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.

LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED

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

Cedarvale Station – Activities Completed and Upcoming

Complete

• Shoring and excavation for the east entrance (east of Allen Rd North, north of Eglinton Ave)

• Utilities relocation works (sanitary sewer & water main) on Park Hill Road, Everden Road, Winnett Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and across the Toronto Police parking lot

• Three invert concrete pours in the crossover section (east of the Allen)

• Roof slab concrete pour 1 of 3 at the crossover section

Ongoing

• Noise and vibration monitoring

• Shoring on the south side of Eglinton Ave

Upcoming

• Roof slab concrete pour 2 and 3 at the crossover section

• Everden Road and Strathearn Road re-open

• Allen Road South realignment

• Backfill of crossover section

• Shoring on the north side of Eglinton Ave

• Allen Road North realignment

Cedarvale Station Shoring Phase 1 – Ongoing

Cedarvale Station Shoring Phase 2 – Upcoming

Allen Road South realignment

Cedarvale Station – Construction Progress

First invert concrete pour at the crossover section

First roof concrete pour at crossover section

Shoring rig on Eglinton Avenue

Utility relocation under Eglinton Avenue

Cedarvale Station – Aerial View (Looking East)

West (Main) Entrance

South Entrance

East Entrance

Eglinton Avenue

Eglinton West Station

Cedarvale Station – West (Main) Entrance

Accessible Entrance

Bicycle Parking

Cedarvale Station – East Entrance

Accessible Entrance

Bicycle Parking

Parking Lot

Cedarvale Station – South Entrance

Cedarvale Station – Concourse

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AREA APPROXIMATE DURATION

Support of Excavation and Roof Slab

Construction – South Station Box

Area*

Southside of Eglinton Ave W Seven (7) months remaining

Wet Utilities Relocation* Bathurst St and Eglinton Ave W One (1) year remaining

Sanitary Sewer Work* Hilltop R, Chiltern Hill Rd and Eglinton

Ave W October 30 for one (1) week

Telecommunications Relocation Northwest corner of Bathurst St and

Eglinton Ave W Two (2) weeks

Forest Hill Station: What to Expect Fall 2017/Winter 2018

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

Construction Works at Forest Hill Station

Support of Excavation and Roof Slab Construction

• An area the size of the station’s footprint , approximately 100m x 20 meters, called the ‘station box’

is cut and steel piles are installed around the perimeter of the box as well as the station entrances

• A shallow area is excavated, and braces and tie-backs are installed at the sides to support excavation

• A concrete roof slab is poured over top of the excavated area, supporting utilities while crews work

safely below ground

Wet Utilities Relocation

• The process of relocating storm and sanitary sewers as well as a watermain outside of the station

box and entrance areas

Telecommunication Utilities Relocation

• The process of relocating telecommunications cables, including Rogers and Telus, outside of the

station box and entrance areas

Current Construction Staging

Began September 19 until approximately Spring 2018

MAIN ENTRANCE

SECONDARY ENTRANCE

LAYDOWN AREA

Upcoming Construction Staging

Beginning as early as Spring 2018 for approximately four (4) months

Upcoming Construction Staging

Beginning as early as Fall 2018 for approximately four (4) months

Construction Progress Pictures

DRILLING

CAP BEAM POUR

PLACING REBAR CAGE IN PILE

SHAFT

Construction Progress Pictures

DRILL MOVE

ROOF SLAB POUR

Forest Hill Station Aerial View Concept

SECONDARY ENTRANCE

MAIN ENTRANCE

Forest Hill Station Main Entrance

Forest Hill 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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