Waterfront Transit Network Vision – Phase 1
ACTION REQUIRED ____________________________________________________________________________ Date: July 11, 2016 Subject: Waterfront Transit Network Vision – Phase 1 Attached for the consideration of the TTC Board is Executive Committee Item 16.17 “Waterfront Transit Network Vision – Phase 1” which was adopted by the Executive Committee at its meeting on June 28, 2016. Original signed by Vincent Rodo Chief Financial & Administration Officer Attachment Waterfront Transit Network Vision – Phase 1 http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94287.pdf Appendix 1 – Planning History for Waterfront Transit http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94534.pdf Appendix 2 – Waterfront Transit Feeling congested? Evaluation Framework http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94535.pdf EX16.17 STAFF REPORT ACTION REQUIRED Waterfront Transit Network Vision – Phase 1 Date: June 20, 2016 To: Executive Committee Deputy City Manager, Cluster B From: Chief Planner & Executive Director, City Planning Division Wards: 5, 6, 13, 14, 19, 20, 28, 30 and 32 Reference P:\2016\ClusterB\PLN\EX16002 Number: SUMMARY At its meeting of November 3 and 4, 2015, City Council directed staff to work with the TTC and Waterfront Toronto on a comprehensive review of waterfront transit initiatives and options (Item EX 9.9). An external consultant, Steer Davies Gleave, was retained to assist staff with the review. The study area is from Long Branch in the west to Woodbine Avenue in the east, and south of the Queensway/Queen Street. The Waterfront Transit "Reset" was divided into two phases. Council approved funding for Phase 1 of the "reset" for the following work program items: review all relevant background material; create an overall study vision with related objectives; develop a preliminary list of improvement concepts; consult with the public and stakeholders; identify preferred concepts for further study; and develop a scope of work for Phase 2.
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