CROSSTOWN LRT Central Open House March 21, 2018
Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Guided by its Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx has worked to plan, design and build a regional transportation network that aims to enhance the quality of life, the environment and the prosperity of area residents. 2
METROLINX S GEOGRAPHIC MANDATE: THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA (GTHA) Expansive 8,242 km 2 1.5 times the size of Prince Edward Island Diverse spectrum of urban, suburban and rural land use Fast-growing 7 million people in 2016 Over 10 million by 2041 Complex 4 levels of government 30 municipalities 9 municipal transit agencies + Metrolinx Certain Metrolinx initiatives reach beyond the GTHA Select GO Transit services extend to an outer arc of communities including Peterborough, Barrie, Waterloo and Niagara PRESTO and Transit Procurement Initiative serve communities across Ontario 3
THE BIG MOVE $30+ BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT 4
OVER $30B IN INVESTMENT IN THE GTHA S RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK EXPANDING GO TRAIN SERVICE More service on all lines Electric trains, every 15 minutes or better in both directions, for most GO customers 23 new or proposed stations to serve new markets 64 KM OF NEW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT Under construction: Eglinton Crosstown In procurement: Finch West Hurontario Hamilton 52 KM OF NEW BUS RAPID TRANSIT Partially in-service, with remainder under construction: Viva in York Region Mississauga Transitway CONNECTING IT ALL TOGETHER Expanding and revitalizing Union Station, the heart of the regional network PRESTO now in use across the Region 5
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN - RECORD INVESTMENT The Regional Transportation Plan has shaped record investment in new infrastructure and transit services: Over $30B in investment in the GTHA s rapid transit network currently being planned, procured and constructed. GO Expansion Introduction of new service on Barrie, Stouffville, Kitchener, Richmond Hill and Milton lines. Planning work underway for 23 new or proposed stations. Lakeshore Lines 30 minute service. Over 60% more train trips on multiple lines, including Milton, Lakeshore East/West and Kitchener. Bus Rapid Transit (partially or fully in service) York Region VIVA BRT, Mississauga Transitway. Light Rail Transit (under construction or in procurement) Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West LRT, Hurontario LRT, Hamilton LRT. 6
LEARN MORE The Metrolinx Board of Directors has approved the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan which outlines how people and goods will move across our great region. Curious about what s in the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan? You can view the plan at: http://www.metrolinx.c om/en/regionalplannin g/rtp/
INTEGRATED ART RENDERINGS EGLINTON STATION
Safety First Our #1 Priority We train and direct staff to: Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan. Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood. Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood. Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the public. Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot be assured. Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements. Be prepared and equipped to work safely.
What Are We Building a New Modern LRT 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops 9 km below ground and 10 km above ground A maintenance and storage facility A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic Transit communications system Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station
Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles 1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system 2. Design that elevates the quality of the passenger Experience 3. Civic scale, materiality and quality 4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of all systems and elements 5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions
Environment & Sustainability During Construction Programs to minimize impact on wildlife, watercourses and trees Reduce impact to community through the management of dust, noise and vibration Sustainable construction practices, including targeting 75% waste diversion from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse of excess soil. Project Design Sustainability Toronto Green Standard project wide LEED Certification at EMSF Bike parking Dedicated pedestrian routes High Solar Reflectance Index paving Green roofs Energy efficiency LED lighting, heat recovery systems Water use conservation/efficiency Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions) Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-site light trespass) Landscaping use of native, droughttolerant plants and trees Sheltered waiting areas
Chaplin Station Renderings *90% Design
Chaplin Station Construction Progress Pictures
Chaplin Station: What to Expect in 2018 Chaplin Station is being constructed using a top down cut-and-cover method Support of excavation work will continue for the duration of 2018, including pile installation, shallow excavation and roof slab construction Gilgorm Road and Latimer Avenue will remain closed for the duration of 2018. Upcoming Construction Stage
Avenue Station Renderings *90% Design
Avenue Long Term Staging
Avenue Station Secondary Entrance Progress
Avenue Station: Mined Station Avenue Station is being constructed using a mined method known as Sequential Excavation Method or SEM. 24 hour mining is underway at the Main and Secondary Entrances and will be ongoing to the end of 2019. The mining process includes three principal underground activities that occur in a continuous sequence. This creates the large underground cavern that will house the station platform and concourse. Horizontal pipe roof supports the ground above Excavation of the materials below the roof Support of underground surfaces by spraying the walls and ceiling with concrete 400m to be mined underneath Eglinton Ave from Avenue Road to Lascelles Blvd. Main Entrance Phone Secondary Entrance Water Storm Sanitary, Combination Cross Cut Cavern Access Adit
