WELCOME HURONTARIO LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT OPEN HOUSE Please sign in so we can provide updates and information on future events. metrolinx.com/HurontarioLRT @HurontarioLRT [email protected] BRAMPTON WHAT IS THE HURONTARIO LRT Gateway Terminal PROJECT? Sir Lou Ray Lawson Maintenance & Storage Facility Highway 407 The Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project will bring Derry 20 kilometres of fast, reliable, rapid transit to the cities of Courtneypark Mississauga and Brampton along the Hurontario corridor. New, modern Alstom light rail vehicles will travel in a dedicated Britannia right-of-way and serve 22 stops with connections to GO Transit’s Matheson Milton and Lakeshore West rail lines, Mississauga MiWay, Brampton Zum, and the Mississauga Transitway. Bristol Eglinton Metrolinx is working in coordination with the cities of Mississauga MISSISSAUGA Robert Speck and Brampton and the Region of Peel to ready the Hurontario LRT Rathburn project for procurement. Construction is scheduled to begin in Matthews Gate 2018, with anticipated completion in 2022. Duke of York Central Parkway Main Cooksville GO Station The Hurontario LRT project is funded through a $1.4 billion Dundas commitment from the Province of Ontario as part of the Moving Queensway Ontario Forward plan. HURONTARIO ALIGNMENT North Service Mineola INTERMODAL LRT STOP Port Credit GO Station WHO IS METROLINX? Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The organization’s mission is to champion, develop and implement an integrated transportation system for our region that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life. Metrolinx launched the regional transportation plan (The Big Move) in September 2008. ALTERNATIVE FINANCING AND PROCUREMEnt (AFP) Infrastructure Ontario’s AFP model is an innovative way of financing and Projects delivered by Infrastructure Ontario are guided by five procuring large public infrastructure projects. AFP makes the best use of key principles: private-sector resources and expertise and transfers project risks to the private ɨ transparency sector, which is accountable for providing on-time, on-budget project delivery. ɨ accountability For the Hurontario LRT, the public sector (Metrolinx) establishes the scope and ɨ value for money performance requirements for the project and retains ownership of the LRT. ɨ public ownership and control ɨ public interest are paramount The private sector will be responsible for the design, construction, financing, maintenance and operations of the LRT. Since the private sector will have Benefits of AFP: LRT design and construction can happen at the some of its own equity invested in the project, they will have strong incentive same time, resulting in: and accountability to ensure cost-effective and efficient performance. ɨ project schedule time savings Through a DBFOM model, the private sector (a consortium of companies) ɨ better coordination would be responsible for: ɨ more efficient construction DESIGN It also provides a strong incentive for good design and construction Completing the detailed design practices, since the private sector is also responsible for financing, BUILD operations and maintenance. Constructing the LRT and associated work FINANCE Obtaining financing to pay project costs in advance of receivingpayment from the province OPERATE Managing the day-to-day operations of the LRT over a long-term period (e.g. 30 years) MAINTAIN Doing the repairs and upkeep of the LRT over a long-term period (e.g. 30 years) Other AFP transit projects include: Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Finch West LRT, Ottawa LRT and Waterloo LRT. PROJECT MILESTONES The Huronartio LRT Project has its genesis in the efforts of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga to design a future for their communities that included rapid transit. It was identified as an important initiative by the municipalities when work began on the regional transportation plan in 2006. 2015 On April 21, 2015, the Hurontario LRT 2010 received a $1.4 billion (2014$) funding The Hurontario-Main Business commitment from the Province of Case Analysis (BCA) evaluated Ontario. The announcement was made 2008 three options: full Light Rail by Minister of Transportation Steven The Hurontario-Main Rapid Transit Transit (LRT), full Bus Rapid Transit Del Duca at the Mississauga City project was identified in Metrolinx’s (BRT) and an option with LRT in Centre Transit Terminal. The Hurontario 2008 regional transportation plan the southern segment and BRT LRT project is the largest infrastructure (The Big Move) as a priority project. in the northern segment. project in Mississauga’s history. 