keelesdale station open house
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Keelesdale Station Open House
May 4, 2016
EGLINTON CROSSTOWN LRT
Tackling the Problem
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) “suffers from traffic congestion problems, poorly integrated transit services and relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure.” OECD Territorial Review, 2010
• Average commute time per person, per day is 82 minutes.
• Projected to increase to 109 minutes in the next 25 years.
• Costs $6 billion in travel costs and lost productivity every year.
• By 2031, this number could increase to $15 billion.
• Over 500,000 tonnes of annual GHG emissions is due to traffic congestion.
Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario as the first regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
We were created to deal with congestion and provide one vision for the region: a transformation vision.
Regional Solution
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Deliver the best possible transportation services today while leading the way to an even better, more convenient service tomorrow.
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Make the best possible use of public transportation investment dollars.
Measurably improve quality of life in our region.
Our Mandate
Plan Build Deliver
We Plan: Today
We Plan: A Network Vision
We Build: the regional rapid transit network
Two bus rapid transit projectsPartially in-service,with remainder under construction:• Viva in York Region• Mississauga
Transitway
Five new light rail transit linesUnder construction:• Eglinton Crosstown
In design/planning:• Finch West• Sheppard East• Hurontario-Main• Hamilton
TransformingGO train service• More service on all
lines
• Electric trains, every 15 minutes or better in both directions, for most GO customers
Connecting it all together• Expanding and
revitalizing Union Station, the heart of the regional network
• Deploying PRESTO across the entire TTC
Union Station RevitalizationImprovements: new train shed
roof & track replacements
Georgetown South ProjectImprovements: three new tracks
along 20kms
Bus Rapid TransitNew kms: 59
Ridership (2031): 3800+/hour
Eglinton Crosstown LRTNew kms: 19
Ridership (2031): 5500/hour
UP ExpressApproximately 25 km
Ridership: up to 5000/day
PRESTOCard Holders: 1,000,000+
Availability: 10 transit agencies
Major Projects Completed or Underway
Safety First – Our #1 Priority
• 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.
We train and direct staff to:
Construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT LineBackground
• In September 2008, Metrolinx launched a regional transportation plan – a 25-year, $50 billion plan -- to coordinate and integrate transportation and transit in the Greater Toronto Area
• In 2010, City of Toronto approved the project to build the Eglinton Crosstown from Weston Road in the west to Kennedy Station in the east.
• Following a competitive process, Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) was awarded a contract in July 2015 to design, build, finance, and maintain the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Benefits of P3s:
• The Crosstown is being delivered using a public private partnership model called Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP).
• It was procured as one design-build-finance-maintain project to minimize integration risk – historically, a factor for project cost overruns under traditional models.
• Under the AFP model, CTS assumes most project risks, including:
design, project management and sub-contractor coordination
increases in construction material prices and labour costs
schedule and project completion delays maintenance and lifecycle replacement
of materials within the stations and stops, rails, control systems, and vehicles
Project Players Roles
What are we building – a new modern LRT
• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops• A maintenance and storage facility• 19 km of tracks separated from regular traffic• Communications system • Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station
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Design Excellence Principles & Objectives
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Design Approach: Design from City to Object
S i m p l i c i t y I c o n o g r a p h y Transparency Ur b a n i t y
Simplicity and elegance of the design solution at all scales, from the city to the object;
Iconography of the architectural elements to create a unique and highly recognizable signature on Eglinton Avenue, from the slanted portal celebrating kinetic movement, to the profiled wing delineating shelters and waiting areas;Transparency of the entrances and through the station to magnify the presence of natural light, to enact as a way-finding strategy and to uplift the passenger’s experience;
Urbanity of the signature layers from landscape to architecture, to underline the genius loci and contextualize the stations and stops within the civic scale of the avenue.
How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Cut & Cover Stations
Chaplin
Locations: Keelesdale (Keele), Caledonia, Fairbank (Dufferin), Forest Hill (Bathurst), Chaplin, Mount Pleasant, Leaside (Bayview), Science Centre
How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Mined Stations
Avenue
tLocations: Oakwood, Avenue, Leaside (part), Laird
How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Interchange Stations
Eglinton
• There are four interchange stations.
• Interchange stations will allow transit riders to connect to other transit modes, such as TTC, GO and the UP Express
How we’re building – Interchange Stations
Subway Station Longitudinal Section
Locations: Mount Dennis, Cedarvale (Allen), Eglinton (Yonge), Kennedy
Design Concepts
• Passenger First
Passenger First Light-filled Stations
Simplicity of Circulation
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Clarity and Simplicity of Architectural Expression
Street Level – Contextual and Inviting
An International Signature for Toronto Entrance – Bright & Secure
Concourse – Simple & Pristine
Concourse – Transparent & Open
Platform – Spacious & Animated
Crosstown Design Approach
Features• About half of the 19 km line is
tunneled• Stations and stops are about 0.6
km apart• Features will include:
o time arrival informationo safe access for people
walking and biking to the station
o clear route maps, seating, bike parking
• Available parking at the start and end of the LRT line.
Design Approach• Comply with nine design principles developed
by City of Toronto and Metrolinx.• Provide a legacy for generations to come. • Have natural lighting during the day and well-lit
entrances at night.• Have safe, clean, intuitive wayfinding at
all the stations and stops.• Put passengers first.• Provide visible entrances, bicycle facilities and
sustainable practices to ensure all stations comply with Toronto Green Standard Tier.
