science centre station open house
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EGLINTON CROSSTOWN LRT
Science Centre Station Open House
July 11, 2016
INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF
July 5, 2016
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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. • Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements.• 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• Be prepared and equipped to work safely.
We train and direct staff to:
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 Area
• In 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
Project Players Roles
What are we building – a new modern LRT
• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops• A maintenance and storage facility• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic• Communications system • Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station
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Design Excellence Principles & Objectives
Design Approach: Design from City to Object
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S i m p l i c i t y I c o n o g r a p h y Transparency Ur b a n i t y
Simplicity 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 passenger’s 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.
Design Concepts
• Passenger First
Passenger First Light-filled Stations
Simplicity of Circulation
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Clarity and Simplicity of Architectural Expression
Street Level – Contextual & Inviting
An International Signature for Toronto Entrance – Bright & Secure
Concourse – Simple & Pristine
Concourse – Transparent & Open
Platform – Spacious & Animated
Crosstown Design Approach
Features• About half of the 19 km line is
tunneled• Stations and stops are about 0.6 km
apart• Features will include:
• time arrival information• safe access for people walking
and biking to the station • clear route maps, seating, bike
parking
Design ApproachComply 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.
Accessibility for All
Station and stops are designed to support ease of access and use by persons with differing levels of mobility, sight, hearing, sensory and cognitive abilities. The project site and facilities are designed to be universally accessible including satisfying the requirements of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable City of Toronto Guidelines, Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards. Some of these features include:
• Barrier‐free path from the entrance level to the station platform level• Tactile warning strips and tactile walking surface indicators• Signage system with tactile indicators • Passenger Assistance Intercom (PAI)• Low floor Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) with designated wheelchair locations• Nominal gap from platform edge to LRV entry• Automated visual and audible stop announcements • On-street and off-street paratransit passenger pick-up/drop-off
• The underground stations run between Weston Road in the west to Laird Street in the east.
• Construction began at Keelesdale station, located at Keele Street /Trethewey Drive and Eglinton Avenue in March 2016.
• Installing support of excavation is the first step in constructing an underground station.
• All underground stations will be brand new, including the three LRT interchange stations connecting to
other transit modes.• Most of the underground stations will be
in construction by the end of 2016.
What to expect in 2016 – Start of Stations Construction
How we’re building: Cut-and-Cover Stations
Forest Hill
How we’re building: Mined Stations
Avenue
• There are three interchange stations.
• Interchange stations will allow transit riders to connect to other transit modes, such as TTC, GO and the UP Express.
• The three interchange stations will be built with the ‘Cut and Cover’ method.
How we’re building – Interchange Stations
Subway Station Longitudinal Section
Locations: Cedarvale (Allen), Eglinton (Yonge), Kennedy
How we’re building: Science Centre Station
Science Centre
Cut and Cover Method at Science Centre
How we’re building Science Centre Station - Construction OverviewDistinct phases of construction:
• Preparatory works• Utility relocations• Support of excavation (shoring)• Deep excavation• Underground station construction• Track work and systems installation• Station structure construction• Traction power system• Signalling system• Testing and commissioning
How we’re building Science Centre Station – Preparatory WorksSince fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for construction of underground stations and surface stops.
Preparatory activities:• Survey and monitor nearby properties for noise and vibrations • Assess soil condition and measure water levels • Locate and mark underground utilities• Clearing/grubbing of shrubs/trees in the future station area• Remove and store street furniture
(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)
Science Centre Station will be constructed using method known as ‘cut-and-cover’. The
following activities will take place:
Shoring
• Shoring is a common step in the process of installing the foundation of a building.
• Crews will install soldier piles & lagging, an earth retention technique that retains soil,
using vertical steel piles with horizontal lagging, and braces and tie-backs around the
sides of the entrances to support the excavation to a depth of approximately 20 meters.
• This will support the surrounding roadways until the underground levels of the building are
constructed and backfilled.
• Shoring work will take approximately sixteen (16) months to complete.
How we’re building Science Centre Station – Station Construction
Excavation
• Once shoring is complete, crews will work safely below grade to build the
platform and install rail infrastructure.
Architectural & Building Work
• Construction of the station entrance structure will begin in early 2017.
Estimated Station Completion
• Project completion is scheduled for fall 2021.
How we’re building Science Centre Station – Station Construction (cont’d)
Science Centre Station Map
Main EntranceStation Box
Secondary Entrance & Bus Terminal
Science Centre Station Main Entrance (30% Design Rendering)
Science Centre Station Main Entrance Exterior Plaza (30% Design Rendering)
Science Centre Station Secondary Entrance (30% Design Rendering)
Science Centre Station Bus Terminal (30% Design Rendering)
Science Centre Station Unique Design Concepts (30% Design Concept)
• Fully glazed main station entrance
• Solid cool roof on the secondary entrance designed to reduce
heat island effect and contribute to energy efficiency
• A seven (7) bay bus terminal for TTC bus connection
• Total of 60 bike parking spots: 30 indoor and 30 outdoor
• Planting of 142 new trees around the station entrance and
public realm area
• Retail space
Science Centre Construction Timeline (2016 – 2017)
February 2016
• Removal of Street Furniture (complete)
July – December 2016
• Utilities Relocation
– Relocation of traffic signals and street lights at Don Mills and Eglinton Avenue
East to accommodate construction staging
– Relocate Gas, Hydro, Telecom, Water main and Sewers beginning on the south
side of Eglinton Avenue East
August 2016 – January 2017• Support of Excavation (Shoring)
Science Centre Station Construction Impacts Summary
Pedestrian and Traffic Impacts Associated Activities Approx.
Start DateApprox. Duration
Ongoing lane closures. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in all directions for duration of work.
• Utilities relocation, shoring, deep excavation and station construction
• Summer 2016
• 3.5 years
Rerouting of pedestrians around lane occupancy*
• Utilities relocation, shoring, deep excavation and station construction
• Summer 2016
• 3.5 years
*subject to all relevant approvals
What to Expect – Utilities Relocation and Shoring
In addition to the site staging and traffic control plan, residents, businesses and
the public can anticipate the following impacts during utilities relocation and
shoring work at Science Centre Station:
• Intermittent lane reductions
• Heavy truck traffic in and out of the work zone
• Noise and dust caused by construction activity
Property Access
• Property access will be maintained
Science Centre Station Site Staging and Traffic Control (Stage1)
Science Centre Station Site Staging and Traffic Control (Stage 2)
Science Centre Station Site Staging and Traffic Control (Stage 2A)
Science Centre Station Site Staging and Traffic Control (Stage 3)
Science Centre Staging and Traffic Control (Stage 4)
Science Centre Station Staging and Traffic Control (Stage 5: approximately 6 months)
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
Community Benefits – Employment
Commit to Social Procurement and Local Investmentto maximize business opportunities along the project corridor.
Visit CTS’ website www.crosslinxtransit.ca for updated postings.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is the first time a Community Benefits Framework has been included as part of a major infrastructure project in Ontario.
Partner with Local Workforce Agenciesto recruit candidates from the project corridor and from historically disadvantaged communities.
Work with Subcontractorsto maximize opportunities for apprentices.
Stay in touch
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