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Valley Line LRT Final Preliminary Design
Following two years of design and consultation, the Preliminary Design of the 27 km urban style LRT from Mill Woods to Lewis Farms is now complete.
www.edmonton.ca/valleyline Valley Line Corridor
27 kilometers 25 stops, 3 stations
124 STREET GLENORA 120 STREET116 STREET112 STREET 2 Park ‘N’ Ride QUARTERS 107 STREET CHURCHILL 142 STREET 106/105102 STREET STREET 156 STREET locations (Davies and 149 STREET Lewis Farms) MUTTART
3 Kiss ‘N’ Ride STRATHEARN 95 AVENUE
locations HOLYROOD
6 bridges MALL LEWIS FARMS 182 STREET WEST EDMONTON BONNIE DOON MISERICORDIAHOSPITAL Pedestrian bridges at MEADOWLARK Connors Hill and over Whitemud Drive AVONMORE 1 tunnel 1 operations and DAVIES maintenance facility
PARK ‘N’ RIDE GERRY WRIGHT OPERATIONS & Car park connected MAINTENANCE FACILITY to transit station that allows commuters to
leave vehicles and MILLBOURNE/WOODVALE transfer to bus or LRT. SOUTHEAST TO WEST LRT EXISTING LRT SYSTEM STOP TRANSIT CENTRE STATION GREY NUNS TRANSIT CENTRE MILL WOODS A stopping point for TRANSIT CENTRE AND PARK ‘N’ RIDE TOWN CENTRE bus and LRT where GERRY WRIGHT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE FACILITY commuters can move The City of Edmonton Naming Committee has researched and selected Stop, Station, bridge, and facility names for the SE portion of the Valley Line from one transit mode LRT. Visit the Naming Committee’s website for more information on the Committee’s process. The Stops, Stations, bridges and facilities on the West to the other. What We Heard
What We Heard Response
Stops & & $ as benches and paving. Shelter Canopies Of three shelter canopy options, stakeholders preferred the organic shaped The “organic” shaped shelter canopy will be used at most LRT stops, with the exception of some downtown stops * & canopy. blend more appropriately with downtown architecture.
Access to Businesses and Communities Stakeholders value ease of access to businesses and communities for Accommodating all modes of transportation and creating ease of access for businesses, communities and to the LRT is a priority. pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.
Bicycles Stakeholders indicated they want bicycle parking at or near all stops and Bicycle parking will be located at each stop and station. Bicycle lanes are included along the corridor as per the Concept Plan approved by City Council. bicycle lanes on major roadways. + - & $
Noise Stakeholders voiced concerns about noise from the operation of the LRT. The Valley Line LRT will not use signal bells as with Edmonton’s existing LRT system with the possible exception of 75 Street. Therefore, the noise from +0 & +0 $ 4 & +0 8 9:;; & < & & $ Vibration Stakeholders voiced concerns about vibration during construction and Property owners directly adjacent to the route will be contacted and, with their permission, assessments of existing structures conducted and operations. documented prior to LRT construction.
Contractors will be held to industry best practice standards in order to minimize noise/vibration impacts during construction. Vibration during LRT operation is negligible.
Shortcutting and Parking in Neighbourhoods Stakeholders voiced concerns about people parking in residential Once the LRT is operational, the City will review and determine/implement strategies to minimize any shortcutting and inappropriate parking. neighbourhoods to access the LRT or shortcutting through neighbourhoods.
