Mr. Dave Wake Partnership Coordinator Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Southwestern Region 659 Exeter Road London, Ontario N6E 1L3 (519) 873-4559 Ms. Margaret Barondess Project Manager Michigan Department of Transportation 425 West Ottawa P.O. Box 30050 Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 335-2621

10. 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. 11 Proposals by Others DRTP Proposal AMB ITR Twin AMB Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry Hennepin Pt. Crossing, Inc. Mich-Can Proposal

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

13. 13 THE NEED – P/NF Study Findings: Projected International Trade Growth Detroit-Windsor Corridor 20012030 Two-Way Canada-U.S.Trade Passing Through Detroit-Windsor (U.S. Dollars) $90 Billion+/- $150 Billion+/- (64% Increase)