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1. CROSSTOWN LRT
Central-West Open House
April 18, 2018

2. • Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario to improve the
coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater
Toronto and Hamilton Area.
• Guided by its Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx has worked to plan,
design and build a regional transportation network that aims to enhance
the quality of life, the environment and the prosperity of area residents.

3. METROLINX’S GEOGRAPHIC MANDATE:
THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA (GTHA)
Expansive
• 8,242 km2 — 1.5 times the size of
Prince Edward Island
• Diverse spectrum of urban, suburban
and rural land use
Fast-growing
• 7 million people in 2016
• Over 10 million by 2041
Complex
• 4 levels of government
• 30 municipalities
• 9 municipal transit agencies +
Metrolinx
Certain Metrolinx initiatives reach beyond the GTHA
• Select GO Transit services extend to an outer arc of communities
including Peterborough, Barrie, Waterloo and Niagara
• PRESTO and Transit Procurement Initiative serve communities
across Ontario

4. THE BIG
MOVE
$30+ BILLION IN
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT

5. OVER $30B IN INVESTMENT IN THE GTHA’S RAPID
TRANSIT NETWORK
52 KM OF NEW
BUS RAPID
TRANSIT
Partially in-service,
with remainder under
construction:
 Viva in York Region
 Mississauga
Transitway
64 KM OF NEW
LIGHT RAIL
TRANSIT
Under construction:
 Eglinton Crosstown
In procurement:
 Finch West
 Hurontario
 Hamilton
EXPANDING GO
TRAIN SERVICE
 More service on all
lines
 Electric trains, every
15 minutes or better
in both directions, for
most GO customers
 23 new or proposed
stations to serve new
markets
CONNECTING IT
ALL TOGETHER
 Expanding and
revitalizing Union
Station, the heart of the
regional network
 PRESTO now in use
across the Region

6. Regional transportation plan - Record investment
The Regional Transportation Plan has shaped record investment in new
infrastructure and transit services:
Over $30B in investment in the GTHA’s rapid transit network currently
being planned, procured and constructed.
• GO Expansion
• Introduction of new service on Barrie, Stouffville, Kitchener,
Richmond Hill and Milton lines.
• Planning work underway for 23 new or proposed stations.
• Lakeshore Lines – 30 minute service.
• Over 60% more train trips on multiple lines, including Milton,
Lakeshore East/West and Kitchener.
• Bus Rapid Transit (partially or fully in service)
• York Region VIVA BRT, Mississauga Transitway.
• Light Rail Transit (under construction or in procurement)
• Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West LRT, Hurontario LRT, Hamilton LRT.

7. The Metrolinx Board of
Directors has approved
the 2041 Regional
Transportation Plan
which outlines how
people and goods will
move across our great
region.
Curious about what’s in
the 2041 Regional
Transportation Plan?
You can view the plan
at:
http://www.metrolinx.c
om/en/regionalplanning
/rtp/
LEARN MORE

8. Integrated Art Renderings – Science Centre

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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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Caledonia Station Aerial Rendering
FUTURE BRIDGE
CONNECTION TO
CALEDONIA GO
STATION*
*Future bridge connection is not part of the Crosstown LRT construction scope of work

14. Caledonia Station:What to Expect in 2018
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Deep excavation and tunnel demolition will continue for the duration of 2018.
Caledonia Long-term Construction Staging
Until 2021
TRUCK
ENTRY &
EGRESS
TRUCK
ENTRY &
EGRESS

15. Caledonia Station – Construction Progress
Picture

16. Fairbank Station Aerial Rendering

17. Fairbank Station Main Entrance Rendering

18. Fairbank Station Secondary Entrance
Rendering

19. Fairbank Station Service Building Rendering
BIKE
PARKING

20. Fairbank Station: What to Expect in 2018
• Support of excavation work will continue on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West,
and at the Main Entrance and Service Building sites for the duration of 2018, including
shallow excavation and roof slab construction.
• Several traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work
Current Construction Staging

21. Fairbank Station – Construction Progress Pictures

22. Oakwood Station Renderings – AerialView
*90% Design

23. Oakwood Station Renderings Main Entrance
*90% Design

24. Oakwood Station Renderings
*90% Design

25. Oakwood LongTerm Staging

26. Oakwood Main Entrance Progress April 2018

27. Oakwood Main Entrance Progress Feb/March 2018

28. Oakwood Station: Mined Station
• Oakwood Station is being constructed using a mined method known as Sequential Excavation Method or SEM.
• 24 hour mining is underway at the Main Entrance and will be ongoing to the end of 2019.
• The mining process includes three principal underground activities that occur in a continuous sequence.This creates the
large underground cavern that will house the station platform and concourse.
• Horizontal ‘pipe roof’ supports the ground above
• Excavation of the materials below the ‘roof’
• Support of underground surfaces by spraying the walls and ceiling with concrete
Cross Cut
Access
Adit
Main
Entrance
Cavern
Secondary
Entrance
Approx. 150m to be mined underneath Eglinton Ave – between Oakwood Avenue and the Secondary Entrance

29. Cedarvale Station Renderings
90% Design

30. Cedarvale Station – Construction Progress Pictures
Deck beams on
Eglinton
East entrance
Track crossover
section
Shoring operations
on Eglinton
Shoring operations
on Eglinton

31. Cedarvale Station: What to Expect in 2018
• Support of excavation work will continue for the duration of 2018, including pile installation, shallow
excavation and decking installation
• Several different traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work
• Everden Road to remain closed pending City review
Upcoming Construction Stage
Note: Everden Road
is pending City
review to remain
closed for this stage

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Forest Hill Station Aerial Rendering

33. Forest Hill Station: What to Expect in 2018
• Support of excavation work will continue on the north and south sides of EglintonAvenueWest, and
at the Main and Secondary Entrance sites for the duration of 2018, including shallow excavation,
roof slab construction and road restoration.
• Several traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work
Upcoming Construction Stage

34. Forest Hill Station – Construction Progress Pictures

35. 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 andWorkforce Development
2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement
3. Investment (Community Improvements)
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36. 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.

37. 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

38. 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) afterThanksgiving 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 theYWCAToronto (near Kennedy
Station) to empower and provide mentorship to
more than 20 Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.

39. Business Support
Marketing Communications and Advertising: Based on feedback obtained from focus
groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the Crosstown Business Support
advertising launched in Q4, and is now ongoing quarterly.

40. Business Support

41. Business Support
GALLERY CITY: June 30- September 2, 2018
• Ten (10) designated art crawl locations, businesses become
pop-up galleries all summer long to:
• Connect local artisans and entrepreneurs
• Create a community experience for shoppers, art lovers
• Celebrate the people, the culture, and
• Support Eglinton businesses.

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