Union Station Rail Corridor East Enhancements Project

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1 Union Station Rail Corridor East Enhancements Project Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) Public Meeting #2 Thursday May 3, 2018

2 TIMELINE OF OVERLAPPING WORK There are many ongoing and future construction and maintenance activities occurring in the USRC East Spring Summer Fall Winter USRC East Enhancements TPAP Notice of Commencement: Apr 19 Statement of Completion: Oct 22 Receptor Based Operational Noise & Vibration Evaluation & Mitigation Share data in late spring 2018, then identify and implement mitigation Design and Construction (2021 and beyond) Pedestrian and Cycle Connections Study, Funded by Metrolinx Consultation with City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto and the community Structural Integrity Study Inspections in progress USRC East Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Consultation to continue into detailed design and construction Don Yard Expansion Signalling Improvements System-Wide Electrification TPAP Approved in 2017 Design & Construction expected to start in 2020 Ongoing Operations, Regular Maintenance & Emergency Maintenance 2

3 PRESENTATION COLOUR CODING & ONGOING CONSULTATION TPAP findings Technical stakeholder meetings CAC Detailed Design & Construction Design Review Panels Moving forward with the TPAP does not in any way signify the end of community engagement, influence or solutions 3

4 TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (TPAP) A TPAP is a streamlined environmental assessment process to expedite the development of transit projects Apr.19, 2018 WE ARE Aug Oct. 22, 2018 HERE 4

5 USRC EAST ENHANCEMENTS SCOPE 5

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8 USRC EAST ENHANCEMENTS SCOPE Architectural retaining walls are going through Metrolinx s Design Excellence process 8

9 CHERRY ST. TOWER 1930 s signal tower that controls train movement to be decommissioned Signal tower located at Cherry St. will be relocated at the end of Tannery Rd. 9

10 HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT WE VE HEARD Noise and Vibration o Idling trains create noise and air quality issues for nearby residents o Overnight construction and maintenance noise and vibration has negatively impacted residents for a long time. This will be exacerbated by track expansion and implementation of electrification infrastructure o Structural integrity of buildings adjacent to the corridor is a concern for residents Safety concerns around building Track E0 closer to residents Interim air quality between now and electrification of the rail corridor (expected to be complete in 2025) will be worse given that additional service will be delivered with diesel trains until then Public Realm o Connectivity to the waterfront will be hindered by bridge expansions. Consider replacing bridges o Heritage status of the bridges should not determine how the bridges are treated o Visual impacts will be created along Tom Longboat Lane because of tree removal o Vegetation and landscaping should be accompanied by a maintenance commitment by Metrolinx Communication should be strengthened between the community and Metrolinx divisions carrying out work on the corridor 10

11 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: IDLING TRAINS As of February 13, 2018, Metrolinx no longer idles trains on tracks E0 and E1, for more than 30 minutes The only exception would be: emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. For unforeseen circumstances, if idling is required for more than 30 minutes, all measures will be taken to remove the train from the area 11

12 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: IDLING TRAINS UNDER 30 MINUTES Red / Green zones strategy Step 1 Mapping out USRC to identify Red/Green zones Red zones are areas we do not want to idle trains Green zones are areas where idling trains would least affect residents Step 2 Determine if infrastructure changes are needed to have trains idle in green zones Signals Switches Other? Step 3 Design/Construction 12

13 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: RECEPTOR BASED NOISE AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT Metrolinx is committed to mitigating noise Currently undertaking study to develop noise mitigation options: o o o o Cathedral Court Co-op Caroline Co-op Longboat Area Residents Association 15 Scadding Ave. (Toronto Community Housing) Report recommendations anticipated in June 13

14 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: RECEPTOR BASED NOISE AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT Balcony glazed wall Preliminary mitigation options for discussion: o o o o Secondary glazing or window upgrade Door/frame upgrades Balcony glazed wall Angled wall lining, beginning at mid-height of wall (due to standing wave effect) In-fill lower half of sliding door opening Double glazed window, with potential secondary glazing; or Glazed wall on balcony edge in location of existing handrail, extending almost to full height Secondary glazing/ window upgrade These options are in addition to other potential mitigation (e.g. noise wall) Noise wall Angled wall lining 14

15 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: RECEPTOR BASED NOISE AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT Emerging ideas on how to implement quickly: Metrolinx role would be to fund appropriate treatments for each of the four locations Metrolinx will prepare a performance specification for each location based on the receptor based noise and vibration assessment recommendations (currently ongoing) governing bodies go to market and solicit minimum of three contractor prices Metrolinx to approve bid and provide funding to property management company to pay contractor(s) 15

16 CURRENT NOISE AND VIBRATION: CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE NOISE AND VIBRATION Existing and Future Construction Contracts Metrolinx is developing a standard and comprehensive approach to manage construction related noise and vibration Metrolinx will review existing and future contracts to ensure noise and vibration controls are in place Working towards state-of-the-art noise and vibration exposure limits Long Term Noise Monitoring Metrolinx has started a study to look into installing long term noise monitoring Exploring the possibility of making data available online in real time 16

17 FUTURE NOISE: USRC EAST ENHANCEMENTS TPAP Approximately 87% of future trains running in the USRC will be Electrified Cherry St. Electric trains at lower speeds are significantly quieter than diesel trains Union Station Lower Jarvis St. Lower Sherbourne St. Parliament St. Distance from Union Station (km) 17

18 FUTURE VIBRATION: USRC EAST ENHANCEMENTS TPAP As part of the USRC East Enhancements TPAP, for the new track E0, Metrolinx will install Ballast mats at the following locations: Southeast of Henry Lane Terrace Between Portneuf Court and Parliament St. Near Corner of Mill St. and Bayview Ave. 18

