Community Update. June 30, Presented at: York Civic Centre

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1 Community Update June 30, 2011 Presented at: York Civic Centre Presented by: Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Transportation MPP Laura Albanese Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

2 Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Community Meeting Agenda Introduction Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Project Status Presentation Questions and Answers Wrap Up 7/5/2011 Community Update 2

3 New Transit Plan For Toronto New Transit Plan announced by Mayor Ford, Premier McGuinty and Minister Wynne on March 31, 2011 Plan will improve mobility in Toronto Enhance economic, social and environmental well being Accommodate new growth 7/5/2011 Community Update 3

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6 Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Funded by the Province through Metrolinx Faster travel times (35 min from Kennedy to Jane) Through service from Scarborough Centre to Jane (45 min) Increase SRT capacity with new and larger light rail vehicles Connections east to west across the city Support to future growth across the city Thousands of jobs during construction Easy quick connections to the TTC subway system and GO Transit network Implements PRESTO transit fare card 7/5/2011 Community Update 6

7 Eglinton Bus Service Today Eglinton 32 and 34 bus routes: 66,000 combined daily weekday riders Eglinton 32 West buses account for 41,500 Top local intersecting routes per weekday 35 Jane 41, Keele 23, Weston 13,000 For Comparison: Scarborough RT route 45,000 daily weekday riders 7/5/2011 Community Update 7

8 Project Update June 30, 2011 Presented at: York Civic Centre Jack Collins, Vice-President Rapid Transit Implementation, Metrolinx Anna Pace, Director Strategic Partnerships Transit Expansion Department - TTC Community Update 8

9 Outline Metrolinx Mandate and Responsibilities Jack Collins, Metrolinx Overview of Project and Approvals Jack Collins, Metrolinx Design and Construction Update Anna Pace, TTC 7/5/2011 Community Update 9

10 Metrolinx Created in 2006, Metrolinx provides residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern, efficient and integrated. As a provincial agency, Metrolinx was created to play a critical role in planning for a seamless, integrated transit network across the region. In 2009, GO Transit became a division of Metrolinx. The Air Rail Link is also a division of Metrolinx, and PRESTO will become a division of Metrolinx shortly. 7/5/2011 Community Update 10

11 Metrolinx Our Mandate is to do three things: Deliver the best possible transportation services today while leading the way to an even better, more convenient service tomorrow. Make the best possible use of public transportation investment dollars. Measurably improve the quality of life in our region. 7/5/2011 Community Update 11

12 Key Responsibilities for Project Key Responsibilities: Metrolinx is responsible for securing funding and environmental approvals, designing, coordinating, planning, constructing and implementing the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown LRT project. Metrolinx will own and control this project. Metrolinx is contracting with the TTC to act as its agent in the delivery of the project 7/5/2011 Community Update 12

13 Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Plan Key facts: 25 km east-west transit corridor between Scarborough Centre and Jane Street / Black Creek 19 km of tunnelled transit along Eglinton connected with continuous through-running service along upgraded SRT alignment (6 km, elevated and at-grade, 0.5 km tunnelled) to Scarborough Centre Up to 26 stations Metrolinx cost estimate for the combined project is $8.2B (2010$) 7/5/2011 Community Update 13

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15 Status: Environmental Assessment /TPAP Updates Eglinton Crosstown LRT EA/TPAP Amendment Conduct preliminary engineering review for Eglinton east and west tunnel segments Review station requirements and locations Review and assess Jane / Black Creek alignment, access to yard Scarborough RT EA/TPAP Amendment Kennedy Station configuration McCowan layover yard configuration Eglinton Yard EA/TPAP Amendment For all EA/TPAP Amendments Service plan concepts and modeling Public Consultations MOE Approval 7/5/2011 Community Update 15

16 Status: Environmental Assessment /Transit Project Assessment Process Review of McCowan Yard Eglinton Yard at Black Creek and Eglinton Sheppard Subway Station Locations Keele to Jane Laird to Kennedy Review of Kennedy Station 7/5/2011 Community Update 16

17 Crosstown: Keele to Jane Future Study & Consultation 7/5/2011 Community Update 17

18 Crosstown: Maintenance and Storage Facility Future Study & Consultation 7/5/2011 Community Update 18

19 Maintenance and Storage Facility Context Eglinton Avenue looking east towards Black Creek Drive 7/5/2011 Community Update 19

20 Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown is Moving Forward Design & Construction Progress Anna Pace, Director, Strategic Partnerships, TTC 7/5/2011 Community Update 20

21 Local Issues: Bus Services Several buses serve Eglinton west of Yonge Street TTC will review bus service for future connections to the Crosstown Stations will have mainly on-street bus stops Will identify bus terminals at busy stations 7/5/2011 Community Update 21

