EGLINTON CROSSTOWN LRT

Next Phase of Construction

April 25, 2016

Construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT LineBackground

• In September 2008, Metrolinx launched a regional transportation plan – a 25-year, $50 billion plan -- to coordinate and integrate transportation and transit in the Greater Toronto Area

• In 2010, City of Toronto approved the project to build the Eglinton Crosstown from Weston Road in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.

• Following a competitive process, Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) was awarded a contract in July 2015 to design, build, finance, and maintain the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Benefits of P3s:

• The Crosstown is being delivered using a public private partnership model called Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP).

• It was procured as one design-build-finance-maintain project to minimize integration risk – historically, a factor for project cost overruns under traditional models.

• Under the AFP model, CTS assumes most project risks, including:

design, project management and sub-contractor coordination

increases in construction material prices and labour costs

schedule and project completion delays maintenance and lifecycle replacement of

materials within the stations and stops, rails, control systems, and vehicles

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Project Players Roles

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Safety First – Our #1 Priority

• 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.

We train and direct staff to:

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What are we building – a new modern LRT

• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops• A maintenance and storage facility• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic• Communications system • Links to 54 bus routes, GO Transit, and UP Express

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What are we building - Crosstown Segments

The line is divided into six segments along the construction corridor:

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What are we building - Crosstown Segments

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Construction Overview

Distinct phases of construction:

• Preparatory works• Utility relocations• Handover of tunnel sections• Support of excavation • Excavation for underground stations• Underground construction of the stations• Track work and systems installation• Traction power system• Signalling system• Testing and commissioning• Road and area restoration

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Preparing for Stations Construction

Since fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations and stops construction.

Preparatory activities:• Survey and monitor properties for noise and vibrations • Assess soil condition and measure water levels along the corridor• Locate and mark underground utilities• Clearing/grubbing and removing shrubs/trees in the path of the Crosstown• Demolish buildings and other infrastructure (i.e. bridge)• Remove and store street furniture

(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)

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Preparing for Stations Construction

Impacts and mitigations:• Minimal interference to traffic• Limited, day-by-day lane closures• Some overnight work• Access to businesses maintained• Pedestrians have access to sidewalk

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What to expect in 2016

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What to expect in 2016 - Utilities Relocation

• Above and underground utilities will either be relocated and updated before construction begins at a station or occur at the same time as a station’s construction.

• To accommodate stations construction, gas, hydro, watermain and sewer, cable, fibre and telephone lines are relocated.

• Crosstown project is providing upgraded watermains and sewer systems in communities near these stations: – Mount Dennis, Keelesdale, Fairbank, Forest Hill, Chaplin, Eglinton, and

Mount Pleasant.

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What to expect in 2016 – Handover of TunnelsSpring 2016• Metrolinx transferred security and

maintenance of western tunnel to CTS (runs from Mount Dennis to Cedarvale Stations).

• At handover, CTS inspects the tunnel, reports concerns to be fixed by Metrolinx, and accepts it once the tunnel meets agreed to terms.

• CTS cannot work near a tunnel section until it responsible for it.

• The handover process will take up to two months.

Between June 2016 and 2018• Metrolinx handovers the three

remaining tunnel sections.

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What to expect in 2016 – Ongoing Design

Features

• About half of the 19 km line is tunneled• Stations and stops are about 0.6 km

apart• Features will include:

• time arrival information• safe access for people walking

and biking to the station • clear route maps, seating, bike

parking • Available parking at the start and end

of the LRT line.

Design Approach

• Comply with nine design principles developed by City of Toronto and Metrolinx.

• Provide a legacy for generations to come. • Have natural lighting during the day and well-lit

entrances at night.• Have safe, clean, intuitive wayfinding at

all the stations and stops.• Put passengers first.• Provide visible entrances, bicycle facilities and

sustainable practices to ensure all stations comply with Toronto Green Standard Tier.

• Landscaped entrances, including planters with trees and ornamental grasses.

