CROSSTOWN LRT

WHO IS METROLINX?

PLAN BUILD OPERATE

THE NEXT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The Next

RTP

Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The Draft Plan (2041) outlines how governments and transit agencies can work together to continue building an integrated transportation system to support a high quality of life, a prosperous and competitive economy, and a protected environment in our region. As the provincial agency mandated with improving the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the GTHA, Metrolinx has developed the Draft Plan for review in consultation with partners, stakeholders and the public.

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Metrolinx has just released its Draft 2041 Regional Plan which outlines how people and goods will move across our great region. Curious about what’s in the Draft 2041 Plan? You can review and comment on the plan at metrolinx.com/theplan and join us for one of our roundtable discussions, where you can share your views on the future of regional mobility. Other ways to stay engaged: • Visit metrolinxengage.com • Read our blog, The Link • Follow us on social media

Continuing TTC rollout in 2017

What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT

• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km above ground

• A maintenance and storage facility

• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic

• Transit communications system

• Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station

Safety First – Our #1 Priority

We train and direct staff to:

• Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan.

• Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood.

• Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood.

• Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the public.

• Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot be assured.

• Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements.

• Be prepared and equipped to work safely.

Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles

1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system

2. Design that elevates the quality of the passenger Experience

3. Civic scale, materiality and quality

4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of all systems and elements

5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions

Environment & Sustainability

During Construction

• Programs to minimize impact on wildlife, watercourses and trees

• Reduce impact to community through the management of dust, noise and vibration

• Sustainable construction practices, including targeting 75% waste diversion from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse of excess soil.

Project Design Sustainability

• Toronto Green Standard project wide

• LEED Certification at EMSF

• Bike parking

• Dedicated pedestrian routes

• High Solar Reflectance Index paving

• Green roofs

• Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat recovery systems

• Water use conservation/efficiency

• Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions)

• Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-site light trespass)

• Landscaping – use of native, drought-tolerant plants and trees

• Sheltered waiting areas

Eglinton Station – Activities Completed and Upcoming in 2017

Completed to Date Demolition of the Salvation Army Community Church

Demolition of the abandoned TTC bus depot

Wet utility relocation at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection

Toronto Hydro relocation along Redpath Avenue, Duplex Avenue

North, east, and west underground pedestrian tunnel closures

Shoring at the Salvation Army site

Fall and Winter 2017

• Shoring continues along the south side of Eglinton Avenue for the station box and main entrance (three rigs now in operation)

• Toronto Hydro relocation along Hillsdale Avenue, Yonge Street

• Shoring along the north side of Eglinton Avenue for the station box

Eglinton Station – Underground Pedestrian Tunnel Closures

Eglinton Station Shoring Phase 1 – Ongoing

Eglinton Station Shoring Phase 2 – Upcoming

Eglinton Station – Construction Progress

Jet Grouting

Guide Wall Installation First Drill Rig

Third Drill Rig

Eglinton Station Area Map

Main Entrance

Salvation Army Building Redevelopment & LRT

Emergency Exit

Connection via TTC Entrance

Underground Connections

Underground Connections

Underground Connections

Eglinton Station – Aerial View

Main Entrance

Eglinton Station – Main Entrance

Main Entrance

Eglinton Station – Main Entrance Lobby

Eglinton Station – Profile View

LRT Lower Concourse

TTC Subway Platform

LRT Platform

LRT Upper Concourse

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AREA APPROXIMATE DURATION

Support of Excavation (Piling and

Shallow Excavation) – North Station

Box Area*

Northside of Eglinton Ave E Two (2) months remaining

Hydro Utilities Relocation* Mt. Pleasant Rd and Eglinton Ave E Two (2) weeks remaining

Storm Sewer Installation* Taunton Rd and Eglinton Ave E

Brownlow Ave and Eglinton Ave E October 12 – December 2017

Watermain and Sanitary Sewer

Realignment Work Mt. Pleasant Rd and Eglinton Ave E November – December 2017

Sewer Relocation 801 Mt. Pleasant Rd and Eglinton Ave

E Mid-November for two (2) months

Mount Pleasant Station: What to Expect Fall 2017

*A Public Notice with more information may be available, please ask us!

