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1 Welcome to the Central Station Reference Concept Design Online Consultation Please review the presentation and complete the survey. February 28, 2013 to March 14,

2 Online Consultation Overview February 28, 2013 Provide a brief Crosstown update Update on the AFP Process Present The Crosstown station and stop design philosophy Provide latest details on locations of stations and stops 2

3 Crosstown Map 3

4 Overview What is The Crosstown? $4.9B Project ($2010) funded by the Province of Ontario 19 kilometres east-west Light Rail Transit (LRT) from Kennedy to Mt. Dennis, including a tunnelled central section New transit connections to Yonge, University-Spadina Subway, Scarborough RT and GO Stouffville line and future connection to GO Kitchener line Up to 26 stations 4

5 Overview Where we are in the process Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch shaft approaching completion Soil testing is currently underway from Don Mills Road to Weston Road West tunnel contract awarded summer 2012 Conceptual design and requirements identification What s next Utility relocation at station locations beginning with Keele Street in winter 2013 Construction of TBM launch and extraction shafts at Eglinton West station TBMs arriving on site in spring 2013 Tendering of project 5

6 New Approach: Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) Public-private partnership models have been underway in Canada for 20 years 165 projects 21 transportation projects $51 billion total project value Canada-wide examples Canada Line rapid transit project (Vancouver) Autoroute 25 (Montréal) Trans-Canada Highway (Atlantic Canada) Ontario examples Pan Am games athletes village Ottawa Light Rail Transit Highway 407 East Phase 1 Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway (formerly the Windsor-Essex Parkway) 6

7 Owner s Role Changes with AFP 7

8 New Approach: Advantages of AFP Increased capacity to bring projects to market Transfer of risk Appropriate risks transferred to private sector to ensure on time, on budget delivery and value for money Design, construction, cost escalation, schedule delays, operations, maintenance, life cycle and financial risk Cost certainty Optimal cost combination: combines capital, maintenance and life cycle costs Integration of design and construction 8

9 New Approach: Roles and Responsibilities in the Design Build Finance Maintain Model Metrolinx Role Design Build Overall scope (inclusion of maintenance, operations, etc.) Project-Specific Output Specifications (with Consultant team) Real Estate Acquisition (with City of Toronto) Oversee Construction Phase Quality Assurance Finance Project Budget With Infrastructure Ontario, run a competitive procurement process; select the winning contractor Maintain Testing & Commissioning (with Toronto Transit Commission) Safety Certification and Project Acceptance TTC to operate Integrated with existing TTC system 9

10 Approach to new transit: Light Rail Transit 10

11 Approach to Station Design: Urban Design Principles Locate station entrances and vents to limit the amount of frontage impacted Explore opportunities to consolidate and locate above grade mechanical vent shafts where their impacts on adjacent development can be minimized Site station entrances and ventilation infrastructure with possible new development in mind Locate primary and secondary entrances so that they can help to contribute to the creation of a consistent building setback Minimize the impact of vents and other facilities through careful siting 11

12 Approach to Station Design: Architectural Principles Station and stop designs should reflect their civic role through high quality architecture and urban design Logos, station names, and signage should be used boldly and consistently to reinforce station identity Signage and way finding shall be highly standardized Variation of treatments used to differentiate stations Stations can embrace the local context through design or art installations The Public Realm should be used as an opportunity to enhance user experience and integrate stations into their surroundings 12

13 Approach to Station Design: Safety and accessibility Elevators will be included in all stations Designated waiting areas will be included in all stations Stations will use standard elements to make them familiar to passengers with accessibility challenges Integrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles into station design Light colours will be used to improve safety and efficiency Incorporate fully glazed station entrances to maximize light 13

14 Approach to Station Design: Public Realm Elements Public Realm Implementation of streetscape, furniture, and tree planting standards Widen sidewalks within station area Stations entrances will be identified by a consistent pylon sign Some stations will include landscaped plazas which will: Compliment the design of the station Include pedestrian level lighting Include trees, hard and soft landscaping 14

15 Approach to Station Design: Public Art Stations will feature public art Artwork will be integrated with architectural finishes or elements of the stations and plazas Surface stops may also include public art 15

