Union Station Rail Corridor – East Enhancements Project
Transit Project Assessment Process
Public Meeting #1 – Presentation
Wednesday June 28, 2017
GRIDLOCK COSTS OUR ECONONY
REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION
GO EXPANSION PROGRAM
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Southern tracks looking east
• Add tracks • One on the north side (Track E0) and two on the
south side (Tracks E7 and E8) of the USRC
• Extend bridges to accommodate new tracks • Lower Jarvis Street (south side only) • Lower Sherbourne Street (north and south sides) • Parliament Street (north side only) • Cherry Street (north side only) • Lower Don River Trail Underpass (west side only)
• Add train storage capacity • Up to 5 new tracks and 3 reconfigured tracks
(Wilson Yard)
WHAT DOES THIS PROJECT MEAN FOR YOU?
North Service Track looking east
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Project Overview
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WHAT WE ARE DOING
The new infrastructure is required to accommodate
increased train movements related to Regional Express
Rail/SmartTrack
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Bridge Extension Track E0 Track E7/E8 Bridge Extension
Lower
Sherbourne St.
Lower
Jarvis St.
NEW TRACKS AND BRIDGE EXTENSIONS LOWER JARVIS STREET TO LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET
• Track E0 – to the north; existing track to be extended to the east • Tracks E7 & E8 – to the south • Bridge Extensions – to accommodate the new track infrastructure
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Future Wilson Yard Tracks Track E0 Property Acquisition Bridge Extension
Cherry St.
Track E0 Bridge Extension Track E7/E8 Bridge Extension Parliam
ent St
Lower
Sherbourne St.
NEW TRACKS AND BRIDGE EXTENSIONS LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET TO DON RIVER
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NEW TRACK E0 & PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS EXTENSION
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• Extension to the south to accommodate Tracks E7 and E8
• New wing walls
BRIDGE EXTENSION – LOWER JARVIS STREET
View from Southwest
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• Extension to the north and south to accommodate Tracks E0, E7 and E8
• New wing walls
BRIDGE EXTENSION – LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET
View from Southwest View from Northwest
BRIDGE EXTENSION – PARLIAMENT STREET
• Extension to the north to accommodate Track E0 • New wing walls will tie into Track E0 retaining
walls
Existing structure - North side
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BRIDGE EXTENSION – CHERRY STREET • Extension to the north to accommodate Track E0 • New wing walls will tie into Track E0 retaining walls • Cherry Street Tower to be relocated
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North of structure looking southwest
North of structure looking east
Cherry Street Tower
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BRIDGE EXTENSIONS
• Various design elements are being explored to enhance the public realm under the bridges:
• Illumination/lighting
• Integration of public art
• The bridges are Provincial Heritage Properties with local heritage value
• Current heritage character will be maintained
• Road work and lane restrictions will be required during construction
Existing lighting under Jarvis Street bridge
Existing railing at Jarvis Street bridge
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LOWER DON RIVER TRAIL UNDERPASS EXTENSION
• Extension to the west to accommodate Track E0
• Within the Don River floodplain • Trail disruptions during construction will be
minimized, where possible
Pedestrian Underpass, view from West Side
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NEW WILSON YARD LAYOVER • Need a total of up to 18 storage tracks
within the existing Don Yard and future Wilson Yard to support future GO and SmartTrack service
• Construction of up to 5 new storage
tracks and reconfiguration of 3 existing tracks
Existing Don Yard Future Wilson Yard
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WILSON YARD CONCEPT DESIGN
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PUBLIC REALM AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE • Metrolinx, the City of Toronto and Waterfront
Toronto have partnered to coordinate public facing design elements of various projects in the area (e.g. USRC East Enhancements, Gardiner East Public Realm Plan, East Bayfront Public Art Master Plan, etc.)
Hybrid 3 Conceptual Design Plan between Cherry Street and Don Roadway (Keating
Channel Precinct) (Source: Gardiner EA, 2017)
Example of Pedestrian and Multi-Use Trail (east of
Sherbourne Street looking west) Source: Gardiner EA, 2017)
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DESIGN AND PUBLIC REALM CONSIDERATIONS
Zones of Design Focus Zone 1: North Side of USRC East Zone 2: Bridge Extension Areas Zone 3: West Don Lands Zone 4: Wilson Yard
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CATHEDRAL COURT CO-OP – LOWER JARVIS STREET TO LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET
Options to enhance existing property owner fencing are being explored
Continuous consultation with the community will occur throughout the design process
Existing
Proposed (Draft)
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CATHEDRAL COURT CO-OP – LOWER JARVIS STREET TO LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET
Proposed (Draft)
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CAROLINE CO-OP – LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET TO PARLIAMENT STREET – ACCESS RAMP
Private railway access ramp Textured Concrete / Brick Faced Retaining Wall:
4.1 m high and 30 m long Decorative Fence: 1.1 m
Retaining wall transitions to lower height
Existing
Proposed (Draft)
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CAROLINE CO-OP – LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET TO PARLIAMENT STREET – ACCESS RAMP
Proposed (Draft)
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Rendering reflects future condition including Overhead Catenary System for electrification of trains Continuous consultation with the community will occur throughout the design process
Brick Faced Retaining Wall: 2 m
Decorative Fence: 1.1 m
Planted Embankment Proposed (Draft) - Option 2
CAROLINE CO-OP – LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET TO PARLIAMENT STREET
Existing
Proposed (Draft) - Option 1
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CAROLINE CO-OP – LOWER SHERBOURNE STREET TO PARLIAMENT STREET
Proposed (Draft)
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CAROLINE CO-OP – PARLIAMENT STREET BRIDGE EXTENSION
Brick Faced Retaining Wall: 2 m Decorative Iron Fence: 1.1 m
Planted Embankment
Historically Sensitive Design Features Public Art in Conjunction with the
Lakeshore Revitalization
Proposed (Draft)
Existing
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A TPAP is a streamlined environmental assessment process to expedite the development of transit projects
TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (TPAP)
WE ARE HERE
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WHAT ARE WE ASSESSING?
Natural Environment • Potential effects to terrestrial habitat and species, aquatic habitat and species,
Species at Risk, vegetation cover and sensitive areas and features
Social Environment • Potential effects to land use, property, air quality, noise and vibration, traffic and
utilities
Cultural Environment • Potential effects to cultural heritage landscapes, built heritage resources and
archeological resources
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CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS
Metrolinx is partnering with City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto and Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority to ensure co-ordination between all projects in this area
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Recap of Public Meeting #1 • If you submit your feedback by July 26, 2017, it will be included in the published meeting recap • All feedback will be recorded as part of the Environmental Project Report • A summary of this public meeting will be posted at www.metrolinx.com/unionstationeast
NEXT STEPS AND SCHEDULE
Continued Community Engagement • Summer and Fall 2017
TPAP Notice of Commencement • Early Fall 2017 (to be confirmed)
Public Meeting #2 • Fall 2017 (to be confirmed)
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TELL US WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
Your feedback and community perspective is important to inform this project. Please have your say by:
Completing a feedback form
Email: [email protected]
Reviewing updates and background material at: www.Metrolinx.com/unionstationeast
Please submit your feedback form by July 26, 2017
All feedback will be recorded as part of the
Environmental Project Report