Lower Don Valley Trail 2015 Construction

Welcome to this Public Information Session for the Lower Don Valley Access Improvements project. This drop-in event (open house) is being held to give community members the chance to learn more about the project, how it will be implemented, and what disruptions to expect. You will be able to meet the project team and get answers to any questions that you have.

More information:

For more information, or to get construction updates by email visit and subscribe to the construction blog:

https://lowerdontrail.wordpress.com/

Contact:

Lower Don Valley Access Improvements

Jason Diceman Sr. Public Consultation Coordinator Public Consultation Unit, City of Toronto Phone: 416-338-2830 Email: [email protected]


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 2

Lower Don Trail Access, Environment + Art Master Plan

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In 2013, the Master Plan was completed for the City of Toronto and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. The Master Plan is a road map forward and has established:

• Strategies to improve environmental protection, access and consider opportunities for public art in the Lower Don River valley lands.

• A long-term strategy to establish a theme and create a positive user experience.

• Guidelines and principles for future revitalization.

The Master Plan identified over 30 projects, which can be implemented in multiple phases.

The City has identified three projects to be completed within Phase 1.

This first phase is the beginning of a bold new chapter, a few of many projects envisioned to improve trail access and enjoyment for all.


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 3

Phase 1A

1. Pottery Road Bridge and Connection

2. Lower Don Trail (Pottery Road to Belleville Underpass)- Condition Audit and Surface Improvements

3. Belleville Underpass Improvements

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There are five projects, which will be constructed in two phases between 2015 and 2016.

Phasing

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The panels to the right describe the improvements that will be implemented.

Phase 2

1. The Narrows (Belleville to Bala underpass) - widening, surface and drainage improvements, Dundas and Gerrard Staircases, and Art Fence

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Phasing Plan

1. Bayview Multi-Use Trail (MUT) will be constructed as part of 2016 Bayview Avenue Resurfacing Works.

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Phase 1B4


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 4

Construction of Phase 1

During construction, intermittent trail closures will be expected between Pottery Road and Riverdale Park East & West. Construction staging and access will be planned to minimize impacts on the environment, traffic and trail users.

Signs will be in place to inform trail users of a recommended detour route.

Construction Schedule

Phase 1 Construction will start in September 2015 with completion expected in summer of 2016.

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Staging and Access

Pottery Road Crossing: Opportunity for staging area located in open area east of the Don River with access from Pottery Road.

Belleville Underpass: Opportunity for staging area located in open field west of the existing underpass. Opportunity for access along the Service Road connecting with the Bloor / DVP Ramps.

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Construction areas and access are subject to change


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 5

The Lower Don Trail Improvements project has been designed to:

• minimize the number of trees impacted

• provide compensation plantings for tree removals and injuries

• provide full restoration of all areas of disturbance

Tree removals

To complete the construction activities required during Phase 1, 83 trees need to be removed.

More than 50% of the tree removals are non-native species.At least 4 of the tree removals are due to the very poor condition of the trees, and 11 trees are to be removed due to safety issues.

Tree replacements

To compensate for vegetation impacts during construction, we will:

• plant 180 native trees (caliper and whips)

• plant 2500 native shrubs (potted and live stakes)

• restore all areas of disturbance with native seeding

Trees

June 2013 5

Tree Protection BarrierAdjacent vegetation, including the Tree Protection Zone around trees to be preserved, will be protected with fencing, as per the City’s Ravine and Tree by-laws.

Aerial View North


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 6

A new pedestrian/cycling bridge south of the existing arch bridge will connect the the trail with the new Bayview Avenue Multi-Use Trail. The new bridge will provide users with a safe route that is separated from vehicular traffic along Pottery Road.

