Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Agenda

Waterfront Transit Network Update

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)

July 23, 2020

1. Project Overview 1. Context 2. Background 3. Timeline 2. Portal Selection Study - Summary of findings 3. Network Phasing Study – Upcoming work 4. EA Addenda/TPAP – Upcoming work 5. Preliminary Design and Engineering – Upcoming work

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Context

Distillery Loop Union Station

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Background

• In April 2019 , City Council endorsed the streetcar loop expansion at Union Station as the preferred option for the Union Queens Quay Link, and directed staff to commence the preliminary design and engineering phase of the extension of light rail transit to the East Bayfront beginning in 2020.

• The first part of this work includes feasibility studies to assess: • An alternative portal location for the LRT along Queens Quay between Bay Street and Yonge Street, which may provide overall cost and public realm benefits • Consideration of phasing option(s) that may expedite the east-west streetcar service on Queens Quay to the East Bayfront

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Timeline

Last time we met We are here

TTC East Preliminary Transit Preliminary Bayfront Design – EBF Waterfront Union Station Project Design and Transit Portal + Transit – Queens Assessment Engineering Class EA Tunnel Reset Quay Link Process Structures Study (TPAP) (PDE)

2010 2011 2018 2019 2020 2020-2021 2020-2021

Study area from Preliminary Council Council approved Refine two Identify phase 1 Complete the Complete PDE Bay to Cherry design and cost directed streetcar loop implementation TPAP process (30% design) three St. portal location analysis for portal feasibility study expansion. designs and options for the for the section focus areas: east of Yonge St. to evaluate Union loop and from Union Portal Location update costing 1 - Union loop, on Queens higher-order Study potential surface network Station to the tunnel, Queens Quay between Complications transit options alternative portal Evaluate two Distillery Loop. Quay station and Yonge and and costs with to connect location at next portal options This will replace Portal Freeland was CSO relocation Union Station stage of detail. This includes previous EAs in recommended was studied. to existing and Consult exploration of the the corridor as preferred Requested staff 2A - Surface section approved LRT stakeholders council directed option. Potential to commence from Portal to east and west and public phasing option environmental preliminary Parliament of Bay St. and regarding issues due to the design and Queens Quay. implications presence of wood engineering. 2B - Queens Quay crib walls at East Extension and Yonge Slip were connection to identified. Distillery Loop via New Cherry

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Study Overview and Background

Outcomes of the 2010 EA • The Portal west of Yonge had significant impacts on adjacent commercial properties • The Portal east of Yonge was selected as the preferred location Subsequent Design and Costing • The Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) at the foot of Yonge Street would need to be relocated at significantly higher costs than originally anticipated • Updated option west of Yonge, with a Yonge Street slip fill underwent further conceptual design

This Study • Update design to reflect new findings and to mitigate issues • Update costing to reflect changes • Re-evaluate the updated designs and select a preferred alternative

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Options (2010 EA) Q1 – Portal West of Yonge Street Q2 – Portal East of Yonge Street

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Options (2020) Q1A – Portal West of Yonge Street Changes from 2010 Design • Access to Hotel and Jack Layton Ferry Terminal from the foot of Yonge Street Slip • Maintains south side running TTC Right-of-way • Removes access laneway along Queens Quay

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Options (2020) Q2A – Portal East of Yonge Street Changes from 2010 Design • Updated Costing • CSO relocation

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Evaluation Criteria Option Q1A (2020) – portal west of Yonge Option Q2A (2020) – portal east of Yonge Planning Policies No decision relevant factors Urban Design Opportunity for additional open space Maintains existing unsignalized at base of Yonge Street  driveways and loading zones conflicting Removes unsignalized driveways on with MGT  MGT, improving trail conditions Transportation Takes bus and taxi loading off street, Avoids a signalized intersection for which was conflicting with the Martin = transit at Yonge/Queens Quay. A t- = Goodman Trail intersection is maintained. Socio-Economic Relocation of vehicular entrance to a Minimal impact driveway that is not along the building   frontage Natural and Cultural No decision relevant factors Cost and $40-50 Million ($2020) less in project Requires relocation of CSO Constructability cost  Less operating/maintenance cost  (approx. $10 Million NPV over 30 years) Overall: Technically Preferred 

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Portal Selection Study Next Steps

Next Steps • Further discussion with impacted stakeholders • Identify ownership/maintenance responsibilities • Public Consultation • Finalize and select option to bring to 30% design

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Network Phasing Study Study Overview The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternative Phase 1 options for the phased funding and implementation of the Waterfront Transit Network.