Current Construction Staging

October 12 until approximately mid-November 2017

TAUNTON RD CLOSED AT

EGLINTON AVE E LOCAL ACCESS

ONLY FROM SOUDAN AVE

Upcoming Construction Staging

Mid-November until approximately Mid-December 2017

TAUNTON RD CLOSED AT

EGLINTON AVE E LOCAL ACCESS

ONLY FROM SOUDAN AVE

Storm Sewer Installation

• Installation of new storm sewer infrastructure is required to accommodate construction of Mount

Pleasant Station

• To minimize the impact to disruption to pedestrian and vehicle traffic, as well as the on-going piling

operation, the work will be performed using micro-tunneling methodology

• A launch shaft will be constructed at Taunton Road and Eglinton Avenue East and a micro tunnel

boring machine (TBM) will be placed in the shaft as well as pipe, travelling westward to construct the

new sewer system

• The TBM will operate 24/7 during the tunneling operation for approximately two (2) weeks

• Surface works will occur during permitted hours (7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

• Taunton Road will be closed for approximately eight (8) weeks while the launch shaft is in place

• In mid-November, a receiving shaft will be constructed on Eglinton Avenue East, east of Brownlow

Avenue, where the TMB will be extracted

Storm Sewer Installation

• The TBM will be approximately 1.5 m in diameter and

operate 6.5 m below-grade

• Launch Shaft (at Taunton Road):

October 12 for eight (8) weeks

• Receiving Shaft (east of Brownlow Avenue):

Mid-November for four (4) weeks

• Work Sequence:

Implement traffic stage for launch shaft

– Construct launch shaft and mobilize TBM

– Tunneling and pipe installation (24 hrs for 2 weeks)

– Implement traffic stage for receiving shaft

– Construct receiving shaft

– Disassemble launch shaft

– Extract TBM

– Disassemble receiving shaft

EXAMPLE MICROTUNNEL

Piling and Utilities Relocation Progress

TEMPORARY POLE

INSTALLTION

HYDRO DUCT BANK WORK

PLACING REBAR CAGE IN PILE

SHAFT

Piling and Utilities Relocation Progress

DRILL MOVE

UTILITIES RELOCATION

DRILLING FOR PILE INSTALLATION

Mount Pleasant Station Aerial View Concept

MAIN ENTRANCE

SECONDARY ENTRANCE

Mount Pleasant Station Main Entrance

Mount Pleasant Station Secondary Entrance

Community Benefits

The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project.

Program will be divided into streams:

1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development

2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement

3. Investment (Community Improvements)

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Community Benefits: Employment

CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with individuals facing barriers to employment.

We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-orientation details to help improve job matches and support applications to CTS.

Community Benefits: Business Spend

CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and local businesses.

Social enterprises

• Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals

• Printing with Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth)

• Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton

Local businesses

• Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required for Project

• Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement

Community Benefits: Investment

CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton Avenue.

• Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in October 2016.

• Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November 2016.

• Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles Community Services (near future O’Connor stop), CTS staff sponsored 7 families in December 2016.

• Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station) to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20 Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.

Business Support

Marketing Communications and Advertising Strategy Overview

• Based on feedback obtained from focus groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the Crosstown Business Support strategy campaign will be implemented in three stages:

• Phase 1 (2017-2018):

• Improve the on-the-ground experience around construction sites for patrons visiting Eglinton.

• Phase 2 (2018-2019):

• Roll-out of hyper-local marketing and advertising campaigns each quarter with specific tools and tactics that are targeted for each unique business community and are tied into an over-arching “Shop Local” campaign for all of Eglinton.

• Phase 3 (2019-2021):

• Roll-out of over-arching “Shop Local” campaign for all of Eglinton that establishes Eglinton as a destination place in Toronto.

Business Signage

Parking Support

Green P directional signage

Business support parking pamphlet

Business Support

Current Strategies: • Window washing and street cleaning for businesses in close proximity

to station sites. • Directional postcards for businesses to handout to patrons and help

them navigate the construction sites to their business.

Upcoming Strategies: • New and engaging, promotional signage highlighting business and

communities along the corridor. • The development of the hyper-local marketing and advertising

campaigns in collaboration with Metrolinx and the seven local BIAs. • Ongoing monthly meetings with the seven local BIAs to discuss

marketing initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Stay up to date

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crosstown@metrolinx.com

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