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Metrolinx invites you to participate in an online consultation for Keele Street to Jane Section and Black Creek Maintenance & Storage Facility Environmental Project Report Addendum for The Crosstown. Through this online consultation you will learn more about a change to the west light rail transit alignment that will enable an underground station at Weston Road and Mount Dennis and the preliminary planning for a new vehicle maintenance and storage facility at Eglinton and Black Creek. Have your say at thecrosstown.ca.
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Welcome to the Online Consultation
KEELE STREET TO JANE STREET SECTION
BLACK CREEK MAINTENANCE & STORAGE FACILITY
ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT REPORT
December 12, 2012 – January 4, 2013
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 1
Purpose of the Online Consultation Since the approval of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) for The Eglinton Crosstown Light
Rail Transit (LRT) Project by the Minister of the Environment in 2010, the Province of Ontario
divided the Project into two implementation phases in order to meet funding limitations. The two
phases are:
• Phase 1 covers the 19 kilometre section from Mt. Dennis neighbourhood to Kennedy
Station which will be implemented immediately; and
• Phase 2 covers the 14 kilometre section from Pearson International Airport to the Mt.
Dennis neighbourhood which will be deferred until further notice.
This phasing has resulted in changes to the project in the section from Jane Street to West
Launch Shaft. In addition, the Project now includes as part of Phase 1, the Black Creek
Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) that was not assessed in the original EPR. Finally,
refinements in the operating plan for the LRT and a desire to provide a connection to future GO
Train service at Mt. Dennis have resulted in changes to the Project.
The purpose of the online consultation is to receive your input regarding the changes to the
Project and the Black Creek Maintenance and Storage Facility.
More details on the Black Creek Maintenance and Storage Facility and the changes to the
project appear on the following panels.
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 2
Study Areas
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 3
Why an Addendum to the EPR is Required? The approved Project in the 2010 EPR included a street-level LRT alignment within the centre of
Eglinton Avenue between Jane Street to east of Black Creek Drive, with surface stops at Jane
Street, Weston Road and Black Creek Drive. As noted earlier, the MSF was not assessed at that
time.
The recent changes to the Project between Jane Street and West Launch Shaft include:
• An off-street (elevated) route north of Eglinton Avenue with a bridge over Black Creek Drive to
avoid traffic interference with LRT vehicles accessing the MSF;
• An underground Mt. Dennis Station under the railway corridor, along with direct passenger
connection to future GO rail station and Passenger Pick up and Drop off;
• A 15-bay bus terminal to provide passenger transfers between TTC bus, LRT and GO rail;
• An underground alignment from the Mt. Dennis Station to the Eglinton Flats area with a
transition to surface LRT just east of Jane Street and a surface stop on the west side of Jane
Street; and
• The previously proposed Black Creek Stop is now removed due to technical constraints.
An Addendum to the EPR is required to assess these changes and to assess the effects of the
Black Creek MSF
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 4
2012 − New Proposed Plan/Profile
An off street LRT alignment north of Eglinton Avenue with an underground stop at Mt.
Dennis, underground alignment west of Mt. Dennis and a surface stop at Jane Street.
See link below to download the PDF of the 2012
New Proposed Plan/Profile
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 5
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 6
Jane Street / Eglinton Flats *Key Project Elements:
• Jane Stop is maintained;
• U-Turns on Eglinton Avenue are retained;
• Transition from surface to underground LRT portal located east of Jane Street
*- Part of Phase 2
Implementation
Original -2010
New - 2012
Mt. Dennis Neighbourhood
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 7
Key Project Elements:
• Underground alignment between portal and Mt. Dennis Station using cut and cover construction, road widening is no longer required;
• Properties along north side of Eglinton Avenue, west of Weston Road are no longer required;
• Limit of Phase 1 implementation is Weston Road; and
• Weston Road stop has been shifted east.
Weston Road to Black Creek Drive
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 8
Key Project Elements:
• Underground Mt. Dennis Station using cut and cover construction;
• Property required from Bank of Nova Scotia, Daycare and Keelsdale Drive;
• Pedestrian connections for future GO rail station;
• Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off (PPUDO);
• 15 bay bus terminal with new bus only signalized intersection on Eglinton Avenue;
• Kodak Building to be retained; and
• Elevated LRT structure over Black Creek Drive.
Black Creek Drive to West Launch Shaft
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 9
Key Project Elements:
• Elevated LRT structure over Black Creek Drive and Black Creek;
• Eglinton Avenue relocated to the south, east of Black Creek Drive;
• LRT ties into underground alignment at West Launch Shaft;
• Black Creek Stop has been removed; and
• Property is required along the north side of Eglinton Avenue, east of Black Creek Drive for elevated structure.
