_id Topic Workshop # Title Description Answered Created Date Comments # of Comments Importance-Agreement Rating # of Raters Category-1 Category-2 Category-3 1 1-Technologies w1 vehicle-to-everything (V2X)-based protection for VRU (vulnerable road users) 2020-09-14T18:43:00 3.75 4 VRU protection Connected technologies 2 1-Technologies w1 connected vehicles / connected infrastructure for municipal applications 2020-09-14T18:45:00 "* Consider the priorities established in Ann Arbor (world's highest profile Connected Vehicle ecosystem). City wants (1) emergency vehicle traffic signal pre-emption (2) transit vehicle signal priority. * I would keep this open - there are a lot of different applications here." 2 3.57 7 Municipal services/operations Connected technologies 3 1-Technologies w1 Autonomous vehicles (cars, sidewalk robots, shuttles) and how they integrate with the urban form (bike lanes, crosswalks, intersections, parking/pulling over in designated areas) 2020-09-14T18:51:00 3 6 Integrated mobility Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 4 1-Technologies w1 snow clearing in bike lanes, sidewalks 2020-09-14T18:42:00 2.86 7 Municipal services/operations Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 5 1-Technologies w1 first/last mile solutions that reduce private single occupant vehicles 2020-09-14T18:48:00 2.83 6 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 6 1-Technologies w1 HD Scanning of the entire TIZ and keeping it updated 2020-09-14T18:47:00 * can you expand on this please - 1 2.8 5 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 7 1-Technologies w1 V2X-based traffic signal priority for freight vehicles/traffic signal pre-emption for first responders "V2X is the common terminology used in the automotive industry and by transportation agencies to encompass all forms of ""Connected Vehicle"" and ""Vehicle-to-Infrastructure"" communications" 2020-09-14T18:44:00 2.8 5 Logistics Connected technologies 8 1-Technologies w1 Systems integration Testing of 5G with V2X 2020-09-14T18:50:00 2.75 4 Connectivity Connected technologies 9 1-Technologies w1 curbside congestion mitigation (how to enable deliveries, cycling, ride-hailing/taxis 2020-09-14T18:47:00 2.63 8 Curbside management Unspecified/other 10 1-Technologies w1 Infrastructure updates that road authorities can do to help AV navigation (e.g. laser scanners on street corners and sending those to AVs so that they can 'see' beyond the limitations of onboard lidar sensors, etc.) 2020-09-14T18:45:00 2.5 6 Municipal services/operations Sensors/beacons 11 1-Technologies w1 cycle collision reporting 2020-09-14T18:42:00 2.5 6 VRU protection Unspecified/other 12 1-Technologies w1 Comprehensive testing environment for Cybersecurity testing in vehicles 2020-09-14T18:50:00 * This would mean deployment of SCMS. Need to coordinate with Transport Canada. 1 2.4 5 Connectivity Connected technologies 13 1-Technologies w1 AV shuttle from GO to different areas within Exhibition place 2020-09-14T18:46:00 2.33 6 Integrated mobility Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 14 1-Technologies w1 Approach - consider cooperative work, e.g. ways to pool people and goods delivery 2020-09-14T18:48:00 2.33 6 Integrated mobility Process or system 15 1-Technologies w1 Creating a LIVE 3D map pointcloud of the entire TMZ 2020-09-14T18:48:00 2.33 6 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 16 1-Technologies w1 Will you be looking at the lessons learned and 'where they left off' of Sidewalk Labs? 2020-09-14T18:50:00 2.33 6 Other/general/comment 17 1-Technologies w1 on demand transit - transit riders have the flexibility to book and modify bus trips at their convenience using an app 2020-09-14T18:46:00 2.25 8 Integrated mobility Fleet management or operations software 18 1-Technologies w1 smart trails - inclusion of technology in multi-use trails to drive engagement and use 2020-09-14T18:45:00 2.17 6 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 19 1-Technologies w1 Automated enforcement (policing bi-laws or Highway Traffic Act - HTA) 2020-09-14T18:43:00 * Very problematic suggestion - because this will run headlong into conflict with cyber-security standards for Connected Vehicle (SCMS) which mandate anonymity for vehicle owners. 1 2 6 Municipal services/operations Process or system 20 1-Technologies w1 Systems Integration Testing between components in the TIZ interacting with each other and with the environment to test for unintended consequences as the complexity increases between components 2020-09-14T18:49:00 2 5 Connectivity Process or system 21 1-Technologies w1 Clear benefits and limitations of each of 5G and dedicated short range connectivity (DSRC) (e.g. is latency really that bad in 5G in practical terms, or a non-issue besides theory?) 2020-09-14T18:44:00 * This is a very complicated issue. To start with, comparing 5G and DSRC is an apples-to-oranges contrast. It would take about an hour to properly explain what the issues are here. 1 2 5 Other/general/comment 22 1-Technologies w2 zero emission systems 2020-09-15T15:22:00 3.38 8 Electrification/GHG reduction Unspecified/other 23 1-Technologies w1 Compliance and certification testing for critical safety systems compliance such as ISO 26262 2020-09-14T18:51:00 2 4 Other/general/comment 24 1-Technologies w1 Statistical analysis of test results  to formulate exploration of public policy to support implementation of certain ADAS such as Left Turn Assist and Pedestrian Detection 2020-09-14T18:53:00 2 4 Other/general/comment Automated vehicles 25 1-Technologies w1 permeable pavement 2020-09-14T18:43:00 2 5 Stormwater management Hard infrastructure 26 1-Technologies w1 demand based parking raates 2020-09-14T18:46:00 1.88 8 Municipal services/operations Process or system 27 1-Technologies w1 bioswales/rain gardens for stormwater management 2020-09-14T18:46:00 1.83 6 Stormwater management Hard infrastructure 28 1-Technologies w1 pedestrian safety technology & low tech options (cross walk lighting, signage, traffic calming, cones, paint, audible sounds for pedestrians/cyclists) 2020-09-14T18:55:00 1.8 5 VRU protection Hard infrastructure 29 1-Technologies w1 bus/transport shelters that provide shelter and heat to homeless persons without requiring that they violate social distancing guidelines 2020-09-14T18:51:00 1.5 6 Municipal services/operations Unspecified/other 30 1-Technologies w1 road and sidewalk paints that encourage social distancing 2020-09-14T18:50:00 1.4 5 Municipal services/operations Hard infrastructure 31 1-Technologies w1 "Examination of liability insurance  for Artificial Intelligence used in vehicles. Does it need to be "" Explainable AI""( rules based ) versus "" Deep Learning AI"" which is largely unexplainable. What should the government's policy be for "" at fault"" in vehicle accidents due to AI limitations?" 2020-09-14T18:57:00 1.25 4 Other/general/comment Process or system 32 1-Technologies w1 reservation systems for goods delivery 2020-09-14T18:44:00 1 5 Logistics Fleet management or operations software 33 1-Technologies w1 curb monitoring 2020-09-14T18:43:00 0.75 4 Curbside management Sensors/beacons 34 1-Technologies w2 Signal with sign language and audio description 2020-09-21T20:15:00 3.67 3 Accessibility Signage/wayfinding 35 1-Technologies w2 Integration with regular GPS Apps (E.g Google map, Apple map, Microsoft soundscape, Blind square, Map In hood, Transit etc.) 2020-09-21T20:16:00 3.67 3 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 36 1-Technologies w2 Safety features/technology: 41 cyclists were killed or seriously injured last year. 2020-09-15T15:23:00 3.33 9 VRU protection Unspecified/other 37 1-Technologies w2 tech aimed at making signage more accessible; i.e. colour coded routes wayfinding.. not just text/signage 2020-09-15T15:24:00 3.2 10 Accessibility Signage/wayfinding 38 1-Technologies w2 Dynamic Signage Signage made of LED ribbons encapsulated in several layers slabs. thin and connected to the grid. Several colours available for different signs. 2020-09-15T15:19:00 "*Dynamic signage improve safety for pedestrians at night and in winter. It is also enhencing circulation flows *: I've never come across this type of signage - really interesting. Do you know where have they been implemented? * Especially in Europe. We currently do some testing in Montreal. https://www.colas.com/en/flowell *: trials can be done for protecting bicycle lanes, pedestrian paths and reserved lanes *: This looks interesting - do you have costing info? Trellis Transit requires pedestrian notifications in events where there is no formal 'Stop' so that a lowering Pod doesn't surprise anyone - one way we do this is by lowering over gardens - but in downtown areas, we lower to sidewalks (for accessibility) and need bright notifications such as this. * Hi sorry for being late on this chat. Costing is always difficult to say. Where would the project located ? In Canada ? What for ? Pedestrian ? " 6 3.2 10 Other/general/comment Signage/wayfinding 39 1-Technologies w2 Enhanced pedestrian crosswalk technologies such as Thermal pedestrian detection/activation. Automated illumination of crosswalks. 2020-09-15T15:23:00 3.2 10 VRU protection Sensors/beacons 40 1-Technologies w2 tech aimed at allowing people living with disabilities to more easily access public transit 2020-09-15T15:23:00 3.11 9 Accessibility Unspecified/other 41 1-Technologies w2 Way-finding for pedestrians to improve safety esp. vulnerable 2020-09-15T15:24:00 3.09 11 VRU protection Signage/wayfinding 42 1-Technologies w2 Pedestrian wayfinding in temporary workzones that respect AODA requirements. (Ramps, Railings, Widths - create simple software to help designers/engineers to make this viable. 2020-09-15T15:30:00 3 8 Accessibility Signage/wayfinding 43 1-Technologies w2 Digital mapping for better on-demand mobility experience 2020-09-15T15:18:00 3 9 Integrated mobility Mapping/geofencing 44 1-Technologies w2 non-motorized solutions E.g. bikes paths, walking, etc. financial models too 2020-09-15T15:22:00 3 8 Other/general/comment Non-motorized mobility devices/vehicles 45 1-Technologies w2 Improving right turn warning signs visibility on large vehicles/trucks and possible audible warning sound (somewhat similar to the backing-up sound). This would help in warning cyclists and pedestrian of a right turning large vehicle/truck. 2020-09-23T13:01:00 3 2 VRU protection Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 46 1-Technologies w2 tech aimed at eliminating/reducing GHG emissions 2020-09-15T15:24:00 2.89 9 Electrification/GHG reduction Unspecified/other 47 1-Technologies w2 technologies that improve accessibility to public spaces 2020-09-15T15:20:00 2.75 8 Accessibility Unspecified/other 48 1-Technologies w2 Transport of vulnerable people / disabled 2020-09-15T15:24:00 2.75 8 Accessibility Unspecified/other 49 1-Technologies w2 Multi-modal (cars, bikes, peds) data gathering technology (IoT Sensors) that identify conflict areas and connect to mitigation technologies like dynamic signs, dynamic traffic signals 2020-09-15T15:27:00 2.75 8 Municipal services/operations Sensors/beacons 50 1-Technologies w2 delivery optimisation 2020-09-15T15:23:00 2.67 9 Logistics Unspecified/other 51 1-Technologies w2 Driverless vehicles 2020-09-15T15:20:00 2.67 9 Other/general/comment Automated vehicles 52 1-Technologies w2 Contactless pickup solutions for retailers & restaurants 2020-09-15T15:17:00 2.63 8 Logistics Unspecified/other 53 1-Technologies w2 technologies aiming at reducing VKT 2020-09-15T15:22:00 2.57 7 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 54 1-Technologies w2 technologies that increase social and wealth mobility 2020-09-15T15:23:00 2.56 9 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 55 1-Technologies w2 GPS supported/compatible 2020-09-15T15:19:00 2.5 8 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 56 1-Technologies w2 Solar Road 2020-09-15T15:23:00 "* Road made of solar panels to power public lights, bus stops and ebike charging station * Nice!!! I'd love to see these panels on bike and walking paths under Trellis micro-rail transit - we could then feed the energy into pod battery systems and the associated e-bike charging systems at the base of many Trellis poles. If there is any costing info available, please let me know." 2 2.44 9 Electrification/GHG reduction Hard infrastructure 57 1-Technologies w2 first/last mile 2020-09-15T15:18:00 2.38 8 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 58 1-Technologies w2 Hyperloop :) 2020-09-15T15:21:00 1.89 9 Other/general/comment Hard infrastructure 59 1-Technologies w2 Autonomous Elevated Micro-Rail - transit pods (4 passengers or goods & services) ride on rails held on telephone poles above walkways and bike paths Micro-Rail systems like Trellis also autonomously deliver food and meals (via robot riders), redistribute e-bikes (parked below) and pickup recycling (empty bins below). 