Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) This document includes all information that was planned to be presented at the Public Open House originally scheduled to take place on March 24, 2020, that was postponed due to COVID-19. Public Information Update June 2020 Park Lawn / Lake Shore TMP Background & Study Area The Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is the first step in a multi-year process to The Park Lawn Lake Shore TMP Study Area within evaluate options to improve the area's transportation network. Following the TMP launch in 2016, the which potential improvements are being considered is TMP was put on hold until a final decision was reached on the land use of the Christie's Site. bound by: Ellis Avenue to the east, Legion Road to the west, The Queensway to the north, Lake Ontario to the south. The Christie's Planning Study was launched in October 2019 with a goal of creating a comprehensive planning framework for the area. The study will result in a Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law for the site. The traffic analysis for this study spans a broader area, and includes: •Gardiner Expressway, from Kipling Avenue on/off Ramps to Jameson Avenue on/off Ramps •Lake Shore Boulevard, from Legion Road to Meeting Objectives Jameson Avenue •The Queensway, from Royal York Road to Jameson Avenue The Christie’s Planning Study Area sits on the former Mr. Christie factory site, and is bound by the Gardiner Expressway to the north; Lake Shore Boulevard West to the east and southeast; and Park Lawn Road to the west and southwest. The lands are vacant, except for the existing water tower and a bank located at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Park Lawn Road. First Capital Realty owns 11.1 hectares of the study area and submitted an Official Plan Amendment application in October, 2019 that outlines the owner's master plan vision for the site. Study Process Consultation on the Christie’s Planning Study is taking place simultaneously with the TMP, and is being coordinated to meet both project schedules, expected to be complete in fall 2020. Stage 1 of the TMP includes Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process, an approved planning process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment (EA) Act. • Phase 1: identify transportation problems and opportunities • Phase 2: develop, evaluate and recommend alternatives to address the identified problems and opportunities. STAGE 1 STAGE 2 Review Existing Create Problem Conditions, Consultation Potential improvements recommended in the TMP and Opportunity Challenges & November 2016 Phase 1 Statement that have a high cost and environmental impact Opportunities will require further study and completion of Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Class EA process at a Identify Evaluation of Notice of later date. Public Public Alternative Alternatives / Completion & Transportation Consultation Consultation Solutions and Establish Preferred 30 day Review Master Plan Phase 2 June 2020 Evaluation Criteria Solutions FALL 2020 Period Phase 3: Phase 4: We are here Alternative Design Phase 5: Environmental Concepts for Preferred Implementation Study Report Solution Aligned Policies & Initiatives Key Directions Toronto Official Plan Waterfront Transit Reset Cycling Network Plan Complete Streets The Official Plan is intended to The Waterfront Transit Reset Toronto’s Cycling Network Complete Streets are streets ensure that the City of Toronto is part of the City’s rapid Plan serves as a that are designed to be safe evolves, improves and transit network expansion comprehensive work plan, for all users: people who walk, realises its full potential in program exploring transit outlining the City’s planned bicycle, take transit or drive, areas such as transit, land use improvements from the Long investments in cycling and people of varying ages development, and the Branch GO Station and the infrastructure over 2019 to and levels of ability. They also environment. It is grounded in Mississauga border in the 2021 and beyond. It is consider other uses like four broad city-building west, to Woodbine Avenue in primarily based on broad sidewalk cafés, street principles: (1) Diversity & the east, and south of the goals of: Connect gaps in the furniture, street trees, utilities, Opportunity; (2) Beauty; (3) Queensway/Queen Street cycling network, Grow the and stormwater management. Connectivity; and (4) corridor to Lake Ontario. cycling network, and Renew The Toronto Complete Streets Leadership & Stewardship. existing cycling routes. Guidelines should be considered in all City street design projects. 