Kennedy Station Online Consultation 1
Surface Light Rail Transit 2
Metrolinx LRV 4 doors per car (2 single, 2 double) Up to 3 cars per consist 3
Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) New LRVs will feature: 100% low floors, with level boarding at stops Multiple-entries & Proof of Payment Fares for fast boarding Air conditioning Audio and visual passenger information Manufactured in Thunder Bay High passenger capacity, 1 LRV = 2.5 Buses 4
LRT Operations Dedicated transit line for reliable service Predictable travel times Traffic signal coordination Smooth & comfortable Wider stop spacing for fast service Automated fare vending machines Next vehicle arrival screens 5
Multiple Door Entry 6
Accessible Rail 7
Overview: Design Excellence at Metrolinx Design excellence at Metrolinx refers to the successful interplay between: Functionality Durability Beauty Value 8
Crosstown Principles of Design Excellence 1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system 2. Design that elevates the quality of the public transit experience 3. Civic scale, materiality and quality 4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of building systems and elements 5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions 9
1. A Strong Conceptual Narrative Vision across the System A coherent and unified architectural strategy for the entire Crosstown line Clear strategy for consistent and variable elements 10
2. Design that Elevates the Quality of the Public Transit Experience Openness through optimal Optimized daylight penetration spatial penetration 11
3. Civic Scale, Materiality and Quality Unified ground plan inside and outside stations and at stops Civic materials and character of open spaces 12
4. Clarity and Simplicity of Architectural Expression through Integrated Building Systems and Elements Integrated structural, mechanical, and electrical systems A clear hierarchy and plan for user-centred integrated information 13
5. Responsiveness to Contextual, Local and future Conditions Integration with historic elements Sustainability measures 14
Crosstown Accessible Features: Stations Accessible path from street to platform Accessible routes identified Station attendant Platform edge tactile strip Wayfinding tiles on platforms Near-level boarding of trains Platform edge illumination Audible messages throughout stations Signage with accessible features Designated Waiting Area Colour contrast between station walls and floors Equipment mounted at accessible heights Benches 15
Crosstown Accessibility Features: Stops Platform edge tactile strip Platform edge illumination Colour contrast between walls and platform Equipment mounted at accessible heights Sheltered benches Sheltered wheelchair area Passenger assistance intercom Ramp access to platforms Signage with accessible features 16
Typical Centre Platform: Example - Bermondsey 17
Bermondsey - Context Residential Industrial / Commercial Esso Gas Industrial / Commercial 18
Bermondsey 19
Storage Track at Bermondsey At key sections along the Crosstown route additional tracks are needed to ensure vehicle storage and the ability to turn back Storage tracks are required in case of unplanned equipment failure Required approximately every 4km Exact location under review 20
Typical Parallel Side Platforms: Example - Victoria Park, Pharmacy, Birchmount and Ionview 21
Victoria Park - Context Eglinton Commercial Square Mall (Big Box) Hydro Residential Residential 22
Victoria Park 23
Pharmacy - Context Commercial Commercial Petro Canada Commercial Commercial 24
Pharmacy 25
Birchmount - Context Residential Residential Police Station Employment Employment 26
Birchmount 27
Ionview - Context Residential - Midrise Residential Commercial Residential - Midrise Residential - Midrise Open Space 28
Ionview 29
Typical Far Side Platform Example - Lebovic and Warden 30
Lebovic - Context Heritage Building Institutional Big Box Retail (Ontario Court) Big Box Retail Big Box Retail 31
Lebovic 32
Warden - Context Commercial / Big box Retail Car Dealership Commercial / Big Heritage box Retail Commercial / Big Building box Retail 33
Warden 34
Platforms Day and Night Renderings 35
Typical Midblock Configuration 36
Massey Creek Culvert Concrete Box Culvert 37
Wilson Brook Culvert (ALTERNATE OPTION) 38
Kennedy Station Local Context - Demand NORTH Kennedy Road Midland Avenue Ionview Road Eglinton Avenue + + 39
Kennedy Station Plan View-Phase 1 NORTH New GO PPUDO New West Entrance New GO Ticketing Building Existing GO East Platform Existing PPUDO Existing Bus Terminal to Remain Possible Location of new TTC TPSS New GO West Platform New GO South Tunnel 40
Kennedy Station Aerial Perspective NORTH New West Entrance Kennedy Road Existing PPUDO Existing Bus Terminal to Remain 41
Kennedy Station Aerial Perspective Zoom Existing Bus Terminal to Remain Existing PPUDO New West Entrance 42
Kennedy Station Profile View Existing: Scarborough RT Bus Terminal North Service Road Eglinton Avenue West Service Road Landscape Band Kennedy subway station Multiuse Pathway Parking SRT to be removed after subway extension 43
New Approach: Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) Public Private Partnership models have been underway in Canada for 20 years 165 projects 21 transportation projects $51 billion total project value Canada-wide examples Canada Line rapid transit project (Vancouver) Autoroute 25 (Montréal) Trans-Canada Highway (Atlantic Canada) Ontario examples Pan Am games athletes village Ottawa Light Rail Transit Highway 407 East Phase 1 The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway (Formerly the Windsor Essex Parkway) 44
Owner s Role Changes with AFP 45
New Approach: Advantages of (AFP) Increased capacity to bring projects to market Transfer of risk Appropriate risks transferred to private sector to ensure on time, on budget delivery and offer value for money Design, construction, cost escalation, schedule delays, operations, maintenance, lifecycle, financial risk Cost certainty Optimal cost combination: combines capital, maintenance and life cycle costs Integration of design and construction 46
New Approach: Roles and Responsibilities in the Design Build Finance Maintain model Metrolinx Role: Design Overall scope (inclusion of maintenance, operations, etc.) Project-Specific Output Specifications (with Consultant team) Real Estate Acquisition (with City of Toronto) Build Oversee Construction Phase Quality Assurance Finance Project Budget With Infrastructure Ontario run a competitive procurement process; select the winning contractor Maintain Testing & Commissioning (with Toronto Transit Commission) Safety Certification and Project Acceptance TTC to operate Integrated with existing TTC system 47