2020-09-15T15:21:00 * 10x to over 400x more efficient than LRT transit - and moves more people without clogging city arteries. 1 1.75 8 Integrated mobility Hard infrastructure 60 1-Technologies w2 unicycles 2020-09-15T15:17:00 0.63 8 61 1-Technologies w3 Compared to other similar test venues in Ontario, the TIZ is in a populated, destination location. Use this to your advantage when identifying potential innovations to explore - i.e. ideas that benefit from showcasing to visitors to the site, or leverage the opportunity for people exploring the site. 2020-09-15T19:31:00 3.6 5 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 62 1-Technologies w3 Digital curbside management - important innovation that could have a big impact for road safety and cyclists in the city (ie prevent pick up/drop-off in bike lanes) 2020-09-15T19:09:00 3.5 6 Curbside management Fleet management or operations software 63 1-Technologies w3 Digital monitoring of street infrastructure (e.g. dynamic ongoing condition assessment for pavement, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, etc.) 2020-09-15T18:51:00 3.3 10 Municipal services/operations Sensors/beacons 64 1-Technologies w3 Testing new bikeway/cycletrack configurations to promote safety and address accessibility (elevated, curbs, bollards, planters, low walls) 2020-09-15T18:54:00 3.22 9 VRU protection Hard infrastructure 65 1-Technologies w3 Zero emission last mile delivery 2020-09-15T18:52:00 3.2 10 Electrification/GHG reduction Delivery devices/vehicles 66 1-Technologies w3 Digital Curbside Management 2020-09-15T18:44:00 *** I suggest you delete this entry prior to completing the results analysis. 1 3.15 13 Curbside management Fleet management or operations software 67 1-Technologies w3 "non-motorized options - multi modal, pedestrian or cycle based, etc.  even other out of the box options" 2020-09-15T18:45:00 3.08 12 Other/general/comment Non-motorized mobility devices/vehicles 68 1-Technologies w3 zero carbon delivery options 2020-09-15T18:47:00 * for example, e-cargo bikes 1 3 13 Electrification/GHG reduction Delivery devices/vehicles 69 1-Technologies w3 vehicle to infrastructure communication https://www.geotab.com/blog/vehicle-to-infrastructure-communication/ 2020-09-15T19:06:00 3 8 Connectivity Connected technologies 70 1-Technologies w3 Integrated Mapping/Wayfinding options for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, Exhibition Place event attendees, Ontario Place attendees who park at Exhibition Place 2020-09-24T02:49:00 3 2 Other/general/comment Signage/wayfinding 71 1-Technologies w3 bike lane safety innovations 2020-09-15T18:46:00 3 15 VRU protection Unspecified/other 72 1-Technologies w4 Infrastructure asset management 2020-09-16T15:22:00 2.33 3 Municipal services/operations Process or system 73 1-Technologies w3 Improving and establishing best practices for pandemic curbside interventions: CafeTO, CurbTO, ActiveTO, etc. 2020-09-15T18:49:00 2.93 14 Curbside management Unspecified/other 74 1-Technologies w3 Electric vehicle charging hubs for taxis and ride hailing vehicles 2020-09-15T18:50:00 2.91 11 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 75 1-Technologies w3 Dynamic traffic lights for cycling 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.88 17 VRU protection Unspecified/other 76 1-Technologies w3 Microhubs (i.e. logistic facilities for micro-consolidation within 1-5 km of the final delivery destination) to improve the carbon footprint of last mile deliveries 2020-09-15T18:49:00 * Agreed. 1 2.85 13 Logistics Hard infrastructure 77 1-Technologies w3 New types of pedestrian traffic controls/wayfinding (e.g. illuminated pavement, enhanced signaling to vehicles) 2020-09-15T18:48:00 2.82 11 VRU protection Signage/wayfinding 78 1-Technologies w3 AV interaction with manually driven vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, etc. 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.8 15 Integrated mobility Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 79 1-Technologies w3 PUDO (Pick Up / Drop Off) Curb Design: Bikes, Uber and UPS at the same time Design of the Curb to pick up and drop off Ubers, Lyfts, Taxis, Fedex, UPS, Autonomous Vehicles at peak times or when the game just ended, WHILE bicycles move alongside and Storefronts take up sidewalk space with patios. 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.77 13 Curbside management Hard infrastructure 80 1-Technologies w3 Technologies to reduce urban heat island effect and improve pedestrian/walking experience in cities 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.75 16 Other/general/comment Hard infrastructure 81 1-Technologies w3 Connected infrastructure (V2I, e.g. signs connected to vehicles) 2020-09-15T18:51:00 2.7 10 Connectivity Connected technologies 82 1-Technologies w3 Beacons for blind pedestrians. 2020-09-15T18:45:00 * Great idea! Also, many beacons require batteries to be changed. Maybe embed them into streetlamps or other infrastructure 1 2.69 16 Accessibility Sensors/beacons 83 1-Technologies w3 e-cargo bikes for deliveries/staff use during festivals instead of golf carts 2020-09-15T18:50:00 2.64 11 Logistics Non-motorized mobility devices/vehicles 84 1-Technologies w3 Inductive pavement charging 2020-09-15T18:45:00 2.6 15 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 85 Questions w2 How will you measure the performance of the TIZ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:25:00 3.2 11 86 1-Technologies w3 Retractable bollards for intermittent/controlled/automated pedestrianization zones 2020-09-15T18:45:00 2.6 15 Flexible urban environment Hard infrastructure 87 1-Technologies w3 Multi-use light standards (adaptive lighting, 5G network beacon, plug-in charging) 2020-09-15T18:51:00 2.6 10 Municipal services/operations Hard infrastructure 88 1-Technologies w3 Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) 2020-09-15T18:45:00 * I second this, a field application of PICP or similar technologies, would be good to evaluate the maintenance and operational needs of these pavements. What type of non-invasive testing methods can we develop to inform maintenance and operational needs 1 2.57 14 Stormwater management Hard infrastructure 89 1-Technologies w3 Directing traffic during rush hour 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.57 14 Municipal services/operations Fleet management or operations software 90 1-Technologies w3 Sandbox to test impact of new technology on the streetscape, e.g. curbside management 2020-09-15T18:52:00 2.56 9 Curbside management Unspecified/other 91 1-Technologies w3 Electric bus fast charging 2020-09-15T18:45:00 2.54 13 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 92 1-Technologies w3 Enhanced streetscaping elements to support stormwater management/quality 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.53 15 Stormwater management Hard infrastructure 93 1-Technologies w3 Green stormwater management infrastructure 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * In particular, how they can contribute to the complete street design paradigm, including making active transportation systems safer 1 2.53 17 Stormwater management Hard infrastructure 94 1-Technologies w3 Digital fleet management tools (delivery, transit, private transportation company, etc) 2020-09-15T18:48:00 2.5 12 Municipal services/operations Fleet management or operations software 95 1-Technologies w3 Real-Time Electronically Adjustable Lane Markings 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.5 14 Municipal services/operations Hard infrastructure 96 1-Technologies w3 Unique EV Charging Solutions (i.e. charging roads, solar powered charging stations) 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * Could include catenary overhead charging sytems 1 2.46 13 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 97 1-Technologies w3 non infrastructure products such as financial innovations in transportation or policy based innovations 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * I agree in principle but it may not be viable in the context of the TIZ 1 2.46 13 Other/general/comment Process or system 98 1-Technologies w3 on-street EV charging for garage orphans 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * For example, ideas like Toronto's pilot project with EV charging from streetlights 1 2.44 16 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 99 1-Technologies w3 1) Digital road infrastructure/asset maintenance/planning monitoring tools (i.e: road signs, parking meters etc..) For safe movement. 2) Air quality monitoring tools. 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.4 15 Municipal services/operations Hard infrastructure 100 1-Technologies w3 A bicyclists school to help teach people how to safely bike in the city 2020-09-15T18:53:00 2.33 12 VRU protection Process or system 101 1-Technologies w3 Heavy-duty electric vehicle charging stations 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * This will require that the heavy duty vehicles are on the market and able to use the infrastructure, otherwise it will just sit idle? 1 2.31 13 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 102 1-Technologies w3 Hydrogen refueling stations 2020-09-15T18:47:00 * The wind turbine at Exhibition Place used to (and still may) be used to make hydrogen. Many of their vehicles were hydrogen in the past 1 2.31 13 Electrification/GHG reduction Unspecified/other 103 1-Technologies w3 Signage throughout providing transit info, next train/bus times. 2020-09-15T18:49:00 "* would this just add clutter to the streetscape, don't most people use apps for this now? * Agree, this should be on an app(s), all should reference landmarks NOT more signs" 2 2.25 12 Integrated mobility Signage/wayfinding 104 1-Technologies w3 More of a suggestion: Avoid deluge of signals and rules during all this, not to make easy commute complicated 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.25 12 Other/general/comment 105 1-Technologies w3 Hydrogen fueled vehicles 2020-09-15T18:50:00 2.2 10 Electrification/GHG reduction Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 106 1-Technologies w3 Interlocking Concrete Pavement (ICP) for traffic calming 2020-09-15T18:46:00 2.2 15 Municipal services/operations Hard infrastructure 107 1-Technologies w3 Vehicle to grid (V2G) technology (i.e. vehicles that can supply power to the grid when not in use) 2020-09-15T18:57:00 2 10 Electrification/GHG reduction Connected technologies 108 1-Technologies w3 soft and hard solutions 2020-09-15T18:45:00 * Can the author expand on this? 1 1.78 9 Other/general/comment 109 1-Technologies w4 Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technology 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2.33 3 Connectivity Connected technologies 110 1-Technologies w3 Vacuum waste disposal system would reduce garbage pick-up and improve transportation/pedestrian flow. 2020-09-15T18:46:00 1.75 12 Municipal services/operations Unspecified/other 111 1-Technologies w3 Improve access between Exhibition GO + Streetcar Pick/up, Drop/off 2020-09-15T18:49:00 * Utilization of multi-modal app(s) should be able to resolve this. Only nominal infrastructure improvement should be necessary. 