CREATING CONNECTIONS IN EAST GWILLIMBURY

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1 CREATING CONNECTIONS IN EAST GWILLIMBURY NICK SPENSIERI, DIRECTOR, CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE METROLINX ERIN MOROZ, DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS METROLINX APRIL 4, 2017 Page 8 of 146

2 GRIDLOCK COSTS OUR ECONONY Page 9 of 146 Residents could spend 109 minutes per day in traffic

3 REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION Page 10 of 146

4 METROLINX PLAN BUILD OPERATE Page 11 of 146

5 GO EXPANSION PROGRAM Page 12 of 146

6 BARRIE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS 3 Parking Structures Upgrades to 6 Stations (new platforms, accessibility, active transportation, etc.) Innisfil Innisfil Corridor Electrification and Substation Bridge Widenings Grade Separations Mulock Mulock 2 New Stations Davenport Diamond Grade Separation Kirby Kirby Proposed Stations Page 13 of 146 Grading and signal improvements are already underway on a six-kilometer stretch of the line between the York University and Rutherford GO Stations. Trips/Day Davenport Diamond Davenport Diamond

7 MUNICIPAL ENGAGEMENT As the volume of work increases, the importance of establishing tables where we can have regular dialogue in support of advancing capital infrastructure projects with municipal partners is critical to delivering transit to communities across the region. These opportunities include: Page 14 of 146 RER Capital Leaders Forum (network-wide table for executive dialogue and advice related to GO expansion projects) RER Regional Sessions (focus on providing regular updates for municipal staff) Municipal Program Committees (municipal specific committees focussed on advancing specific projects)

8 UPDATE ON RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN EAST GWILLIMBURY Page 15 of 146

9 INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FOR GO EXPANSION Bringing more transit options and new levels of service doesn t come easy. Metrolinx is undertaking one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America. There is community-level disruption required to build a region-wide, integrated transit network. Page 16 of 146

10 BARRIE CORRIDOR PROGRAM OVERVIEW Page 17 of 146 Infrastructure Build: Double track from Union to Aurora Signal improvements Bridge structure modifications Bradford layover expansion and modifications Barrie layover expansion Station modifications/parking expansion Improved rail crossings Grade separations Customer experience improvements Innisfil Mulock Kirby Davenport Diamond

11 ELECTRIFICATION In order to electrify, we need to build infrastructure including traction power substations, switching stations, paralleling stations, overhead contact systems and various safety modifications. This includes switching stations and paralleling stations at Maple and Newmarket. Design excellence is part of designing this infrastructure. Page 18 of 146

12 NEW TRACK AND NEW STATIONS Page 19 of 146

13 NEW TRACK AND NEW STATIONS New Track Barrie Corridor From Union Station to Aurora GO Station to support 15-minute service from Union Station. New Stations Gormley (opened December 2016) Kirby (near Keele Street) Mulock (near Bayview Avenue) Bloomington (construction mobilized) Downsview Park Page 20 of 146

14 BARRIE: EAST GWILLIMBURY GO STATION Milestone Schedule Design Early 2017 Construction 2018 Early 2019 Scope Surface Parking Expansion Surface Parking New Entrance / Exit and Driveway Page 21 of 146

15 PARKING/PARKING STRUCTURE Page 22 of 146

16 NOKIIDAA BIKE TRAIL Page 23 of 146

17 GREEN LANE GRADE SEPARATION Page 24 of 146

18 WHISTLE NOISE MITIGATION The environmental assessment for additional track covers noise impacts as a result of construction and increased service. The use of train whistles is governed by Transport Canada rules and regulations. Metrolinx will also work with the Town of EG if there is interest in a Town-led study related to whistle noise mitigation. Page 25 of 146

19 LEVEL CROSSINGS & GRADE SEPARATIONS Page 26 of 146

20 LEVEL CROSSINGS ROAD/RAIL INTERSECTIONS With over 50 level crossings in York Region, they will continue to be a significant feature of the network. All level crossings on the GO network were assessed based on four criteria which included a number of components: Usage and Existing Conditions (60%) Exposure Index (traffic and rail volumes) Geometry Accidents/Collisions Adjacent roadways and queuing Social & Environmental (10%) Visual improvement Noise improvement Community connectivity Page 27 of 146 Operations (20%) GO Service improvements Special users (e.g. local transit, emergency services) Service reliability Station proximity Cost (10%) Construction Property Maintenance

