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1. CROSSTOWN LRT
Science Centre Station & West At-Grade Surface Stops
November 14, 2017

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WHO IS METROLINX?
PLAN BUILD OPERATE

3. THE NEXT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The
Next
RTP
Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the RegionalTransportation Plan
(RTP).The Draft Plan (2041) outlines how governments and transit agencies can work
together to continue building an integrated transportation system to support a high
quality of life, a prosperous and competitive economy, and a protected environment in
our region.As the provincial agency mandated with improving the coordination and
integration of all modes of transportation in the GTHA, Metrolinx has developed the
Draft Plan for review in consultation with partners, stakeholders and the public.

4. LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED
Metrolinx has just released its Draft
2041 Regional Plan which outlines
how people and goods will move
across our great region.
Curious about what’s in the Draft
2041 Plan?
You can review and comment on
the plan at metrolinx.com/theplan
and join us for one of our
roundtable discussions, where you
can share your views on the future
of regional mobility.
Other ways to stay engaged:
• Visit metrolinxengage.com
• Read our blog,The Link
• Follow us on social media

5. Continuing TTC rollout in 2017

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What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT
• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km
above ground
• A maintenance and storage facility
• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic
• Transit communications system
• Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express
station

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Safety First – Our #1 Priority
We train and direct staff to:
• 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.

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Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles
1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across
the system
2. Design that elevates the quality of the
passenger Experience
3. Civic scale, materiality and quality
4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural
expression through integrated design of all
systems and elements
5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and
future conditions

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Environment & Sustainability
During Construction
• Programs to minimize impact on wildlife,
watercourses and trees
• Reduce impact to community through the
management of dust, noise and vibration
• Sustainable construction practices,
including targeting 75% waste diversion
from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse
of excess soil.
Project Design Sustainability
• Toronto Green Standard project wide
• LEED Certification at EMSF
• Bike parking
• Dedicated pedestrian routes
• High Solar Reflectance Index paving
• Green roofs
• Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat
recovery systems
• Water use conservation/efficiency
• Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions)
• Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-
site light trespass)
• Landscaping – use of native, drought-
tolerant plants and trees
• Sheltered waiting areas

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Science Centre Aerial View (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre Main Entrance Plaza (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre Main Entrance Dusk (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre West Portal (90%)
Located west of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East intersection
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre East Portal (90%)
Located east of Don Mills Road & Eglinton Avenue East intersection
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre Bus Terminal (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre Secondary Entrance/Bus Terminal (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Science Centre Bus Terminal Interior (90%)
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Aerial view: Science Centre Station Construction looking west

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Current Traffic Staging at Don Mills & Eglinton
Began early mid-October. Scheduled to be in place for approximately 3 months.
The current traffic set-up is expected to remain in place until early 2018, with a
minimum of two through lanes of traffic in each direction. Work zones will continue
to shift around the intersection into mid to late 2018, when we will primarily be
working/occupying lanes in the centre of the Eglinton roadway.

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Surface Stops – Activities in 2017
Completed to Date
 Median Removals mid-block between Pharmacy Avenue and the DVP
Fall and Winter 2017: Ongoing
 Installation of Temporary Traffic Signals along Eglinton Avenue East
 Street furniture removals will continue between Brentcliffe Road and Ionview
Road
 Subsurface Utility Engineering
 Geotechnical Investigations
 Utility Relocations between Brentcliffe Road and Leslie Street
 Tree Protection and Removals
Fall and Winter 2017: Upcoming
 Median Removals within the intersections along Eglinton Avenue East
 Utility Relocations west of Birchmount Road Leslie Street

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How We’re Building: Surface Stops
• Sequential road widening will be implemented to allow traffic flow to be maintained
during construction.
• The track where the trains will run is at the same level of the roadway on concrete pad
foundations, approximately 100 meters long.
• Example of a Cross Section (Pharmacy Stop)
• U-turns are permitted at intersections due to
unavailability of mid-block left turns