Eglinton Station Main Entrance Features Future Main Entrance Site Accessible entrance Connections to LRT and TTC Line 1 Subway Main Entrance Future Main Entrance Interior Interchange Station Features Underground connections to all four corners of the intersection including the Yonge-Eglinton Centre and Canada Square
Eglinton Station Profile View LRT Upper Concourse TTC Subway Platform LRT Platform LRT Lower Concourse
Eglinton Station - Progress Completed to Date Installation of a TTC underpinning pile Demolition of the Salvation Army Community Church and abandoned TTC bus depot Wet utility relocation at the Yonge- Eglinton intersection North, east, and west underground pedestrian tunnel closures Shoring (piling) at the Salvation Army site and along Eglinton Avenue Major 2018 Work Shoring continues for the station box and main entrance Toronto Hydro relocation works New TTC Service Building at Berwick Portal Upgrades to subway station
Eglinton Station Upcoming Traffic Changes
Eglinton Station TTC Upgrades and Service Building Crosstown Project Agreements requires CTS to make improvements at Eglinton subway station including construction of new subway service building and upgrades to the subway station. TTC has approved 24 closures in 2018 for this work. The subway will close 2am Saturday mornings and re-open Monday mornings at 5am for each closure. Future site of TTC service building Rendering of TTC service building The new service building will be located over the subway tracks at the Berwick portal (pictured right). The upgrades include an improved ventilation and life safety systems for the existing subway.
Eglinton Station Weekend Subway Closures TTC & Crosslinx have coordinated to limit the overall number of Line 1 closures in 2018. During 9 of the 24 closures, TTC will undertake states of Good Repair work. 15 out of the 24 Closures will be strictly from St Clair to Lawrence. Work will occur 24 hours a day during the designated weekend closures. Weekend activities include excavation, shoring and foundation work. TTC state of good repair closures (9)
Mount Pleasant Station Renderings *90% Design
Mount Pleasant Station Construction Progress Pictures
Mount Pleasant Station: What to Expect in 2018 Mount Pleasant Station is being constructed using a top down cut-and-cover method Support of excavation work will continue for the duration of 2018, including pile installation, shallow excavation and roof slab construction Several different traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work Upcoming Construction Stage
Leaside Station Renderings *90% Design
Leaside Station: May to August Pedestrian Route: Work Zones & tapers: Crosswalk/Sidewalk Closed: X X X Secondary Entrance Work Zone X X X X Eglinton Avenue East Pedestrians Various pedestrian reroutes in place 3 crosswalks open Traffic Minimum of one lane in each direction open Some dedicated turn lanes maintained Periodic Metro driveway closure (on Eglinton) Various turn restrictions will be in effect Main Entrance Work Zone *Staging plan not final. Watch for public notice with final plans.
Construction Activities: What to Expect Support of Excavation will continue until late 2018 In early May, construction work zones will move from the south side of Eglinton Avenue East to the north side Support of Excavation includes: Piling Shallow Excavation Temporary decking installation Work is completed in stages around the intersection Temporary decking is installed over completed sections Utility works will also occur periodically over the next year Once all the stages are complete, deep excavation will continue beneath the decking
Community Benefits The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project. Program will be divided into streams: 1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development 2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement 3. Investment (Community Improvements) 32
Community Benefits: Employment CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with individuals facing barriers to employment. We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-orientation details to help improve job matches and support applications to CTS.
Community Benefits: Business Spend CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and local businesses. Social enterprises Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals Printing with Eva s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth) Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton Local businesses Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required for Project Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement
Community Benefits: Investment CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton Avenue. Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in October 2016. Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November 2016. Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles Community Services (near future O Connor stop), CTS staff sponsored 7 families in December 2016. Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station) to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20 Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.
Business Support Marketing Communications and Advertising: Based on feedback obtained from focus groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the Crosstown Business Support advertising launched in Q4, and is now ongoing quarterly.
Business Support
Business Support GALLERY CITY: June 30- September 2, 2018 Ten (10) designated art crawl locations, businesses become pop-up galleries all summer long to: Connect local artisans and entrepreneurs Create a community experience for shoppers, art lovers Celebrate the people, the culture, and Support Eglinton businesses.
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