Kirby GO Station Public Meeting April 30, 2018 About Metrolinx . Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario. We are the first Regional Transportation Agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) guided by a long-term plan. We plan, build and operate transit, and connect you to where you’re going. PLAN BUILD OPERATE CONNECT 2 Regional Transportation Plan 3 GO Transit Expansion 4 Proposed New Stations . 66 GO Rail stations currently serve thousands of customers daily throughout the GTHA. Metrolinx considered a number of potential locations for new stations as part of a system-wide analysis. 12 new stations were approved by the Metrolinx Board of Directors in June 2016, and municipal councils committed to specific stations through fall 2016. From fall 2017, Metrolinx and local municipalities have been refining the early station site plans, progressing toward Environmental Assessment (EA) requirements and detailed design. Preliminary design business case analyses were completed for all sites and were presented to the Metrolinx Board on March 8, 2018. 5 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum • Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion (BRCE) Project • Metrolinx completed an EPR to study a second track between Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto and Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie. • The Statement of Completion was issued on October 12, 2017. • The EPR noted that five proposed stations at Spadina-Front, Bloor-Lansdowne, Kirby, Mulock and Innisfil will be subject to an EPR Addendum. 6 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum • An EPR Addendum is being undertaken under Ontario Regulation 231/08 to assess the potential environmental effects of each new GO Station • Addendum work includes a suite of supporting technical studies • Public and stakeholder consultation is an important component of this process 7 Kirby GO Station Preferred Design Two-side platform station • South of Kirby Road and west of Keele Street Main entrance • Primary access point east of rail corridor at the north end of the platform • A passenger pickup/drop-off area is east of the station building • A bus loop is south of the station building Secondary Access • At the south end of the platform • Connects the future multi-use path (by others) Active Transportation • Connections on the east and west side of corridor to future multi-use paths (by others) • Pedestrian connections from Kirby and Draft – Subject to Change Keele to main entrance • Bicycle parking spaces 8 Kirby GO Station – Study Area • The 1 km study area captures the anticipated range of existing key features and potential effects associated with the new GO Station • Various discipline-specific study areas are contained within this study area: • Air Quality • Noise and Vibration • Transportation and Traffic • Socio-Economic and Land Use • Cultural Heritage Screening • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment • Natural Environment • Tree Inventory Highlights from Traffic and Transportation . Potential effects to traffic operations at intersections in the study area and crowding of pedestrian, cyclist and transit facilities. Mitigation measures include: . Changes in signal timings . New traffic control device . Integrate multimodal connections . Monitoring ridership . Design elements include: . Provision of bus loop to accommodate bus service . Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off . Encourage other modes of transportation (e.g., bus, pedestrian and cycling) Figure: Kirby GO Station Traffic Analysis Study Area and study intersections. 10 Highlights from Socio-Economic and Land Use • Opportunity to improve multi-modal connectivity and public realm • Confirm property requirements and consult with required property owners • Work collaboratively with City of Vaughan to minimize effects to and coordinate with any future development areas • Temporary construction-related nuisances (i.e. dust) that will be mitigated • Provision of aesthetically pleasing design following Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Design Excellence principles. 11 Highlights from Archaeology and Cultural Heritage • Potential to recover archaeological resources based on the presence of a primary water source and historic transportation route. • Conduct Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment prior to construction for areas determined as undisturbed. • A Cultural Heritage Screen Report (CHSR) is underway to identify properties with potential Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (CHVI). • Consultation is underway with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). • If properties are identified that require a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, these will be Photograph: Looking Northwest at 2480 Kirby Road. undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. 12 Highlights from Noise and Vibration • Noise and vibration modelling and baseline measurements carried out for existing and future receptors. • Modelling results for operations show no significant impacts due to the Station. • All work will comply with City of Vaughan Noise By-law No. 122-16 and vibration limits shall follow the City of Toronto By-law No. 514-2008 Figure: Location of Receptors and Monitors used for the Noise and Vibration Assessment. 13 Highlights from Air Quality • Air quality modelling predicts that the Station will not have noticeable impact on local air quality. • Potential air quality effects associated with operations to be generated by internal combustion engines of passenger vehicles and buses. • Potential air quality effects associated with construction dust expected to be temporary and localized to station area and its vicinity. • Dust suppression measures will be implemented. Figure: Location of Sensitive and Critical Receptors used for the Air Quality Impact Assessment. 14 Highlights from Natural Environment • Potential impact to 19 Species at Risk. • Provincially Significant Wetlands to east and west of the station. • Removal of a number of trees of all sizes. • Potential disturbance/destruction of nests of migratory birds. • Implement Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. • Meet requirements of Endangered Species Act, 2007. • Establish Vegetation Compensation Photograph: View of Provincially Significant Wetland (MAM) Protocol. Unit 14 from Keele Street, looking west, May 3, 2017 • Complete an Arborist Report. 15 Environmental Project Report (EPR) Addendum • Document Existing Conditions and Effects Assessment Ongoing • Public Meeting #1 We Are April 2018 Here Summer • Notice of EPR Addendum 2018 Summer • 30 day public, agency and Indigenous Communities Review 2018 • 35-day Minister’s Review Fall 2018 16 Share Your Thoughts • Complete a feedback form and sign up to stay informed about the Project. • Please submit your feedback by May 14, 2018 to be included in the published meeting summary. • All feedback will be recorded. • Visit www.metrolinx.com/newstations to review project materials. • Sign up for email updates at [email protected]. • Call us at 1-888-438-6646. 17 .