1 1.69 13 Integrated mobility Hard infrastructure 112 1-Technologies w3 Heavy-duty vehicle platooning 2020-09-15T18:52:00 1.6 10 Logistics Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 113 1-Technologies w3 Airspace Management Technology for lower level airspace 2020-09-15T18:50:00 1.6 10 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 114 1-Technologies w3 RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aerial System) Traffic Management Services 2020-09-15T18:50:00 1.33 9 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 115 1-Technologies w3 Focus on access from far-flung areas of site to Exhibition GO station 2020-09-15T18:52:00 1.2 10 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 116 1-Technologies w4 Technologies to accelerate mass market adoption of electrification 2020-09-16T15:23:00 3.67 3 Electrification/GHG reduction Unspecified/other 117 1-Technologies w4 Multi-modal transportation solutions integration 2020-09-16T15:19:00 3.5 4 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 118 1-Technologies w4 mobility solutions to address City specific issues/needs (e.g., transit deserts, safe pandemic transportation, mobility for aging population) 2020-09-16T15:20:00 3.5 4 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 119 1-Technologies w4 data privacy and cybersecurity systems 2020-09-16T15:21:00 3.5 4 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 120 1-Technologies w4 urban mobility solutions (e.g., last mile delivery, curb management) 2020-09-16T15:18:00 3.4 5 Curbside management Unspecified/other 121 1-Technologies w4 multi-modal efficiency (eg switching from GO/TTC to last mile vehicles/scooters/bikes/etc) 2020-09-16T15:26:00 3.4 5 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 122 1-Technologies w4 Technologies that can support seamless movement across multiple transit systems for trip planning and payments 2020-09-16T15:24:00 3.4 5 Integrated mobility Fleet management or operations software 123 1-Technologies w4 Vehicle to everything connectivity (V2X) 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2.33 3 Connectivity Connected technologies 124 1-Technologies w4 cost effective EV charging that will work in densely populated areas (and how to solve for condos or areas with just street parking) 2020-09-16T15:25:00 3.25 4 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 125 1-Technologies w4 focus on technologies that address actual transportation problems or outcomes that the city aims to achieve and ideally plans to at on. 2020-09-16T15:19:00 3.25 4 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 126 1-Technologies w4 wireless electric vehicle charging 2020-09-16T15:18:00 3 5 Electrification/GHG reduction EV chargers 127 1-Technologies w4 geofencing technology to create test zone boundaries 2020-09-16T15:18:00 3 4 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 128 1-Technologies w4 vulnerable road user assessment Technology to automatically monitor. 2020-09-16T15:19:00 3 4 Other/general/comment Process or system 129 1-Technologies w4 Geospatial modelling, analysis of transportation network, performance, optimization. 2020-09-16T15:23:00 3 4 Other/general/comment 130 1-Technologies w4 types of physical barriers to separate bikes from cars (for use in bike lanes) 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2.83 6 VRU protection Hard infrastructure 131 1-Technologies w4 ridesharing autonomous shuttles 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2.75 4 Integrated mobility Motorized mobility devices/vehicles 132 1-Technologies w4 transit infrastructure construction innovation things like prefab and other ways of reducing impacts of construction on communities/businesses 2020-09-16T15:17:00 2.75 4 Other/general/comment Hard infrastructure 133 1-Technologies w4 systems integration for merging different types of technology 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2.67 3 Integrated mobility Fleet management or operations software 134 1-Technologies w4 inclement weather AV 2020-09-16T15:23:00 2.67 3 Other/general/comment Automated vehicles 135 1-Technologies w4 Technologies to make transit more resilient to pandemic (sanitization, enabling distancing, enabling better air circulation, contact tracing) 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2.5 4 Other/general/comment Unspecified/other 136 1-Technologies w4 augmented reality wayfinding platforms 2020-09-16T15:57:00 2.33 3 Accessibility Signage/wayfinding 137 1-Technologies w4 connected vehicle technologies that enable dynamic changes to the use of sidewalks, roads, bike-lanes etc 2020-09-16T15:26:00 2.33 3 Flexible urban environment Connected technologies 138 1-Technologies w4 high definition mapping 2020-09-16T15:18:00 2.33 3 Other/general/comment Mapping/geofencing 139 1-Technologies w4 advanced driver assistance systems 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2.33 3 VRU protection Unspecified/other 140 1-Technologies w4 autonomous vehicles 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2.25 4 Other/general/comment Automated vehicles 141 1-Technologies w4 right of way (e.g. road, sidewalk, etc) evaluation (e.g. potholes) 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2 3 Municipal services/operations Process or system 142 1-Technologies w4 some way to automatically measure and enforce occupancy in HOV lanes 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2 4 Municipal services/operations Unspecified/other 143 1-Technologies w4 radar, lidar 2020-09-16T15:19:00 1.33 3 Other/general/comment Sensors/beacons 144 1-Technologies w4 Technologies that support the use for single occupancy vehicles in dense urban regions 2020-09-16T15:23:00 0.75 4 Integrated mobility Unspecified/other 145 2-Applications w1 Pick topics based on real-world problems trying to be solved 2020-09-14T18:53:00 3.8 5 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 146 2-Applications w1 Have a stream that encourages partnerships - and can demonstrate how one piece of new technology can work with other solutions 2020-09-14T18:57:00 3.67 3 Process for broad collaboration Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 147 2-Applications w1 Chellenged-based - what problem is being solved 2020-09-14T18:47:00 3.6 5 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for challenge-based Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 148 2-Applications w1 Digital submission - not a fillable pdf 2020-09-14T18:45:00 3.5 4 Application process/interface Easy/accessible application portal 149 2-Applications w1 Rolling deadlines 2020-09-14T18:52:00 3.4 5 Application process/interface Preference for rolling or frequent deadlines 150 2-Applications w1 Have an opt-in database with participating organizations, contacts, etc. to help and facilitate collaboration. When looking at innovation, sometimes the end result is not clear and having a list of potential partners / participants / applications can help to facilitate new ideas about how company/technology A can work with company/technology B. 2020-09-14T19:02:00 3.25 4 Process for broad collaboration Create a database of stakeholders 151 2-Applications w1 open, flexible call for innovation schedule so that other funding opportunities could be leveraged as they become available 2020-09-14T18:48:00 3.25 4 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for open calls 152 2-Applications w1 Explicitly ask why the solution is important and makes the city better 2020-09-14T18:58:00 3.2 5 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 153 2-Applications w1 have a process of method to connect technology provider to potential end-user. TiZ service providers and TiZ service consumers. 2020-09-14T18:54:00 3.2 5 Process for broad collaboration Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 154 2-Applications w1 Applicants should specify what they expect their use of the TiZ will provide to the public (e.g. research, prototypes, etc.) 2020-09-14T18:47:00 3 7 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 155 2-Applications w1 a commitment to long-term monitoring and evaluation 2020-09-14T18:51:00 2.86 7 Other design considerations Conduct long-term monitoring and evaluation 156 2-Applications w1 emphasis on partnerships for a complete package - ie consultant, supplier, academia to design, install, monitor and evaluate 2020-09-14T18:49:00 2.8 5 Process for broad collaboration Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 157 2-Applications w1 detailed of the plan to share data, not just we will share results 2020-09-14T18:45:00 2.75 4 Other design considerations Clear plan to share data 158 2-Applications w1 Social equity solutions 2020-09-14T18:44:00 2.6 5 Selection criteria Equity-relevant 159 2-Applications w1 Specific invitations to representatives of underrepresented communities, such as local indigenous communities 2020-09-14T18:54:00 2.4 5 Process for broad collaboration Collect community input and seek participation from marginalized groups 160 2-Applications w1 "Applications  meet a certain standard of "" pre-TIZ"" testing and lab results that TIZ can ask the applicant to comple before approving entry into the TIZ" 2020-09-14T18:59:00 2.33 3 Selection criteria Have been proven in lab setting 161 2-Applications w1 A pipeline for Academic applications, including applications by student groups 2020-09-14T18:48:00 2.2 5 Process for broad collaboration Establish a pipeline for academic proposals and applications 162 2-Applications w1 sharing information about pilots int the pipeline to encourage collaboration, find synergies 2020-09-14T18:53:00 2 3 Developing challenges Give long lead time so organizations can prepare 163 2-Applications w1 interactive applications, allow for city to ask for clarification or detail on proposals 2020-09-14T18:44:00 * This seems like an excellent idea for applications from groups which the city would like to see more input from. Also groups which are not practiced at this sort of application. 1 2 3 Application process/interface Interactive application process (with City) 164 2-Applications w2 Asking for collaboration and connection with community groups to liaise with innovation companies as proposal type 2020-09-15T15:48:00 3.75 4 Process for broad collaboration Collect community input and seek participation from marginalized groups 165 2-Applications w2 mix of challenges and some willingness for openness to allow third parties the flexibility to propose solutions the problems the city hasn't considered 2020-09-15T15:19:00 3.6 5 Open vs. challenge-based Balance between open/challenge-based 166 2-Applications w2 look for solutions to Toronto problems that already exist elsewhere and test them in our context through a challenge proposal 2020-09-15T15:25:00 3.5 4 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 167 2-Applications w2 Impact: if your solution is successful what is your vision for how it positively impacts stakeholders in the real-world? 2020-09-15T15:25:00 3.4 5 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 168 2-Applications w2 Innovation: how is what you're proposing new/groundbreaking? 2020-09-15T15:24:00 3 4 Selection criteria Novel - trials not done elsewhere 169 2-Applications w2 ask community councils to suggest issues in their section of the city for which solutions could be tested in the TiZ 2020-09-15T15:25:00 2.75 4 Process for broad collaboration Consult Community Councils 170 2-Applications w2 ask the City's accessibility advisory committee to create a list of issues that need solving in the transportation space 2020-09-15T15:21:00 2.75 4 Process for broad collaboration Consult the Accessibility Advisory Committee 171 2-Applications w2 both hard and soft solutions 2020-09-15T15:20:00 2.6 5 Selection criteria "Include ""soft""/low-tech solutions" 172 Questions w2 Is curbspace management within scope of the TIZ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:22:00 3.2 12 173 2-Applications w2 create a survey to ask transit users in the city what they would like to see addressed and advertise it throughout the TTC system 2020-09-15T15:28:00 2.33 3 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 174 2-Applications w2 Involve design of application process people from equity seeking groups 2020-09-15T15:26:00 2.33 3 Process for broad collaboration Collect community input and seek participation from marginalized groups 175 2-Applications w2 Accepting innovative application types. opening the options to a wider set of options 2020-09-15T15:19:00 1.75 4 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for open calls 176 2-Applications w2 Dynamic Signage Pilot Project on Exhibition Place Dynamic Signage is the smart signalization that is adapting to safety and volume of traffic. Connected to the Traffic light cycle, it can enlight the pedestrian path or a stop line. Dynamic signage makes also the road safer by clearly identify a bike lane, a continuous line, a pedestrian crosswalk, dot line. It can change regarding the hour of the day : parking spot, bike lane or café terrace.  Toronto would be the first place in North America to have a such pilot project 2020-09-18T15:50:00 1.67 3 Other 177 2-Applications w2 I would suggest an open call for applications but evaluate against challenge criteria set by the City.  Rolling application deadlines would encourage more participation (maybe multiple entry dates). 