Welcome to the Online Consultation

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1 Welcome to the Online Consultation Western Alignment & Vehicle Maintenance & Storage Facility Update Please review the presentation and complete the survey by July 10,

2 Format for Feedback Please complete the online survey at by July 10, 2012 A consultation report to inform the designers will be posted online at: 1

3 Online Consultation Overview Part 1 Crosstown Background, Key Developments & Construction Update Part 2 New Keele Street to Weston Road Routing Preliminary Planning Part 3 Vehicle Facility Preliminary Planning * Metrolinx is beginning the Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Study for the area around the station. 2

4 The Purpose of this Online Consultation Provide a brief project update Present proposed changes & improvements to the alignment from Keele Street to Weston Road Provide an overview of the Maintenance and Storage Facility layout & challenges Most importantly: Get your input on the Preliminary Planning early in this process. A second community consultation will be held in Fall,

5 Presentation Part 1: Crosstown Background, Key Developments & Construction Update 4

6 What was determined in 2010 Keele to Jane Section A street-level LRT alignment on the following panel was approved through a study (Transit Project Assessment) in

7 2010 Alignment (Street Level) 6

8 What we heard in Community Concerns were raised during the previous study. The new study will address these: Traffic concerns at Black Creek Drive Pedestrian Crossings at Weston Road Property impacts in the vicinity of Weston Road Plan for Crosstown connection to GO Transit 7

9 Key Project Developments since 2010 An off-street (elevated) route is now proposed from a portal west of Keele Street to Black Creek Underground LRT is now proposed from Black Creek to Weston Road An underground Weston Rd/Mt Dennis Station is now proposed, just east of Weston Road Protecting for future GO Transit connection Preliminary plans are developing to retain Kodak Building 8

10 Proposed New Route Alignment 2012 This project includes construction to Weston Rd/Mt Dennis Station to be complete in 2020 The timing and construction method for Weston Road to Jane Street is TBD through further study 9

11 Potential Benefits of the New LRT Route Proposal Improve access to the proposed Vehicle Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) Build a new underground LRT station near Weston Road Improve pedestrian connections at the newly proposed Station Provide a new bus terminal for connection to proposed Weston Road/Mount Dennis Station Preserve the former Kodak Employees Building for future re-development Protect for a future GO Transit to Crosstown LRT connection A new study will now assess the pros and cons of the design changes and identify measures to mitigate any impacts such as those related to Weston Rd/Mt Dennis Station. 10

12 The Eglinton Crosstown Plan km Rapid Transit Line (Jane/Black Creek Drive to Kennedy Station) 10 km Underground Tunnel (Keele Area to Laird Drive*) SRT Replacement, Enhancement & Extension from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue East 60% faster than bus service today * Exact alignment west of Keele Street TBD through this study 11

13 The Crosstown 2012 *Final number and location of stations subject to Provincial review 60% faster than current bus routes 15 minutes from Keele to Yonge 12

14 Implementation The Keele to Weston Rd/Mt Dennis Station segment is part of the Province of Ontario s $8.4 Billion investment for Transit expansion in Toronto Crosstown Phase 1 ( ) Tunnel contract for Keele to Yonge and Keelesdale Park Bridge are currently being tendered for bids 6 LRT Stations are currently under design (Keele to Chaplin) Future Community Centre Future Bridge 13

15 Crosstown Construction Update Tunnel preparation work at Black Creek and Eglinton in Keelesdale Park Piling rigs are building concrete support walls for the future west tunnel launch shaft The west launch shaft will enable tunnelling works in late 2012 towards Allen Road 14

16 Presentation Part 2: Route Alignment Update Keele Street to Jane Street 15

17 Guiding Principles The plans being presented today are conceptual, and will be refined over the coming months to: Minimize impacts to the natural environment Reduce property impacts if possible Minimize costs Minimize impacts to buildings Enhance access to vehicle facility 16

18 Study Areas * * For future study 17

19 2012 New Proposed Plan/Profile 18

20 Weston Rd / Mt Dennis Station 19

21 Presentation Part 3: Vehicle Maintenance & Storage Facility Preliminary Planning 20

22 Maintenance and Storage Facility Requirements 17 hectares (42 acres) of flat property Vacant property preferred or property which causes minimal displacement of existing commercial/industrial activities Ideally zoned for industrial/employment or transportation use Proximity to the Eglinton line ideally less than 1 kilometre Ideally close to future intersecting LRT lines. 21

23 Maintenance and Storage Facility 22

24 Maintenance and Storage Facility Concept 23

25 Bus Terminal The Weston Rd/Mt Dennis LRT Station will be connected to a new 15-bay bus terminal. 24

26 Bus Routes Serving the Bus Terminal It is proposed that the following TTC bus routes will serve the new bus terminal: 19 Jane South (new) 32 Eglinton West 35 Jane 35E Jane Express 71 Runnymede 89 Weston (local northbound) 89 Weston (local southbound) 161 Rogers Rd 168 Symington 170 Emmett (new) 171 Mount Dennis TTC Wheel-Trans 25

27 Bus Terminal: MSF Site with Kodak Building Existing Building Black Creek Dr Photography Dr Eglinton Ave W 26

28 Study Processes Transit Project Assessment (TPAP) The alignment study focuses on the proposed changes to the approved Eglinton-Crosstown LRT plan, and will assess the impacts of the changes using the same assessment factors as the previous study. The public will be provided opportunities to review and comment on the assessment of the impacts of the proposed design changes, and measures to mitigate those impacts. The impact assessment and results of the study will be documented in a report for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project. The Vehicle Facility will also undergo study under the TPAP 27

29 Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation of the Project As part of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), the project team will: Document the assessment and evaluation of the impacts of the project on the environment; Explore and incorporate measures to mitigate negative impacts of the project; and, Develop means to monitor or verify the effectiveness of mitigation measures. The project team includes natural, socio-economic and cultural environment specialists such as: air quality geotechnical safety archaeological health effects natural environment economic heritage traffic fisheries noise The results of the impact assessment will be documented and reviewed by various government agencies and members of the public. The following display provides a summary of the issues that will be explored. 28

30 Environmental Factor Areas Natural Environment Fisheries and aquatic habitat Terrestrial habitat and species Specially designated features and species Groundwater Cultural Environment Cultural heritage features Archaeological resources Constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty right Contamination properties Socio-Economic Environment Direct impacts on residents and businesses including things such as: Displacement of residences Displacement of businesses Displacement of community features Indirect impacts on residents and businesses including things such as: Changes to noise levels comparing future do nothing to future with the project Changes in local and regional air quality and the implications on human health Changes to aesthetic environment Changes to access, travel patterns and traffic 29

31 Alignment & Facility - Consultation Process Timelines Online Consultation June 26 July 10, 2012 Consultation #2 Fall, 2012 Update on Alignment. Respond to consultation #1 Input Update to layout of Vehicle Maintenance & Storage Facility 30

32 The Crosstown Team Please get in touch with us Devin Horne, Franca Di Giovanni, Denise Jayawardene Online: Community Office Hours 2012 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: by appointment Tel: Fax: TTY: Visit our West Community Office at 1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin) 31

33 Next Steps Please submit comments to the project team by July 10th, 2012 Refine the preferred project option Assess the project impacts Develop mitigation methods Second Public Consultation in Fall, 2012 Prepare a draft study summary report for public and agency review THANK YOU! 32