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1 Mehemed Delibasic, P.Eng Project Manager Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering AECOM CANADA Ltd. Currently, Mehemed is employed with AECOM Canada Ltd as a Project Manager (Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering)..Mehemed is a Professional Engineer with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in transportation/traffic engineering and transportation planning in the public and private sectors. He has worked on projects encompassing a broad range of transportation fields, including Municipal and Provincial Class Environmental Assessments (EA), design projects for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), travel demand forecasting/modelling, sustainable transportation, traffic calming and neighbourhood traffic management, traffic and parking impact studies, traffic signal warrant and analysis, and design of traffic control devices. Mehemed s technical expertise includes transportation systems planning, network assessment, transportation demand/network modeling and assessment, route selection analysis, functional and preliminary design, traffic engineering, data collection and processing, traffic management/ operational analysis, traffic impact analysis, intersection operations evaluation, and traffic safety/collision analysis. He has hands-on experience using recent methods and technology involved in Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, and related disciplines. Mehemed has an extensive knowledge of and experience in traffic planning studies, traffic control devices, human factors, traffic related legislation, illumination, capacity analysis, traffic signal design, signal phasing/timing, traffic control and construction staging, and mitigation of traffic management issues. Mehemed has demonstrated project management and leadership skills in Transportation Engineering and Planning projects and has a thorough understanding of the various disciplines, processes, and public consultations that are involved in such projects. Currently, Mehemed is a member of the ITE Toronto Section Executive as a Communication Coordinator.

2 Mehemed Delibasic P. Eng Project Manager Transportation ti Planning and Traffic Engineering i AECOM CANADA LTD

3 What we do: Transportation ti Master Plan Studies Environmental Assessment Studies Traffic Impact and Parking Studies Transit Studies Traffic Safety Studies

5 City developing a new OP and Consolidated Growth Management Plan City OP must conform with: Places to Grow Plan; and Regional OP and Growth Strategy Vaughan needs to accommodate additional growth Key issues for Vaughan are: Where and How to Grow? Significant consequences for Vaughan s transportation system Integration/co-ordination with York Region TMP and Metrolinx

¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Transportation input to City City s

Vision i & supportive ti policies li i City-Wide

the Growth Management Plan T Transportation t ti

and for new secondary plans Implementation

including City model Active Transportation

6 ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Transportation input to City City s s Growth Management Plan T Transportation t ti Vi Vision i & supportive ti policies li i City-Wide City Wide transportation network plan to support the Growth Management Plan T Transportation t ti plans l and d policies li i ffor 3 focused areas and for new secondary plans Implementation strategy, including staging plans for 2011 and 2021, 2021 and an immediate action plan Transportation monitoring and plan review process including City model Active Transportation initiatives coordinated di t d with ith Cit City and dr Regional i l Bi Bicycle l Master Plan

7 AECOM Study Approach Documentation of Existing Transportation Conditions, including 3 Focus Areas 4 Discussion Papers Documentation of Existing Policies, Road System Classification & Design Standards Policy Paper - Key Issues and Strategic Options Methodology for Evaluation of Alternatives Calibrated Transportation Model Policy paper - Transportation Vision, Guiding Principles, Indicators and Targets Transportation Assessment of Alternative 2031 Growth Scenarios Alternative 2031 Transportation Networks Preferred 2031 Transportation Network Preferred 2031 Networks for 3 Focused Areas Preferred 2031 Network and Policies i for New Secondary Plan Areas Preferred Transportation Policies/Programs Recommended City-Wide Networks for 2031, 2021, 2011 Supportive Policies and Programs Networks and Policies for 3 Focused Areas and New Secondary Plans Implementation and Staging Plan Immediate Action Plan Monitoring and Review Process PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 Notice of Commencement Project Website Transportation Bulletin Stakeholder Workshop on Strategic Directions Initial Newsletter Public Consultation Centre #1 Stakeholder Workshop on Vision and Policy Framework Update Website Stakeholder Workshop on Alternative Transportation Plans Newsletter #2 Public Consultation Centre #2 Newsletter #3 Update Website Notice of Completion

8 Unprecedented growth over the past 20 years Transportation ti conditions and travel demand Deficiencies in existing road network Capacity deficiencies in key corridors Transit modal splits generally low Truck percentages generally high Vehicle occupancies remain low