2020-09-15T15:21:00 1.67 3 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for open calls Preference for rolling or frequent deadlines 178 2-Applications w2 Identify the user and its benefits 2020-09-15T15:32:00 1.33 3 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 179 2-Applications w2 "mandatory Canadian content of at least 50% of the ultimate deployment cost of the solution, vast preference for ""buy Canada""" 2020-09-15T15:48:00 1 3 Selection criteria Priority to local SMEs or mandatory Canadian content 180 2-Applications w2 non-physical solutions, e.g.  interesting financial or legal models. etc 2020-09-15T15:20:00 0.67 3 Selection criteria "Include ""soft""/low-tech solutions" 181 2-Applications w3 a well described set of criteria, so its clear for applicants on what standards they need to meet to enter 2020-09-15T18:40:00 * A consortium of companies will be great for collaborations and a home made solution 1 3.4 10 Application process/interface Clear standards for entry 182 2-Applications w3 Executive Review Board of multiple non-commerical partners with the City 2020-09-15T18:52:00 * I second this... 1 3.14 7 Process for selecting advisors/partners Diverse program advisory committee 183 2-Applications w3 Why not both? Have an ongoing Open call alongside regularly issued Challenges 2020-09-15T18:41:00 "* The point is to test in real world scenarios, so the overlap (if applicable) would be a good part to test * Agreed, best to have both ongoing" 2 3.11 9 Open vs. challenge-based Balance between open/challenge-based 184 2-Applications w3 The criteria for a successful application should include equity considerations: will this technology testing benefit most Torontonians? 2020-09-15T18:50:00 3 9 Selection criteria Equity-relevant 185 2-Applications w3 Opportunity as part of process to identify potential partners with shared goals 2020-09-15T19:02:00 3 8 Process for broad collaboration Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 186 2-Applications w3 You want both Challenges (so Govt can solve particular problems) and open call (because you don't know what's out there). 2020-09-15T18:48:00 * Yes, RFP should be problem-solving oriented rather than solution oriented. 1 2.91 11 Open vs. challenge-based Balance between open/challenge-based 187 2-Applications w3 How do you prevent the TIZ from being a showcase for new, exciting, but tech that is already being marketed (eg, hybrid cars) 2020-09-15T19:01:00 2.63 8 Selection criteria Novel - trials not done elsewhere 188 2-Applications w3 "Call should focus on high risk (low probability of success) technologies. This will help identify ""innovative"" solutions rather than adopting existing technologies" 2020-09-15T18:50:00 2.6 10 Other design considerations Novel - trials not done elsewhere 189 2-Applications w3 Something simple and streamlined as an intake screen, nothing complex. Then have someone follow-up with the applicant to flesh out all the details. Less is more in this situation. You want to encourage people to apply and the best way to do that is to NOT have a long, complex, cumbersome application process! 2020-09-15T18:48:00 2.56 9 Application process/interface Easy/accessible application portal 190 2-Applications w3 Deadlines that the city is also accountable to meet 2020-09-15T18:51:00 2.5 8 Application process/interface Rapid review of applications by City 191 2-Applications w3 Give priorities to Toronto based SME's companies and Canadian products. 2020-09-15T19:03:00 "* This is a double-edged sword - want to benefit TO, citizens, and local businesses, but this space is driven on learning and adapting best practices from around the world. So you don't want to miss out on opportunities to learn from other experiences/bring new ideas to TO. * I concur, there are some fantastic innovations elsewhere in the world that haven't been imported to Ontario yet. Please let's be more outward looking and ambitious. Local producers and distributors of new technologies will follow if inspired by great pilots of policies or technologies from elsswhere. *Totally, I'm all for new ideas, and I don't disagree to bring tech that we don't have to learn and collaborate with. I also know that we have great innovations here at home that was build by local transportation engineers, that are extremely advanced and forward thinking. If we always going to look outside to build our future, we'll never be sustainable. I'm just a big fan for Canadian and Ontario made first * Totally, I'm all for new ideas, and I don't disagree to bring tech that we don't have to learn and collaborate with. I also know that we have great innovations here at home that was build by local transportation engineers, that are extremely advanced and forward thinking. If we always going to look outside to build our future, we'll never be sustainable. I'm just a big fan for Canadian and Ontario made first." 4 2.38 8 Selection criteria Priority to local SMEs or mandatory Canadian content 192 2-Applications w3 What is the Cost to participate (this could be a barrier to entry) 2020-09-15T19:13:00 2 4 Application process/interface Free or low-cost to participate 193 2-Applications w3 easy and seamless 2020-09-15T18:39:00 1.71 7 Application process/interface Easy/accessible application portal 194 2-Applications w3 Govenment-backed insurance. 2020-09-15T18:49:00 1.43 7 Other 195 2-Applications w4 Consider whether company has a long-term plan for their innovation - what happens after the pilot/trial? 2020-09-16T15:32:00 3.5 4 Selection criteria Potential to scale 196 2-Applications w4 As flexible as possible: open (not challenge-based), rolling or at least frequent application calls, emphasis on rapid turnaround (yes / no in weeks, not months) 2020-09-16T15:22:00 3.33 6 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for open calls Preference for rolling or frequent deadlines 197 2-Applications w4 Keep the challenge calls focussed on the what (outcomes) and not the how (be as less prescriptive as possible) 2020-09-16T15:38:00 3.25 4 Developing challenges Outcomes-focused rather than prescriptive 198 2-Applications w4 Avoid duplicating pilots/tests that have already been conducted elsewhere - what's unique, different about idea? 2020-09-16T15:25:00 3.25 4 Selection criteria Novel - trials not done elsewhere 199 2-Applications w4 multiple program application windows, or ongoing intake with a service commitment to review applications within a defined timeframe 2020-09-16T15:24:00 3.25 4 Application process/interface Preference for rolling or frequent deadlines Rapid review of applications by City 200 2-Applications w4 Demonstrate local value proposition of idea (e.g., relevance to GTHA, Canadian companies or partnership with Canadian companies, local economic development, local workforce development) 2020-09-16T15:24:00 3.2 5 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit Priority to local SMEs or mandatory Canadian content 201 2-Applications w4 Open approach (opposed to overly prescriptive challenges that may not be connected to real needs or services that people are willing to pay for) 2020-09-16T15:20:00 3 7 Open vs. challenge-based Preference for open calls 202 2-Applications w4 Allow for a phase approach for lower-TRL projects (more proof of concept): e.g., allow for projects requiring as little as a week of TIZ time, then if successful, return for more time for higher-order tests without a new application 2020-09-16T15:27:00 3 4 Other design considerations Allow participants to return for subsequent tests of the same technology 203 2-Applications w4 Mix of open and challenge based approach 2020-09-16T15:21:00 * Open makes it accessible but challenge based helps focus in priority areas 1 2.8 5 Open vs. challenge-based Balance between open/challenge-based 204 2-Applications w4 Where possible, provide long lead times / market signals / city intentions around transportation priorities for the city and how they might feed into upcoming challenges that would be issued. This will help seed opportunities early on,  with a view to plug into the TIZ as they develop further. 2020-09-16T15:48:00 2.75 4 Developing challenges Give long lead time so organizations can prepare 205 2-Applications w4 Consider both an open and a challenge based approach. For the challenge based approach, consider having sponsors who will ultimately engage with the solutions that respond to the challenge. If the goal is to support economic development and recovery and rebuild, consider going beyond technology testing/demonstration and help them to advance to the commercialization / implementation stage 2020-09-16T15:29:00 2.75 4 Open vs. challenge-based Balance between open/challenge-based Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 206 2-Applications w4 City-led processes to bring together partners (ex: for-profit and non-profit organizations with shared goals) to create proposals 2020-09-16T15:19:00 2.75 4 Process for broad collaboration Encourage or cultivate multi-stakeholder partnerships on trials 207 2-Applications w4 Opportunities for public engagement to define challenges for the challenge-based calls 2020-09-16T15:18:00 * Yes, very important, but the typical public meeting approach will face its usual shortcomings. An approach grounded in deliberative democracy principles, something like a citizens assembly, would be preferable. 1 2.75 4 Process for broad collaboration Collect community input and seek participation from marginalized groups 208 2-Applications w4 Have a challenge statement aligned with broader outcomes that the city is trying to achieve around transportation within the region. 2020-09-16T15:34:00 2.6 5 Developing challenges Connect calls to real-world issues and public benefit 209 2-Applications w4 Encouraging not just high-tech but also low-tech solutions. For example, if the problem is snow removal, let's encourage applications not just from companies that make automated snow plows but also from companies that make shovels! 2020-09-16T15:25:00 2.43 7 Selection criteria "Include ""soft""/low-tech solutions" 210 2-Applications w4 Public Participation: Like AV shuttles, maybe a very detailed plan (including the price of the tickets, routes, etc), and do a survey to hear public voices 2020-09-16T15:25:00 * Looking at the IC Smart Cities Challenge as an example of a challenge that required public engagement 1 2 4 Process for broad collaboration Collect community input and seek participation from marginalized groups 211 2-Applications w4 For challenge based approach, recommend having a challenge sponsor/owner 2020-09-16T15:25:00 * Especially if they are able to provide funding for the project! 1 2 4 Process for broad collaboration "Identify ""sponsors"" for challenges who would help with scaling" 212 2-Applications w4 Consider engaging global corporates make challenge calls that they are willing to sponsor and support for implementation in the TIZ. 2020-09-16T15:36:00 1.75 4 Process for broad collaboration "Identify ""sponsors"" for challenges who would help with scaling" 213 3-Criteria w1 longer term benefit and cost evaluations - not just one or two years. Full life-cycle costs including disposal 2020-09-14T18:51:00 3.33 6 Potential impacts/benefits Long term benefit 214 3-Criteria w1 privacy of data collected 2020-09-14T18:48:00 3.33 6 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Privacy of data collected 215 3-Criteria w1 Scalability across different zones in the city 2020-09-14T18:49:00 3.25 4 Potential impacts/benefits Scalability across City 216 3-Criteria w1 Details of reporting - increased transparency balanced against IP protection 2020-09-14T18:53:00 3.2 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Meet minimum data sharing requirements 217 3-Criteria w1 meeting performance criteria 2020-09-14T18:48:00 3 4 Other 218 3-Criteria w2 does the solution proposed increase social mobility and equity for the City 2020-09-15T15:30:00 4 4 Potential impacts/benefits Increase equity, serve equity-seeking groups 219 3-Criteria w1 Require applicant to present societal benefits that would result from their technology/innovation e.g. how social equity would be increased, how accessibility is increased, how safety for vulnerable road users would be improved, how congestion would be reduced. 2020-09-14T18:50:00 2.8 5 Potential impacts/benefits Increase in public good/benefit to end user 220 3-Criteria w1 Cost sharing: whether the TiZ incurred costs for the City and where those costs are borne 2020-09-14T18:49:00 2.8 5 Potential impacts/benefits Potential cost to City 221 3-Criteria w1 Data governance - how is the data being managed for the trial; is the approach responsible; is it compliant with national/international standards, etc. 2020-09-14T18:46:00 2.8 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Compliance with standards 222 3-Criteria w1 criteria should be open so that failure is acceptable - that failure could lead to another interesting innovation. 