Transit Commission

D. Deans: Whereas in the Metrolinx update to the Transit Commission today, November 21, 2012, Commissioners were advised that there would be a delay in the projected February 1st, 2013 launch of the Presto Smart Card system in Ottawa; and Whereas Metrolinx, having identified core functional issues, has asked for an additional three months delay in the launch date; and Whereas the Transit Commission has been assured by Metrolinx that the core functional issues have been resolved and that the delay in the launch will allow Metrolinx and OC Transpo to roll out the test the “loading” of the system with up to 10,000 customers using the product in January 2013; and Whereas OC Transpo and Metrolinx have agreed upon the following specific seven technical criteria “success factors” to measure the success of Presto, being: 1. Customer convenience features, such as auto load, auto renew and web access, telephone; 2. Pass Products available (including monthly passes for different categories and e-purse); 3. STO interoperability (seamless); 4. Robust back office (instant updates); 5. Fare inspection functionality; 6. Payment card industry (PCI) compliance; and 7. Ongoing bilingual support to respond to customer needs (call centre to support the product demand); and Whereas the results of the technical system criteria along with the results of the system functionality on the seven success factors will be presented to the Transit Commission in April 2013, along with details regarding recomm

K. Egli: WHEREAS the explanation for line item 904730 - Rideau River O-Train Bridge (p.21), indicates that the associated work is planned to be undertaken in 2014 but the work is, in fact, scheduled to take place in 2013 (when the O-Train will actually be shut down); THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Transit Commission replace page 21 with the revised page, which indicates the correct date.

S. Blais: That this item be