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April 2014
Relief Line Project Assessment
Phase 1A Consultation
Presentation

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Today’s Session
Phase 1A
Objective
• Gather feedback on the proposed study
process (Terms of Reference) and
proposed Public Consultation Plan
Future
Sessions
• Consult / seek input on various study
tasks:
• Development of evaluation criteria
• Station location review
• Route alignment review

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Relationship between the Metrolinx and City/TTC studies
Shared Goal
Relieve crowding
on the Yonge
Subway Line and
on the overall
transit network
Regional Objectives
Yonge Relief Network
Study
Considering short,
medium and long-term
solutions:
• Making better use of
what we have
• New infrastructure
• Innovative policies
Local Objectives
Relief Line Project
Assessment
Considering alternative
designs for a new rapid
transit line:
• Station locations
• Route alignment
• Maximize benefit on
local neighbourhoods
• Improve access into
Downtown Toronto

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Background

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How Did We Get Here?
2008 -
Metrolinx Big
Move includes
Relief Line in
25-year plan.
2009 –
Toronto City
Council
requests TTC
commence
studies for the
Relief Line.
2012 –
Results of TTC
study of
downtown
rapid transit
confirm
requirement
for Relief Line.
2012 -
Metrolinx includes
Relief Line in its
“Next Wave” of
projects with a
recommendation
for further study.
2013 –
Metrolinx
launches YRNS
to identify
crowding relief
solutions from
a regional
network
perspective.
City/TTC
launches the
Relief Line
Project
Assessment.
2013 -
City of Toronto
Official Plan
review.
Preliminary
work suggests
that the Relief
Line could be a
priority.

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Crowding and Congestion on the Rapid Transit Network
• Capacity improvements
underway for Line 1 – Yonge-
University-Spadina Line
– New Toronto Rocket Trains:
+10%
– Automatic Train Control:
+25%
– Spadina Subway Extension
(diverted demand): about
5-10%
• Bloor-Yonge station is currently
over design capacity and will
continue to be a constraint
• The transfer from the Bloor
Line to the Yonge Line is
currently constrained and will
continue to deteriorate

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Findings from the Downtown
Rapid Transit Expansion Study
• Work to date has determined a new high capacity
rapid transit line, fully separated from traffic, could:
– Provide increased transit capacity to relieve
pressure on the Yonge Subway line
– Provide relief to the Bloor-Yonge Interchange
Station
– Provide flexibility for the TTC subway system
– Improve transit service to the downtown
shoulder areas and relief to crowding on the
streetcar network

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Why are we planning the Downtown to Danforth Section first?
• This initial phase would provide the greatest and most immediate benefit to
relieving overcrowding on the Yonge Subway Line.
• The Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study findings note that this section of a
new Relief Line could:
– Reduce southbound transfers at Bloor-Yonge Station by approximately 30%
– Reduce Yonge Subway line demand by 12%
– Have a peak hour demand of 11,700 transit riders (based on 2031 projections)

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Context for Moving
Forward

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Relief Line Study Area

11. 11Transportation Planning Context
Other initiatives and improvements that we will consider

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Audiences
Local City-wide Regional
Neighbourhoods within the
Relief Line study area
City of Toronto, outside of
study area
Outside the City of Toronto
• Consider affects on local
residents and businesses
• Consider how the Relief
Line may affect local
mobility and land use
• Consider constructability
and cost
• Maximize benefit and
minimize impacts on local
neighbourhoods
• Ensure the Relief Line will
benefit the entire city
• Consider how the Relief Line
will improve access into
Downtown Toronto
• Consider the positive affects
of the Relief Line on the TTC
network
• Ensure the Relief Line will
benefit the broader region
• Consider how the Relief Line
could provide an attractive
transit alternative for trips
• Consider how the Relief Line
may affect the transit
network outside of the city
and broader economic
development patterns at a
regional scale
We anticipate a range of perspectives and interests:

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Terms of Reference and
Public Consultation Plan

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Finalize study process:
• Terms of Reference
• Public Consultation
Plan
• Introduce study
• Provide synopsis of
existing and future
conditions
• Provide background
work including
technology analysis
• Develop and finalize
evaluation framework
for route and station
options
• Develop long list of
route and station
options
• Develop shortlist of
route and station
options
• Analyze and evaluate
shortlist of options
• Identify draft
recommended
options
PHASE 1A: Setting
the Stage
PHASE 1B:
Opportunity and
Rationale
PHASE 2: Long List
of Options
PHASE 3: Short List
of Options
PHASE 4:
Recommended
Option
WE ARE HERE
C O N S U L T A T I O N
EVALUATION OF RELIEF LINE ROUTE AND STATION OPTIONS
R E L I E F L I N E S T U DY P R O C E S S
S p r i n g
2 0 1 4
L a t e S p r i n g /
E a r l y S u m m e r
2 0 1 5
Study Process (Terms of Reference)