2020-09-14T18:50:00 2.6 5 Evaluation Failure should be acceptable 223 3-Criteria w1 Require impact assessments re: gender, visible minorities, and sheltered/homeless status 2020-09-14T18:46:00 2.6 5 Potential impacts/benefits Increase equity, serve equity-seeking groups 224 3-Criteria w1 trials could conclude with a use case being defined ie the City could use this technology to address x problem (s) in these scenarios 2020-09-14T18:51:00 2.5 4 Potential impacts/benefits Achieve City's goals 225 3-Criteria w1 What national and/or international standards are used. 2020-09-14T18:44:00 2.43 7 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Compliance with standards 226 3-Criteria w1 Consider certifications that could result from the trial - often companies require products to be tested before they can be certified. TIZ provides an opportunity to coordinate this. 2020-09-14T18:52:00 2.25 4 Other 227 3-Criteria w1 Standards-compliance is essential (SCMS, WAVE, SAE J-2735) 2020-09-14T18:45:00 "* An innovation may push the bounds of a standard. Adhering to a standard could stifle innovation, especially when the standard is older. * New technologies typically don't have standards. I agree that standards should not be factor in the TiZ." 2 1.8 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Compliance with standards 228 3-Criteria w2 benefit to the social fabric of the city for any age/ability group - safe, single mode, end-to-end connections - 7x24 transit for people, goods, and services 2020-09-15T15:42:00 4 4 Potential impacts/benefits Universal access to mobility 229 3-Criteria w2 Disability community should be included in evaluation of all projects, not only those that obviously appear to impact them. 2020-09-15T15:18:00 "* I appreciated that you want to include the disability community in reviewing projects that would help them but it is also important that they be included in other projects to ensure they don't negatively impact the disability community * agree with this comment; for example the idea of robot delivery sounds great but how will this impact someone using a cane, or a blind person, for example" 2 3.83 6 Evaluation Involve disability community 230 3-Criteria w2 Does it meet the goal of shifting people away from single occupant vehicles to more flexible, group use of vehicles 2020-09-15T15:30:00 3.75 4 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to shared modes 231 3-Criteria w2 when testing after a challenge is issued, conduct simultaneous A/B testing of multiple solutions to see which functions best in the real world 2020-09-15T15:29:00 3.75 4 Other A/B testing of different solutions 232 3-Criteria w2 if we look back in 10 years, will this technology be a increase in public good? 2020-09-15T15:31:00 3.5 4 Potential impacts/benefits Increase in public good/benefit to end user 233 3-Criteria w2 benefit to the City - meeting City's established end goals 2020-09-15T15:29:00 3.4 5 Potential impacts/benefits Achieve City's goals 234 3-Criteria w2 benefit for the end user (Joe/Jane Public) 2020-09-15T15:29:00 3.25 4 Potential impacts/benefits Increase in public good/benefit to end user 235 3-Criteria w2 Monitoring and evaluation from beginning by marginalized and vulnerable people Companies could be asked to do this, not just City. 2020-09-15T15:27:00 3.2 5 Evaluation Involve disability community 236 3-Criteria w2 if the city is not collecting all raw data, there should be a basic set of data the city requires for all projects that are available for public review to ensure transparency 2020-09-15T15:27:00 * maybe it should be based on the minimum criteria for being allowed to participate, ie. once you've created a set of minimum requirements the data that shows projects are meeting those benchmarks could be the publically available set of data 1 3.2 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Meet minimum data sharing requirements 237 3-Criteria w2 Safety, quality of life, environement  KPI 2020-09-21T17:59:00 3 1 Potential impacts/benefits Safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) Improved quality of life/vitality of public realm 238 3-Criteria w4 e.g. performance in different weather settings 2020-09-16T15:21:00 4 1 Performance Functions in different weather conditions 239 3-Criteria w2 no project should be allowed that would have a negative impact on any group/community within the city 2020-09-15T15:22:00 3 4 Potential impacts/benefits No negative impacts 240 3-Criteria w2 Leverage academic resources in the collection and analysis of data, potentially in collaboration or independent of the companies 2020-09-15T15:25:00 2.86 7 Evaluation Involve academia 241 3-Criteria w2 Include marginalized and vulnerable road users in the design of the infrastructures that will affect them (VRUs are stakeholders too). Include Participatory Design methods 2020-09-15T15:28:00 2.8 5 Evaluation Involve community that would be impacted or benefit in evaluation 242 3-Criteria w2 Prioritize user-friendly experiences for all road users 2020-09-15T15:27:00 2.8 5 Potential impacts/benefits Universal access to mobility 243 3-Criteria w2 The participant (e.g.  a company) may not prioritize the metrics that are of importance to the City. The City could ask for the collection of such metrics. 2020-09-15T15:22:00 2.8 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Commitment to open data 244 3-Criteria w2 ideally, evaluation criteria must include citizens who cannot afford property on major transit routes - high points to those who can service the entire city equally 2020-09-15T15:46:00 2.67 3 Potential impacts/benefits Universal access to mobility 245 3-Criteria w2 Both through objective and subjective data. e.g. on the road objective data (e.g., number of conflicts), and surveys to assess opinion of public (VRUs, different groups) 2020-09-15T15:32:00 2.6 5 Evaluation Conduct observations 246 3-Criteria w2 Re: Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs): Consider applying technologies which can be supported by existing evidence or data (related to safety) 2020-09-15T15:25:00 2.6 5 Potential impacts/benefits Safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) 247 3-Criteria w2 In the application stage the applicant should propose a procedure to ensure and report that minimum requirements are  indeed met throughout data collection number related to safety, impact (eg pedestrian movement, number of people with disability using) should be made public. 2020-09-15T15:23:00 2.4 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Meet minimum data sharing requirements 248 3-Criteria w2 focus groups pre and post trials 2020-09-15T15:30:00 2.33 6 Evaluation Involve community that would be impacted or benefit in evaluation 249 Questions w2 Can we apply on several innovation projects ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:21:00 2.9 8 250 3-Criteria w2 Technology type, any infrastructure/road/ restrictions, number of disengagements, kms traveled 2020-09-15T15:30:00 2 4 Other 251 3-Criteria w2 Track one primary metric that measures overall success of each project 2020-09-15T15:26:00 1.6 5 Evaluation Baseline KPI are uniform among trials 252 3-Criteria w2 Might be good to look at Research Ethics Board processes for human subject research approval to identify how the trials can be monitored 2020-09-15T15:20:00 1 3 Other 253 3-Criteria w3 Ability to function in various weather conditions 2020-09-15T18:46:00 * One of our advantages is a full four seasons of weather. Winter events at Exhibition Place and even regular snow clearing operations present opportunities for testing that southern US destinations cannot offer, a competitive advantage for the TIZ. 1 3.5 10 Performance Functions in different weather conditions 254 3-Criteria w3 Impact on GHG emissions: Adherance to UN SDGs should be a criteria. (IE, it should not be a test bed for new diesel motors) 2020-09-15T18:50:00 3.44 9 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 255 3-Criteria w3 Environmental Impact 2020-09-15T18:47:00 3.3 10 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 256 3-Criteria w3 Safe interaction with pedestrians in the public realm 2020-09-15T18:45:00 * This should be more of a fundamental constraint than an evaluation criterion. I.e. if a test fails to do so it would be stopped immediately. If a proposal doesn't include a robust safety plan it should be disqualified. 1 3.25 12 Potential impacts/benefits Safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) 257 3-Criteria w3 Safety for vulnerable road users 2020-09-15T18:52:00 * EG blind, deaf, wheelchairs 1 3.22 9 Potential impacts/benefits Safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) 258 3-Criteria w3 Scalability of implementing the solution, some could be pigeonholed to the Exhibition example 2020-09-15T19:01:00 3.13 8 Potential impacts/benefits Scalability across City 259 3-Criteria w3 Reduced reliance on traditional, combustion vehicles 2020-09-15T18:53:00 3.13 8 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 260 3-Criteria w3 For technology driven innovations, the ability to collect  and report data 2020-09-15T18:59:00 3.1 10 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Commitment to open data 261 3-Criteria w3 Alignment with the goals established by the city 2020-09-15T18:56:00 3 10 Potential impacts/benefits Achieve City's goals 262 3-Criteria w3 How does the proposed project help remove barriers to achieving city goals (i.e. equity, carbon reduction, health, transit accessibility, poverty reduction) 2020-09-15T18:58:00 3 8 Potential impacts/benefits Achieve City's goals 263 3-Criteria w3 Improves vitality of public realm 2020-09-15T18:53:00 2.86 7 Potential impacts/benefits Improved quality of life/vitality of public realm 264 3-Criteria w3 Equity -> should the proposed technology benefit the most people or specific communities within Toronto? 2020-09-15T18:52:00 * this is a question not a statement, I'm going to copy into questions 1 2.78 9 Potential impacts/benefits Increase equity, serve equity-seeking groups 265 3-Criteria w3 lower final emissions 2020-09-15T18:49:00 2.78 9 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 266 3-Criteria w3 Co-benefits to encompass ecological and public health perspectives. "See https://www.wellcertified.com/  and https://www.fitwel.org/ for health related criteria.  See https://www.landscapeperformance.org/benefits-toolkit for broader landscape performance tools and criteria ideas. " 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.78 9 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 267 3-Criteria w3 Equity and Accessibility 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.73 11 Potential impacts/benefits Universal access to mobility Increase equity, serve equity-seeking groups 268 3-Criteria w3 benefits for the end user 2020-09-15T18:48:00 2.7 10 Potential impacts/benefits Increase in public good/benefit to end user 269 3-Criteria w3 Infrastructure proposals can be screened against sustainable SITES criteria. See https://www.sustainablesites.org/ 2020-09-15T18:47:00 2.33 9 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 270 3-Criteria w3 products that result in lower VKT and VKT/person 2020-09-15T18:48:00 * Very difficult to measure impact on VKT within the confines of a test facility in Exhibition Place. 1 2.11 9 Potential impacts/benefits Shift to low/zero emission modes/low environmental impact 271 3-Criteria w3 Metric should include: # of test days per organization/project, # of closed trials vs. live trials during events, 2020-09-15T18:51:00 2 7 Other 272 Questions w4 What's the budget like for preparing the site? Answered 2020-09-16T14:23:00 2.9 7 273 3-Criteria w4 Time-based criteria (how does a project perform at different times of day? Different traffic levels? Specifically thinking about dawn/dusk or winter considerations) 2020-09-16T15:23:00 3.5 2 Performance Functions at different times of day 274 3-Criteria w4 "Provide opportunities for feedback from ""users"" in the innovation zone--looking at the quiet streets feedback in Toronto" 2020-09-16T15:26:00 * Create a user advisory group made up of a diverse stakeholders 1 3.25 4 Evaluation Involve community that would be impacted or benefit in evaluation 275 3-Criteria w4 e.g. ability to scale 2020-09-16T15:21:00 3.25 4 Potential impacts/benefits Scalability across City 276 3-Criteria w4 When evaluating trials, It would be good to involve the people who would be most impacted. For example, if we're testing a new type of barrier between cars and bikes (on a bike lane), let's ask cyclists and other vulnerable road users to weigh in. 2020-09-16T16:04:00 3.2 5 Evaluation Involve community that would be impacted or benefit in evaluation 277 3-Criteria w4 How can the project scale to the city--what are concerns or plans for growth? 