22 Working with the Community Key to the success TTC Community relations team working with communities businesses and stakeholders Identify issues early and mitigate construction impacts Community liaison staff will be on the ground, meeting face-to-face with community members Engage with community early and often, flag and address issues related to construction 7/5/2011 Community Update 22

23 Working with the Community Community Offices: visible on-street presence and access to updates and project information Working with project team and contractors to resolve issues Provide consistent, timely and accurate communication print, website, signage, etc. Consultation and Outreach for each design and construction activity New dedicated website coming (interim site Prepare community for tunnelling and construction of stations Working with you to manage disruption 7/5/2011 Community Update 23

24 Working with the Community Work in partnership with local businesses to mitigate impacts of construction (e.g. shop local programs) Work with local community on safe pedestrian and commuter routes, where appropriate (e.g. safe routes to school ) 7/5/2011 Community Update 24

25 Local Community Involvement Events June 14 - Mt Dennis Neighbours Night Out July 13 Green Hills Neighbours Night Out Paulson King George s Drive 7/5/2011 Community Update 25

26 Construction Management Approach Ensure scope defined before construction Pre-qualify contractors Define utility work before construction Ensure consistent and coordinated approach among contractors Include obligations for contractor Support of community relations 7/5/2011 Community Update 26

27 Light Rail Vehicles 7/5/2011 Community Update 27

28 Light Rail Vehicles New LRVs will be: Low floor & accessible Air conditioned Audio and visual passenger information Design & Manufacture: Bombardier Awarded Contract by Metrolinx in June 2010 for $770 million TTC Vehicle Engineering staff are managing the contract Design to be complete by December 2011 Manufactured in Thunder Bay 7/5/2011 Community Update 28

29 Potential Interior Layout 7/5/2011 Community Update 29

30 Tunnel Boring Machines On July 28, 2010, Metrolinx ordered four tunnel boring machines at $54 million Machines will commence midtown tunnel in mid-2012 Manufactured by Lovat Inc., a Toronto company employs 380 people in Etobicoke Valiant Machine and Tool will manufacture electrical and mechanical trailing gear assemblies in Windsor A single machine s average mining rate for lined tunnel is 75 metres a week 7/5/2011 Community Update 30

31 Tunnel Liners Metrolinx awarded contract in February 2011 to Munro Concrete Products Limited (Essa Township) Munro is adding in excess of 100 jobs and expanding their plant 7/5/2011 Community Update 31

32 Station Design Minimize property and construction impacts Minimize disruption to extensive utilities around stations Accommodate local traffic during construction 7/5/2011 Community Update 32

33 Station Design Approach for Station Design: Enhance accessibility Minimize impact on adjacent areas Understand development potential Preserve opportunities for integration Key Design Elements: Main entrance & secondary entrance Elevators and escalators Fare payment-presto 7/5/2011 Community Update 33

34 Station Design Metrolinx Board recently approved station design, preliminary engineering Design concepts being developed for 7 stations: Eglinton West, Keele, Caledonia, Dufferin, Bathurst, Oakwood & Chaplin Public consultation and information during design process 7/5/2011 Community Update 34

35 Pre-construction Investigations Utility location Geotechnical survey Soil sampling and testing Analyses and Follow up 7/5/2011 Community Update 35

36 Construction starts this Summer in West Final design underway for midtown tunnel section (Black Creek to Laird) Black Creek Tunnel Launching shaft tenders - June 6 Black Creek Tunnel Launch shaft construction starts this summer Tunnel construction to start mid 2012 Development of construction schedule and Project Implementation Plan SRT Replacement and Upgrade - tentative start late /5/2011 Community Update 36

37 First Construction Contract Tunnel launch site at Black Creek scheduled to begin work in Summer 2011 Tunnelling will start summer 2012 and head east Public information with community before construction starts 7/5/2011 Community Update 37

38 Crosstown Launch Shaft Rendering Launch Shaft 60m Long 20m wide 16m deep 7/5/2011 Community Update 38

39 Future Keelesdale Park Bridge Portion of Park required to store construction equipment & launch tunnel boring machines Entrance To Keelesdale Park Existing entrance from Eglinton Avenue will be used by construction vehicles Bridge will maintain convenient access to Chris Tonks Arena during tunneling construction in 2012 Future York Community Centre West Launch Area Chris Tonks Arena 7/5/2011 Community Update 39

40 Future Keelesdale Park Bridge Long Term Benefits Bridge will link Community Centre to Chris Tonks Arena Provides access to both facilities from Eglinton Avenue or Black Creek Drive 7/5/2011 Community Update 40

41 Get in Touch Tel: Fax: TTY: (416) Interim Website: Community Office: 1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin) Summer Hours: Mon, Wed, Friday 9:00am 5:00pm Tues 8:00am 4:00pm Thurs 12:00pm 8:00pm 7/5/2011 Community Update 41

42 Thank you 7/5/2011 Community Update 42