9 Alternative Strategic Directions Option 1: Continued Auto Dominance (Status Quo) Increases in travel demand would be accommodated primarily by new and widened roadways (with significantly increased capital funding needs) Portion of Travel by Transit would decrease further Transit capital improvements would be limited to those currently fully committed Spadina Subway Extension Hwy 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) continues at modest levels Option 2: Strong Transit and Alternative Modes Thrust Major shift in capital expenditures from road to transit Road expansion more focused on improving transit services City would take an active role in facilitating transit improvements through: Providing new mid-block collectors for bus routes Promoting higher density mixed-use centres and nodes Expanding pedestrian and cycling networks including connections to transit Restricting new office development to locations well served by transit TDM programs upgraded focusing on transit, cycling and walking Option 3: Aggressive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Seeks to minimize i i demand d side of travel through h auto disincentives i (as well as the usual incentives for telecommuting, 4 day work weeks, variable work hours, carpooling, and greater use of transit, cycling and walking) Auto disincentives include: greater use of freeway tolls; congestion pricing in urban centres; significantly reduced parking supply requirements; and City-wide parking charges

alternatives, thus, guiding transportation infrastructure decisions Household Survey for Travel Characteristics and Patterns Road and Transit Networks And Planned Improvements Existing Population and

10 Travel Demand Modeling Process Why is Travel Demand Modeling needed? It provides a platform to forecast travel on a network basis and to identify future transportation problems It facilitates systematic analysis and evaluation of transportation network improvement alternatives, thus, guiding transportation infrastructure decisions Household Survey for Travel Characteristics and Patterns Road and Transit Networks And Planned Improvements Existing Population and Employment and Projections Develop Model Components and Calibrate to Reflect Existing Conditions 1. How often people travel Trip Generation 2. Where people travel to and from Trip Distribution 3. Which mode of transportation used Mode Choice 4. What routes are used Traffic and Transit Assignment Apply Model for Future Horizon Years Analyses of transportation performance measures such as peak period speeds, travel times and emissions Assessment of performance of road and transit networks Recommendations to improve the Transportation System

Existing and Future Travel Patterns Auto continues as the dominant travel mode for Vaughan residents Relatively low use of transit, despite many improvements Toronto continues to be a major travel

11 Existing and Future Travel Patterns Auto continues as the dominant travel mode for Vaughan residents Relatively low use of transit, despite many improvements Toronto continues to be a major travel destination for Vaughan residents Auto occupancy remains low Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2006 Vaughan AM Peak Period Trip Growth between 2006 and 2031 by Travel Mode 74% 77% 15% 15% 8% 11% Transportation Tomorrow Survey, 2006

12 High Transit use and modal share focused on Toronto However, major investments in rapid transit on the horizon While not responsible for delivering transit, City can support/facilitate transit use: Provide mid-block collectors for bus routes Promote mixed-use centers in transit accessible locations Increase densities along transit corridors Expand pedestrian networks for improved transit access Encourage travel demand management initiatives Reduce parking supply standards/charge for parking

13 Seeks to reduce and/or manage demand side of travel TDM is a series of specialized policies, targeted programs, & innovative mobility services and products to: Reduce overall travel (e.g. telecommuting) Shift travel modes away from auto use Increase auto occupancy (e.g. through car pooling) TDM plays an important t role in the providing sustainable transportation

14 Current safety policies are more reactive Need a more proactive analytical approach Safety consideration in planning, design and operation Safety Impact Study could be considered early stages of the planning process The City s traffic measures are consistent with those in other jurisdictions of Canada Introduce ranking system to prioritize calming plans Consider calming measures in the review of new developments

15 Spadina subway extension now appears a reality With improved transit, opportunities for further intensification With strong residential market, opportunities for better jobs/labour force balance Road network implementation issues

16 North Maple Community Bridge Class Environmental Assessment, City of Vaughan North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

17 Study Area The Study Area is bound by: Teston Road to the North; Jane Street to the East; Major Mackenzie to the South; Weston Road to the West; Highway 400 bisecting the overall Study Area. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

