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Presentation starts 13:05

Surrey Langley SkyTrain Business Case: New Data, New Metrics

Business cases provide a framework to facilitate informed capital investment decisions. This presentation focuses on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain (SLS) Project as an example of business case evolution in the transportation sector in British Columbia. The SLS is a 16-kilometre extension of Metro Vancouver’s existing rapid transit system that will better connect municipalities south of the Fraser River to the rest of the region. The Project supports several provincial priorities, including fostering the growth of transit-oriented development communities and active transportation.

McElhanney, together with the Province of B.C. (the Project’s delivery agent), will highlight new metrics that were quantified and incorporated into the Project’s business case, such as travel reliability, economic agglomeration, and improvements in job accessibility. The results of the ridership risk analysis that considered factors that can impact baseline ridership forecasts, including the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be highlighted.

About the presenters:

Ali Darwiche, P.Eng., Project Manager, is a transportation professional with over ten years of experience in both the public and private sectors. His specializations in travel demand forecasting and project management have been integral to the development and execution of various projects from Metro Vancouver’s regional travel demand model to the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.

Alexis Pavlich is an Associate Project Director on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain (SLS) Project. She works for Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) in British Columbia, whose mandate is to deliver $13.1 billion in major infrastructure, including SLS, on behalf of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).


Presentation starts 13:35 at latest

Transforming Linear Infrastructure Construction: The Success of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the Kingston Third (Waaban) Crossing Project

This insightful presentation delves into the new procurement and delivery approach in linear infrastructure of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The Hatch team played a pivotal role in the successful completion of the award-winning Kingston Third Crossing (Waaban) Bridge, the first time that IPD had been used in North America for a linear infrastructure project. The principles, collaborative strategies, and innovative methodologies employed throughout the project will be explored, highlighting how IPD led to enhanced communication, efficiency, and overall project excellence. This presentation promises valuable insights for professionals and enthusiasts in the construction and transportation industries, showcasing the transformative power of IPD in large-scale infrastructure projects.

About the presenters:

Philip Murray is a Senior Project Director at Hatch, holding degrees in Civil Engineering. With vast Canadian and international experience, he's overseen major transportation projects, specializing in the Public Private Partnership model. Philip led the award-winning Kingston Third Crossing and directs projects like the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto.

Biljana Rajlic, formerly Highways and Bridges Global Director at Hatch, holds a Master's in Structural Engineering. With a broad background in large alternative procurement infrastructure projects globally, she excels in various roles, managing complexities and negotiations. Biljana played a key role in the success of the Kingston Third Crossing and is part of the Alliance Leadership Team for the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto.

Presentation starts 14:05 at latest

The Shift – Accelerating Canada's Fleets to a Decarbonized Future

The climate is shifting, and we must shift too. Canada has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As we explore various avenues for emissions reduction, targeting fleets emerges as a logical starting point. Fleet decarbonization allows us to act towards reducing emissions to help reach these ambitious goals and proactively position ourselves for a sustainable future to benefit businesses and the community. 

Hear from Rippan Bhattacharjee, GHD’s Fleet Decarbonization Leader, to learn more about transitioning to a decarbonized fleet with a comprehensive roadmap to ensure all the logistical puzzle pieces are in place. Although this pivot can be complex due to the risks involved, a robust strategy for implementation can help detect and mitigate risks, determine proper combinations of technology and fuel types to meet specific needs for each fleet and assist in new management and maintenance practices. Take the first step toward a zero-emission future. Explore fleet decarbonization with GHD today.

About the presenter: 

Rippan Bhattacharjee, Fleet Decarbonization Lead , has more than seven years of experience in fleet-oriented roles in various industries. Rippan strives to create clean, reliable, and actionable data and easy-to-understand methodologies that can be used to confidently make decisions around fleet decarbonization. At GHD, Rippan has led the development of ZEVO, an integrated solution providing streamlined roadmaps to transition to ZEVs. 

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