16 Reference Concept Design Stations are shown as a Reference Concept Design (RCD) Reference Concept Designs, or functional designs, are used in the AFP model as inputs to the development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) The functional design is intended to identify the location of entrances, exits and ancillary station (ventilation) equipment Functional designs are not intended to provide architectural details for stations The AFP partner will be developing designs for the stations and these will be subject to public input 16

17 EGLINTON WEST STATION 17

18 Eglinton West Allen Station Local Context: Demand 18

19 Eglinton West Allen Station Local Context: Demand 19

20 Eglinton West Allen Station Plan View 20

21 Eglinton West Allen Station Preliminary Station Concept 21

22 Eglinton West Allen Station Profile View 22

23 Challenges of interchange stations Interchange stations are much more complex to build than inline stations for many reasons: Little clearance between existing subway and new deeper station platform which would require underpinning of existing subway structure Existing subway stations and bus terminals must remain in operation during construction Complex stations being built in already built-up areas Interchanges with surface transit must be incorporated Opportunities for natural light will be difficult due to depth of stations Vertical movement must provide proper connectivity between two platform levels Clear wayfinding signage needed for efficient passenger flow Resolution of code issues arising from the integration with existing structures 23

24 BATHURST STATION 24

25 Bathurst Station Local Context: Demand 25

26 Bathurst Station Local Context: Land Use 26

27 Bathurst Station Plan View 27

28 Bathurst Station Preliminary Station Concept 28

29 Bathurst Station Profile View 29

30 Bathurst Station Primary Entrance 30

31 Bathurst Station Secondary Entrance 31

32 CHAPLIN STATION 32

33 Chaplin Station Local Context: Demand 33

34 Chaplin Station Local Context: Land Use 34

35 Chaplin Station Plan View 35

36 Chaplin Station Preliminary Station Concept Looking East 36

37 Chaplin Station Entrance Locations Primary Entrance Secondary Entrance Secondary Entrance 37

38 AVENUE STATION 38

39 Avenue Station Local Context: Demand 39

40 Local Context: Land Use 40

41 Avenue Station Plan View 41

42 Avenue Station Preliminary Station Concept 42

43 Avenue Station Longitudinal Section 43

44 Avenue Station Profile View 44

45 Avenue Station Primary Entrance 45

46 YONGE STATION 46

47 Eglinton Yonge Station Local Context: Land Use 47

48 Eglinton Yonge Station Local Context: Demand 48

49 Eglinton Yonge Station Plan View 49

50 Eglinton Yonge Station Preliminary Design Concept 50

51 Eglinton Yonge Station Profile View 51

52 Eglinton Yonge Station Longitudinal Section 52

53 MOUNT PLEASANT STATION 53

54 Mount Pleasant Local Context: Demand 54

55 Local Context: Land Use 55

56 Mount Pleasant Plan View 56

57 Mount Pleasant Station Preliminary Station Concept 57

58 Mount Pleasant Station Longitudinal Section Possible Future Entrance 58

59 Mount Pleasant Station Profile View 59

60 Mount Pleasant Station Primary Entrance 60

61 BAYVIEW STATION 61

62 Bayview Station Local Context: Demand 62

63 Local Context: Land Use 63

64 Bayview Station Plan View 64 02/21/2013

65 Bayview Station Preliminary Design Concept 65 02/21/2013

66 Bayview Station Longitudinal Section 66

67 Bayview Station Profile View 67

68 Bayview Station Primary Entrance 68

69 LAIRD STATION 69

70 Laird Station Local Context: Demand 70

71 Local Context: Land Use 71

72 Laird Station Plan View 72

73 Laird Station Preliminary Station Concept 73

74 Laird Station Longitudinal Section 74

75 Laird Station Profile View 75

76 Laird Station Primary Entrance 76

77 Traction Power Substation Traction power substations (TPSS) provide system power to light rail vehicles For underground stations TPSS are integrated with stations building They are planned with an average spacing of 1.5 km along surface sections and 2 km along underground sections Integrated with adjacent landscape Final locations still to be determined Keele Wynford Dufferin Jonesville Bathurst Warden Yonge Bayview Don Mills 77

78 Contact Us Community Office: 1848 Eglinton Ave W

79 Thank you 79

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