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i Ossington Open House -Summary Report – July 16, 2014

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Ossington Station Easier Access Project

Public Open House

July 16, 2014 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Consultation Summary Report

The Bickford Centre

777 Bloor Street West

Prepared by Lito Romano

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1

1.1 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 CONSULTATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 EVENT DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 SUMMARY OF ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ............................................................. 2

2.1 ACCESS .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS ............................................................................................................... 2

2.4 DUST AND VIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 2

2.5 PROPERTY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................................... 2

2.6 DESIGN .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 NEXT STEPS ................................................................................................................................. 3

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

Since March 1990, the TTC has set a goal of making all TTC service and facilities accessible.

To date 32 of 69 stations across the network have been made accessible with the Easier

Access Program.

Improvements to make Ossington Station accessible will include, two elevators, sliding

doors, wayfinding signage, localized station repairs, lighting and enhanced landscaping.

In order to minimize disruption in the community, bus bay and bus loop resurfacing will be

completed as part of overall upgrades.

Construction is scheduled to begin in summer of 2014 and be completed at the end of 2016.

1.2 Consultation Process

The July 16, 2014 event was the second public meeting held to inform the community of TTC’s

plans for Ossington Station. Since 2013, TTC has been meeting with adjacent residents,

property owners and stakeholders to discuss the construction plans.

Open House notices were delivered door to door to the area residents to ensure they received

notice of the event.

1.3 Event Details

Venue: The Bickford Centre 777 Bloor Street West

Time: 6:30 pm -8:30 pm

Attendees: 20

The event was promoted as follows:

6000 notices distributed via Canada Post to homes and businesses within 800 m of the

station

Flyer posted on the TTC project website – projects.ttc.ca

Ads in the local paper (Bloor West Villager and The City Centre)

Large signs posted at Ossington Station

Properties in the immediate area were visited by the Sr. Community Liaison and

invitations were left behind where no one was home.

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Social Media- TTC Corporate Communications tweeted details of the event

2.0 Summary of all Questions and Comments

The following is a high-level summary of the feedback received at the meeting. Comments were

recorded by TTC staff who were available throughout the evening to answer questions from

participants.

2.1 Access

Maintain pedestrian and vehicular access to residential properties and the Network Child

Care, via Northumberland

No concern about limiting laneway access between Northumberland, Ossington and

Concord

Access to station must be maintained at all times

2.2 Communication Preferences

Attendees signed in and provided contact information in order to future notices.

Participants were also asked for permission to share their contact information with the

local councillor

2.3 Construction Working Hours

TTC confirmed that work is scheduled to take place between 7 am and 7pm during the

week and on Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm

Residents enquired about working hours and were advised that the contractor was

bound by City of Toronto by-laws

2.4 Dust and Vibration

Neighbours asked about dust levels. TTC confirmed that hoarding will be set up around

the perimeter of the site. Dust suppressants will also be applied if and when required.

Vibration from construction activity will be monitored in real time, 24/7.

Vibration monitors will be in place at the perimeter of the site. Any exceedence of

vibration beyond city threshold will trigger an alert to the site and stoppage of work.

2.5 Property Issues


All work will be contained on TTC property or within City right of way. No property

acquisitions are required for this project.

2.6 Design

Need adequate signage during construction

Step at front door of station is a major impediment to anyone accessing the bus

platform. TTC advised that this step will be removed as part of the new design.

TTC advised that the bus platform will be redone.

Can the bus platform at the top of the escalator be widened to reduce congestion?

o TTC will explore this further but preliminary review suggests that bus roadway

cannot be reduced any further without compromising safety.

TTC will also explore the following to help address this issue:

o Adding signage at the platform level encouraging patrons to use the west

stairwell instead of the escalator(post meeting note- signage to be in

place by September 2014)

o Relocate Next Vehicle Information Sign (NVIS) away from the area at the

top of the escalator to an area that’s less congested (further west on the

bus platform)

o Add benches or seating at the concourse level along with a (NVIS) so that

customers can wait there for a bus rather than standing on the bus

platform.

3.0 Next Steps

Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2014. Updates will be sent to the community to keep

them abreast of the project.


Appendix

Event Flyer


Newspaper Ad


Presentation Panels

1Ossington Stat ion Easier Access Program Pre-Construct ion Open HouseJuly 16, 2014

Ossington Station Easier Access Project

Pre-Construction Open HouseThe Bickford Centre

Wednesday July 16, 2014


Easier Access – Program Wide• Committed to making all 69 stations accessible by 2025

• 32 stations completed – almost halfway there

• Working with the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit on effective design

• Look for elevators, sliding doors, fare-gates and other features that will improve mobility for all transit riders


Easier Access Project Background• Three stations are currently under construction: • Woodbine (2017 completion) • Dufferin (2014 completion)

• Lawrence West (2014 completion)

