Ossington Station Easier Access Project · Cut pavement and retaining wall, and removed concrete using Completed piling and placement of steel beams and concrete Laneway access to

1 Ossington Station Easier Access Project - Construction amp Public Art Concept UpdateOctober 8 2015

Ossington Station Easier Access Project

Construction amp Public Art Concept Update Open House ndash CollegeShaw Library

October 8 2015


Easier Access ndash Program Widebull Committed to making all stations accessible by 2025

bull 34 stations are accessible

bull Working with the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit on effective design

bull Includes elevators sliding doors fare-gates accessible ramps and other features that will improve mobility for all transit riders


Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT) ACAT Overview bull Toronto citizens who advise the TTC on difficulties faced by

people with disabilities and seniors bull Recommends the elimination of barriers to accessible public transit in the City

of Toronto bull ACAT consists of 15 volunteer committee members who are appointed by the

TTC Board

ACATrsquos Role bull Represents the needs and concerns of persons with disabilities and seniors who use public transit services provided by the TTC

bull Advises the TTC on the provision of accessible public transit bull Advises the TTC on necessary policy issues for services which pertain to the interests of persons with disabilities and seniors

bull Supports TTC staff in consulting educating and advising persons with disabilities seniors and the community at large

bull Subcommittees ndash Design Review Service Planning Communications and Wheel-Trans Operations

bull Advises TTC on priority and plans for Easier Access projects


Easier Access Project Background bull Construction underway bull St Clair West - 2016

bull Coxwell - 2017

bull Woodbine - 2017

bull Dupont - 2018

bull Ossington Station is scheduled to be accessible at end of 2016

bull Construction began in July 2014


Commitments during Construction

bull Maintain customer access to Ossington station at all times

bull Sequence work in phases to reduce impact to the community

bull Provide street sweeping services and dust mitigation

bull Public informed about related transit changes

bull Reduce noise as much as possible when night work required

6Ossington Station Easier Access Project - Construction amp Public Art Concept UpdateOctober 8 2015

Aerial Image ndash Ossington Station

Bloor Street West

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Easier Access ImprovementsBarrier free path to all levels of the station including installation of bull Two elevators to access eastbound and westbound platforms

bull Accessible fare gates

bull Three automatic sliding doors

bull Improved signage including wayfinding

bull CCTV ndash Security cameras

bull Upgrade station power


Easier Installation Overview bull No requirement for private property

bull All construction work to take place on TTC property or City right-of-way

bull Length of construction approximately two years (2014-2016)

bull Minimal impact to transit riders

Ossington Station Easier Access Project - Construction amp Public Art Concept UpdateOctober 8 2015

Ossington Station Project ndash Main Entrancebull Improved signage bull Barrier free bull New sliding doors bull New elevator bull Accessible ramp

After - Artists rendering 9

Before

Improved signage

New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step


Ossington Easier Access ndash Cross Section

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Street Level

Concourse

Platform Elevator E2

Elevator E1

WESTBOUND TRAIN EASTBOUND TRAIN


Northumberland St

New Elevator - 2 Levels Concourse to Platform Looking North

Street Level

Concourse

Elevator E2

Laneway

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Bus Platform New Elevator - 3 Levels Sliding Door Accessible Fare Gate Extension Street to Concourse to Platform Looking South

Street Level

Accessible ramp Concourse

Elevator E1 at entrance Platform EASTBOUND TRAIN

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Easier Access Path


Elevator 2 (E2) Laneway Construction ndash completed

Construction work complete bull Excavation complete

bull Protected mural (Network Daycare)

bull Cut pavement and retaining wall and removed concrete using jack hammers

bull Completed piling and placement of steel beams and concrete

bull Poured concrete followed by backfilling

bull Reinstated laneway pavement surface

bull Laneway access to daycare was maintained during construction

Work to be completed bull Install elevator cab and finishes from within the station


E2 Laneway Construction ndash (Now Complete)