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Unique Design Concepts: Surface Stops
•Clean, rectilinear form. Intuitive and
easy to use
•Transparent, to ensure clear sightlines
to the street and to maximize the
sense of the security to the passenger
•Provides protection from rain/snow
and splash from the street
Shelter Design

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Brentcliffe Portal Rendering
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

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Surface Stop Renderings
Aerial View
Platform
Platform
Access
Sunnybrook Park (Leslie) Stop
Aerial
Sunnybrook Park Stop
Platform
Renderings are illustrative examples and subject to change

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Surface Stop Renderings
Aerial View
Aga Khan (Ferrand) Stop Aerial
Aga Khan Stop Platform & Crossing
Renderings are illustrative examples and subject to change

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Surface Stop Portal Renderings
Aerial View
Wynford Surface Stop Aerial
Wynford Surface Stop Daytime
Renderings are illustrative examples and subject to change

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Surface Stop Portal Renderings
Aerial View
Sloane Surface Stop Aerial
Sloane Surface Stop Daytime
Renderings are illustrative examples and subject to change

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Surface Stop Portal Renderings
Aerial View
O’Connor (Victoria Park)
Surface Stop Aerial
O’Connor (Victoria Park) Surface Stop
Daytime
Renderings are illustrative examples and subject to change

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Unique Design Concepts: Surface Stops
Green Track
• Green track along portions of
the guideway consists of
vegetation between the
mountable curbs of the
Guideway.
• Area 1: Between Victoria
Park Avenue and
Birchmount Road
• Area 2: Between
Brentcliffe Road and Don
Mills Road
• Area 3: Between Gervais
Drive and Victoria Park
Avenue
Rendering is an illustrative example and subject to change

30. Mt Dennis +
EMSF
No Frills
Grocery store
Post and Panel
Green Wall
CP Toe Wall
CP Retaining Wall
Eglinton Avenue has many areas with steep slopes. While the LRVs travel at street level, the vehicles do not move the same way as cars or
buses. Specific solutions have to be implemented to ensure efficient movements along the dedicated LRT track. These modifications
include grading, widening, and soil reinforced structures (such as retaining walls) to support the Crosstown corridor.

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Community Benefits
The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from
historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are
positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project.
Program will be divided into streams:
1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development
2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement
3. Investment (Community Improvements)
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Community Benefits: Employment
CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are
building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with
individuals facing barriers to employment.
We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-
orientation details to help improve job matches and support
applications to CTS.

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Community Benefits: Business Spend
CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing
procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and
local businesses.
 Social enterprises
• Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals
• Printing with Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth)
• Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton
 Local businesses
• Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required
for Project
• Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement

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Community Benefits: Investment
CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates
care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton
Avenue.
• Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near
Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in
October 2016.
• Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near
future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at
Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November
2016.
• Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles
Community Services (near future O’Connor stop), CTS staff
sponsored 7 families in December 2016.
• Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in
partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station)
to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20
Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.

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Looking Ahead: Community Connectors
• In the spring of 2016, Metrolinx, along with the City of Hamilton,
introduced the Community Connectors engagement initiative in Hamilton
to support work on the Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) project.
• Program Objectives:
• To inform, engage and educate the neighbours, businesses and property
owners along the LRT corridor who are directly impacted by the project.
• To establish and strengthen relationships with those most affected by LRT
throughout construction and operation of LRT.
• To gather research from property owners that will help inform and shape the
communications strategy and messaging for the Crosstown
• The Community Connectors program is well-suited to address the
interests and concerns of local businesses, councillors and other
stakeholders pertaining to the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown
impacted by the LRT project. First canvass will be in early 2018.

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Community Outreach
• Participation in festivals in the community e.g. Scarborough Ribfest
• Monthly business canvass to receive feedback and provide opportunities
for businesses to raise their concerns
• Procurement from local businesses for outreach and public events

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Experience Eglinton Ad Campaign

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Experience Eglinton Signage

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Stay up to date

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