Mt. Dennis Station
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 10
Artistic Rendering of Mt. Dennis Station
Maintenance and Storage Facility
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 11
Key Project Elements:
• Ultimate storage yard capacity of 162 vehicles;
• Facilities for Maintenance of vehicles;
• Office facilities and employee parking; and
• Facilities for Maintenance of Way vehicles and staff.
Effect on Adjacent Studies
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 12
The Eglinton Connects Study being undertaken by the City of
Toronto in partnership with Metrolinx is planning to develop an
urban design vision for the entire Eglinton Corridor.
The Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Study being undertaken by Metrolinx is planning for seamless mobility around the station, maximize connections to transit for the surrounding neighbourhoods, create an attractive public realm and leverage transit investment for future investment in the community .
There are two concurrent studies that are influenced by the proposed changes to
the Eglinton LRT within the study area.
Study area showing 800m radius from the centre of the mobility hub
located at the proposed station area.
Potential Impacts of the Changes
• Property: Acquisition of 4 properties is required, this is a
reduction from the 37 properties identified in the 2010 report.
• Parks: The south edge of Coronation Park encroached upon
by the elevated structure.
• Vegetation: Additional vegetation will be removed by the
project. Permits and approvals will be obtained through City of
Toronto and TRCA.
• Utilities: Overhead utilities along the north side of Eglinton
Avenue will require relocation.
• Noise and Vibration: Meets provincial criteria
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 13
Potential Impacts of the Changes
• Waterways: Widening of the Eglinton Avenue Road bridge at
Black Creek will be required. The new LRT elevated structure
over Black Creek will span the entire waterway. No impact to
fish habitat is anticipated.
• Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: Contaminated soils
and groundwater will be managed in accordance with
provincial legislation and regulations.
• Cultural Heritage: Kodak Building #9 and its heritage
features will be maintained. Bank of Nova Scotia Building to
be removed and documented.
• Archaeology: No impact to archaeological resources.
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 14
Mitigation of Potential Impacts During Construction
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 15
Measures will be implemented during construction to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse
environmental impacts including:
• Erosion and sedimentation control;
• Minimize release of dust and other airborne pollutants and mud and litter;
• Reinstatement of temporary work sites following construction;
• Development and implementation of traffic management plans;
• Installation of decking at cut-and-cover excavations;
• Restriction of truck haul of construction materials and equipment to major arterial roads;
• Noise and vibration control;
• Construction staging and sequencing to mitigate the potential impacts on local businesses
to the extent possible; and
• Ongoing management and monitoring of construction activities.
Mitigation of Potential Impacts of LRT Operations and Maintenance
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 16
Measures will be implemented during LRT operations and
maintenance to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects including:
• Stormwater run-off from will be treated in accordance with
applicable City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
requirements;
• Noise generated by LRT vehicles and by bus terminal operations
will be attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards;
• Vibration generated by LRT vehicles and by bus terminal
operations will be attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards;
• Air emissions generated by bus terminal operations will be
attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards; and
• The potential for traction power stray current will be controlled using
isolated and insulated power supplies.
EPR Consultation Process and Next Steps
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 17
We are Here
Commitments to Future Work
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 18
Metrolinx is proceeding with the delivery of the Eglinton LRT through Public Private
Partnership and Alternative Financing + Procurement (AFP).
Through this process Metrolinx is committed to:
• Continuing Public Consultation: Consult with the public, property owners and stakeholder
agencies during the design of the LRT alignment, stops/ stations, bus terminals and
ancillary facilities.
• Incorporate City of Toronto urban design criteria into the design of the LRT facilities.
• Construction Issues: Conduct further research, analysis and develop plans including :
― Noise, vibration and air emissions monitoring and mitigation
― Traffic, transit and pedestrian management strategies
― Utility and municipal services relocation plans
― Emergency response plans (Fire, Police and Emergency Medical Services)
― Vegetation restoration, edge management and streetscape plans
― Soil and groundwater management strategy
― Erosion and sedimentation control plan
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Format for Feedback • Please submit your feedback online at ww.thecrosstown.ca by January 4th, 2012.
• A consultation report will be posted online within 10 to 15 business days.
Please Get in Touch With Us!
The Crosstown Team Franca Di Giovanni, Denise Jayawardene Mark Iogna Nicole Di Carlo E-mail: [email protected] Online: www.thecrosstown.ca Tel: 416-782-8118 Visit our West Community Office at 1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 20
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