Queens Quay Working Group: Issue and Comment Matrix

July 15, 2011

Items requiring follow-up:

 Ground floor animation strategy for the north side of Queens Quay  Curb management: layby locations, parking strategy, bus management plan report back  Martin Goodman Trail, including possible interim extension east of Bay Street  Wayfinding and signage strategy  Integration with TTC repair works  Mitigation strategies to address microclimate  Additional landscaping along Queens Quay  Alternative power generation  Waiting areas for bus pick-up and drop-off  Space for deliveries at the rear of Harbor Square  Timing of the Bremner Boulevard extension  July 15, 2011

Queens Quay Working Group: Issue/Comment Tracking Matrix

Topic: Accessibility Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Status Required 1 Concern that spacing and texture July 20, 2010  No  Addressed at the Working of the granite pavers (re: Group meeting #2 proposed granite for the south sidewalk-promenade). 2 Waiting area for those that cannot July 20, 2010  There will be timed traffic lights  No  Addressed at the Working cross the street within the Group meeting #3 allocated time

3 Concern for how the TTC platform August 17, 2010  Final design will introduce several  No  Addressed at the Working and the Queens Quay TTC tracks materials to encourage people to Group meeting #3 will be separated. cross at the designated crosswalks. 4 Concern that not everyone will be  September 21,  Suggested to provide detailed  No  Addressed at the Working able to cross the street within the 2010 methodology and examples at two or Group meeting #5 allocated time available  October 19, three intersections. 2010  Initially addressed at Working Group  November 4, Meeting #4; follow up at Working 2010 Group Meeting #5.

Topic: Cycling Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Status Required 1 Can bicycle parking be located  July 20, 2010  The detailed design show that this  No  Addressed at the Working along the transition zone?  August 17, 2010 is an appropriate location for Group meeting #3 bicycle parking 2 Ensure sufficient transition areas July 20, 2010  Final design will be introducing  No  Addressed at the Working re: between Martin Goodman Trail several visual cues to differentiate Group meeting #3 (MGT) and the TTC platform and between the pathways.

between MGT and pedestrian pathway. 3 Concern how will cyclists make left  July 20 2010  In cases where north-south cycling  No  Addressed at the Working and right hand turns at the  August 17, 2010 lanes exist street markings Group meeting #3 intersection (chevrons or similar) will be included within the intersection to aid cyclists making turns to or from Queens Quay.  A waiting area is proposed for cyclists at key intersections. The area is 6mX 2m in size. 4 Would it be possible to continue  September 21,  This is outside the scope of the  No  Addressed at the Working the Martin Goodman Trail past Yo 2010 project. However, when that Group meeting #4 Yo Ma? portion of Queens Quay is scheduled for rebuild we are designing that transition so that the extension west to Bathurst Street is feasible. 5 Explore opportunities to better  November 4,  No  Addressed at the Working integrate cyclists into traffic, 2010 Group meeting #6 especially at busy intersections  November 16, 2010

Topic: Tree Planting/Landscape Treatment Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Status Required 1 Are trees adequately spaced? July 20, 2010  Design team has consulted a  No  Addressed at Working landscape architect and urban Group Meeting #2. arborist to confirm that there will be adequate space to support healthy and mature trees.  Trees will be spaced for optimal growth and will also have ideal planting soil volume.

2 What tree species are being  July 20, 2010  A landscape architect and urban  No  Addressed at Working considered?  October 19, arborist will help determine the Group Meeting #6. 2010 tree selection.  Have determined that both Plane tree or American Elm tree are potential choices for southside promenade.

3 Why are trees located on either July 20, 2010  It is mostly to do with the spacing  No  Addressed at Working side of the MGT and not along the of the trees. Large trees occupy a Group Meeting #1 promenade? lot of space and would not fit as an allee on the southside sidewalk/promenade. 4 How will water get to the tree August 17, 2010  There will be slots by the tree  No  Addressed at Working roots? rings which will collect rain water. Group Meeting #6. In the interim a watering system will be introduced. 5 Please explore additional planting  November 16,  Yes  Will be discussed with the along Queens Quay i.e. raised 2010 working group in the coming planters. This important to bring  April 26, 2011 months. green in the winter months.

Topic: Materials Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Status Required 1 Is there an alternate ground cover July 20, 2010  Grass is no longer proposed along  No  Addressed at Working other than grass for the TTC the TTC Right-of-Way in order to Group Meeting #10 ROW? provide an emergency access route. The TTC ROW will be concrete but WT is considering an enhanced concrete finish. 2 Will the proposed paving  July 20, 2010  Design team researched many  No  Addressed at Working treatment be impacted by snow  August 17, 2010 materials and granite was Group Meetings #1 and 2 plows in the winter months? selected because it is more durable and sustainable.