4 Aligned Policies & Initiatives (continued) Green Streets Walking Strategy Vision Zero Gardiner Expressway The Legion Road Extension Rehabilitation Strategy EA was completed in 2009. Green Streets is a new The Toronto Walking Strategy The Vision Zero Road Safety The Detailed Design Study for approach to increase the was adopted to make Toronto Plan is a comprehensive five The City of Toronto developed Legion Road Extension and functionality of City streets to a great walking city including year (2017-2021) action plan the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Bonar Creek is currently help manage stormwater (rain policy, infrastructure, and focused on eliminating traffic- Strategic Rehabilitation Plan in underway. See Legion Road and melted snow), improve air programming to create a rich related fatalities and serious order to rehabilitate and keep Panel for more information. quality, increase biodiversity culture of walking in Toronto. injuries on Toronto’s streets, the entire Expressway in a and enhance and beautify the using a data-driven and safe and operable condition, public realm. A Green Street targeted approach, focusing now and in the future. With the incorporates green on the locations where effects of age, heavy usage, infrastructure which includes improvements are most weather and salt, this is critical elements such as street trees, needed. The Plan addresses work that needs to be done. green walls and low impact safety for the most vulnerable stormwater management users of our transportation infrastructure. system—pedestrians, school children, older adults, and cyclists. Other local area policies and projects that have • Humber Bay Shores Precinct Plan • Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Action Plan influenced the TMP include: • Humber Bay Shores Traffic Impact Study • Mimico Judson Secondary Plan and Urban • Humber Bay Parks Project Design Guidelines • Humber Trail Improvements 5 Problem & Opportunity The Park Lawn Road and Lake New connections and better access Shore Boulevard West area has to street, transit and active limited transportation network transportation networks connections to surrounding areas. • Additional safe and convenient In combination with significant connections across physical barriers growth, increased demands are • Improved vehicle circulation placed on the transportation • Better management of traffic congestion network. An integrated approach • Improved freight and goods movement is required to meet the existing and future needs for all modes of Problem and Opportunity Statement travel for people who live and work in, and travel through the High quality streetscape design study area. To address current • Safe, green, and complete streets transportation problems and • Comfortable and accessible meet future needs of the Park infrastructure for all ages and abilities Lawn Lake Shore area, there are opportunities for: Planning for investment in public transit, pedestrian, and cycling networks • Prioritize and integrate public transit • Support transit-oriented development • Improve walking and cycling networks 6 What we heard: Phase 1 Consultation for Phase 1 took place in 2016 and included public events, stakeholder meetings, an online survey, and other opportunities for questions and comments. A complete summary of Phase 1 consultation activities can be found on the project website. PUBLIC TRANSIT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION •Support for a Park Lawn GO Station while •Create a continuous east-west bike lane maintaining Mimico GO Station along Lake Shore Boulevard West •Create new streetcar / LRT routes; •Create separate cycle paths to reduce optimize/add bus routes congestion on trails and pathways •Consider other locations •Enhance cycling and walking network for a new transit hub / transit loop, or through existing and future infrastructure improve existing Humber Loop (i.e., access for cyclists and pedestrians) •Improve service frequency •Create an integrated fare structure ROAD NETWORK OTHER COMMENTS • Create new connections across the • Concerns related to: Gardiner Expressway and better • potential construction timing and manage congested locations across impacts the Humber River • safety concerns for those currently • Improve access to the Gardiner using the road network Expressway, Ontario Food Terminal, • development impacts and other properties • parking impacts • New turning lanes at Park Lawn and Lake Shore are working well; signal synchronization needs improvement 7 Area Statistics Population & Growth Vehicle Traffic Volumes The area’s population growth rate significantly exceeds the City average • 97% of vehicles bypass the study area • Off these vehicles, 30-49% are travelling via the Gardiner Expressway, depending on direction and time of day Mimico / Humber Bay Shores Toronto Morning Peak Afternoon Peak Direction Population ~35,000 ~2.7 million Hour (2019) Hour (2019) Eastbound 10,433 Vehicles 9,374 Vehicles % on Gardiner 49%