Metrolinx invites you to participate in an online consultation for Keele Street to Jane Section and Black Creek Maintenance & Storage Facility Environmental Project Report Addendum for The Crosstown. Through this online consultation you will learn more about a change to the west light rail transit alignment that will enable an underground station at Weston Road and Mount Dennis and the preliminary planning for a new vehicle maintenance and storage facility at Eglinton and Black Creek. Have your say at thecrosstown.ca.

1. Welcome to the Online Consultation
KEELE STREET TO JANE STREET SECTION
BLACK CREEK MAINTENANCE & STORAGE FACILITY
ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT REPORT
December 12, 2012 – January 4, 2013
December 12, 2012 Western Alignment and MSF Update 1

2. Purpose of the Online Consultation
Since the approval of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) for The Eglinton Crosstown Light
Rail Transit (LRT) Project by the Minister of the Environment in 2010, the Province of Ontario
divided the Project into two implementation phases in order to meet funding limitations. The two
phases are:
• Phase 1 covers the 19 kilometre section from Mt. Dennis neighbourhood to Kennedy
Station which will be implemented immediately; and
• Phase 2 covers the 14 kilometre section from Pearson International Airport to the Mt.
Dennis neighbourhood which will be deferred until further notice.
This phasing has resulted in changes to the project in the section from Jane Street to West
Launch Shaft. In addition, the Project now includes as part of Phase 1, the Black Creek
Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) that was not assessed in the original EPR. Finally,
refinements in the operating plan for the LRT and a desire to provide a connection to future GO
Train service at Mt. Dennis have resulted in changes to the Project.
The purpose of the online consultation is to receive your input regarding the changes to the
Project and the Black Creek Maintenance and Storage Facility.
More details on the Black Creek Maintenance and Storage Facility and the changes to the
project appear on the following panels.
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3. Study Areas
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4. Why an Addendum to the EPR is Required?
The approved Project in the 2010 EPR included a street-level LRT alignment within the centre of
Eglinton Avenue between Jane Street to east of Black Creek Drive, with surface stops at Jane
Street, Weston Road and Black Creek Drive. As noted earlier, the MSF was not assessed at that
time.
The recent changes to the Project between Jane Street and West Launch Shaft include:
• An off-street (elevated) route north of Eglinton Avenue with a bridge over Black Creek Drive to
avoid traffic interference with LRT vehicles accessing the MSF;
• An underground Mt. Dennis Station under the railway corridor, along with direct passenger
connection to future GO rail station and Passenger Pick up and Drop off;
• A 15-bay bus terminal to provide passenger transfers between TTC bus, LRT and GO rail;
• An underground alignment from the Mt. Dennis Station to the Eglinton Flats area with a
transition to surface LRT just east of Jane Street and a surface stop on the west side of Jane
Street; and
• The previously proposed Black Creek Stop is now removed due to technical constraints.
An Addendum to the EPR is required to assess these changes and to assess the effects of the
Black Creek MSF
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5. 2012 − New Proposed Plan/Profile
An off street LRT alignment north of Eglinton Avenue with an underground stop at Mt.
Dennis, underground alignment west of Mt. Dennis and a surface stop at Jane Street.
See link below to download the PDF of the 2012
New Proposed Plan/Profile
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6. Jane Street / Eglinton Flats *
Key Project Elements:
• Jane Stop is maintained;
• U-Turns on Eglinton Avenue
are retained;
• Transition from surface to
Original -2010 underground LRT portal
located east of Jane Street
*- Part of Phase 2
New - 2012 Implementation
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7. Mt. Dennis Neighbourhood
Key Project Elements:
• Underground alignment
between portal and Mt.
Dennis Station using cut
and cover construction,
road widening is no longer
required;
• Properties along north side
of Eglinton Avenue, west of
Weston Road are no longer
required;
• Limit of Phase 1
implementation is Weston
Road; and
• Weston Road stop has
been shifted east.
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8. Weston Road to Black Creek Drive
Key Project Elements:
• Underground Mt. Dennis
Station using cut and cover
construction;
• Property required from Bank
of Nova Scotia, Daycare and
Keelsdale Drive;
• Pedestrian connections for
future GO rail station;
• Passenger Pick Up and Drop
Off (PPUDO);
• 15 bay bus terminal with
new bus only signalized
intersection on Eglinton
Avenue;
• Kodak Building to be
retained; and
• Elevated LRT structure over
Black Creek Drive.
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9. Black Creek Drive to West Launch Shaft
Key Project Elements:
• Elevated LRT structure over
Black Creek Drive and Black
Creek;
• Eglinton Avenue relocated to
the south, east of Black
Creek Drive;
• LRT ties into underground
alignment at West Launch
Shaft;
• Black Creek Stop has been
removed; and
• Property is required along
the north side of Eglinton
Avenue, east of Black Creek
Drive for elevated structure.