3 What is the maintenance cycle of August 17, 2010  Anticipate that some  No  Addressed at Working the promenade? maintenance required on an as Group Meeting # 2 needed basis. Repairs can be done locally reusing existing pavers.  Granite pavers last 100 years.  The materials were selected in part because they will are quite durable and will last a long time. 4 What is the maintenance cycle of August 17, 2010  asphalt path requiring standard  No  Addressed at Working the MGT? maintenance Group Meeting # 2

5 What is the honeycomb system August 17, 2010  Under the promenade there is  No  Addressed at Working and how will it help with the approximately 2 metres of soil Group Meeting # 2 longevity of the paving within milk crate looking objects treatment? called Silva Cells, which will support the growth of larger trees and will support minimal settlement over time. 6 Have you explored multi tasking  September 21,  Wayfinding/signage was initially  Yes  Will be discussed with the of poles in order to reduce clutter 2010 discussed at Working Group working group in the coming on the street?  November 16, Meeting #6. months. 2010 7 Please provide more details November 4, 2010  Yes  Will be discussed with the around the Martin Goodman Trail working group in the coming when available months.

8 Please explore including a ‘sharo’ November 4, 2010  No  Addressed at Working concept for westbound bike path Group Meeting #6. at Spadina Avenue and the chevrons be located in the middle of the lane 9 Please explore the interim  November 4,  Waterfront Toronto will report  Yes  Will be discussed with the extension of the Martin Goodman 2010 back as information becomes working group in the coming Trail, east of Bay Street  March 22, 2011 available months.  Updated provided at Working Group Meeting #8

10 Has Waterfront Toronto explored November 16, 2010  Waterfront Toronto will share the  No  Addressed at Working strategies for preventing posters research that they conducted Group #7. being placed on the new light fixtures? 11 Please explore mitigation November 16, 2010  Yes  Will be discussed with strategies to address microclimate the working group in the coming months. 12 Has Waterfront Toronto explored December 14, 2010  Teflon paint is not appropriate for  No  Documentation is teflon paint as a reduction use on wood poles. The coating available upon request. strategy for postering on light must be factory applied, then posts? heated to provide any hardness. In addition, it would not provide any protection from stapling. 13 Has Waterfront Toronto explored December 14, 2010  Yes  Will be discussed with green power/alternative power the working group in the generation to light the trees along coming months. Queens Quay?

Topic: Intersection Design Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Status Required 1 Concern that cars could July 20, 2010  The third lane used for turning  No  Addressed at Working temporarily stop in the third lane. movements at intersections and Group Meeting # 2 will be clearly marked as such.

2 How can you promote a strong  July 20, 2010  Need to accommodate trucks and  No  Addressed at Working pedestrian and cycling  Email buses, so need large radii but not Group Meeting # 5 environment while correspondence at every intersection along accommodating wide curb radii Sept. 26, 2010 Queens Quay. for buses and large trucks?  Need to still identify the key areas.

3 Where will storm drains be July 20, 2010  Locations still to be determined  No  Addressed at Working located? Storm drains should be but agree with rationale. Group Meeting # 5 located near pedestrian crossings

in order to reduce large puddles right at the intersection crossing. 4 Concern that layby will be used August 17, 2010  The laybys are intended to be  No  Addressed at Working for temporary stops used for loading and possibly Group Meeting # 3 short-term parking.

5 Concern that the mixed user August 17, 2010  Design team to explore  No  Addressed at Working group zones would not work strategies, including texture and Group Meeting # 3 effectively and would be signage, and report back to the confusing for the various users Working Group 6 Would like to receive more April 26, 2011  No  Addressed on June 16, 2011 information about the Bay Street and Queens Quay intersection

Topic: Phasing Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Required Status

1 How will the Phase 1 project July 20, 2010  TTC confirmed that they  No  Addressed at Working be phased with TTC’s rebuild have a rebuild schedule Group Meeting # 2 of the tracks? and enough money to complete their scope of work.  WT has planned to fund some of the design finishes. 2 If WT is unable to build the July 20, 2010  WT has committed to  No area between Bay Street revitalizing the entire and Spadina Avenue, what length of Queens Quay will happen to the bike between Spadina and Bay lanes? Streets, which includes a continuous Martin Goodman Trail. A phased approach is no longer being considered

3 What is the proposed timing April 26, 2011  WT to confirm with City  Yes  Will be discussed with of the Bremner Boulevard the working group in extension? the coming months.

Topic: Wayfinding/Signage Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Required Status

1 It is very important that August 17, 2010  No  Addressed at Working signs are introduced and Group Meeting #6. clearly visible in the mixed use zone 2 Where would signs for right August 17, 2010  Regulatory signage must  No hand turns be located? be placed at prescribed locations in relation to the intersection. 3 Will the signs along Queens  Email  The number and location  Yes  Will be discussed with Quay be overly prescribed? correspondence of signs will be explored as the working group in September 26, 2010 part of the signage the coming months.  November 16, 2010 strategy  Initially discussed at Working Group Meeting #6 4 Future signage must be  Email correspondence  Yes  Will be discussed with coordinated with other September 28, 2010 the working group in existing signage such as the  November 16, 2010 the coming months. Waterfront Trail (bird, fish and leaf) markings

Topic: Streetscape Design Question/Comment Meeting Date Notes Follow Up Required Status

1 Would it be possible to September 21, 2010  To be explored by design  No lower the sidewalk on the team northside of Peter Slip

bridge in order to mimic the wavedecks and animate space at Maple Leaf Quay?