18 Environmental Assessment Background In Ontario, the Environmental lassessment tact governs the requirements of the Environmental Assessment e (EA) process. The purpose of the EA Act is to promote good environmental planning through the: Protection; Conservation; and, Wise Management of Ontario s environment. The intent is to predict the environmental effects of proposed undertakings before they are carried out. The EA process ensures that environmental problems or opportunities associated with the project are considered along with alternatives, and their effects are investigated and mitigated through the planning process, before implementation (i.e. construction) takes place. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

19 Environmental Assessment Background The EA process serves several important t purposes by: Allowing for consultation from a variety of sources including 3 levels of government, stakeholders and the public; Identifying i potential ti issues and how to mitigate t them prior to implementation ti (i.e. construction); Promoting good environmental planning practices; Improving community acceptance; and, Allowing for transparency in the decision-making process. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

20 MUNICIPAL CLASS EA PROCESS MUNICIPAL CLASS EA EA PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS NOTE: This flow chart is to be read in conjunction with Part A of the Municipal Class EA PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 ALTERNATIVE DESIGN PROBLEM OR ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PREFERRED SOLUTION STUDY REPORT 1 PROBLEM OR IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITY PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY 1 IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY APPROVED- MAY PROCEED 1 IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE 1 COMPLETE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PREFERRED SOLUTION STUDY REPORT (ESR) 1 COMPLETE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND TENDER DOCUMENTS 2 DISCRETIONARY PUBLIC CONSULTATION TO REVIEW SELECT SCHEDULE PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY (APPENDIX 1) DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF MASTER PLAN APPROACH (See Section A.2.7) WE ARE HERE 2 INVENTORY NATURAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 3 IDENTIFY IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, AND MITIGATING MEASURES 4 EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS: IDENTIFY RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS 5 CONSULT REVIEW AGENCIES AND PUBLIC re: PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY AND ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS 6 SELECT PREFERRED SOLUTION REVIEW AND CONFIRM CHOICE OF SCHEDULE SCHEDULE A IF NO ORDER*, MAY PROCEED ORDER* GRANTED, PROCEED WITH INDIVIDUAL E.A. OR ABANDON PROJECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ORDER* REQUEST TO MINISTER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION O NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO REVIEW AGENCIES & PUBLIC SCHEDULE B SCHEDULE C INDIVIDUAL E.A. 2 DETAIL INVENTORY OF NATURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 3 IDENTIFY IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS ON ENVIRONMENT, AND MITIGATING MEASURES 4 EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS: IDENTIFY RECOMMENDED DESIGN 5 CONSULT REVIEW AGENCIES & PREVIOUSLY INTERESTED & DIRECTLY AFFECTED PUBLIC 6 SELECT PREFERRED DESIGN REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE & CHOICE OF SCHEDULE 7 PRELIMINARY FINALIZATION OF PREFERRED DESIGN DISCRETIONARY PUBLIC CONSULTATION TO REVIEW PREFERRED DESIGN 2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT (ESR) PLACED ON PUBLIC RECORD 2 PROCEED TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION OPERATION TO REVIEW AGENCIES AND PUBLIC COPY OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO MOE-EA BRANCH 3 MONITOR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS AND COMMITMENTS 3 OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MINISTER WITHIN 30 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION TO REQUEST AN ORDER* OPTIONAL FORMAL MEDIATION (see Section A.2.8.2) ORDER* GRANTED, ORDER* PROCEED MATTER DENIED AS PER REFERRED WITH OR MINISTER S TO WITHOUT DIRECTION OR MEDIATION MINISTER S ABANDON CONDITIONS PROJECT * INDICATES POSSIBLE EVENTS INDICATES MANDATORY EVENTS INDICATES PROBABLE EVENTS MANDATORY PUBLIC CONTACT POINTS DECISION POINTS ON CHOICE OF SCHEDULE OPTIONAL PART II ORDER

21 Phase 1 Problem/ Opportunity Statement t t Problem/ Opportunity Statement: The Block 33 transportation network, in its current configuration: Will not adequately accommodate the projected local traffic within and traveling between the communities of the Study Area; and Is not in keeping with the City s approved Official Plan objectives related to community connectivity and the provision of efficient transit service. Therefore, the opportunity exists to address these operational problems within Block 33, and to promote sustainable multi-modal transportation options (including cycling/ pedestrian traffic and transit service) to travel within and around Block 33. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