The study analyzes the phase 1 delivery options for 2 separate sections: 1. Area 1 – Union Station Phasing 2. Area 2 – Surface Network Phasing

Study Objectives: Provide options for staging full project to bring improved transit sooner

Considerations: • Capacity of Union Station streetcar loop constrains ability to introduce new service on Waterfront East • Expansion of Union Station streetcar loop is most complex and lengthy element of construction • Alignment and coordination with other projects in the corridor and continued development of East Bayfront and Quayside

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Network Phasing Study Area 1 – Union Station • How many new platforms are needed at Union Station in Phase 1? • Use update ridership demand model to determine what is required to satisfy demand at the Union Loop in terms of vehicle headways and passenger flow • Achieve acceptable passenger level of service

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Network Phasing Study Area 2 – Surface Network • What is the phase 1 terminus in the east? • What is the most strategic phase 1 implementation of the network in terms of construction phasing and value for money • Is an interim solution with a continuous through-movement along Queens Quay viable? • Is an interim bus-based solution a possibility?

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 EA Addendum Lapse of Time • 10 years has passed since the East Bayfront Transit Environmental Assessment was published. In order to update the EA, a review of changes to the planning, design and project environment would need to be completed and an addendum would be filed which summarizes this review.

• An alternative approach to the EA addendum is to go through a new Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Changes to the Project Design

A Union Station Streetcar Loop

B Queens Quay Station

A C Streetcar Portal Location

D Yonge Street Slip Lake Fill A E Temporary Turnaround Loop (At Parliament Street)

F F Parliament Street Alignment G E (Lakeshore Blvd. to Queen’s Quay) H

G Queens Quay Blvd. Alignment (Small St. to Silo St.) B C D H Parliament Street Lakefill

Waterfront Transit Network (East Bayfront Transit EA, 2010)

Waterfront Transit Network (Lower Don Lands Master Plan EA, 2014)

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)

• The TPAP is the environmental assessment process designed specifically for transit projects. • Rather than filing amendments to multiple EAs, this approach would consolidate all changes along the corridor, creating an updated transit project to go through the TPAP process • No impact to Preliminary Design and Engineering (PDE) timelines • More reliable timelines than the EA addendum process • More simplified process for future addendums if required through PDE process • Similar amount of background technical work required to complete as the addendum process

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)

30 Day Publish Draft Environmental City Staff City Council Review/Objection Pre-planning Project Report (EPR) Report Approval Publish EPR Period

DRAFT

30 DAYS 120 DAYS COMMENCEMENT COMPLETION

Notice of 35 Day Pre-Planning Notice of 120 Day Public Completion Minister’s Consultation Commencement Review Consultation Period Review Period

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Preliminary Design and Engineering Overview Scope 1) 30% design for the Union Loop, tunnel, Queens Quay Station and Portal. Managed by TTC. 2A) 30% design for the section between the Portal and the Silos (Future Silo Street). Managed by Waterfront Toronto. 2B) 30% design for the Queens Quay East extension to New Cherry Street and design along New Cherry Street, from Queens Quay to the Distillery Loop. Managed by Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Preliminary Design and Engineering Schedule

Public Consultation Public Consultation TPAP Pre-Planning Study Commencement/Review Period Completion

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020 Six Design Principles for Queens Quay East Refresh

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• What are your thoughts regarding the two potential portal locations?

• Do you have any recommendations or items to consider with regards to the phasing of Union Station or the surface network?

• What are your thoughts on the proposed cross section layout in Queens Quay East?

• What are your thoughts on the plaza intersection typology?

Waterfront Transit Network Update – Summer 2020