Pottery Road Bridge and Connection

View of Bridge looking north

View west on bridge


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 7

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Bridge

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Reclaimed wood approach walls

Armourstone seat wall

Concrete abutment

Don River

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Galvanized rod outer railing Weathering steel pratt truss

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Plan View

Bridge Plan

Bridge Elevation

Existing

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New Bridge

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Grade crossing

Armourstone seating

‘P’ Gates, stop bar and signage in advance of

crossing

Painted centre line

Low planting and post and paddle style fence detering

trail users from entering railway right of way

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Meeting Area

Existing SidewalkPottery Road

Existing Crossing

3.0m Trail

Existing Crossing

Existing railway tracks

Bayview Avenue

Existing sidewalk / future Bayview MUT

Pottery Road

Planted drainge features

Existing

Bridge

Existing

Bridge

New Bridge

Don R

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Grade crossing

Armourstone seating

‘P’ Gates, stop bar and signage in advance of

crossing

Painted centre line

Low planting and post and paddle style fence detering

trail users from entering railway right of way

Face of existing

abutment

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Existing Trail

Meeting Area

Existing SidewalkPottery Road

Existing Crossing

3.0m Trail

Existing Crossing

Existing railway tracks

Bayview Avenue

Existing sidewalk / future Bayview MUT

Pottery Road

Planted drainge features

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Bridge

2800 2800

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Concrete abutment

Don River

+/- Water Level 78.242

37900Span between abutments

2800 2800

Galvanized rod outer railing Weathering steel pratt truss

3000




City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 8

Belleville Underpass

The new Belleville Underpass will be realigned and widened to create clear site lines that provide for a safe approach. The overall experience of travelling below the rail line will be greatly improved through the integration of seating and wayfinding elements that will promote this area as a special location along the trail.

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Existing Underpass•9m length •+/-105° angle turn•2.2m width underpass•less than 2.2m height at edges of tunnel•right angle turn•under 30m sightline

Proposed Underpass •9m length•+/- 135 ° angle turn •4m width underpass•2.5m height underpass•min. 17m radius turns•60m+ sightline

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View towards tunnel


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 9

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Enlargement Plan View of Tunnel

Planting Plan

East Elevation

Cross Section

Existing Trail

Railway tracks above

Existing Trail

Don Valley Parkway

Underpass

Armourstone

Location of existing trail

Existing Trail

Railway tracks above

Existing Trail

Don Valley Parkway

Underpass

Armourstone

Location of existing trail


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 10

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1 Lower Don river

2 improvements to Lower Don Trail

3 habitat enhancements to rivers edge

4 existing east-West Bridge

5 new stair access from Bridge

6 Public art along fence

7 Bayview avenue

8 metrolinx/rail Corridor

9 Don Valley Parkway

Conceptual Design for Proposed Art Fence

Narrows

The Narrows will be improved with enhanced habitat, trail widening and resurfacing. In addition to the existing staircase at Queen Street, new access points to the trail will be provided with stairs from existing bridges at Gerrard and Dundas Streets. The stairs will feature lookouts over the trail and have a carefully designed bicycle trough to permit cyclist access to the trail. A new signature art fence has been proposed, to add to the improved experience along the trail.

View north towards Gerrard Stairs


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 11

Narrows_North Entry to Riverdale Pedestrian Bridge - Plan View

Narrows_Typical Plan

North of Riverdale Pedestrian Bridge Typical Cross Section

Typical Cross Section Typical Cross Section at New Stairs

Multi-Use Trail+/-4.0m

Offset to railway tracks5.5m

Multi-Use Trail2.9m width Gerrard4.0 width Dundas

Existing Bridge

Staircase+/- 5.0m

Vegetated Berm

Railway offset3.5m

Lookout

Multi-Use Trail4.0m

Existing vegetated berm+/- 3.0m - 8.0m

Planted railway buffer+/- 1.0m - 8.0m


Don River


Don River

Planted railway buffer+/- 500mm - 2.0m

Planted railway buffer250mm




Existing Bridge

Staircase+/- 5.0m

Vegetated Berm

Railway offset3.5m

Lookout

Multi-Use Trail4.0m




Don River


Don River






Existing Bridge

Staircase+/- 5.0m

Vegetated Berm

Railway offset3.5m

Lookout

Multi-Use Trail4.0m




Don River


Don River



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Existing pedestrian bridge

Planted swaleRetain vegetation along banks

Planted swale

Retained existing vegetation along banks

Planted swale

Don River

Existing Railway

4.0 wide trail

Riverdale pedestrian bridge

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Art fence at trail entry New standard fenceArmourstone seating