2 Concern that the lay-bys are  September 21, 2010  To be explored by design  Yes  Will be discussed with the not located in the  October 19, 2010 team working group in the appropriate locations and/or  November 4, 2010  Initially reviewed at coming months. that there are not enough  March 22, 2011 Working Group Meeting along Queens Quay #8 3 What is planned west of September 21, 2010  Discussed by design team  No  Addressed at Working Bathurst Street; specifically at Working Group Meeting Group Meeting #4. the intersection of Spadina #4. Specifically, discussion Avenue and Queens Quay focused on intersection crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. 4 It is integral to maintain  September 21, 2010  In consultation with key  No vehicle access (servicing and  Email stakeholders, the design drop-off) to York slip/pier correspondence team confirmed that the for the variety of marine September 23, 2010 existing informal access to user groups, including  October 19, 2010 York Slip and the ferry businesses on the island, terminal will not be users of yacht club, pleasure precluded by the and charter boats. reconfigured street. Access to York Quay will be improved by the relocation of the kiosk and transformer at York Street. 5 Can we explore Pier 27 as a  Email  The relocation of the ferry  No potential alternative to York correspondence terminal is not within the Quay for drop-offs for October 23, 2010 scope of this project. pleasure boats and yacht Improved access to the club users? water will continue to be explored through future endeavors. 6 Will the taxi stand in front of September 21, 2010  There will no longer be a  No Queens Quay Terminal taxi stand in front of remain? Queens Quay Terminal.

The locations of taxi stands will be confirmed during the bus/curbside management plan. 7 What is the ground floor October 19, 2010  Under the Zoning Bylaw,  Yes  Will be discussed with animation strategy for the there is a requirement for the working group in north side sidewalk? Are 5 metre deep colonnade the coming months. there incentives in place to to support spill out and support spill-out onto the animation along the street? street. 8 Is it possible to introduce  October 19,  Initially discussed at the  Yes  Yes, this will be wider pedestrian crosswalk 2010 November 4th working integrated into the areas at busy intersections  November 4, group meeting. design. Exact such as Bay Street? 2010 dimensions to be determined. 9 How is the Queens Quay  October 19, 2010  Yes  Waterfront Toronto streetscape design process  Email will continue to being integrated with the correspondence provide updates to the TTC’s scope of work? December 04, 2010 Working Group.  December 14, 2010  April 26, 2011 10 Is it possible to connect the October 19, 2010  Yes  Will be discussed with Parliament Street bus with the working group in the future LRT line re: ability the coming months. to transform the area into a transit hub? 11 Coordination with BIXI bike  October 19, 2010  Initially discussed at the  No  Addressed at Working program. Information  Email November 16th working Group Meeting #10 session on how the program correspondence group meeting. works. November 19, 2010 12 Explore limiting the amount Email correspondence  No  Addressed at Working of laybys along Queens Quay October 23, 2010 Group Meeting #8 and promote other modes of transportation (other than cars), such as walking, cycling and public transit

13 Would it be possible to map Email correspondence  Yes  Will be discussed with out all the underground and October 23, 2010 the working group in other public parking facilities the coming months. along or near Queens Quay 14 Explore idea of dedicated October 19, 2010  Waterfront Toronto to  No layby for the ferry terminal explore to accommodate drop-offs 15 Would Harbour Square be  October 19, 2010  The removal of a turning  No willing to remove one  December 14, 2010 lane would require an turning movement amendment to the EA, eastbound at Bay Street which would delay the (shared right northbound or construction of the removal of eastbound left project. This option is no turn)? longer being considered. 16 Please include Robertson November 4, 2010  No  This is not currently is Crescent on the schematic the scope of the design for Queens Quay project. 17 Please provide details on the November 4, 2010  Waterfront Toronto to  No  Addressed at Working outcome of the Yonge consult with City Group Meeting #8. Street, York Street and Bay Street ramp EA

18 Please discuss the parking November 16, 2010  Yes  Will be discussed with strategy being proposed the working group in the coming months. 19 Please provide sufficient February 17, 2011  No  Addressed at Working waiting areas for bus pick-up Group Meeting #8 and drop-off 20 While the transit portal is April 26, 2011  An interim bus service will  No being constructed, could be provided during the there be an interim bus construction period. route provided?

21 Is there enough space for April 26, 2011 • WT to confirm  Yes  Will be discussed with deliveries at the rear of the working group in Harbor Square the coming months.