CROSSTOWN LRT West Open House March 20, 2018 • Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. • Guided by its Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx has worked to plan, design and build a regional transportation network that aims to enhance the quality of life, the environment and the prosperity of area residents. METROLINX’S GEOGRAPHIC MANDATE: THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA (GTHA) Expansive • 8,242 km2 — 1.5 times the size of Prince Edward Island • Diverse spectrum of urban, suburban and rural land use Fast-growing • 7 million people in 2016 • Over 10 million by 2041 Complex • 4 levels of government • 30 municipalities Certain Metrolinx initiatives reach beyond the GTHA • 9 municipal transit agencies + • Select GO Transit services extend to an outer arc of communities Metrolinx including Peterborough, Barrie, Waterloo and Niagara • PRESTO and Transit Procurement Initiative serve communities across Ontario THE BIG MOVE $30+ BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT OVER $30B IN INVESTMENT IN THE GTHA’S RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK EXPANDING GO 64 KM OF NEW 52 KM OF NEW CONNECTING IT TRAIN SERVICE LIGHT RAIL BUS RAPID ALL TOGETHER TRANSIT TRANSIT . Expanding and . More service on all revitalizing Union lines Under construction: Partially in-service, Station, the heart of . Eglinton with remainder the regional network . Electric trains, Crosstown under construction: every 15 minutes . PRESTO now in use or better in both In procurement: . Viva in York across the Region directions, for most . Finch West Region GO customers . Hurontario . Mississauga . Hamilton Transitway . 23 new or proposed stations to serve new markets Regional transportation plan - Record investment The Regional Transportation Plan has shaped record investment in new infrastructure and transit services: Over $30B in investment in the GTHA’s rapid transit network currently being planned, procured and constructed. • GO Expansion • Introduction of new service on Barrie, Stouffville, Kitchener, Richmond Hill and Milton lines. • Planning work underway for 23 new or proposed stations. • Lakeshore Lines – 30 minute service. • Over 60% more train trips on multiple lines, including Milton, Lakeshore East/West and Kitchener. • Bus Rapid Transit (partially or fully in service) • York Region VIVA BRT, Mississauga Transitway. • Light Rail Transit (under construction or in procurement) • Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West LRT, Hurontario LRT, Hamilton LRT. LEARN MORE The Metrolinx Board of Directors has approved the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan which outlines how people and goods will move across our great region. Curious about what’s in the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan? You can view the plan at: http://www.metrolinx.c om/en/regionalplannin g/rtp/ Integrated Art Renderings – Mount Dennis Integrated Art Renderings – Mount Dennis What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT • 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km above ground • A maintenance and storage facility • A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic • Transit communications system • Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station Safety First – Our #1 Priority We train and direct staff to: • Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan. • Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood. • Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood. • Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the public. • Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot be assured. • Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements. • Be prepared and equipped to work safely. Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles 1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system 2. Design that elevates the quality of the passenger Experience 3. Civic scale, materiality and quality 4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of all systems and elements 5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions Environment & Sustainability During Construction • Programs to minimize impact on wildlife, watercourses and trees • Reduce impact to community through the management of dust, noise and vibration • Sustainable construction practices, including targeting 75% waste diversion from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse of excess soil. Project Design Sustainability • Toronto Green Standard project wide • Water use conservation/efficiency • LEED Certification at EMSF • Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions) • Bike parking • Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off- • Dedicated pedestrian routes site light trespass) • High Solar