• Public plazas and retail components at some stations.

• Clean and minimalist space at platform level.• Accessible to passengers with disabilities, strollers,

and bicycles.

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• The underground stations run between Weston Road in the west to Laird Street in the east.

• Construction began at Keelesdale station, located at Keele Street /Trethewey Drive and Eglinton Avenue in March 2016.

• Installing support of excavation is the first step in constructing an underground station.

• All underground stations will be brand new, including the three LRT interchange stations connecting to

other transit modes.• Most of the underground stations will be

in construction by the end of 2016.

What to expect in 2016 – Start of Stations Construction

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How we’re building – Three Types of Stations

Cut & Cover Stations

Chaplin

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How we’re building – Three Types of Stations

Mined Stations

Avenue

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How we’re building – Three Types of Stations

Interchange Stations

Eglinton

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How we’re building – Cut and Cover Stations

• Twelve underground stations, including interchange stations will use a cut and cover method to support excavation. This construction method entails opening a section of space to allow work below grade. The section is excavated, then covered to allow traffic to flow above.

• To install support (shoring), a crew will:– remove the street pavement on one side of Eglinton Avenue

about 130m x 10m, (the size of two hockey rinks)– A shallow area will be excavated– install steel piles, braces and tie-backs around the sides to support excavation– backfill and cover the pit with a wooden deck on the roadway to allow traffic to

travel across it• After that, the crew moves to the other half of the street to do the same. Installing

shoring and decking is estimated to take approximately 14 months.• Once the shoring is installed, the crew may work under the roadway safely,

excavating to a depth of at least 20m for the construction of the station box. This is where the rail tunnels, associated platforms and rail infrastructure will be housed.

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Some impacts/mitigations of cut and cover method:

• At least, one lane in each direction will remain open for about 12 months.• Disturbances (noise, vibration, dust, and traffic) will be communicated in advance and monitored.• Side streets near to excavation areas may be closed.• Sidewalks may be rerouted/closed.• Access to businesses will be maintained• Vibration monitors will be installed on properties located near areas being excavated to monitor

noise and vibration levels.• Truck traffic will be routed to well travelled routes.• Where parking spots have been eliminated, on-street, one-hour parking may be relaxed.• Bus stops will be relocated.

How we’re building – Cut and Cover Stations

Locations:Keelesdale (Keele), Caledonia, Fairbank (Dufferin), Forest Hill (Bathurst), Chaplin, Mount Pleasant, Leaside (Bayview), Science Centre

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• Three stations will be mined and one will be partially mined (Leaside).

• Station entrances will be dug first.• A crew will install support of excavation

around sides of pits (shoring).• They will continue working under the roadway

with minimal impact on traffic.• The excavated area will be lined with

primary concrete “shotcrete” lining (as ground support).

• A station box will be constructed within the lined excavated cavern.

• Once the mechanical, electrical and architectural work starts, the station entrances will be constructed.

How we’re building – Mined Stations

Courtesy of Rideau Transit Group

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Some impacts/mitigations of mined method:

• Shoring work will begin at most underground stations in 2016.• Mining work is scheduled to begin in 2017.• Long-term road closures are expected.• We will communicate in advance and monitor activities.• CTS will comply with noise by-laws.• Pedestrians have access but some sidewalks may be rerouted.• Access to businesses will be maintained.

How we’re building – Mined Stations

tLocations:Oakwood, Avenue, Leaside (part), Laird

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• There are four interchange stations.

• Interchange stations will allow transit riders to connect to other transit modes, such as TTC, GO and the UP Express

How we’re building – Interchange Stations

Subway Station Longitudinal Section

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Some impacts/mitigations of interchange stations:

• Utilities relocation will require lane closure.• Extensive support of excavation work.• Long-term road closures/lane restrictions.• Long-term bus stop relocation and detour at Eglinton Station.• Weekend/overnight closure of a CP/GO rail track at Mount Dennis Station.• Long-term closure of tunnels connecting to Eglinton subway.• Station boxes will be built below the existing subway tracks at Eglinton and

cedarvale. • More truck traffic delivering/removing materials.

