Functional Design Presentation At-Grade Section: Don Mills to Ionview Please review the presentation and complete the survey. February 26, 2013 to

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1 Functional Design Presentation At-Grade Section: Don Mills to Ionview Please review the presentation and complete the survey. February 26, 2013 to March 14,

2 Online Consultation Overview Online Consultation February 26 th 2013 Provide a brief Crosstown update Update on the AFP Process Present The Crosstown station and stop design philosophy Provide latest details on locations of stations and stops 2

3 Crosstown Map 3

4 Overview What is The Crosstown? Project $4.9B (2010$) funded by the Province of Ontario 19 kilometres east-west Light Rail Transit (LRT) from Kennedy to Mt. Dennis including a tunnelled central section New transit connections to Yonge, University-Spadina Subway, Scarborough RT and GO Stouffville line and future connection to GO Kitchener line Up to 26 stations 4

5 Overview Where we are in the process Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch shaft approaching completion Soil testing is currently underway from Don Mills Road to Weston Road West tunnel contract awarded summer 2012 Conceptual design and requirements identification What s next Utility relocation at station locations beginning with Keele Street in winter 2013 Construction of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch and extraction shafts at Eglinton West station TBMs arriving on site in spring 2013 Tendering of project 5

6 New Approach: Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) Public Private Partnership models have been underway in Canada for 20 years 165 projects 21 transportation projects $51 billion total project value Canada-wide examples Canada Line rapid transit project (Vancouver) Autoroute 25 (Montréal) Trans-Canada Highway (Atlantic Canada) Ontario examples Pan Am games athletes village Ottawa Light Rail Transit Highway 407 East Phase 1 The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway (Formerly the Windsor Essex Parkway) 6

7 Owner s Role Changes with AFP 7

8 New Approach: Advantages of (AFP) Increased capacity to bring projects to market Transfer of risk Appropriate risks transferred to private sector to ensure on time, on budget delivery and offer value for money Design, construction, cost escalation, schedule delays, operations, maintenance, life cycle and financial risk Cost certainty Optimal cost combination: combines capital, maintenance and life cycle costs Integration of design and construction 8

9 New Approach: Roles and Responsibilities in the Design Build Finance Maintain model Metrolinx Role Design Build Overall scope (inclusion of maintenance, operations, etc.) Project-Specific Output Specifications (with Consultant team) Real Estate Acquisition (with City of Toronto) Oversee Construction Phase Quality Assurance Finance Project Budget With Infrastructure Ontario, run a competitive procurement process; select the winning contractor Maintain Testing & Commissioning (with Toronto Transit Commission) Safety Certification and Project Acceptance TTC to operate Integrated with existing TTC system 9

10 Approach to new transit: Light Rail Transit 10

11 Surface Light Rail Transit 11

12 Metrolinx LRV 4 doors per car (2 single, 2 double) Up to 3 cars per consist 12

13 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) New LRVs will feature: 100% low floors, with level boarding at stops Multiple-entries & Proof of Payment Fares for fast boarding Air conditioning Audio and visual passenger information Manufactured in Thunder Bay, Ontario High Passenger Capacity, 1LRV =2.5 Buses 13

14 LRT Operations Dedicated transit line for reliable service Predictable travel times Traffic Signal Coordination Smooth & Comfortable Wider stop spacing for fast service Automated Fare Vending Machines Next Vehicle Arrival Screens 14

15 Multiple Door Entry 15

16 Accessible Rail 16

17 Don Mills to Ionview 9 stops 5.2 km surface section 3 Traction Power Sub Stations 17

18 Midblock 18

19 Parallel Side Platforms 19

20 Far Side Platform 20

21 Stop Configuration Near Side 21

22 Ferrand - Context AGA Khan Museum and Ismali Centre DVP ICICI Bank Offices Residential 22

23 Ferrand Pedestrian Flow 23

24 Wynford - Context CN/MX and Don East Branch Golf Course Delmanor Seniors Home Crown Plaza Hotel 24

25 Wynford Pedestrian Flow 25

26 Wynford Stop Configuration Protect for EA option 26

27 Bermondsey - Context Residential Industrial / Commercial Esso Gas Industrial / Commercial 27

28 Bermondsey Pedestrian Flow 28

29 Bermondsey - Stop Configuration 29

30 Victoria Park - Context Commercial (Big Box) Eglinton Square Mall Hydro Residential Residential 30

31 Victoria Park Pedestrian Flow 31

32 Victoria Park - Configuration 32

33 Pharmacy - Context Commercial Petro Canada Commercial Commercial Commercial 33

34 Pharmacy Pedestrian Flow 34

35 Pharmacy Stop Configuration 35

36 Lebovic - Context Zoning under review by City Heritage Building Big Box Retail Institutional (Ontario Court) Big Box Retail Big Box Retail 36

37 Lebovic Pedestrian Flow 37

38 Warden - Context Zoning under review by City Commercial / Big box Retail Car Dealership Commercial / Big box Retail Heritage Building Commercial / Big box Retail 38

39 Warden - Pedestrian Flow 39

40 Storage Track At key sections along The Crosstown route additional tracks are needed to ensure vehicle storage and the ability to turn back Storage tracks are required in case of unplanned equipment failure Required approximately every 4km Exact location under review 40

41 Birchmount - Context Zoning under review by City Residential Residential Police Station Employment Employment 41

42 Birchmount Pedestrian Flow 42

43 Birchmount - Configuration 43

44 Ionview - Context Residential Commercial Residential - Midrise Residential - Midrise Residential - Midrise Open Space 44

45 Ionview Pedestrian Flow 45

46 Mid-block exits guided to traffic signals for Left Turns 46

47 Traction Power Substation Traction power substations (TPSS) provide system power to light rail vehicles They are planned with an average spacing of 1.5 km along surface sections Integrated with adjacent landscape Final locations still to be determined for: Wynford Jonesville/Victoria Park Warden 47

48 Traffic Analysis Detailed traffic analysis in progress Locations where alternate traffic configurations are recommended: Swift/Credit Union Victoria Park Pharmacy Proposed solution in EA: Mid-block u-turn (Michigan left) Final decision upon completion of traffic analysis 48

49 Surface Stop Design Elements Design elements will: Help riders recognize what stop they are at while visually distinguishing that they are riding the Crosstown line Complement the common elements and strategies of the underground station section of the line 49

50 Pylon Signs Pylon Signs will: Provide immediate recognition of the Crosstown and create a lasting impression of stop locations Lighting should be used to increase their presence at night 50

51 Patterned Platforms The platform provides an opportunity to incorporate a distinctive pattern treatment Slight variation from stop to stop will be considered Extension of the pattern into the paving may also be included 51

52 Integrated Design Design elements may be integrated into the stops through treatments such as: Metalwork at guardrails and leaning rails Design treatments on shelter glass 52

53 Lighting Consistent and high quality lighting can enhance stop design. Accenting the platform at night can enhance a feeling of safety and comfort. 53

54 Canopy -Examples Expo Phase 1 Santa Monica VIVA -Markham 7 th LRT Calgary West 54

55 Signage -Examples Zum -Brampton LRT -Winnipeg LRT -Seattle LRT Portland 55

56 Contact Us Community Office: 1848 Eglinton Ave W

57 Thank you 57