21 LEVEL CROSSINGS: SORTING REVIEW Among high and medium priority locations, a tiered approach was adopted to inform prioritization and discussions with municipalities. Page 28 of

22 LEVEL CROSSINGS: LONG TERM PLAN Metrolinx will continue to work with municipal counterparts to plan for and advance grade separations where possible. Metrolinx recommends a longer term plan be considered beyond the current program to move additional projects forward through planning and design, subject to approvals and funding. RER Grade Separations Municipal Partners Federal Support Page 29 of 146 This would allow for continued progress on a pipeline of locations not proceeding immediately as part of this RER program. Recommended additional planning and design (subject to approvals and funding) RER Program RER Program Future Projects Beyond RER

23 RESULTS: LEVEL CROSSINGS IN YORK REGION Four proposed grade separations: Rutherford Road: adjacent to station, EA completed by York Region, planning underway, highest overall EI forecast on GO network. Wellington Street East: adjacent to station, heritage elements to be considered. McNaughton Road: adjacent to station. Steeles Avenue East: adjacent to station, EA underway by City of Toronto Page 30 of 146

24 NEXT STEPS: LEVEL CROSSINGS Study to identify recommended improvements for atgrade crossings Municipal input will be part of this exercise Launch region-wide Community Advisory Committee Grade Separation Projects: Finalize municipal agreements Complete or initiate Environmental Assessment as required Enhanced Safety and Education Awareness Page 31 of 146

25 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Page 32 of 146

26 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO DATE Briefings: February : Metrolinx staff and Corridor Director Nick Spensieri - Briefing with EG Fire Chief Phillip Dawson, Deputy Chief Ryan Jagoe, and Public Education Specialist Nicole Spina.. Discussed community safety engagement, collaboration opportunities, proactive public education program, Operation Lifesaver. Also discussed having literature as part of new homeowners welcome packages from the Town. Page 33 of

27 HOW WE ARE GOING TO WORK WITH YOU Page 34 of 146 Metrolinx recognizes that with new infrastructure and construction comes impacts to the community that must be worked through with residents and their elected officials. A regional Municipal and Community regional tour is currently underway that creates an annual schedule for getting to every municipal council and for providing a comprehensive narrative for residents of each municipality that details what this program will look like locally. We are working with municipal partners to schedule local consultations on new stations. We are developing a community charter which will commit the organization to building the regional transportation system in a way that is respectful of the communities it touches. This is in addition to the standard community relations support that we have traditionally provided on the ground on projects like Georgetown South and the Eglinton Crosstown. 27

28 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PROJECT CYCLE Introduce the project to municipal partners & community and ask for initial feedback Work with residents to establish why the project is needed and proposed approach Planning & Feasibility Environmental Assessment (only applies to new infrastructure ) Formal consultation period included in the TPAP Construction Design & Procurement Page 35 of 146 Focus on minimizing impact to residents, keeping the community informed and managing/being responsive to issues as they arise. Work with municipal partners/community to inform the details of the project, address design concerns and build momentum. 28

29 As our region grows our transit system needs to grow too. Page 36 of 146

30 APPENDIX Page 37 of 146

31 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN YEAR VISION Page 38 of 146 Creating new connections across our region

32 OVER $30B IN INVESTMENT IN THE GTHA S RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK EXPANDING GO TRAIN SERVICE 74 KM OF NEW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT 68 KM OF NEW BUS RAPID TRANSIT CONNECTING IT ALL TOGETHER Page 39 of 146 More service on all lines Electric trains, every 15 minutes or better in both directions, for most GO customers 23 more stations and line extensions to serve new markets Under construction: Eglinton Crosstown In procurement: Finch West Hurontario Hamilton B-Line In design / planning: Sheppard East Partially in-service, with remainder under construction: Viva in York Region Mississauga Transitway In design / planning: Hamilton A-Line Expanding and revitalizing Union Station, the heart of the regional network Completing the implementation of PRESTO across the region