2008 - 2010 2011 - 2014 2014 2016 The Hurontario/Main Street Master The Environmental Assessment process for As part of Environmental Assessment’s planning, design, and The Business Case Plan Study from the cities of transit projects is known as the Transit Project engineering work, an updated BCA was prepared by the Analysis was updated Mississauga and Brampton was the Assessment Process (TPAP). The Preliminary cities of Mississauga and Brampton in December 2014. The to reflect the revised first stage in a lengthy process to Design and Transit Project Assessment 2014 BCA strived to identify and quantify benefits and costs alignment of the identify the preferred option, and to Process (TPAP) for the Hurontario Project associated with an at-grade LRT connecting Port Credit GO Hurontario LRT Project design and build an LRT system. was divided into five stages of design to downtown Brampton by way of a circular service loop at from Port Credit GO and consultations. Public consultation in downtown Mississauga. to the Brampton Mississauga and Brampton included Public The Environmental Project Report (EPR) described the Gateway Terminal. Information Centres (PICs) held in June 2012, proposed transit project and documents the assessment of May 2013 and March 2014. potential positive and negative impacts to the environment (including the natural, cultural, social and economic environments); commitments to lessen negative impacts and monitor outcomes; and the consultation process that occurred. The cities of Mississauga and Brampton were provided with a Notice to Proceed by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Note: The Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP); the Environmental Project Report (EPR) and the Business Case Analysis can be found on: www.metrolinx.com/HurontarioLRT. MOVING FORWARD Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx Three teams are shortlisted issue a Request for Qualifications for based on their qualifications 2016 the project. 2017 RFP to be issued to the shortlisted teams to prepare Awarding of contract proposals how they will design, 2018 2017 build, finance, operate and maintain the LRT project. Anticipated start Anticipated of design and END completion. 2018 construction work. 2022 BENEFITS FAST AND RELIABLE FLEXIBLE TRAVEL TIMES SAFE FOR PASSENGERS ACCESSIBLE ɨ Segregated LRT operation avoids traffic ɨ Service up to 20 hours per day. ɨ Surveillance cameras, emergency ɨ Level boarding with no steps and meeting congestion and improved service reliability. communications located at stops. accessibility standards. ɨ Additional service can be provided for ɨ Frequent service: typically every special events. ɨ Passenger assistance alarms and ɨ Wayfinding systems guide people with 5 minutes during peak times and 10 emergency voice communication visual impairments. minutes throughout most of the day. provided on all LRVs. SUPERIOR PASSENGER EXPERIENCE FLEXIBLE PAYMENT INCORPORATES CYCLING CLEAR ROUTES ɨ Smooth, quiet, comfortable ɨ Fare payment will be integrated with ɨ Bikes will be permitted on LRVs during ɨ Transit network maps provided at stops ride quality. GTHA-wide PRESTO Card system most of the day. and on board trains. ensuring seamless access between all ɨ Large windows, natural daylight. transit modes. ɨ The combination of cycling lanes and multi- ɨ Next-stop announcements on trains. use trails through the corridor provides No local emissions. Next train displays. ɨ ɨ Proof-of-payment system will facilitate easy access for cyclists. ɨ quick boarding at all doors. LRT SYSTEM TRACK ɨ LRVs run on steel track. ɨ Steel track level with the road surface at intersections. ɨ Track separated from other traffic to provide quick and reliable journeys. An example of a Centre Running Platform. Note the Hurontario project will have segregated multi use trails and cycle tracks. ɨ Modern vehicle design reduces noise and vibration. INTEGRATED NETWORK ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS ELECTRICAlly POWERED INTEGRATED IN THE STREETSCAPE ɨ LRT services are integrated with: ɨ Convert electricity from the main grid to ɨ Powered from overhead wires. ɨ Light Rail is integrated into a vibrant urban the LRT line. streetscape. ɨ Local transit services, including ɨ Poles support the wires and road lighting, Mississauga MiWay and Brampton Züm ɨ Screening designed to fit into the local traffic signals and signs. ɨ Opportunities to create more livable streets streetscape and may be integrated with through an enhanced urban realm. ɨ GO rail services and regional bus public art. ɨ Poles can be located in the centre between the tracks or at the side of the roadway. ɨ Pedestrian and cycling network ɨ LRVs emit no pollution at ground level. CITY BUILDING COMPONENTS OF THE STREETSCAPE GIVING PRIORITY TO PEDESTRIANS,