15. 15Phase 1A: Setting the Stage (We are here)
Timing: March – June 2014
Study process
outcomes
• Confirm study Terms of Reference
planning framework & project Public
Consultation Plan
• Confirm feedback tools
Methods for
public
participation
• Public meetings
• Online surveys
• Wiki (for detailed feedback on Terms of
Reference)

16. 16Phase 1B: Opportunity and Rationale
Timing: June – November, 2014
Study process
outcomes
• Introduce the study to the public
• Include a synopsis of existing and future
conditions
• Provide background work from the
earlier studies including the technology
analysis
Proposed
methods for
public
participation
• Surveys and other online tools
• Open house events
• Presentations to community groups
• Information teams
• Community advisory group

17. 17Phase 2: Long List of Options
Timing: November, 2014 – February, 2015
Study process
outcomes
• Develop and finalize an evaluation criteria
for route alignment and station location
options
• Develop a long list of route alignment and
station location options for evaluation
Proposed
methods for
public
participation
• Surveys and other online tools
• Interactive mapping
• Online conversations
• Charrettes
• World café workshop
• Neighbourhood planning office
• Pop-up kiosks
• Community advisory group

18. 18Phase 3: Short List of Options
Timing: February - April, 2015
Study process
outcomes
• Create a short list of route alignment and
station location options
• Station options
• Don Valley crossing options
Proposed
methods for
public
participation
• Surveys and other online tools
• Open houses
• Workshops (to provide feedback on short
list)
• Neighbourhood planning office
• Presentations to existing community groups
• Pop-up kiosks
• Community advisory group

19. 19Phase 4: Recommended Option
Timing: April - July, 2015
Study process
outcomes
• Identify draft recommended option(s)
• Develop detailed measures to mitigate
potential negative impacts
Proposed
methods for
public
participation
• Surveys and other online tools
• Interactive mapping (to contribute to local
design issues)
• Open Houses (to present recommended
options)
• Design charrettes (to consider local design
issues)
• Neighbourhood planning office
• Presentations to existing community groups
• Community advisory group

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Questions for the Study Process
How can we improve the study process?
• More/less time to complete work
• More/less detail on decision making process
Is there anything missing from the study process?
• Collaboration with certain stakeholders
Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the
Relief Line Project Assessment?

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Questions for the Public Consultation Process
How do you want to be involved in the Relief Line
Project study process?
Which consultation methods would you find most useful
to learn about and provide input to the study?
What online and/or social media tools would you use to
provide input to the Relief Line Project Assessment?

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Next Steps / Process
Overview

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Next Steps
1. Finalized Terms of Reference and Public Consultation Plan
(Phase 1A) will be presented to Council for approval.
2. Once Council approval is given the project team will proceed
with Phases 1B-4 for the Relief Line Project Assessment.
3. At the end of Phase 4 a draft project report will be submitted
to Council and the TTC Board.
4. The report will seek Council and TTC Board approval to
proceed to final project review.
5. The final project review is known as the Transit Project
Assessment Process (TPAP),where the final project report is
submitted to the Ministry of Environment.

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Rapid Transit Planning Process
Feasibility Review
ASSESS
DESIGN
FINAL PROJECT
REVIEW
• The Downtown Rapid Transit Expansion Study (DRTES) completed in the fall 2012
• The study recommended that the City and TTC proceed with evaluating and detailing Relief Line
alignments, technology, station locations and level of service
• City and TTC will consult on the proposed Terms of Reference and Consultation Plan
• Report to Council
• The Relief Line Project Assessment will define the recommended station locations, route alignment
and technology
• Report to Council and TTC Board
• Council and TTC board approves the project plan and draft Environmental Project Report (EPR)
• Undertake Provincial Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) to finalize EPR (6 Months)
• Detailed design and engineering, construction plans and project delivery strategy (2-3 Years)
SET THE STAGE
CONSTRUCT
OPERATIONS
• Construction (8-10 Years)
• The Relief Line opens and goes into service
We are here
Note: Design, Construct, and Operations are dependent on full project funding

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Stay Involved
Reliefline.ca to learn
more
Use online surveys to
provide more
feedback
Use the Wiki to help
craft the final Study
Process
Join the project
mailing list
reliefline@toronto.ca
416-338-1065

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Thank you!