Reflectance Index paving • Landscaping – use of native, drought- • Green roofs tolerant plants and trees • Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat • Sheltered waiting areas recovery systems Keesdale Station – Activities Completed and Upcoming Ongoing • Main box tunnel excavation and shoring • East side Level C tie-back stressing • Tunnel demolition • Traction Power Substation final level of excavation • Main entrance and Level C excavation Upcoming • Stage 6 traffic staging - 2019 Construction Progress Pictures Waterproofing at the Traction Power Substation Level D tieback installation Keelesdale Station – Aerial View 4 2 1 5 3 1. Main Entrance 2. Secondary Entrance 3. Third Entrance 4. Traction Power Substation (TPSS) 5. Bus Loop Keelesdale Station –Main Entrance Keelesdale Station – Secondary Entrance Keelesdale Station – Third Entrance West Portal & Elevated Guideway – Works Ongoing • Utility relocation works for Elevated Guideway – storm line is re- commissioned • Elevated Guideway foundation work, superstructure and piers • Cast in place (CIP) retaining wall construction and backfilling – formwork & rebar is 70% complete, watermain protection foundation work is 60% • Bridge modification on Eglinton over Black Creek – day & night work as required – no impact on Eglinton traffic. • Lane closures at Black Creek Drive to begin the construction of the centre pier for the Elevated Guideway, this closure will be in place for 8 months. Upcoming • Eglinton traffic flip to south side schedule for end of April • Complete closure Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West intersection – two (2) nights weekend 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (mid June 2018) will be required for girder erection and installation. North pedestrian crossing at the Eglinton Avenue and Black Creek Drive intersection will be closed. Elevated Guideway: Girder Installation Construction Stage • West of Black Creek Drive to the West Portal girder installation and staging area • Complete closure of Eglinton Avenue West from Black Creek Drive to Municipal Drive for girder installation – two (2) weekends Friday to Monday 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (mid June 2018) • Work to take approximately two (2) weeks Eglinton Avenue Traffic Flip Construction Progress Pictures Elevated Guideway traffic control plan implementation Elevated Guideway concrete pour for column pier Cast in place wall formwork for parapet West Portal & Elevated Guideway Aerial View Concept West Portal – Elevated Guideway north at Black Creek Drive West Portal – under the Elevated Guideway Tunnel Fit Out – Ongoing and Upcoming Works Ongoing • Ductbank/walkway wall from ES-3 to CP-10 Southside (D6) • Final survey to close traverse of East Portal to Laird • Ductbank/Walkway wall from Cedarvale to Avenue • Started trackpad inserts grouting from Oakwood to Caledonia Upcoming • Keelesdale to Oakwood (east and westbound) – Walkway pour – Handform walkway • Cedarvale to Keelesdale Walkway pour – Track works • Cedarvale to Avenue (east and westbound) – Ductbank install – Handform walkway – Handrail install • Stage 1 concrete pour East Portal to Laird Tunnel Fit Out – Construction Progress Invert concrete pour Concrete prepped for track work Tunnel Fit Out – Construction Progress Prepping for track work installation Prepping for track work installation Tunnel Fit Out – Construction Progress Track work installation Completed track work installation Mount Dennis Station –Ongoing and Upcoming Works Ongoing • Station box structure steel & formwork • Tail tracks – roof formwork Photography Drive Bridge south abutment and center pier formwork and rebar • Building 9 substructure column install Upcoming • Photography Drive Bridge girders mid-April, Eglinton Avenue shutdown required (two consecutives weekends in May), haul routes to be confirmed • Guestville ductbank works commencing in April, will affect traffic in the Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue intersection • Hollis Street utility work Guestville Ductbank – Stage 1 Guestville Ductbank – Stage 2 Work to start April Work to start May Guestville Ductbank – Stage 3 Work to start May Guestville Ductbank – Stage 4 Work to start late May Work to start May Guestville Ductbank – Stage 5 Work to start late May Guestville Ductbank – Stage 6 Work to start late May Guestville Ductbank – Stage 7 Work to start late May Hollis Street Utility Installation Date to be confirmed as to when this work will start. • Installing new sewer lines via a manhole in the intersection of Weston Rd and Hollis St, road patching restoration. • Lane closures of Hollis St at Weston Rd will be required. • Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians to access Hollis St and Scotia Bank. • A paid-duty officer (PDO) will