Scarborough Subway Extension EA

Councillor Information SessionDecember 18, 2014

Transportation Planning Section City Planning Division

Toronto’s Official Plan outlines the long-term

vision for the city

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The Official Plan envisions a safe city that evokes pride, passion and a sense of belonging – a city where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy a good quality of life.

A city with…

OFFICIALPLANVISION

A comprehensive and high quality affordable transit

system that lets people move around the city

quickly and conveniently

OFFICIALPLANVISION

Transportation Planning

Scarborough Subway Background• City Council confirmed support for extension of the

Bloor-Danforth subway line in October, 2013– Route and station locations are subject to an

Environmental Assessment (EA)

• The proposed extension is required soon to replace the aging Scarborough RT

• The Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments have each contributed funding to make the extension a reality

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Study ProcessStudy Process•Planning and preliminary engineering work will examine options and recommend an alignment for the subway•A formal Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) will then satisfy the Environmental Assessment Act

Work will advance in four phases

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Planning & preliminary engineering

• Phase 1 – Setting the Stage

• Phase 2 – Choosing the Corridor

• Phase 3 – Recommending the Alignment

• Phase 4 – Final Review (TPAP)

Objectives• Support the city-building principles outlined in the

city’s Official Plan and Provincial Policy Statement

• Make transit as attractive a travel option as practically possible in this area of Scarborough

• Minimize adverse environmental impacts

• Achieve cost-effectiveness

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Communications & OutreachThe City and TTC are committed to engaging the public in a way that’s transparent, collaborative, inclusive and authentic. The City Planning Division will lead consultations.•Communications activities:

– A dedicated website– Social media campaign– Outreach in public spaces

•Consultation and feedback:– Stakeholder Advisory Group of community leaders– Online consultation– Traditional public meetings in the study area– Interactive workshops

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Study Area

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Phase 1: Setting the StageKey Decisions•Confirm study purpose•Confirm objectives•Confirm the process and phasing, including a plan for public consultation•Develop evaluation criteria•Identify all reasonable station locations and corridorsEngagement Opportunities•Online consultation•Public meetings in winter 2015

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Evaluation Criteria

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Criteria will be consistent with the Official Plan Update, “Feeling Congested?”

Phase 2: Choosing the CorridorKey Decisions•Apply the evaluation criteria developed in Phase 1 to assess corridor options and choose the preferred corridorEngagement Opportunities•Online consultation•Workshop in spring 2015•Public meetings in spring 2015

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Update presented to PGM and TTC Board

Phase 3: Recommending the AlignmentKey Decisions•Apply evaluation criteria developed in Phase 1 to identify the recommended alignment within the corridor chosen in Phase 2

– Identify station locations on the preferred alignment

•Identify mitigation strategies for any potential impacts of recommended alignmentEngagement Opportunities•Online consultation•Workshop in summer 2015•Public meetings in fall 2015

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Making Decisions

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Phase 4: Final Review (TPAP)The final review will be undertaken through the TPAP, a streamlined six month process that satisfies the Environmental Assessment Act.Key Decisions•Review of all decisions made in phases 1-3•Finalization of mitigation strategies for any potential impactsEngagement Opportunities•Online consultation•Public meetings in winter 2016

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TimelinesPhase Timing

Website Launch December 2014

Setting the Stage Fall 2014 – Winter 2015

Choosing the Corridor Spring 2015

Update to PGM & TTC Board

Recommending the Alignment Summer – Fall 2015

Report to appropriate bodies

Final Review (TPAP) Late 2015 – Spring 2016

Submission to Province

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Next StepsDecember 2014• Input from Councillors about stakeholders and

consultation detailsJanuary 2015• Convene Stakeholder Advisory Group• Launch consultation online• Host public events in the study areaFebruary 2015• Report on feedback

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