22 Phase 2 Study Area Existing Conditions A number of documents were reviewed in determining the Study Area s existing environmental conditions: Traffic studies/counts York Region Transportation Master Plan Vaughan Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Vaughan a Vision Strategic Plan Land Use Policy including: York Region Official Plan City of Vaughan Official Plan Vaughan OPA 400/600 and associated Transportation Studies Block 33 Development Plan Supporting Studies: Planning Basis Report and Transportation Studies Natural Environment Inventory Noise/Acoustics studies, Archaeology/Cultural Heritage studies, etc Planned and Approved development applications within the Study Area North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

23 2021 AM Peak Hour V/C Ratios Across Screenline Teston Road Canada Drive Corridor Teston Road E - E of Hwy 400 Major Mackenzie Dr. E - E of Hwy (AM Peak Hour) East West Both Volume # Lanes Capacity V/C ratio Volume # Lanes Capacity V/C ratio Both corridors Volume #L Lanes Capacity V/C ratio LEGEND V/C in the year 2021 (without proposed over pass) Major Mackenzie Dr V/C in the year 2021 (with proposed 2-lanes over pass) 30

24 Phase 2 Identify Alternative ti Solutions 1. Do Nothing - No changes or improvements to Block 33 transportation network 2. Reduce Auto Demand Improve public transit, cycling and Travel Demand Management initiatives within and around the Study Area 3. Upgrade/ Improve Other Roadways - Improvements to other local roadways within the study area in conjunction with the ongoing Western Vaughan Transportation Improvements Individual EA. 4. Build Hwy 400 Overpass - mid-block connection over Highway 400 between America Avenue and Canada Drive * Combinations of the above may be implemented, should the evaluation prove this to be a viable option. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

25 Phase 2 Assessment of Alternative ti Solutions Take existing environment into consideration and comparatively evaluate the Alternative Solutions using a descriptive or qualitative assessment based on criteria developed within the following categories (representing the broad definition of the environment as described in the EA Act): Technical Socio-economic i Financial Suggested Criteria have been put forward based on their ability to identify the potential ti environmental effects of each alternative ti and distinguish i the advantages and disadvantages between them. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

26 Phase 2 Assessment of Alternative ti Solutions Once finalized, the evaluation criteria will be used to comparatively evaluate the Alternative Solutions and identify a Recommended Solution through a net effects analysis consisting of the following steps: 1. Apply the evaluation criteria to each of the Alternative Solutions to identify the potential effects on the environment. 2. Identify reasonable mitigation measures available to avoid or minimize any potential negative environmental effects on the environment. 3. Apply the mitigation measures to identify the net positive or negative effects on the environment. 4. Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages for each Alternative Solution based on the net environmental effects. North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

27 Phase 2 Assessment of Alternative ti Solutions Suggested Criteria may include: Technical Potential to improve future transportation needs Potential ti to improve safety for the travelling public Physical & operational feasibility, including availability of right-of-way Support for alternative modes, including transit, cycling and walking Potential to improve emergency services response times( fire, police, & ambulance services) North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

28 Phase 2 Assessment of Alternative ti Solutions Suggested Criteria may include: Socio-economic Potential for disturbing existing residences, community and recreation facilities through temporary and/ or permanent effects (i.e. construction/ ction/ traffic noise, dust, traffic disruption, property access disruption, etc) Potential for property impacts Degree of compatibility with Regional and Municipal i Official i Plans, Transportation ti Plans, and other Policies Potential to affect future development proposals Potential effects on existing community character and sustainability Potential connectivity improvements Financial Potential cost of acquiring property Potential Capital costs of implementation Potential maintenance costs North Maple Community Bridge Class EA

29 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Highway 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement Traffic Network Study Summary of the Results City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

30 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Ogilvie Road Cyrville Road Bridge 1. Study Area Signalized Intersections Unsignalized Intersections Innes Road City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

31 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Purpose The purpose of the Traffic Network Study was: to assess traffic impacts of a temporary closure of Cyrville Road at the Highway 417 bridge location to the adjacent road network, and ability of the network to accommodate the altered traffic patters (flows and intersection volumes) resulted from the closure. City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

