Congestion Management Update Request

report back at the February 2024 Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on the following: - Improved way-finding in construction zones (Recommendation in IE7.2) - The status of work regarding "Don't Block the Box," requesting increased fines and best practices for "don't block the box" solutions beyond an increased fine, including the feasibility of expanding the red light camera program (MM5.26; IE7.2) - The feasibility of an increase to road occupation permits, including an escalating fee for long-term closures reflecting the full cost of a road closure including the impact on people experiencing worsened traffic conditions (IE7.2) - Next steps for the congestion management plan, including engagement (IE7.2) - Status of new work zone signage, including content (Recommendation in IE9.9) - An improved process to account for emergency service impacts (Recommendation in EC8.8) - Expansion of the capital coordination program, and an approach that improves integration across major capital projects, streamlines processes and enhances oversight and accountability (IE7.2) Additionally, this motion requests the General Manager, Transportation services to report at the February Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on: - The potential to increase work hours for capital projects - The feasibility of fines that escalate for repeat offenders, such as illegal blocking of traffic lanes - Measures to streamline delivery of goods to reduce congestion