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10. Mt. Dennis Station
Artistic Rendering of Mt. Dennis Station
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11. Maintenance and Storage Facility
Key Project Elements:
• Ultimate storage yard
capacity of 162 vehicles;
• Facilities for Maintenance
of vehicles;
• Office facilities and
employee parking; and
• Facilities for Maintenance
of Way vehicles and staff.
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12. Effect on Adjacent Studies
There are two concurrent studies that are influenced by the proposed changes to
the Eglinton LRT within the study area.
The Eglinton Connects Study being undertaken by the City of
Toronto in partnership with Metrolinx is planning to develop an
urban design vision for the entire Eglinton Corridor.
Study area showing 800m radius from the centre of the mobility hub
located at the proposed station area.
The Mount Dennis Mobility Hub Study
being undertaken by Metrolinx is planning
for seamless mobility around the station,
maximize connections to transit for the
surrounding neighbourhoods, create an
attractive public realm and leverage transit
investment for future investment in the
community .
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13. Potential Impacts of the Changes
• Property: Acquisition of 4 properties is required, this is a
reduction from the 37 properties identified in the 2010 report.
• Parks: The south edge of Coronation Park encroached upon
by the elevated structure.
• Vegetation: Additional vegetation will be removed by the
project. Permits and approvals will be obtained through City of
Toronto and TRCA.
• Utilities: Overhead utilities along the north side of Eglinton
Avenue will require relocation.
• Noise and Vibration: Meets provincial criteria
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14. Potential Impacts of the Changes
• Waterways: Widening of the Eglinton Avenue Road bridge at
Black Creek will be required. The new LRT elevated structure
over Black Creek will span the entire waterway. No impact to
fish habitat is anticipated.
• Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: Contaminated soils
and groundwater will be managed in accordance with
provincial legislation and regulations.
• Cultural Heritage: Kodak Building #9 and its heritage
features will be maintained. Bank of Nova Scotia Building to
be removed and documented.
• Archaeology: No impact to archaeological resources.
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15. Mitigation of Potential Impacts During Construction
Measures will be implemented during construction to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse
environmental impacts including:
• Erosion and sedimentation control;
• Minimize release of dust and other airborne pollutants and mud and litter;
• Reinstatement of temporary work sites following construction;
• Development and implementation of traffic management plans;
• Installation of decking at cut-and-cover excavations;
• Restriction of truck haul of construction materials and equipment to major arterial roads;
• Noise and vibration control;
• Construction staging and sequencing to mitigate the potential impacts on local businesses
to the extent possible; and
• Ongoing management and monitoring of construction activities.
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16. Mitigation of Potential Impacts of LRT
Operations and Maintenance
Measures will be implemented during LRT operations and
maintenance to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects including:
• Stormwater run-off from will be treated in accordance with
applicable City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
requirements;
• Noise generated by LRT vehicles and by bus terminal operations
will be attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards;
• Vibration generated by LRT vehicles and by bus terminal
operations will be attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards;
• Air emissions generated by bus terminal operations will be
attenuated, if required, to meet MOE standards; and
• The potential for traction power stray current will be controlled using
isolated and insulated power supplies.
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17. EPR Consultation Process and Next Steps
We are Here
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18. Commitments to Future Work
Metrolinx is proceeding with the delivery of the Eglinton LRT through Public Private
Partnership and Alternative Financing + Procurement (AFP).
Through this process Metrolinx is committed to:
• Continuing Public Consultation: Consult with the public, property owners and stakeholder
agencies during the design of the LRT alignment, stops/ stations, bus terminals and
ancillary facilities.
• Incorporate City of Toronto urban design criteria into the design of the LRT facilities.
• Construction Issues: Conduct further research, analysis and develop plans including :
― Noise, vibration and air emissions monitoring and mitigation
― Traffic, transit and pedestrian management strategies
― Utility and municipal services relocation plans
― Emergency response plans (Fire, Police and Emergency Medical Services)
― Vegetation restoration, edge management and streetscape plans
― Soil and groundwater management strategy
― Erosion and sedimentation control plan
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19. Format for Feedback
• Please submit your feedback online at ww.thecrosstown.ca by January 4th, 2012.
• A consultation report will be posted online within 10 to 15 business days.
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20. Please Get in Touch With Us!
The Crosstown Team
Community Office Hours
Franca Di Giovanni,
Denise Jayawardene Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Mark Iogna 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nicole Di Carlo
Tuesday & Thursday: by appointment
E-mail: crosstown@metrolinx.com
Online: www.thecrosstown.ca
Tel: 416-782-8118
Visit our West Community Office
at 1848 Eglinton Avenue West
(at Dufferin)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
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