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Eglinton Station Open House May 30, 2016

Eglinton Crosstown LRT

Safety First Our #1 Priority

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.We train and direct staff to:

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Construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT LineBackground

In September 2008, Metrolinx launched a regional transportation plan a 25-year, $50 billion plan -- to coordinate and integrate transportation and transit in the Greater Toronto AreaIn 2010, City of Toronto approved the project to build the Eglinton Crosstown from Weston Road in the west to Kennedy Station in the east. Following a competitive process, Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS) was awarded a contract in July 2015 to design, build, finance, and maintain the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Benefits of P3s:

The Crosstown is being delivered using a public private partnership model called Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP).It was procured as one design-build-finance-maintain project to minimize integration risk historically, a factor for project cost overruns under traditional models. Under the AFP model, CTS assumes most project risks, including: design, project management and sub-contractor coordination increases in construction material prices and labour costs schedule and project completion delays maintenance and lifecycle replacement of materials within the stations and stops, rails, control systems, and vehicles

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Project Players Roles

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What are we building a new modern LRT

15 underground stations and 10 surface stopsA maintenance and storage facilityA 19-kilometre route separated from regular trafficCommunications system Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station

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13Design Excellence Principles & Objectives

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Design Approach: Design from City to Object14Si m p l i c i t y I conography Transparency Ur b a n i t ySimplicity and elegance of the design solution at all scales, from the city to the object;Iconography of the architectural elements to create a unique and highly recognizable signature on Eglinton Avenue, from the slanted portal celebrating kinetic movement, to the profiled wing delineating shelters and waiting areas;Transparency of the entrances and through the station to magnify the presence of natural light, to enact as a way-finding strategy and to uplift the passengers experience;Urbanity of the signature layers from landscape to architecture, to underline the genius loci and contextualize the stations and stops within the civic scale of the avenue.

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Design ConceptsPassenger First

Passenger First

Light-filled StationsSimplicity of Circulation

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16Clarity and Simplicity of Architectural Expression

Street Level Contextual and InvitingAn International Signature for TorontoEntrance Bright & SecureConcourse Simple & PristineConcourse Transparent & OpenPlatform Spacious & Animated

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Crosstown Design ApproachFeatures

About half of the 19 km line is tunneledStations and stops are about 0.6 km apartFeatures will include: time arrival informationsafe access for people walking and biking to the station clear route maps, seating, bike parkingAvailable parking at the start and end of the LRT line.

Design Approach

Comply with nine design principles developed by City of Toronto and Metrolinx.Provide a legacy for generations to come. Have natural lighting during the day and well-lit entrances at night.Have safe, clean, intuitive wayfinding at all the stations and stops.Put passengers first.Provide visible entrances, bicycle facilities and sustainable practices to ensure all stations comply with Toronto Green Standard Tier.Landscaped entrances, including planters with trees and ornamental grasses.Public plazas and retail components at some stations.Clean and minimalist space at platform level.Accessible to passengers with disabilities, strollers, and bicycles.

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How Were Building

Cut & Cover Stations

Chaplin

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How Were BuildingMined Stations

Avenue

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Eglinton, Cedarvale and Kennedy are interchange stations.

Interchange stations will allow transit riders to connect to the TTC subway.

Interchange stations, which will be built with the Cut and Cover method.Interchange Stations

Subway Station Longitudinal Section

Eglinton

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How Were Building: Eglinton StationThe Cut and Cover Method

EglintonTwelve underground stations, including interchange stations will use a cut and cover method to support excavation.To install support of excavation, a crew will:remove the street pavement on one side of Eglinton Avenue (about 260m x 10m roughly the size of two hockey rinks)dig a shallow pitinstall steel piles, braces and tie-backs around the sides of the pit backfill and cover the pit with a wooden deck on the roadway to allow traffic to travel across itAfter that, the crew moves to the other half of the street to do the same. Once the shoring is installed, the crew may work under the roadway safely, excavating to a depth of at least 20m for the site of the station box.

