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Lakeshore East Rail Corridor Service Expansion Don River to Scarborough GO Station

Transit Project Assessment Process

What Are We Assessing

Factor Assessing: Natural Environment Terrestrial habitat and species

Aquatic habitat and species Species of conservation concern Sensitive areas and features Contamination

Socio-Economic Environment

Land use Property Air quality Noise and vibration Traffic and transportation Utilities

Cultural Environment Archaeological resources Built heritage resources Cultural heritage landscapes

LSE Don River to Scarborough GO Station – Proposed Works

Addition of a 4th track Widening of 3 bridges: Woodbine Ave., Warden Ave. and

Danforth Ave. Widening under the Birchmount Rd. Bridge Danforth GO Station layout changes Retaining walls Three culvert extensions: east of Coxwell Ave., east of

Kennedy Rd. and Scarborough Junction

LSE Don River to Scarborough GO Station - 4th Track Location New track on south side between the Don River Bridge and Gerrard Street shifting to the north side between Pape Avenue and Scarborough GO Station.

Bridge widening on the north

Woodbine Ave. Rail Overpass

Warden Ave. Rail Overpass

Bridge widening on the north

Danforth Ave. Rail Overpass

Bridge widening on the north

Birchmount Rd. Road Overpass

4th track between north pier and north abutment

Existing Conditions - Natural Environment & Potential Species at Risk

We have identified: • 4 Environmentally Significant Areas

- Williamson Park - North Shore Park - Glen Davis Ravine - Warden Woods

• Species at Risk - Butternut - Barn Swallow - Bank Swallow - Chimney Swift - Common Nighthawk - Short-eared Owl

How we assess it: • Surveys and information gathered from

conservation authorities and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

• Conduct field surveys. Potential Impact Mitigation • May include rehabilitation and/or

protection. • Following best practices in

consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, MNRF and City of Toronto.

Barn Swallow

Existing Conditions - Socio-Economic

We have identified: • 10 established neighbourhoods in the City of

Toronto. • A mix of low, medium and high-density

residential housing. • Multiple development applications throughout

the Study Area. • Dispersed areas of commercial and retail uses. • Many institutional uses including schools,

churches and a long-term care facility. • Many parks, open spaces and other

recreational uses including museums and theatres.

How we assess it: • Official Plan designations from City of Toronto. • Future planned development near the Study

Area.

Potential Impact Mitigation • Working with the community and

City on the design of public spaces and significant public facing structures.

• Traffic Management Plan. • Discussions with impacted property

owners.

Merrill Bridge Road Park

Existing Conditions - Cultural Environment – Built Heritage

We have identified: • 2 Cultural Heritage Landscapes • 30 Built Heritage Resources • 2 Heritage Conservation

Districts Next Steps • Cultural Heritage Evaluation

Reports currently being undertaken.

How we assess it: • Metrolinx Cultural Heritage

Management Process and assessments by heritage experts.

Potential Impact Mitigation • Engage the Ministry of Tourism,

Culture and Sport (MTCS) to gain feedback and to initiate a Heritage Impact Assessment, if required.

Danforth Bridge

Existing Conditions - Cultural Environment – Archaeology

We have identified: • 17 registered archaeological

sites within 1 km of the Study Area.

• Small portions of lands containing archaeological potential for both historic Euro-Canadian and pre-contact archaeological resources.

How we assess it: • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment

(AA) including historical data and property inspection.

• Some locations require a Stage 2 AA which includes more detailed testing.

Potential Impact Mitigation • Following MTCS requirements for

managing archaeological resources.

Community Concerns

• Visual Impacts – Overhead Catenary System for electrification – Tree removal

• Noise and Vibration – Increased service to be assessed for any increased noise and

vibration and required mitigation

• Safety – Trespassing

• Construction Impacts – Noise, vibration, dust, overnight work, etc.

LSE Don River to Scarborough GO Station - Next Steps

•Public to submit feedback forms and comments about the Project.

Submission deadline for public comments

December 14, 2016

Completion of Environmental Studies

Underway

•Meeting summary to be posted online following Public Meeting #1.

Public Meeting #1 Summary Late Fall 2016

•A Notice of Commencement will be issued in early 2017 to formally begin the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP).

TPAP Notice of Commencement

Winter 2017

•A second public meeting will be held following the Notice of Commencement to present the potential project impacts and mitigation measures and get public feedback.

Public Meeting #2 Winter 2017

• Fieldwork is complete and environmental studies are underway; mitigation measures will be developed and incorporated into the Environmental Project Report (EPR).

•Get Involved – stay engaged with the project by:

–Signing up for e-mail updates at DonRiverScarborough@metrolinx.com

–Visiting www.metrolinx.com/DonRiverScarborough to review project materials

–Calling us at 1-888-438-6646

•Please submit your comments by December 14, 2016.

•All feedback will be recorded as part of the Environmental Project Report. A summary of this meeting will be posted after the public meetings.

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