Regional Open Houses

GO Transit Service Expansion

November 2016

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Today

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Tomorrow: Modern, Integrated Network

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Metrolinx is embarking on a massive transformation of the existing GO rail system to provide:

• Four times the number of trips outside of weekday rush-hour periods, including evenings and weekends.

• Twice the number of trips during weekday rush-hour periods. • Line extensions to new communities.

GO Transit Expansion

• Bringing new transit options and new levels of service doesn’t come easy.

• Metrolinx is undertaking one of the largest infrastructure projects in NorthAmerica.

• There is community-level disruption required to build a region-wide,integrated transit network.

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Infrastructure Needs for GO Expansion

What’s going on in your neighbourhood?

Track Construction• Additional passing track between York University and Rutherford GO

Stations – construction to be completed 2017

Current Station Improvements• King City GO Station – Parking expansion of 69 spaces completed 2016

• Aurora GO Station – Enabling works currently underway for pedestrian tunnels

New GO Stations Announced • Innisfil (at 6th Line)• Mulock (near Bayview Ave.)• Kirby (near Keele St.)• Bloor-Davenport (Bloor St. near Lansdowne Ave.)• Spadina (at Front St.)

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Beginning the Conversation

• First round of public meetings

– November 12, 2015

– March 7, 2016

• Second round of public meetings – November 2016

• Digital Engagement – metrolinxengage.com

• On the ground – face-to-face, door-to-door outreach by the local Community Relations Specialist

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Transit Project Assessment Process

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What Are We Assessing

Natural Environment Terrestrial, aquatic habitat and species Species of conservation concern Sensitive areas and features Stormwater Management

Socio-Economic Environment Land Use Property Air Quality Noise and Vibration Traffic and Transportation Utilities Electromagnetic

Interference/Electromagnetic FieldsCultural Environment Archaeological resources

Built Heritage resources Cultural Heritage landscapes

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GO Rail Network Electrification TPAPStudy Area

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Electrification - Power Supply & Distribution

• Metrolinx and Hydro One are EA co-proponents

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Electrification - Overhead Contact System (OCS)

• The span between OCS supports ranges from 50 to 65 metres.

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Cantilevers: one foundation required Portals: two foundations required

Electrification - Bridge Modifications

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Location: Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA

Electrification - Pedestrian Bridges Reinforce or Replace

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Wallace Ave. Drury Lane

PAPE Mooregate Ave / Tara Ave

Barrie Corridor - Electrification Facilities

• Approximately 96 km of electrified corridor

• One Hydro One Tap location

o Allandale Tap• One Traction Power

Substationo Allandale TPS

• 25kV feeder route• One Switching Station

o Newmarket SWS• Two Paralleling Stations

o Maple PSo Gilford PS

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Electrification - Visual/Aesthetics

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Electrification - Tree/Vegetation Removals

Vegetation/Tree Removal may be required to :

• Minimize the risk of tree limbs falling on the track or overhead wires.

• Secure the safety of maintenance workers when working in an electrified environment.

• Maintain the safety of our customers and neighbours.

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Noise Assessment – Approach

• When building new infrastructure, Metrolinx models noise

• Noise modeling compares current noise levels to 2025 service levels

• Sensitive receptors are identified such as residences, hospitals, daycares etc.

• When noise is expected to increase >5dB at sensitive receptors, then mitigation is considered

• Mitigation could include noise walls, berms, rail dampeners etc.

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Barrie Corridor Expansion - TPAP Study Area

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Study Area: Mile 3.00 Lansdowne Avenue (City of Toronto) to Mile 63.00 Allandale Waterfront GO Station (City of Barrie)

GO Barrie Service Plan

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Downsview Park Downsview Park

Caledonia Caledonia

*Service Planning and Phasing is still not complete

180 daily trips*

• Provision of a second track between Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto (Mile 3.00) to Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie (Mile 63.00);

• Upgrades at existing GO Stations along the corridor to accommodate additional tracks: Rutherford, Maple, King City, Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Barrie South, Allandale Waterfront;

• Upgrades to existing structures within the Corridor (e.g. culverts, bridges); and,

• A new train Layover Facility within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for overnight storage of trains.

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Barrie Corridor - TPAP Components

Barrie Corridor - Bridges and Structures

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Yonge Street Bridge, North of Industrial Parkway South, Town of Aurora, North View (Mile 28.50)

Bathurst Street Overpass, Town of Aurora, West View (Mile 26.50)

Holland River Bridge, North of Timothy Street, Town of Newmarket, North View (Mile 33.70)

Barrie Corridor Expansion - PhasingPhase One of the Project includes the corridor infrastructure components to support the service expansion as part of the Metrolinx Regional Express Rail (RER) program over the next 10 years, which includes:

• Detailed design and construction of a second track from Toronto to Aurora GO Station (Mile 29.90);

• Detailed design and construction of station improvements at Rutherford, Maple, King City, and Aurora GO Stations; and,

• Detailed design and construction of a new layover facility within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

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• First series of Public Meeting #1: November 2015 and July 2016

• Online Consultation: November 6 to December 8, 2015

• Completed preliminary design for track and station upgrades

• Environmental studies are underway

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Barrie TPAP – What we have done so far

• Engaged with key stakeholders (formal Technical Advisory Committees)

• Identified property requirements

• Reviewed feedback received

All feedback received is documented as part of the final Environmental Project Report. Here is what we are doing to address your feedback :

• Noise and Vibration Concerns – completing a noise and vibration analysis to determine where noise and vibration mitigation is needed.

• Additional Studies – natural, social and cultural environment being assessed to determine where mitigation measures are needed.

• Station Mobility – we are ensuring that all GO stations are fully accessible including pedestrian and cycling connectivity.

• New Stations – being added along the Corridor including development of parking strategies for new and existing GO Stations.

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Barrie TPAP – What we did with your feedback

Barrie Corridor Expansion - Impacts

• Property – Metrolinx is in conversation with property owners that are impacted by the Corridor Expansion footprinto Metrolinx is working to minimize this impact as much as possible

during detailed design.

• Construction – work will be staged over several years. Metrolinx will work to minimize any impacts on the surrounding community as much as possible.

• Traffic – a traffic management plan will be developed to manage any traffic impact during construction and after project implementation.

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Construction Completed2025

TPAP Completion (Tentative)Summer/Fall 2017

TPAP Notice of Commencement (Tentative)Winter/Spring 2017

Public Meetings BRCE: November 2015 and July 2016; BRCE/Electrification: November 2016

Prepare Draft EPRFall 2016/Winter 2017

Completion of Environmental Impact StudiesUnderway

BRCE and Electrification - Next Steps

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Q & A

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