Construction OverviewDistinct phases of construction:

Preparatory worksUtility relocationsHandover of tunnel sectionsSupport of excavation Excavation for underground stationsUnderground construction of the stationsTrack work and systems installationTraction power systemSignalling systemTesting and commissioningRoad and area restoration

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Preparing for Stations Construction Since fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations and stops construction.

Preparatory activities:Survey and monitor properties for noise and vibrations Assess soil condition and measure water levels along the corridorLocate and mark underground utilitiesClearing/grubbing and removing shrubs/trees in the path of the CrosstownDemolish buildings and other infrastructure (i.e. bridge)Remove and store street furniture (i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)

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Utilities relocation and installing support of excavation is the first step in constructing an underground station.Work is permitted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, seven (7) days a week.The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours, but may do so at its discretion.Occasional overnight work may be required. Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions will notify the public in advance and monitor activities throughout.What to Expect in 2016 Start of Stations Construction

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Eglinton Station Concept Plan ViewMain EntranceSalvation Army Building Redevelopment & LRT Emergency ExitConnection via TTC EntranceConnection via TTC Entrances

Eglinton Station Concept Main Entrance

Eglinton Station Concept Street Level Interior

Eglinton Station Concept Upper Concourse Interior

Eglinton Station Concept Lower Concourse Interior

Eglinton Station Concept Platform Level Interior

Eglinton Station Concept East-West Profile ViewDon Mills RdAllen Rd

Eglinton

Eglinton Station Concept Salvation Army Building RedevelopmentDon Mills RdAllen Rd7 Eglinton Ave. E.

Estimated Construction Schedule

Eglinton Station 2016 Look Ahead

Geotechnical TestingBus Depot DemolitionSalvation Army Community Church DemolitionUtilities RelocationsSupport of ExcavationTraffic & Transit Management PlanEarly WorksSurveyMonitoring Instruments Pedestrian Tunnels

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Geotech MarchDemolitions Beginning of AprilTTMP April 16 (for utilities), May 19 (rest)Pedestrian Tunnels June/JulyUtilities Late April MaySOE July/Aug (to December)Excavating at Salvation Army 2017

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Eglinton Station Construction Staging Long-Term Construction Staging As early as Spring 2016, construction zones will be instated along Eglinton Ave. and Yonge St. at various stages of demolition, utilities relocation, and support of excavation (shoring).

Lane closures on Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave., and pedestrian tunnel closures will be required to carry out the work.

Due to the scope and scale of the project, there will be long term rerouting of transit for approximately four (4) years. This includes six (6) bus stop relocations, and the re-routing of some bus routes.

Project Stage(s)Construction Activity / ClosureApproximate Total Duration (Months)Starting Date0Early Utilities Relocation and Demolition3-4As early as Spring 20161 to 11Shoring (Piling), Shallow Excavation, and Deep Excavation (Main Station Box & North TVS Shaft)42As early as Fall 201612 and upDecking Removal & Roadway Reconstruction8As early as March 2020Project durationNorth, East, West, and South Pedestrian Tunnel Closures48As early as June 2016

These relocations will take place in order to allow for construction and excavation of the future station.

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Eglinton Station Construction Impacts Long-Term Pedestrian Tunnel ClosuresNorth and East pedestrian tunnels are proposed to be closed as early as Spring 2016.West and South pedestrian tunnels are proposed to be closed as early as Fall 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Eglinton Station Construction Staging Long-Term Proposed Bus Re-routingIn some of the construction stages, TTC buses will no longer be able to turn from westbound Eglinton Ave. to southbound Yonge St.

Proposed detours for Eglinton Ave. East Routes (westbound only) #51, 56, 100, 103 (*under review by TTC)

Figure 1 Proposed Detours for Eglinton Ave East Routes (WB Only) #51, 56, 100, 103

Eglinton Station Construction Staging Long-Term Proposed Bus Stop Relocations

Temporary stop east of Dunfield Ave.#34, #51, #54, #100Combined with existing stop#5, #32, #332Temporary stop east of Dunfield Ave.#34, #54, #56, #100Temporary stop at Roehampton Ave.#97, #320Temporary stop to south #320Temporary stop at Roehampton Ave.#97, #320

Eglinton Station Construction Impacts Upcoming Works UtilitiesAll Utilities Phases

As early as July 2016, work will start on relocating water mains, storm sewers and sanitary sewers.