2020-09-16T15:24:00 3.2 5 Potential impacts/benefits Scalability across City 278 3-Criteria w4 "Be flexible in the criteria -- high-innovation ideas may not fit into predetermined categories. Having more ""boxes to check off"" may exclude non-conventional but innovative projects" 2020-09-16T15:33:00 3 5 Other Flexible criteria 279 3-Criteria w4 Ask: How much does a proposal protect vulnerable road-users (eg., senior citizens, kids, bike-riders) ? 2020-09-16T15:29:00 3 4 Potential impacts/benefits Safety for vulnerable road users (VRU) 280 3-Criteria w4 How does the project interface with various users? (ex. different ages, abilities, languages, people with strollers) 2020-09-16T15:27:00 3 3 Potential impacts/benefits Able to interact with different kinds of users 281 3-Criteria w4 e.g. interactions with pedestrians - volume and type 2020-09-16T15:20:00 3 2 Potential impacts/benefits Able to interact with different kinds of users 282 3-Criteria w4 Consider having common set of KPIs that apply to all trails that align with goals of TIZ (e.g., sustainability, social equity, economic development) 2020-09-16T15:27:00 2.8 5 Evaluation Baseline KPI are uniform among trials 283 Questions w1 Are there any connections between the TIZ and AVIN RTDS sites? Answered 2020-09-14T17:49:00 3.1 9 284 3-Criteria w4 Open data requirements for projects where appropriate 2020-09-16T15:21:00 2.6 5 Data collection, privacy and cybersecurity Commitment to open data 285 3-Criteria w4 How do existing by-laws or regulations limit the feasibility of the project outside of the innovation zone? 2020-09-16T15:24:00 2.5 4 Potential impacts/benefits Scalability across City 286 3-Criteria w4 Create project evaluation criteria and data collection requirements relative to the outcomes (intended and unintended) that the project is trying to achieve. 2020-09-16T15:41:00 2.33 3 Other 287 3-Criteria w4 Collection of data on other programs participants are involved in, e.g. AVIN's RTDS system 2020-09-16T15:20:00 2.25 4 Other 288 Other w1 Like the 'dragon's den' approach to evaluating submissions 2020-09-14T18:52:00 289 Other w2 Create effective monitoring tools 2020-09-21T20:20:00 290 Other w2 Awareness session with school, college, university, government offices, public sectors, social organization, sports organization, media, etc. 2020-09-21T20:20:00 291 Other w2 Integrations and networking with related stakeholders and social organizations. 2020-09-21T20:19:00 292 Other w2 Study / tour other smart cities. Like Seoul, Tokyo, San Francisco, etc. with accompany of related stakeholders. 2020-09-21T20:19:00 293 Other w2 Please do not fear solutions which are part of the global need to disrupt existing ways of doing things.  Repeating legacy transit deployments (requiring massive amounts of concrete, operating energy, and generating noise, dust and heat) which are clearly contributors to climate crisis is clearly a fail. 2020-09-15T15:52:00 294 Other w3 Unsure where to add this: I would recommend an independent committee of stakeholders/experts to evaluate the proposals 2020-09-15T18:52:00 4 2 295 Other w3 Work with local urban planning schools to support further analysis 2020-09-15T19:13:00 * Yes, engage local universities in the challenges (whether it is robotics, or urban design, or data, etc.) 1 3 2 296 Other w3 Integrated Mapping/Wayfinding options for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, Exhibition Place event attendees, Ontario Place attendees who park at Exhibition Place 2020-09-24T03:00:00 "* I had added this in ""Technologies to test"", repeating it here." 1 3 1 297 Questions w1 What sort of publicity/exposure is planned for TIZ technologies? Answered 2020-09-14T17:48:00 3.1 9 298 Other w3 When it comes to physical infrastructure: How much will someone be able to rip up and completely transform? What would the conditions be? (Do they need to restore it completely? What if it's an improvement?) 2020-09-15T19:17:00 ** New Intersection Design, New Sidewalk design, Permeable asphalt under flooding conditions...) 1 2.5 2 299 Other w4 Collaboration often happens serendipitously in campus settings. The TIZ itself could be an opportunity for various groups to learn from each other and work together if there is shared space built into it intentionally. 2020-09-16T15:38:00 "* This is a great idea. In the pre-COVID era we could have had network meetings / informal show-and-tell etc. but perhaps now we can find a way to have a synchronous ""virtual"" shared space." 1 3.5 2 300 Other w4 Suggest you consider office / lab space for the participants, like they do at Ottawa L5. There is a converted building that has meeting rooms, garages for vehicles being worked on, storage areas, etc. Linked to this is the need for digital infrastructure such as WiFi. 2020-09-19T23:00:00 3 2 301 Other w4 Even though the city may not be contributing directly to the projects via funding, let's not undervalue what the city is offering. The space itself provides something that many companies/organizations could not access without the city's support. Additionally, the work of city staff and Toronto residents in offering feedback and expertise is extremely valuable. I offer this comment as a counterpoint to a subtle assumption I was picking up throughout some of the discussion today that the city's involvement would be a hindrance to innovators using the TIZ, when in my opinion the city brings a lot of value to the process/partnership. 2020-09-16T16:04:00 3 2 302 Other w4 When doing evaluation of proposals, it's really important to involve the people who will be impacted. For example, if 2020-09-16T16:00:00 "* I think it depends on the nature of the proposal. Public consultation is absolutely important for procurement processes and very late-stage trials, but my understanding from the presentations is that TIZ is not about procurement, but rather about innovation (including early-stage). The risk of putting early-stage (low TRL) projects through a public consultation is that it requires a lot of assumptions about what the technology will look like down the road (when it is public-facing)." 1 2.67 3 303 Questions w1 What will be the process of allowing stakeholders to partake, and how long will the process take? Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 3.1 9 304 Other w4 There are 9 CAV test sites in Canada and 2 more being developed -- including TIZ.  This is a competitive ecosystem and it will be important to develop a brand for TIZ. The objective for the messaging will be to differentiate TIZ from the other 10 sites. 2020-09-19T23:04:00 2.5 2 305 Other w4 What is the anticipated demand for TIZ services? Hopefully the TIZ's physical space, and operational support provided by the City, will be expansive enough that the City won't need to be too restrictive in the project application criteria. My concern is that an entirely challenge-based set of criteria, or an overly long list of requirements or consultations for candidate projects, would dissuade smaller entities from getting involved or unintentionally exclude very out-of-the-box projects / partners / approaches.   2020-09-18T15:48:00 2.5 2 306 Other w4 "The approach to choosing projects for the TIZ will depend on the desired path to ""economic development""" """Economic development"" as a goal can work a few ways. It can mean a desire to push toward particular economy-boosting near- or medium-term mobility-related targets throughout Toronto (specific transportation-related problems the City wants to be solved).Alternatively, it can mean a desire to support companies in Toronto that are looking to grow by developing new technologies or markets in the transportation sector (revenue / local jobs the City wants to see created). The way the City chooses to run the process -- as a challenge-based call vs.  open -- will depend on the nature of the vision in that area." 2020-09-18T15:27:00 2.5 2 307 Other w4 "Two high level comments: First, I suggest you not get into the mode of trying to pick winners as part of the trial selection process. I suggest you establish the criteria and -- especially early on -- focus on whether the proposed projects meet the criteria. Later, if you get requests for more trials than you can handle, you can get more fussy. Second -- and a similar comment about the end of each project -- I suggest you monitor and evaluate with a light touch. At Ottawa L5. the Invest Ottawa people act more like a facility manager and do not get into detailed monitoring and evaluation of each project. I suggest you do not add an extra layer to the project management." 2020-09-19T22:52:00 * I would counter that the city's involvement could add capacity and potential to the projects, rather than being a hindrance, so long as the TIZ is structured/governed with a collaborative (rather than restrictive) attitude. 1 2 2 308 Questions w1 What level of emphasis will you put on Environmental sustainability innovations? Answered 2020-09-14T17:54:00 3.5 2 309 Questions w1 what infrastructure will be added in the early stages prior to inviting applications? 2020-09-14T17:44:00 * in process slide, infrastructure was listed as first step! 1 3.5 2 310 Questions w1 Are there specific types of projects that will be sought after in the early phases? Maybe beginning with 5G vs. DSRC? Answered 2020-09-14T17:49:00 3.4 8 311 Questions w1 how will you choose companies and partners Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 3.4 11 312 Questions w1 What are the metrics of success? Answered 2020-09-14T17:45:00 "*good question *We'll be asking for your suggestions of criteria" 2 3.3 13 313 Questions w1 What are 'evaluation partners' and what is their role? How will they be chosen? Will their evaluations be accessible to the public? Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 * We'll here more on partner ideas near the end of webinar too 1 3.3 8 314 Questions w1 Will the TiZ be accessible to only public transportation projects? Or public-private? Answered 2020-09-14T17:49:00 3 9 315 Questions w1 Is Toronto setting up the processes with a 'modular' mindset, so that perhaps other municipalities in Ontario could learn and/or recreate the successes of the TIZ? Answered 2020-09-14T17:48:00 3 8 316 Questions w1 How will companies' IP be protected while maximizing transparency and sharing of data? How will companies' reputation be protected to increase the degree of difficulty? Harder = more failure and more growth/learning opportunities. 2020-09-14T18:13:00 3 1 317 Questions w1 Testing in a Physical space is expensive. Can we create a Digital Twin for TIZ for simulating the components interactively in TIZ Answered 2020-09-14T17:47:00 * Interesting. Could be a good collaboration opportunity with IBLS in Windsor (they have simulation already in place). 1 2.9 10 318 Questions w1 "is data collected to be ""open data""" Answered 2020-09-14T17:45:00 2.9 8 319 Questions w1 Which departments from Toronto will be at the table for reviewing applications? Answered 2020-09-14T17:47:00 2.8 9 320 Questions w1 how many years will the project be underway? Answered 2020-09-14T17:48:00 2.7 10 321 Questions w1 Will you be incorporating environmental sustainability considerations? Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 2.7 9 322 Questions w1 How will the match-making take place between technology providers and evaluators? Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 * Looking for your suggestions. 