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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
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• Bringing new 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.
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Infrastructure Needs for GO Expansion
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What’s going on in your neighbourhood
• Expanding GO Service as part of a rapid transit network – Future 15-minute electrified service; currently half-hour in your area
• Infrastructure needed to provide this level of service – Add a 4th Track
– Widen 4 rail bridges
– Modify Danforth Station – Planning Study underway
– Build Electrification Infrastructure (e.g. overhead catenary system)
• New GO/SmartTrack stations announced – Don Yard/Unilever (between Cherry Street and Eastern Avenue)
– Gerrard (in the vicinity of Carlaw Avenue)
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Lakeshore East Service
TODAY FUTURE
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115 daily trips (between Don River and Scarborough GO Station)
408 daily trips
Service Planning and Phasing is still not complete
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Beginning the Conversation
• First round of public meetings in February/March
• Ongoing briefings for local community groups such as the Danforth East Community Association and the Danforth Village Residents’ Association
• 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 Fields Cultural Environment Archaeological resources
Built Heritage resources Cultural Heritage landscapes
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GO Rail Network Electrification TPAP Study 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
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Electrification - Bridge Modifications
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Location: Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA
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Electrification - Pedestrian Bridges Reinforce or Replace
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Wallace Ave. Drury Lane
PAPE Mooregate Ave / Tara Ave
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Electrification-Lakeshore East Corridor Traction Power Facilities
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Electrification – Stouffville Corridor Traction Power Facilities
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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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Lakeshore East Don River to Scarborough GO Station TPAP Study Area
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New 4th Track Location
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New track on south side between the Don River Bridge and Gerrard Street shifting to the north side between Pape Avenue and Scarborough GO Station.
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New 4th Track - Bridge Modifications
Woodbine Ave. – Widen to the North Warden Ave. – Widen to the North
Danforth Ave. – Widen to the North Birchmount Rd. – Widen North Abutment 23
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Construction Completed 2025
TPAP Completion (Tentative) Summer/Fall 2017
TPAP Notice of Commencement (Tentative) Winter/Spring 2017
Public Meetings November 2016
Prepare Draft EPR Fall 2016/Winter 2017
Completion of Environmental Impact Studies Underway
4th Track and Electrification - Next Steps
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Q & A
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