Larger or Additional Park ‘N’ Ride Locations Larger or additional Park ‘N’ Ride locations are needed. Designs for the two Valley Line Park ‘N’ Ride sites are being reviewed to maximize the number of parking spaces available. Additional Park ‘N’ Ride sites may be considered as the line extends further south and west. " " " # $ Although not in the approved concept plan, elevating the tracks over this intersection may be investigated at the time of implementation. over intersection to minimize. Churchill Stop
Churchill Stop Churchill Stop Elevator, escalator and stair south platform north platform access to underground Churchill Station Sir Winston Churchill Square
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To Churchill Station north entry Paid fare zone Elevator, escalator and stair to Stanley A. Milner Library Parkade access to Churchill Square
Existing Churchill Station (Metro and Capital LRT Lines)
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LRT Stations are elevated, and are universally accessible by escalators, elevators, and stairs. West Edmonton Mall Station
Davies Station (formerly Wagner Station)
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Organic Canopies Flat Canopies Residential stops Downtown stops
Materials: Steel structure Metal and wood canopy Enclosed glass shelters > < River Valley & Environment
The environment has been a priority throughout the Valley RIVERDALE Line project. Studies were conducted to identify potential construction impacts the Valley Line could have within the river valley, and methods to eliminate or reduce those impacts were recommended. The studies considered: LOUISE MCKINNEY OVAL LAWN PARK CHINESE GARDENN
ROSE GARDENGAR Geology and geomorphology (including slope stability) Soils PROMENADE CLOVERDALEA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGEB
Surface water and groundwater NORTH SASKATCHEWAN Vegetation RIVER
Wildlife HENRIETTA MUIR PICNIC EDWARDS PARK SHELTERR CENTENNIAL Habitat connectivity LOW LEVEL BR GARDEN
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Land disposition and zoning CLOVERDALE Residential land use Recreational land use MUTTART VE BRIDGE Utilities 98 A CONSERVATORY AND PARK Worker and public safety Visual resources
DOVE OF PEACE Historical resources STATUE EDMONTON GALLAGHER SKI CLUB PARK An Environmental Impact Screening Assessment (EISA) BONNIE DOON document and a Site Location Study (SLS) document A ROAD were prepared to meet the City of Edmonton’s North SCON Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan CONNORSCO ROAD @J ""Q < $ BONNIE DOON The EIA and SLS were approved by City Council on & " 9: X$ Red line denotes study area Low Floor Urban Style LRT
Stops located at street level No large structures at stops — less impact in community No gates and bells, fewer barriers (possible exception 75 Street industrial area) - & +0 Z encourages pedestrian access Stops spaced close together > Z Z Strong bus, pedestrian and bicycle connections \ Z Riverbank
Design complements surrounding area and maintains/enhances existing trail connections
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Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 WE ARE Pre Consultation Initiation Consultation Refinement Conclusion (complete) (complete) (complete) (complete) (complete) HERE
Public Information Public Public Public Public Design Design Design Input Questions Input Input Input Information
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Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
102 Street Stop (formerly Centre West Stop) Theme: “Contemporary” Theme: “Contemporary”
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
Theme: “Special Theme” Theme: “Park-Like”
Theme: “Historic” Theme: “Historic”
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
Theme: “Historic” Avonmore Stop (formerly 73 Avenue Stop) Theme: “Historic”
Millbourne/Woodvale (formerly Millbourne Stop) Theme: “Park-Like”
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Stop Themes
Theme: “Park-Like” Mill Woods Town Centre Stop Theme: “Park-Like”
Public feedback told us what people liked best about their communities, and how the LRT could integrate into neighbourhoods. Themes emerged out of these conversations, and LRT Stops and Stations have been designed to convey various themes. Land 0 <
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City Process to Acquire Land
The City prefers to purchase land that is up for sale
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The City will negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement to purchase the property for fair compensation
If the property owners and the City cannot reach an agreement, the City may proceed with expropriation
Land requirements are identified on the interactive map on the project website at: www.edmonton.ca/valleyline Bridges
Bridge over Whitemud Drive
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Bridge over Anthony Henday Drive
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Kâhasinîskâk Bridge over Connors Road (Kâhasinîskâk - Historical Cree reference to “Mill Creek”)
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# & & 8 Project Timeline and Funding Status
+ and expand incrementally to the West as funding becomes available. southeast portion of the Valley Line has an estimated capital cost of $" & . portion has been determined. balance of funding. > $ If the balance of the funding can be secured by Spring 2014, then construction on the southeast portion could begin as early as 9: `, with a projected opening 9:9:. Thank you
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Please visit us online for more details and project updates. www.edmonton.ca/valleyline