32 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Study Approach 1. Assess existing traffic operations within the study area network - Synchro Model 2. Re-assign traffic crossing the Cyrville Road bridge during construction closure to the adjacent road network (detour) Area Transportation Model 3. Analyze traffic operations during the bridge construction closure period modified Synchro Model - identify traffic impacts and measures required to accommodate changed traffic patterns/volumes and mitigate impacts during the closure of Cyrville Road; 4. Develop specific recommendations for improvements/modifications to intersection configurations/signal controls, and other traffic management measures, required during the Cyrville Road closure. City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

33 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Data 1. Intersection turning movements, traffic signal control settings (phasing and timing) provided by the City of Ottawa Traffic Operations Section. 2. Intersection turning movements obtained from recent traffic counts were rationalized and balanced for the study area. 3. The City of Ottawa Transportation EMME/3 Model traffic forecasts for the study area City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

34 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Traffic Forecast Methodology 1. The City of Ottawa Transportation EMME/3 Model traffic forecasts for the study area (simulations with and without Cyrville Road Bridge) 2. Validation of Model results by comparing model simulated traffic volumes to observed volumes (recent traffic counts) significant differences 3. Decision Develop a specific Transportation Model for the study area (TransCAD Model) 4. Use the TransCAD model to estimate O-D matrix for the study area (based on existing link/intersection traffic volumes 100% coverage of the study area intersections and roadway links by obtained traffic data) 5. Assign the estimated O-D matrix to the modified network (with the Cyrville Road link on the Hwy 417 bridge closed) to obtain intersection ti turning movements and link volumes within the study area suitable for further operational analyses City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

35 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Existing Traffic Operation Conditions at the Study Area Intersections City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

36 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Intersection Level of Service - Existing Conditions

37 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Traffic Network Analysis Development and Calibration of the TransCAD Model (Network with Cyrville Road Bridge) City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

38 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Study Area Road Network and Traffic Zones System

39 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Road Network Characteristics in Study Area

40 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Observed Link Flows AM Peak Hour

41 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Link Flows (with Cyrville Road Bridge) AM Peak Hour

42 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Classification of Vehicular Trips within the Study Area

43 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Cyrville Road Bridge Selected Link Analysis AM Peak

44 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Cyrville Road Bridge Selected Link Analysis PM Peak Hour

45 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Traffic Network Analysis Traffic Forecast/Re-assignment by the TransCAD Model (Network without Cyrville Road Bridge) City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

46 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Link Flows (without Cyrville Road Bridge) AM Peak Hour

47 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Traffic Diverted During Cyrville Road Bridge Closure AM Peak Hour

48 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study Traffic Operations Conditions Cyrville Road Bridge Closed Existing Intersection Configurations Existing and Optimised Signal Plans City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008

49 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Estimated Turning Movements - AM Peak Hour

50 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service - Existing Conditions

51 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service Cyrville Bridge Closed (Existing Signal Plans)

52 Hwy 417/Cyrville Road Bridge Replacement - Traffic Network Study City of Ottawa Progress Meeting Dec 16, 2008 Level of Service Cyrville Bridge Closed (Optimised Signal Plans)

53 Due to increased commuter service demand on Lakeshore East Corridor and an increase demand for capacity to maintain a growing fleet of rail equipment, Metrolinx initiated an environmental assessment to extend train service from Oshawa to the Town of Bowmanville in Clarington AECOM is responsible to develop the final track & train service plan and designs for full train service extension to Central Oshawa and with initial iti peak train service extending to Bowmanville, which h could further be expanded to full service to Bowmanville as demand grows.

54 AECOM s additional major responsibility is to develop an Environmental Assessment of these two expansions and determine the impacts they would have on the surrounding areas and develop mitigation plans for those issues which may be created by the implementation of this infrastructure and the attendant train service. AECOM s overall responsibility is to finalize the Environmental Report and obtain approval to proceed with implementation, ti and to provide a preliminary design which can be used as the basis for the detailed design and implementation of this project.

55 Thornton site Ritson site Martin site Courtice site Legend Potential GO Station Sites Existing Oshawa GO Station Not to Scale GO Service expansion EA, Oshawa-Parking and traffic Study Site Location FIGURE 1

56 Mehemed Delibasic P. Eng Project Manager Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering AECOM CANADA LTD

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