Photo of pedestrian signage installed

Photo of repaving of laneway following completion of E2 shaft


Elevator 1 (E1) South Bus Bay Construction ndash Ongoing

Construction work complete bull Cut pavement and removed concrete using jack hammers

bull Temporary shoring including piling and placement of steel beams

bull Excavation of shaft

Work to be completed bull Elevator concrete structure followed by backfilling

bull Install elevator cab and finishes from within the station


E1 South Bus Bay Construction ndash Ongoing

Photo of excavation of elevator shaft and southside bus loop construction


Rendering of E1 ndash Concourse Level Elevator




Ossington Station

Proposed Construction Sequence

bull E2 elevator in laneway ndash 20142015 ndash complete

bull E1 elevator ndash 20152016 ndash in progress

bull South side bus platform and roadway ndash 2015 ndash in progress

bull North side passenger platform ndash 2016


Public Art Concept bull Station upgrade work is subject to TTC Public Art Policy

bull Art will be an important component of the station improvements

bull Art jury including a local representative reviewed proposals

bull One artist selected to produce artwork

bull Concept presented to community this evening at open house

bull T TC Board approves concept

bull Artist develops the artwork with TTC Chief Architect and the Easier Access Project team


Scott Eunson ndash Artistrsquos Statement

ldquoI appreciate the clean straightforward aesthetic of the original Ossington station design and I propose to create a number of installations that populate the vast tile grids of the station walls creating a finer scale and texture that references history growth and movementhellip The Particles will act as an informal way-finding system responding to the need for visual cues to navigate the station hinting at paths and giving the spaces a sense of flow and visual interestrdquo


Public Art at Ossington Station


Juryrsquos StatementhellipThe jury was impressed with the thorough research that the artist conducted to develop his proposal considered together with his past public art projects we felt great confidence in his abilities to achieve his intended goals He made a careful study of material choices the stationrsquos wayfinding existing signage colours and architectural details and the flow of movement throughout it We liked that the work engages passengers that regularly use the station as well as those that pass through it The artistrsquos hands-on production plan is highly cost efficient allowing for an artwork of considerable scope within the budgetary allowance The simplicity of the overarching concept is balanced by the rich and subtle variety of detail in his ldquoparticlerdquo formations and the pleasing tactile quality of their form and texture We anticipate that the project will enrich the transit experience for visitors and regular commuters alike

Heather Nicol Juror and community member


TTC Project Schedule

Ossington Station Easier Access

May 2014 Contract Awarded ndash TTC Board

July 16 2014 Pre-construction Open House

July 2014 Construction Started

October 8 2015 Construction Update amp Public Art Concept Open House

December 2016 Complete Construction


Ossington Station Upgrades

Please fill out a comment sheet and provide us with your thoughts on the Ossington Easier Access Project Construction and Public Art Concept Update by October 22 2015 Web projectsttcca (see ldquoStation Improvementsrdquo)Email denisejayawardenettccaPhone 416-393-6937TTY 416-397-0831 Mail Denise Jayawardene TTC Community Liaison Officer 2-1900 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4S 1Z2


Easier Access ndash Program Widebull Committed to making all stations accessible by 2025

bull 34 stations are accessible

bull Working with the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit on effective design

bull Includes elevators sliding doors fare-gates accessible ramps and other features that will improve mobility for all transit riders





TTC Board








bull Coxwell - 2017


bull Dupont - 2018












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New elevator

Removal of step



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New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



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Improved signage

New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



10

Street Level

Concourse


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Improved signage

New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



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Street Level

Concourse


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Driveway

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Hoarding
















Before

Improved signage

New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



10

Street Level

Concourse


Elevator E1



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Concourse

Elevator E2

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Con

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Ave

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Improved signage

New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



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Street Level

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New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



10

Street Level

Concourse


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Concourse

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Ave

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New sliding doors

New elevator

Removal of step



10

Street Level

Concourse


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Concourse

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Con

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Bus Bay 5 Bus Bay 4

Bus Platform

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Documents

Ossington Station Easier Access Project · Cut pavement and retaining wall, and removed concrete using Completed piling and placement of steel beams and concrete Laneway access to