• Ossington Station is scheduled to be accessible by end of 2016

• Construction starting July, 2014


TTC Commitment during Construction• Provide clear, accurate and timely construction

information

• Support the community during construction

• Listen and respond to issues

• Community Liaison to respond to all questions and advocate for the community

• Meet with stakeholders: businesses, residents and the Bloorcourt BIA for specific enquiries

• Post regular updates on a dedicated project page at projects.ttc.ca


Aerial Image

Bloor Street West

Ossington StationStationEntrance

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Northumberland St

Laneway/Parking

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Hoarding

New Pavement


Easier Access Improvements• Barrier free path to all levels of the station including

installation of: • Two elevators to access eastbound and westbound platforms • Two accessible fare gates • Barrier free path to all levels of the station (Delaware Ave

automatic entrance not accessible) • Three automatic sliding doors • Improved signage including wayfinding • CCTV – Security cameras • Upgrade station power


Ossington Station Street Level

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Sliding door

Accessible Fare GateBus Platform Extension

Bus Bay 4

Bus Bay 3 Bus Bay 2 Bus Bay 1

Bus Bay 5

Bus Platform

Laneway

DrivewayLaneway/Parking

Northumberland St

Conc

ord

Ave

Street Level

Concourse

Platform EASTBOUND TRAIN

Elevator E1

Street to Concourse to Platform: Looking SouthNew Elevator - 3 Levels

New Elevator - 2 Levels

Concourse

Street Level

Concourse to Platform: Looking North

Platform WESTBOUND TRAIN

Elevator E2

Sliding Door


Ossington Station Concourse Level

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Bus Bay 3 Bus Bay 2 Bus Bay 1

Bus Bay 5

Bus Platform

Laneway

DrivewayLaneway/Parking

Northumberland St

Conc

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Easier Access Path

Stairs to bus platform Stair/Escalator to street

Kiosk

Access between the westbound platform and street level will be available through the Concourse level


ConstructionElevator Installation• No requirement for private property• All construction work to take place on TTC property or City

right-of-way• Length of construction: approximately two years (2014-2016)• Minimal impact to transit riders

Resurfacing Bus Platform and Sections of Roadway• TTC will combine this work into Easier Access project• Temporary closure of bus bays and waiting areas will be

required during summer months. Only the north or south bus bay will be closed at a time


Commitments During ConstructionTTC contractor will: • Maintain TTC customer access to Ossington station at all

times• Comply with City noise-bylaws • Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm • Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

• Work outside these hours only allowed with permit or in cases of emergency

• Sequence work in phases to reduce impact to the community

• Provide street sweeping services and dust mitigation


What to ExpectConstruction Activity in 2014North Side Elevator• Hoarding around excavation site• Protection of mural Network Daycare • Saw cutting pavement and retaining wall, concrete removal

using jack hammers• Piling involving auguring, placement of steel beams and concrete• Excavation using a clam type excavator and removal of

material• Placement of formwork and rebar• Concrete pouring followed by backfilling• Reinstate laneway pavement surface


What to Expect

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Northumberland St

Ossington Station

Daycare Centre

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Daycare Drop-off Carflow Area

Driveway

DaycareAccess Path

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OssNew ElevatorBelow Grade


Ossington Station Project• Improved signage• Removal of step• New sliding doors• New elevator

Before

After - Artist's rendering

New elevator

New sliding doors

Improved signage

Removal of step


Ossington Station – RoutesEglinton Ave West

Vaughan Rd

Rogers Rd

St Clair Ave West

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Ossington

Eglinton West

63 Ossington

CastleFrank

Bloor St West

Harbord St

Wellesley StCollege St

Queen St West

Dundas St West

King St West

Liberty St

Davenport Rd

Wellesley

94 Wellesley


What to Expect – Bus BayBus Route Impact• North side platform and Bus Bay • Occupied from July to September 2014 • Bus routes 94 Wellesley and 63 Ossington South Bound will

be routed to south side• South side platform and Bus Bay • Occupied from July to September 2015 • Bus routes 161 Rogers Road and 63 Ossington North Bound

will be routed to north side


Bus Re-routing July 2014

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Ossington Station

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North side platform closed

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Southbound Buses 63, 94

Northbound Bus 63

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Bus re-routing July 2015

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South side platform closed

Southbound Bus 63

Northbound Buses 63, 94


Ossington StationProposed Construction Sequence

– North side roadway – 2014

– North side elevator – 2014/2015

– North side platform – 2015

– South side elevator – 2015/2016

– South side bus platform and roadway – 2016


ScheduleOssington Station Easier Access

• May 2014 Award Contract – TTC Board

• July 16, 2014 Pre-construction Open House

• July 2014 Start Construction

• December 2016 Complete Construction


Ossington Station UpgradesFor more information

Web: www.projects.ttc.caEmail: [email protected]: 416-397-8699TTY: 416-397-0831Fax: 416-485-9394Mail: Lito Romano TTC Community Liaison Officer 1900 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M4S 1Z2


Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ActInformation collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

You are encouraged to contact members of the Project Team if you have any questions or concerns regarding the above information.

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