How we’re building – Interchange Stations

Locations:Mount Dennis, Cedarvale (Allen), Eglinton (Yonge), Kennedy

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Surface stops

• 10 surface stops• Dedicated right-of-way tracks separate from traffic• High quality construction• Amenities will be integrated into the stops (i.e. maps)• Transparent/open shelters• Colour and patterns will make stops identifiable to passengers• Integrated lighting to allow for advertising

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What else are we building?– Maintenance and Storage Facility

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• Located at the most western end of the line on 42 acres of land, north of Mount Dennis Station.

• It will provide: – storage for LRVs:

• 76 LRVs initially; 135 LRV capacity

– maintenance and repairs facility– offices and employee parking

We will:• integrate site with local neighbourhood• create complementary uses• limit impacts on local community• design and construct the MSF to achieve LEED Silver Certification• comply with the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1 environmental

requirements

What else are we building?– Maintenance and Storage Facility

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• Located at the most western end of the line on 42 acres of land.

• Alternate source of power to the Toronto Hydro Electric System Ltd.

• 10-18 megawatts generation facility (similar in size to one used at a hospital).

• Use periodically– 10 - 40 days per year– Less than 15% annual usage

• Reduce grid strain on the provincial electrical power network.• Save approximately 40% on price of electricity annually.

What else are we building?– Back-up Power Facility

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Guideways and Tunnel Portals

Guideways• Crosstown has at-grade, underground, and an elevated guideway (rail).

• The elevated guideway is located at the west end of the line.• It consists of a viaduct structure with bridge spans.• Its columns, portals, and retaining walls will be designed to be

aesthetically pleasing.

Portals• Tunnel entrances where the guideway and light rail vehicles will go from

above-ground to underground. • There are two portals: the West Portal, located at Mount Dennis Station

and the East Portal, located west of Sunnybrook Park Station. • Tree groves and grasses will be planted on portals, as well as on station

plazas, open spaces, and stops.

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Estimated Construction Schedule– Cut and Cover Stations

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Estimated Construction Schedule- Mount Dennis

Estimated Construction Schedule– Mined Stations

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Estimated Construction Schedule– Interchange Stations

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Stations in construction – Spring 2016

Keelesdale

Laird

Avenue

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Mount Dennis

Stations in construction – Spring 2016

Oakwood

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Stations in construction – Summer 2016

Caledonia

Forest Hill (Bathurst)

Fairbank (Dufferin)

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Leaside (Bayview)

Stations in construction – Summer 2016

Eglinton (Yonge)tCedarvale (Allen)

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Science Centre

Portal in construction – Fall 2016

West Portal (Eglinton Ave Box Tunnel)

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CTS will develop and execute plans to:

• Ensure public health and safety• Manage traffic control • Coordinate with Emergency Services and transit• Communicate early and often• Use technology to share information in a timely way (i.e. a Mobile App to

inform motorists of traffic disruption)• Maintain access to property and local businesses• Provide directional signage • Identify access to local businesses• Alert motorists of estimated travel time through the corridor

We will manage disruptions

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Our Guiding Principles:

• Offer meaningful and accurate communication– background/context so that the public and stakeholders can make informed comments and provide input on the Project;

• Provide timely and transparent information early and often• Ensure two-way communication – for a fair and respectful dialogue• Allow for broad solutions – provide a corridor-wide focus as well as local

outreach to continually inform the public and other stakeholders.

Engaging the community is important to us

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Stay in touch

416-782-8118

www.thecrosstown.ca

crosstown@metrolinx.com

facebook.com/thecrosstown

twitter.com/crosstownTO

instagram.com/eglinton_crosstown

Crosstown West Office1848 Eglinton Ave W (at Dufferin)

Crosstown East Office660 Eglinton Ave E (at Bayview)

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