Kirby GO Station
Public Meeting April 30, 2018 About Metrolinx
. Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario.
. We are the first Regional Transportation Agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) guided by a long-term plan.
. We plan, build and operate transit, and connect you to where you’re going.
PLAN BUILD OPERATE CONNECT
2 Regional Transportation Plan
3 GO Transit Expansion
4 Proposed New Stations . 66 GO Rail stations currently serve thousands of customers daily throughout the GTHA. . Metrolinx considered a number of potential locations for new stations as part of a system-wide analysis. . 12 new stations were approved by the Metrolinx Board of Directors in June 2016, and municipal councils committed to specific stations through fall 2016. . From fall 2017, Metrolinx and local municipalities have been refining the early station site plans, progressing toward Environmental Assessment (EA) requirements and detailed design. . Preliminary design business case analyses were completed for all sites and were presented to the Metrolinx Board on March 8, 2018.
5 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum
• Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion (BRCE) Project • Metrolinx completed an EPR to study a second track between Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto and Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie. • The Statement of Completion was issued on October 12, 2017. • The EPR noted that five proposed stations at Spadina-Front, Bloor-Lansdowne, Kirby, Mulock and Innisfil will be subject to an EPR Addendum.
6 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum
• An EPR Addendum is being undertaken under Ontario Regulation 231/08 to assess the potential environmental effects of each new GO Station • Addendum work includes a suite of supporting technical studies • Public and stakeholder consultation is an important component of this process
7 Kirby GO Station Preferred Design Two-side platform station • South of Kirby Road and west of Keele Street Main entrance • Primary access point east of rail corridor at the north end of the platform • A passenger pickup/drop-off area is east of the station building • A bus loop is south of the station building Secondary Access • At the south end of the platform • Connects the future multi-use path (by others) Active Transportation • Connections on the east and west side of corridor to future multi-use paths (by others) • Pedestrian connections from Kirby and Draft – Subject to Change Keele to main entrance • Bicycle parking spaces 8 Kirby GO Station – Study Area
• The 1 km study area captures the anticipated range of existing key features and potential effects associated with the new GO Station • Various discipline-specific study areas are contained within this study area: • Air Quality • Noise and Vibration • Transportation and Traffic • Socio-Economic and Land Use • Cultural Heritage Screening • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment • Natural Environment • Tree Inventory
Highlights from Traffic and Transportation . Potential effects to traffic operations at intersections in the study area and crowding of pedestrian, cyclist and transit facilities. . Mitigation measures include: . Changes in signal timings . New traffic control device . Integrate multimodal connections . Monitoring ridership . Design elements include: . Provision of bus loop to accommodate bus service . Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off . Encourage other modes of transportation (e.g., bus, pedestrian and cycling) Figure: Kirby GO Station Traffic Analysis Study Area and study intersections. 10 Highlights from Socio-Economic and Land Use
• Opportunity to improve multi-modal connectivity and public realm • Confirm property requirements and consult with required property owners • Work collaboratively with City of Vaughan to minimize effects to and coordinate with any future development areas • Temporary construction-related nuisances (i.e. dust) that will be mitigated • Provision of aesthetically pleasing design following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Design Excellence principles.
11 Highlights from Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Potential to recover archaeological resources based on the presence of a primary water source and historic transportation route. • Conduct Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment prior to construction for areas determined as undisturbed. • A Cultural Heritage Screen Report (CHSR) is underway to identify properties with potential Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI). • Consultation is underway with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). • If properties are identified that require a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, these will be Photograph: Looking Northwest at 2480 Kirby Road. undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
12 Highlights from Noise and Vibration
• Noise and vibration modelling and baseline measurements carried out for existing and future receptors. • Modelling results for operations show no significant impacts due to the Station. • All work will comply with City of Vaughan Noise By-law No. 122-16 and vibration limits shall follow the City of Toronto By-law No. 514-2008
Figure: Location of Receptors and Monitors used for the Noise and Vibration Assessment.
13 Highlights from Air Quality
• Air quality modelling predicts that the Station will not have noticeable impact on local air quality. • Potential air quality effects associated with operations to be generated by internal combustion engines of passenger vehicles and buses. • Potential air quality effects associated with construction dust expected to be temporary and localized to station area and its vicinity. • Dust suppression measures will be implemented. Figure: Location of Sensitive and Critical Receptors used for the Air Quality Impact Assessment. 14 Highlights from Natural Environment
• Potential impact to 19 Species at Risk. • Provincially Significant Wetlands to east and west of the station. • Removal of a number of trees of all sizes. • Potential disturbance/destruction of nests of migratory birds. • Implement Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. • Meet requirements of Endangered Species Act, 2007.
• Establish Vegetation Compensation Photograph: View of Provincially Significant Wetland (MAM) Protocol. Unit 14 from Keele Street, looking west, May 3, 2017 • Complete an Arborist Report. 15 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum
• Document Existing Conditions and Effects Assessment Ongoing
• Public Meeting #1 We Are April 2018 Here
Summer • Notice of EPR Addendum 2018
Summer • 30 day public, agency and Indigenous Communities Review 2018
• 35-day Minister’s Review Fall 2018
16 Share Your Thoughts
• Complete a feedback form and sign up to stay informed about the Project. • Please submit your feedback by May 14, 2018 to be included in the published meeting summary. • All feedback will be recorded. • Visit www.metrolinx.com/newstations to review project materials. • Sign up for email updates at [email protected]. • Call us at 1-888-438-6646.
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