19 STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY STUDY Inspect the exterior face of the buildings adjacent to the rail corridor Look for structural defects that could impact the safety of residents. Buildings include: o o o o Cathedral Court Co-op Caroline Co-op Longboat Area Residents Association 15 Scadding Ave. (Toronto Community Housing) Report will include a description of any deficiencies including categorization with respect to how critical the deficiency is 19

20 SAFETY o o o o Maintaining tracks to class 5 standards. This involves tighter maintenance tolerances and more frequent inspections Track improvements that include: Concrete ties, which provide a stronger track structure that is more resistant to wear Continuous welded rail Use of Enhanced Trail Control (ETC) as part of the RER program Prevent over-speed derailments Prevent train-to-train collisions Prevent trains occupying improperly aligned switches Prevent trains entering a foreman s work authority limits Enforce compliance with Railway Signaling Appliances (eg: red signal over-runs, speeds through turnouts, etc.) Metrolinx will continue to allow freight trains on the southernmost tracks in the USRC East 20

21 SAFETY To address safety concerns, Metrolinx is proposing to build a Jordan Rail on Track E0 (both new and existing) o o o This is not a requirement Intended to contain and guide train wheels, keeping the train upright on the track Helps keep trains on the rail corridor in the unlikely event of a derailment Regular Rail Jordan Rail Regular Rail 21

22 AIR QUALITY NO2 Future Conditions (24hrs) PM2.5 Future Conditions (24hrs) (David Cooper/Toronto Star) Background: Regional air quality as measured at MOECC and NAPS monitoring stations Benzene-a-pyrene Future Conditions (24hrs) Benzene Future Conditions (24hrs) 22

23 INTERIM AIR QUALITY Metrolinx is considering increasing service each year prior to electrification PM 2.5 (24-hour) Predicted concentrations at the most affected receptor under average meteorological conditions (24-hour averages) USRC EAST COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 23

24 INTERIM AIR QUALITY Benzene (24-hour) NO 2 (24-hour) USRC EAST COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 24

25 AIR QUALITY MITIGATION Metrolinx is committed to electrifying the large majority of its network Electric trains have no local emissions Metrolinx diesel trains to be converted to Tier 4 emission standards Compared to Tier 2s, Tier 4s emit: 75% fewer oxides of nitrogen (NOx), 70% less particulate matter (PM), and 53% fewer hydrocarbons 25

26 CHANGING AREA 1927: Berm Filling Trestle 1927: Lower Sherbourne St. Bridge 1934: East from Royal York 1970s Future East Bayfront Plans USRC EAST COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 26

27 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CONNECTIONS STUDY Purpose: Look at ways of strengthening the pedestrian and cycling connectivity between the north side of the Union Station Rail Corridor East and the waterfront It will also study ways to enhance the pedestrian and cyclist experience across the precinct A range of options: pedestrian and cycle connections 27

28 PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CONNECTIONS STUDY (PCCS): Will be funded by Metrolinx Will be developed in consultation with the City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto, and the community The CAC will have input into all phases of the study Will evaluate potential future new pedestrian and cycle connection(s) under the rail corridor Spring Summer Fall Winter USRC East Enhancements TPAP Notice of Commencement: April 19 Statement of Completion: October 23 Design and Construction (2021 and beyond) Pedestrian and Cycle Connections Study, Funded by Metrolinx Consultation with City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto and the community The PCCS will: o Run in parallel to the TPAP process o Will run until the end of 2019 o Will seek ongoing community input 28

29 BRIDGE EXTENSIONS: PLAN VIEW Bridges must be extended to accommodate additional track Structural supports are required for the additional track The following bridge plans and renderings do not preclude the outcome of the PCCS and other design constraints Lower Jarvis St. Bridge Extension 29

30 BRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES: SHERBOURNE STREET PORTALS Sherbourne portal on the north side of the Union Station Rail Corridor East (USRCE) Sherbourne portal on the south side of the USRCE Integration zone with Waterfront Toronto s Gardiner East Public Realm project 30

31 BRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES: SHERBOURNE STREET PORTALS Example: existing wing wall (Jarvis Street) Proposed: wing wall at Sherbourne Street 31

32 BRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES: JARVIS STREET PORTAL Diagram: south side portal Rendering: south side portal 32

33 BRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES: PARLIAMENT STREET PORTAL Diagram: north side portal Rendering: north side portal 33

34 BRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES: CHERRY STREET PORTAL Diagram: north side portal Rendering: north side portal 34

35 FIRST LOOK: ENHANCING THE EXISTING UNDERPASSES Existing underpass at Sherbourne Street A new lighting design is planned for both daytime and night to enhance safety and amenity 35

36 LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING STRATEGIES Metrolinx will commit to remove garbage and maintain trees as part of our contract requirements 36

37 LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING STRATEGIES 37

38 LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING STRATEGIES Potential location for a noise wall 38

39 RETAINING WALLS 39

40 RETAINING WALLS 40

41 CHERRY ST. TOWER 41

42 COMMUNICATIONS Union Station Rail Corridor control room has been set up. weekly meetings to discuss operations and construction activities in the rail corridor This feeds into weekly construction activity community updates Daily calls with Metrolinx staff to discuss community impacts and overnight work progress We encourage you to contact your community relations specialist Ryah Kazman at or at for more information about our projects 42

43 NEXT STEPS Please submit any comments or questions to: by May 17, 2018 Notice of Completion: August 16, Day Public review period: August 17-September 17, 2018 Final Environmental Project Report and technical reports posted online 35-Day Minister review period: September 18-October 22, 2018 Statement of Completion: October 22, 2018 Please visit the project website for more information, or to view the draft technical reports: metrolinx.com/unionstationeast 43

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