• Landscaped entrances, including planters with trees and ornamental grasses.
• Public plazas and retail components at some stations.
• Clean and minimalist space at platform level.• Accessible to passengers with disabilities,
strollers, and bicycles.
Construction Overview
Distinct phases of construction:
• Preparatory works• Utility relocations• Handover of tunnel sections• Support of excavation • Excavation for underground stations• Underground construction of the stations• Track work and systems installation• Traction power system• Signalling system• Testing and commissioning• Road and area restoration
Preparing for Stations Construction
Since fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations and stops construction.
Preparatory activities:• Survey and monitor properties for noise and vibrations • Assess soil condition and measure water levels along the corridor• Locate and mark underground utilities• Clearing/grubbing and removing shrubs/trees in the path of the
Crosstown• Demolish buildings and other infrastructure (i.e. bridge)• Remove and store street furniture
(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)
• The underground stations run between Weston Road in the west to Laird Street in the east.
• Construction began at Keelesdale station, located at Keele Street /Trethewey Drive and Eglinton Avenue in March 2016.
• Installing support of excavation is the first step in constructing an underground station.
• All underground stations will be brand new, including the three LRT interchange stations connecting to
other transit modes.• Most of the underground stations will be
in construction by the end of 2016.
What to expect in 2016 – Start of Stations Construction
How we’re building Keelesdale Station
Keelesdale
Cut & Cover Stations
How we’re building Keelesdale Station
Keelesdale Station will be constructed using a cut and cover top-down method.
Shoring• Shoring is a common step in the process of installing the foundation of a building. • In the first stage, crews will install steel piles, braces and tie-backs around the sides
of the entrances to support the excavation of these buildings to a depth of 20 m. • This will support the surrounding loads until the underground levels of the building
are constructed. • This stage will take approximately 14 months.
Excavation • The excavation creates a an area of approximately 130 m long x 10 m wide x 10 m
tall underneath Eglinton Avenue West. • Within the cavern, the station box is constructed accommodating the rail tunnels,
associated platform and rail infrastructure
Estimated Construction Schedule
Keelesdale Station Aerial View
Secondary Entrance
Main Entrance
Third Entrance
Keelesdale Station Main Entrance Design
Keelesdale Station Main Entrance Design
Keelesdale Station Secondary Entrance Design
Keelesdale Station Tertiary Entrance Design
Typical Cross Section View
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Keelesdale Station Interior Design
Keelesdale Station Construction
2016 Look Ahead
Decommission existing wells
Demolitions
Utilities Relocations
Support of Excavation/Shoring
*at entrances
Traffic Staging – Lane reductions
commence
Early Works- Pre-condition survey- Monitoring
instruments- Geotechnical Testing
Tree Removals
Support of Excavation/Shoring *in Right Of Ways
Work Completed
Keelesdale Station Completed Works
Construction crews are preparing the project corridor for further work. A number of activities have been completed or are currently underway. Demolitions: 6 of 6 complete, clean up and backfill underway• Monitoring equipment is being installed at various points
inside and outside of the work zones • Median removals on Eglinton Avenue West and
Trethewey completed • Traffic lights installation at Eglinton/Trethewey/Keele
intersection completed
Keelesdale Station Construction Zones
Permanent and Temporary Land Interests
Keelesdale Station Upcoming WorksUtilities
• Watermain work in the Eglinton and Keele/Trethewey area starting early May (pending permit)
• This work is expected to occur overnight from 10pm-5am Monday to Friday in order to reduce the impact on traffic during the daytime hours
• The work is expected to last 10 working days• Traffic: One lane of traffic will be maintained in each
direction for the duration of the work• Pedestrians: Sidewalks will be maintained at all times
Keelesdale Station Upcoming WorksTraffic - Stage 1From spring to fall:
• All traffic on Eglinton Avenue moves to the 2 most northern lanes of Eglinton Avenue
• All traffic on Keele/Trethewey shifts to the 2 lanes to the east
• Approximately 25 parking spaces will be removed along Eglinton Avenue
• As construction progresses, traffic impacts will change. Stage 2 will begin in fall 2016 and the new traffic alignment will be communicated
Staging Plans: spring to fall 2016
Keelesdale Station Construction ImpactParking Relocation Strategy
Keelesdale Station Construction Impacts Pedestrians - Stage 1
• Starting in early May, the Eglinton Avenue pedestrian crossing on the west side of Keele Street/Trethewey will be closed
• The north west corner sidewalk will be rerouted behind the construction area.
Keelesdale Station Construction ImpactsPedestrians – Future Impact
Keelesdale Station Construction ImpactTTC Stop Relocations
Yarrow Road at Eglinton AvenueAccess Closed
• Access to Yarrow Road from Eglinton Avenue will be closed for approximately 6-8 months while the shoring works are undertaken on the south side of the street
• The roadway will be reopened after the decking is complete
We will manage disruptions
Plans will be developed and executed to:• Ensure public health and safety• Manage traffic control• Coordinate with Emergency Services and transit• Communicate early and often• Use technology to share information in a timely way (i.e. a Mobile
App to inform motorists of traffic disruption)• Maintain access to property and local businesses• Provide directional signage• Identify access to local businesses• Alert motorists of estimated travel time through the corridor
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