1 2.6 11 323 Questions w1 Is microtransit or macrotransit being considered as a innovative technology? Answered 2020-09-14T17:47:00 "*What is ""macrotransit"" ? *Microtransit uses smaller buses, vans typically within a small defined area to satisfy on demand rider requirements whereas Macrotransit uses full sized buses, usually a much larger service area and using artificial intelligence to create bus journeys" 2 2.6 5 324 Questions w1 Will you have sponsors? Answered 2020-09-14T17:47:00 * no decision yet 1 2.6 7 325 Questions w1 Are non-road/non-sidewalk modes (eg. air drones) of transport being considered? Answered 2020-09-14T17:46:00 2.4 9 326 Questions w1 Can you identify the traffic controllers deployed in tiz (what models of ATC? compliance with what industry standards?) We will follow-up 2020-09-14T17:48:00 2.4 7 327 Questions w1 Are you expecting different types of technology based on the 3 zones that were identified in the Master Plan? Answered 2020-09-14T17:45:00 2.4 7 328 Questions w1 Examples shared relate more to digital infrastructure vs. transportation, albeit associated with transportation. Could we say this initiative is a proving ground for digital infrastructure? The examples shared on the slides seem to relate more to digital infrastructure vs. transportation, albeit associated with transportation. Is it fair to say that that this initiative is a proving ground for digital infrastructure? Answered 2020-09-14T17:47:00 2.4 10 329 Questions w1 Will use of Exhibition Place displace homeless in the area? Are they considered stakeholders? Will use of the Exhibition Place displace homeless persons in the area? Are they considered stakeholders in this process? Answered 2020-09-14T17:51:00 2.4 8 330 Questions w1 What duties of care for data will be codified for the TIZ? 2020-09-14T17:50:00 2.4 8 331 Questions w1 which tech/firms will be priorities 2020-09-14T17:46:00 2.4 8 332 Questions w1 You had mentioned pavement types - so innovation could cover any type of new process, infrastructure as well as technology? 2020-09-14T17:46:00 2.1 9 333 Questions w1 how do timelines affect COVID recovery? 2020-09-14T17:45:00 2 8 334 Questions w1 There seems to be a real focus on technology built into the project--will you also consider lower-tech solutions? 2020-09-14T17:56:00 2 1 335 Questions w1 Is Toronto considering creating special road signs that could be introduced in TIZ? Is Toronto considering creating special road signs that could be introduced in TIZ, later to be deployed in the City? 2020-09-14T17:52:00 1.6 7 336 Questions w1 What emphasis will be put on Social Equity issues? 2020-09-14T17:55:00 1 2 337 Questions w1 Why no are there no bike lanes on the high way? 2020-09-14T17:43:00 * There isn't a great way to include lanes on highways. Most highways are longer distance between intersections than regular roads. Safety is the greatest concern for cyclist/higher speed vehicle interactions. If there are specific highway corridors where cycling options are not available, this would be useful to point out to the jurisdiction of the highway. 1 0.4 7 338 Questions w1 What does TIZ stand for? I dont know Answered 2020-09-14T03:16:00 4 339 Questions w1 Are you sharing info about this process with the public/others or only with 'statkeholder' groups? Wonder if it's ok to share participation on this process. 2020-09-14T19:26:00 340 Questions w1 Will you (or how will you) be information sharing with L5, people in Stratford ON, other innovation zones? 2020-09-14T19:26:00 341 Questions w1 On the subject of other modes, what about innovation on the water (ice breaker, water shuttles, weed removal - parallel to mowing and snow-clearing) 2020-09-14T18:21:00 342 Questions w1 A Digital Twin TIZ Testing Environment combined with a Physical TIZ creates a highly competitive advantage for toronto Innovation zone. The combinations of testing cases will be in the billions to address the signalling ,environmental,road conditions, other vehciles, pedestrians  and can not be properly tested in soley a Physical TIZ 2020-09-14T18:20:00 343 Questions w2 Who will be invited to participate in trials of TIZ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:23:00 3.4 9 344 Questions w2 If there is an infrastructure implementation, will the participants pay for that or will City also contribute? Answered 2020-09-15T14:24:00 3.4 7 345 Questions w2 Who decides on the content of the TIZ? What is the approval process? Answered 2020-09-15T14:22:00 3.4 7 346 Questions w2 when the trials phase is supposed to start (implementation of trials) ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:28:00 3.4 5 347 Questions w2 who can participate in the TIZ? Can a private organization with a tech product participate? Answered 2020-09-15T14:20:00 3.4 5 348 Questions w2 The process talks about a call for proposals - would this be a time-bound window or will potential innovators have the opportunity to submit applications at any time? Answered 2020-09-15T14:20:00 3.3 6 349 Questions w2 Does the Accessible Parking Permit Program have a place in the innovations the city might take on? Answered 2020-09-15T14:33:00 3.3 3 350 Questions w2 How best to involve direct participation of various public members of the Toronto community into the innovation zone process and facilties? Answered 2020-09-15T14:32:00 3.3 3 351 Questions w2 How will you check for minimum requirements ensure for example safety? How will you check for minimum requirements ensure for example safety? Who will assess risks pre-implementation? Will there be monitoring of unexpected/expected adverse events? Answered 2020-09-15T14:20:00 3.2 9 352 Questions w2 How will trials will be monitored by the City of Toronto ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:25:00 3.2 10 353 Questions w2 Will the City also have access to the raw data collected by the participants (e.g,. a technology company)? Will the City also have access to the raw data collected by the participants (e.g,. a technology company) so that there can be independent evaluation of the technology? Answered 2020-09-15T14:27:00 3.2 6 354 Questions w2 Innovation types seems to be limited to some of the emerging tech we are seeing in trials right now - would a disruptive proposal that doesn't fit the current categories be allowed? Innovation types seems to be limited to some of the emerging tech we are seeing in trials in different parts of the world right now - would a disruptive proposal that doesn't fit the current categories be allowed? Answered 2020-09-15T14:21:00 3.1 7 355 Questions w2 How much $ funding has been allocated to this project? Answered 2020-09-15T14:21:00 3.1 7 356 Questions w2 What criterias are to be selected for a trial ? We will follow-up 2020-09-15T14:24:00 3.1 8 357 Questions w2 Who pays for the trials? Answered 2020-09-15T14:17:00 3 11 358 Questions w2 How is wheel-trans being included in the TiZ? Answered 2020-09-15T14:16:00 3 10 359 Questions w2 What criteria will be used to prioritize future TIZ locations? Answered 2020-09-15T14:23:00 3 9 360 Questions w2 How large an area will you open up for testing? Is entire City fair game or will there be designated areas? How large an area will you open up for testing? Is entire City fair game or will there be designated areas, or will you dedicate areas based on the needs of the tested technology? Answered 2020-09-15T14:21:00 3 9 361 Questions w2 How will these innovations benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable populations? Answered 2020-09-15T14:27:00 3 7 362 Questions w2 If there are known issues that are not being addressed through calls for submissions, is there a way to suggest new possible calls? If there are known issues that are not being addressed through calls for submissions, is there a way for a group or individual to suggest new possible calls? Answered 2020-09-15T14:25:00 3 5 363 Questions w2 Does the city have a set of problems they are looking to address through the calls for applications at this stage? Does the city have a set of problems they are looking to address through the calls for applications at this stage? If not, when will those be created? And will they be public? Answered 2020-09-15T14:16:00 2.9 11 364 Questions w2 How will the assessment phase include the disability community? How will the assessment phase include the disability community to ensure that new innovations don't negatively impact access for people with disabilities? Answered 2020-09-15T14:27:00 2.9 9 365 Questions w2 Can we propose ideas cross workshops : safety + environement for instance ? 2020-09-15T14:24:00 2.8 6 366 Questions w2 how long will last trials in the field ? 2020-09-15T14:26:00 2.8 8 367 Questions w2 What outreach initiatives are in place to collaborate with 3rd party mobility providers (Uber, Instacart etc)? 2020-09-15T14:21:00 2.7 9 368 Questions w2 Would the TIZ consider infrastructure for future mobility solutions which run above (or arguably below) street level?  Would the TIZ consider infrastructure for future mobility solutions which run above (or arguably below) street level?  Trellis Transit, for example, requires that micro-rails be installed above public right-of-ways (hydro poles, etc.). Answered 2020-09-15T14:23:00 2.6 7 369 Questions w2 where do you draw the line as to what constitutes as 'transportation' 2020-09-15T14:21:00 2.5 6 370 Questions w2 Will the TIZ be mostly City or province controlled? 2020-09-15T14:20:00 2.5 4 371 Questions w2 What skill development will be provided for staff (eg TTC drivers) related to accessibility & safety features? Answered 2020-09-15T14:26:00 2.4 7 372 Questions w2 Are TTC and Metrolinx partnering? 2020-09-15T14:22:00 2.3 9 373 Questions w2 Why are there no bike lanes on the 401? 2020-09-15T03:12:00 1 1 374 Questions w2 What does TIZ stand for? 2020-09-15T03:11:00 0.7 6 375 Questions w2 Where is Toronto? Is it in Ontario? 2020-09-15T14:20:00 * Yes 1 0.3 8 376 Questions w2 Role model cities for TIZ? 2020-09-15T15:20:00 377 Questions w2 Diverse stakeholders should be involved in the evaluation eg... Esp youth, seniors, deaf, physical disabilities 2020-09-15T15:20:00 378 Questions w2 Learn from other cities by visiting 2020-09-15T15:21:00 379 Questions w2 Youth should be involved too. 2020-09-15T15:20:00 380 Questions w2 The City should make the TIZ bigger or smaller. 2020-09-15T03:12:00 381 Questions w3 How will City ensure equitable access for non-profits, startups vs larger, well capitalized for profit ventures? Answered 2020-09-15T17:52:00 * This is very important to support the local innovation economy and benefits of consistuents 1 3.7 20 382 Questions w3 Opportunity to remove barriers to affordable mobility options like cycling, walking, ebikes 2020-09-15T17:50:00 3.3 15 383 Questions w3 Establish clear vision/goal, linked to broader strategies (economic, environmental, etc) 2020-09-15T17:51:00 3.3 10 384 Questions w3 Will the City be prioritizing pilot projects that contribute to other City goals? In particular, will the City be prioritizing projects that help meet our climate goals? Answered 2020-09-15T17:54:00 3.3 15 385 Questions w3 Hoping that the need for heavy truck movement/deliveries in the city will be kept in mind, when discussing transportation innovation 2020-09-15T17:59:00 3.3 8 386 Questions w3 Will technologies or practices being piloted in the TIZ be limited to operating solely within the boundaries of the Exhibition Place? Will technologies or practices being piloted in the Transportation Innovation Zone be limited to operating solely within the boundaries of the Exhibition Place (e.g. vehicles travelling to/from the Innovation Zone and into other Toronto neighbourhoods)? Answered 2020-09-15T17:52:00 3.2 13 387 Questions w3 How will the City decide who can experiment in the TIZ (ie what is the criteria)? Answered 2020-09-15T17:47:00 "*Important: there may be small, simple projects that could create huge change. *City: we'll be asking for your criteria suggestions" 2 3.1 16 388 Questions w3 Does the City plan to use the knowledge gained to implement new policies/technologies? Will there be a summary report to Council to enable this? Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 * comment 1 3.1 14 389 Questions w3 Will the city be seeking to establishing formal partnerships with companies using the TIZ? Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 3 19 390 Questions w3 Could exhibition be used as a base for technologies that interact with the surrounding neighbourhood? (ie as a distribution base for electric cargo bike deliveries?) Answered 2020-09-15T17:49:00 3 17 391 Questions w3 What is the anticipated timeline from project start to end? Answered 2020-09-15T17:47:00 3 17 392 Questions w3 What would the advantages be of trying out an innovation/product in the TIZ versus other parts of the city? Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 ** Is the intent to explore potential solutions that cannot be used in other parts of the city for regulatory or other reasons? 1 3 14 393 Questions w3 Safety will always be a concern at Exhibition Place, is there any innovations in safety/security? AI enabled cameras, medic drones, etc Answered 2020-09-15T18:12:00 3 1 394 Questions w3 What is a reasonable estimate on when the TIZ would be operational for partners - Summer 2021? Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 * I assume that should be 2021 at the earliest? 1 2.9 13 395 Questions w3 "is tiz limited to vehicles only? or are all transportation models welome? non motorized?" Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 * Question was answered in presentation 1 2.9 14 396 Questions w3 What are relative priorities/opportunities for vehicles versus infrastructure? Answered 2020-09-15T17:48:00 2.8 18 397 Questions w3 Will movement of GOODS be considered? Drones on the sidewalk, Curbside delivery, all these and more need innovation to not impede People Movement Answered 2020-09-15T18:03:00 2.8 5 398 Questions w3 Opportunity for electric bus charging infrastructure 2020-09-15T17:48:00 2.8 14 399 Questions w3 If not the TIZ, what is the city planning to do to trial/test solutions that require broader connection? (King St. Pilot, Transportation On Demand) Answered 2020-09-15T17:59:00 * Is a FUTURE TIZ where this could happen? 1 2.7 7 400 Questions w3 Agree on establishing clear vision/goal. 2020-09-15T17:55:00 2.7 7 401 Questions w3 Will this focus on projects from local businesses and institutions? Answered 2020-09-15T17:50:00 * Open it to all so we can see the new tech wherever it may come from 1 2.7 17 402 Questions w3 How do we prioritize moving people, and not just chasing the next shiny new thing? Answered 2020-09-15T17:54:00 2.7 16 403 Questions w3 How is the TIZ being funded? 2020-09-15T17:51:00 2.7 15 404 Questions w3 Can the trials be funded by companies who charge commercial entities to cover costs? 2020-09-15T17:48:00 2.6 13 405 Questions w3 Can the trials take place at any time in 2021? Answered 2020-09-15T17:47:00 2.6 13 406 Questions w3 Will the City facilitate finding appropriate partners? Answered 2020-09-15T17:47:00 * Could there be clusters of related entities? 1 2.6 19 407 Questions w3 Will testing happen during public (live) usage? 2020-09-15T17:48:00 * There are obvious risks to the public. 1 2.5 15 408 Questions w3 What do you have planned for the program management of the TIZ? 2020-09-15T17:47:00 2.5 14 409 Questions w3 Where in the city would the next TIZ's be? What's the projected plan for what these would be? 2020-09-15T17:47:00 * Will there be criteria? (ie must advance environmental goals?) 1 2.5 17 410 Questions w3 Opportunity to partner with other innovation agencies/groups 2020-09-15T17:49:00 2.5 13 411 Questions w3 what is the application process? 2020-09-15T17:47:00 2.4 16 412 Questions w3 Could this be utilized to direct traffic during heavy rush hour, especially for directing truck traffic for deliveries? 2020-09-15T17:50:00 2.4 14 413 Questions w3 Opportunity for integrating grey and green civil engineering solutions. 2020-09-15T17:49:00 "*Can the author of this comment expand on this? *""A Feasibility Study of Power Generation from Sewage Using a Hollowed Pico-Hydraulic Turbine"" - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809917300875 * Heat can also be captured from sewers: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2016/06/28/news/bc-company-converts-sewage-heat-and-money *Vacuum waste disposal system: https://medium.com/sidewalk-talk/vacuum-waste-a-tech-whose-time-has-finally-come-f265b4f662cc" 4 2.4 12 414 Questions w3 what kind of liability insurance would participants require? 2020-09-15T17:49:00 * This could be a barrier for small ventures, non-profits, with great ideas. 1 2.3 15 415 Questions w3 Would this include ACTIVE transport innovation? (Innovation in Scooters or a new device, for example) 2020-09-15T18:00:00 2.3 9 416 Questions w3 Which other City depts. are collaborators in the TIZ? 2020-09-15T17:53:00 * EG, parks , Forestry and recreation for wayfinding. signage, multiuse path 1 2.3 13 417 Questions w3 Opportunity to re-align the streetcar pick-up/drop off location to allow better movement to Exhibtion GO 2020-09-15T17:51:00 * A solution for this would be a good thing to trial 1 2.3 12 418 Questions w3 who can participate in the TIZ? 2020-09-15T17:46:00 2.2 16 419 Questions w3 What happens when there are events in Exhibition? (CNE, Honda Indy, etc.) 2020-09-15T17:48:00 "* When the test/pilot is ongoing, not ""one-offs""" 1 2.1 17 420 Questions w3 what is the time frame for TIZ? 2020-09-15T17:47:00 2.1 15 421 Questions w4 Funding:  I presume the proponents will provide their own funding. The City just provides the Zone. Correct? Answered 2020-09-16T14:22:00 2.8 10 422 Questions w3 You have the potential to establish MORE than a transportation innovation zone at Exhibition Place. I strongly believe you have the capacity for and there is a greater need for a mobility innovation zone (not just transportation). This would include pedestrian movement, wayfinding and deliveries, none of which are implied when you say transportation. Answered 2020-09-15T17:54:00 "*To me transportation does imply pedestrians, deliveries, etc - but would be good to clarify these are included. * I agree that these are implied in transportation, but should be explicitly highlighted to not lose sight of them" 2 2 9 423 Questions w3 Are the conference facilities and sports buildings included in the TIZ? 2020-09-15T18:18:00 2 1 424 Questions w3 What are the risks to pursuing the TIZ? 2020-09-15T17:52:00 1.9 15 425 Questions w3 What is the purpose of the special pavement and paints mentioned? 2020-09-15T17:55:00 1.4 10 426 Questions w3 Has the TTC union expressed objection to the idea of autonomous shuttles? (this question may fall outside the scope of the TIZ, sorry) 2020-09-15T17:50:00 1.3 7 427 Questions w3 Is the TIZ associated with the Automated bus pilot for the West Rouge neighbourhood to Go Station pilot announced in Sept 2019? 2020-09-15T17:52:00 1.2 13 428 Questions w3 What is a realistic 2020-09-15T17:47:00 0.8 12 429 Questions w3 City should make more roads. 2020-09-15T16:37:00 0.6 14 430 Questions w3 What is a TIZ? really? 2020-09-15T16:36:00 *Has been answered / not the appropriate medium 2 0.2 12 431 Questions w3 Industry contributions The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute is interested in participating in a segmental pavement technical specialist/support role as well as a connection with the industry. Do you want our assistance? When should we plan for participation? 2020-09-15T17:58:00 0.1 9 432 Questions w3 Could 2020-09-15T17:48:00 * Too existential 1 0.1 12 433 Questions w3 what does TIZ stand for? 2020-09-15T17:47:00 * Has been answered / not the appropriate medium 1 0.1 13 434 Questions w3 Equity -> should the proposed technology benefit the most people or specific communities within Toronto? 2020-09-15T18:57:00 435 Questions w3 is the City looking to create a transportation technology cluster? 2020-09-15T18:35:00 436 Questions w4 How will evaluation partners be selected? Answered 2020-09-16T14:20:00 2.8 10 437 Questions w3 Social mobilization and intervention should be incorporated in the conception and implementation of the TIZ model, to deliberately re-balance the transportation system and modes in favour of marginalized communities and vulnerable users. 2020-09-24T13:25:00 438 Questions w4 What will be the alignment and integration with AVIN initiatives and test sites? Answered 2020-09-16T14:20:00 3.6 7 439 Questions w4 Is there a degree of market readiness expected for technology being tested at the zone? Answered 2020-09-16T14:20:00 3.5 10 440 Questions w4 Is there a framework for intellectual property developed in the TIZ? Answered 2020-09-16T14:19:00 3.5 10 441 Questions w4 What are your expectations re funding: government supported for economic development, or user-supported, or both? Answered 2020-09-16T14:23:00 3.4 11 442 Questions w4 Is there room for projects with a priority for social over economic motivation? Answered 2020-09-16T14:20:00 * Adding to this - are there any key solutions/problems CoT is also looking to specifically address? 1 3.2 9 443 Questions w4 Will this program be open to companies globally? Answered 2020-09-16T14:24:00 3.1 8 444 Questions w4 The suggested approaches all seem to be futuristic and high-tech. Will there be room to explore simple, low-tech solutions? Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 3.1 9 445 Questions w4 Would the city be open to partnering on projects or development? Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 3.1 11 446 Questions w4 How will the infrastructure requirements for the TIZ be determined? Answered 2020-09-16T14:20:00 3 10 447 Questions w4 Would the city host events or support the development of partnerships between private sector organizations to create larger scale projects? Answered 2020-09-16T14:22:00 3 9 448 Questions w4 Will there be an opportunity to collaborate with other initiatives/programs (e.g., Smart Freight Centre)? Answered 2020-09-16T14:24:00 3 6 449 Questions w4 What is the smallest scale of project you imagine hosting? For example, a day-long event vs a year-long prototype? Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 2.9 12 450 Questions w4 "Do you have a sense the evaluation process (for ""intake"") -- is the intent to be broad, or very selective?" Answered 2020-09-16T14:24:00 2.9 7 451 Questions w4 Is this available just to Canadian/Ontario companies, or are global companies invited to participate? Answered 2020-09-16T14:25:00 2.8 9 452 Questions w4 Will program help pilots scale up to broader commercial opportunities? Often see things piloted with no plan or roadmap to scale Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 2.8 9 453 Questions w4 How will large corporates be engaged/encouraged  to test with local ventures and then ultimately be encouraged to build their solutions in the Toronto Region? Answered 2020-09-16T14:27:00 2.8 8 454 Questions w4 Will there be an evaluation process related to safety (i.e. risk assessment, insurance requirements, etc.)? Answered 2020-09-16T14:23:00 2.8 8 455 Questions w4 How will the tech demonstration aspect of the TIZ work? Will the city invite interested parties to come see the technologies, or will it be via one-off demos arranged by participating firms? Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 2.8 8 456 Questions w4 "Can the City participate on grant proposals as a ""Market Puller"" in grant programs like AVIN?" Answered 2020-09-16T14:23:00 2.6 10 457 Questions w4 How many different types of tech testing can be supported? Answered 2020-09-16T14:22:00 2.6 10 458 Questions w4 What is our final vision of this project? Answered 2020-09-16T14:21:00 2.6 9 459 Questions w4 Would projects on highways like the 401 and Gardiner be within scope? Answered 2020-09-16T14:24:00 * Or other major arteries (ie. Kingston Rd?) 1 2.5 11 460 Questions w4 When will the call for proposals start? Answered 2020-09-16T14:22:00 2.5 10 461 Questions w4 Are you also thinking about how Exhibition Place events could host short-term innovation projects? Answered 2020-09-16T14:17:00 2.5 8 462 Questions w4 How long is this project expected to run? Answered 2020-09-16T14:22:00 2.3 7 463 Questions w4 Is there a maximum duration for a participant to complete a project? Answered 2020-09-16T14:23:00 2 9 464 Questions w4 Are construction zone automation and safety within scope? Answered 2020-09-16T14:24:00 2 7 465 Questions w4 Are there any current restrictions on types of technology that can be tested (e.g., aerial technology)? Answered 2020-09-16T14:38:00 2 1 466 Questions w4 How would the effectiveness of delivery robots be tested without a critical mass of people to deliver to in that zone? Answered 2020-09-16T14:19:00 * Thank you. I had the same exact question. 1 1.7 7 467 Questions w4 What is a TIZ? I don't know Answered 2020-09-16T14:16:00 0.4 7 468 Questions w4 Where is Exhibition Place? Answered 2020-09-16T00:55:00 * here 1 0.4 7 469 Questions w4 Can another GTHA municipality be involved in a testing program? Answered 2020-09-16T14:51:00 470 Questions w4 Is there an opportunity for the city to engage with successful pilot participants after the testing stage at the TIZ? Can the city support the commercialization of these projects post technology testing? Answered 2020-09-16T14:39:00 471 Questions w4 Suggest you keep a light touch with the Toronto role. Seeking to monitor and evaluate trials when you are not putting money in may be problematic. 2020-09-16T15:21:00 472 Questions w4 "Canada already has 9 CAV test sites + 2 more in development. We are past the days of ""build it and they will come"".  Branding of TIZ in a busy ecosystem will be key." 2020-09-16T15:19:00