Stairs up to Bridge

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DESIGN

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50 Park RoadToronto, OntarioM4W 2N5

T 416 968 7908F 416 968 0687www.dtah.com CV/ES CV/ES

2014-09-151 ISSUED FOR 60% SUBMISSION

BRY CE MIRA NDA

MEMBER

BM

1:2002014-10-242 ISSUED FOR 90% SUBMISSION

NOVEMBER 07, 2014

CONTRACT No. 307-2014ISSUED FOR TENDER2014-11-073

L-D4-1

PLANTING PLAN

LEGENDGENERAL

PLANTING

SEED MIXESPLANTING NOTES

Existing pedestrian bridge

Planted swaleRetain vegetation along banks

Planted swale

Retained existing vegetation along banks

Planted swale

Don River

Existing Railway

4.0 wide trail

Riverdale pedestrian bridge

above

Art fence at trail entry New standard fenceArmourstone seating

Stairs up to Bridge

Planted swalePlanted swale

NARROWS

Retained existing vegetation along banks Planted swale

Don RiverPlanted swale

Existing Railway

New fence

4.0 wide trail


City of Toronto

DTAH / AECOM

September 2015 12

A new protected two-way pedestrian and bicycle facility on the east side of Bayview Avenue will provide continuous access from Pottery Road to Rosedale Valley Road.

Bayview Multi-Use Trail

Condition Audit and Surface Improvements

A series of trail repairs between Belleville Underpass and Pottery Road will improve safety, security and comfort of all trail users, maintain a state of good repair, improve accessibility, make best use of sustainable construction and maintenance technologies and minimize the impacts and disruptions to the sensitive natural environment.

The photos below are a summary of the key improvement that will be undetaken during this phase of construction.

Rosedale Valley Road

Pottery Road Crossing

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Pottery Road Crossing

Existing Off-Street Trail

Lower Don Trail

Root Intrusion RepairsParts of the existing trail are cracked and broken due to roots intruding into the asphalt. Trees affecting theses parts of the trail will be removed and 1-2m of the trail on either side will be replaced.

Repairs to Cracked or Broken PavementParts of the existing trail are cracked along the edges and along the width of the trail. 2m either side of the damaged trail will be removed and replaced.

Existing light pole

Physical separation: guide rail

Bayview Avenue

Slope varies

Railing where slope is greater then 1 in 3

Varies

0.48m

Edge of existing lane

Minimum Option

3.0m(Min 2.5 / Max 4.0m)

Guide Rail

0.3 min.0.3m buffer

0.3m buffer Multi-Use Trail

Typical Cross Section

Paving Detail

Thermoplast stencil in asphalt

Physical separation

Terraseeded Meadow

3.0m trail

Bayview curbside lane

Existing pedestrian crossing

Guide Rail

Next Steps and Feedback

The first phase is the beginning of a bold new chapter, a few of many projects envisioned to improve trail access and enjoyment for all.

More information:

For more information, or to get updates by email when the trail is open or closed during the construction period. visit and subscribe to the construction blog:

https://lowerdontrail.wordpress.com/

Contact:

Jason Diceman Sr. Public Consultation Coordinator Public Consultation Unit, City of Toronto Phone: 416-338-2830 Email: [email protected]

Next Steps

Phase 1 Construction will begin in late September 2015

Government & Nonprofit

Lower Don Valley Trail 2015 Construction