There are four (4) phases of Utilities Relocation, each lasting approximately one (1) month.

Construction zones will be instated along Eglinton Ave. and Yonge St. at various phases of utilities relocation. Lane closures on Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. will be required to carry out the work.

At least one (1) lane in each direction east-west along Eglinton Ave. and north-south along Yonge St. will be maintained.

All turns at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection will be restricted, except for some right turns at various phases.

Access to Holly St. from Eglinton Ave. will be closed.

Please note: all upcoming works are subject to all necessary permits and approvals.


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Eglinton Station Construction Impacts Upcoming Works UtilitiesPhase 1

Construction zones will be instated on Yonge St. north of Eglinton Ave. and Eglinton Ave. east of Cowbell Ln.

Crosswalk closure on the north side of Yonge-Eglinton intersection.

All turns at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection will be restricted, except for right turns from northbound Yonge St. onto Eglinton Ave. and westbound Eglinton Ave. onto Yonge St.

Manhole work to take place on Roehampton Ave. and Redpath Ave.


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Eglinton Station Construction Impacts Upcoming Works UtilitiesPhase 1A

Construction zones will be instated on Yonge St. north of Eglinton Ave. and on Eglinton Ave. east of Yonge St.

Crosswalk closure on the north side of Yonge-Eglinton intersection.

All turns at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection will be restricted, except for right turns from northbound Yonge St. onto Eglinton Ave.


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Construction zones will be instated on Yonge St. north of Eglinton Ave., and on Eglinton Ave. east of Yonge St.

Crosswalk closure on the north and east sides of Yonge-Eglinton intersection.

A temporary crosswalk will be instated on Yonge St. north of Eglinton Ave. for pedestrians crossing east-west.


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Construction zones will be instated on Eglinton Ave. east and west of Yonge St., and on Yonge St. north and south of Eglinton Ave.

Access to Eglinton Ave. from Cowbell Ln. will be closed.

Crosswalk closure on the south side of Yonge-Eglinton intersection.

Sidewalk closure on the south side Eglinton Ave. from Duplex Ave. to Yonge St.


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Construction zones will be instated on Eglinton Ave. east and west of Yonge St., and on Yonge St. north and south of Eglinton Ave.

Access to Eglinton Ave. from Cowbell Ln. will be closed.

Crosswalk closure on the south and east sides of Yonge-Eglinton intersection.

A temporary crosswalk will be instated on Yonge St. south of Eglinton Ave.

Sidewalk closure on the south side Eglinton Ave. from Duplex Ave. to Yonge St.


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Eglinton Station Construction Staging Upcoming Works ShoringShoring Overview

As early as Fall 2016, work will start on shoring. All phases of shoring and decking are expected to take at least 16 months to complete.

Construction zones will be instated along Eglinton Ave. and Yonge St. at various stages of shoring.

Lane closures on Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. will be required to carry out the work.

At least one (1) lane in each direction east-west along Eglinton Ave. and north-south along Yonge St. will be maintained.


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Eglinton Station Construction Staging Upcoming Works Shoring


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Experience EglintonAdvertising and marketing initiatives, ranging from subway and local newspapers advertisements, to postcards, coupon booklets and flyers all focused on encouraging residents in the neighbourhood to shop locally.

Community Benefits

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Commit to Social Procurement and Local Investmentseek to maximize procurement and business opportunities to businesses located along the Project corridor.

Community Benefits EmploymentThe Eglinton Crosstown LRT is the first major infrastructure project in Ontario to include a Community Benefits Framework.

Partner with Local Workforce Agenciesrecruit candidates from the Project corridor and from historically disadvantaged communities.Work with Subcontractorsmaximize opportunities for apprentices on each site.

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