Caledonia GO Station

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Public Meeting #2 Summary Report
Transit Project Assessment Process
February 16, 2016
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Caledonia GO Station Public Meeting #2 Summary Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary .............................................................. 3
1. Introduction........................................................................ 4
2. Summary of Public Meeting Format and Consultation
Methods .................................................................................. 5
2.1 Meeting Format ......................................................................... 5
2.2 Public Attendance ..................................................................... 5
2.3 Summary of Comments Received ......................................... 5
3. Method of Public Notification ....................................... 6
3.1 Newspaper Ads ......................................................................... 6
3.2 Canada Post Mail and Media .................................................... 6
4. Participation Levels and Summary of Comments
Received ................................................................................ 7
5. Next Steps ........................................................................ 11
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A – Presentation Slides
APPENDIX B – Display Boards
APPENDIX C – Comment Sheets
APPENDIX D – Notice of Commencement and Public Meeting #2
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Executive Summary
On Tuesday, November 17, 2015, Metrolinx held Public Meeting #2 for the new Caledonia
GO Station at the York Civic Centre in the City of Toronto. The Meeting included a
presentation, an Open House and a Question/Answer (Q/A) session. The meeting also
introduced the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion project.
The purpose of the second public meeting was to share the results of the environmental
and technical studies that were completed for the Transit Project Assessment Process
(TPAP), to identify key areas of public interest regarding the preliminary design, and to
obtain additional community feedback during the TPAP 120-day regulated timeline before
issuing the Notice of Completion for the project.
The main comments received relate to potential impacts such as:
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Increased noise and vibration,
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Effect on adjacent properties,
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Increased road traffic including pedestrian and cycling flow.
We have identified mitigation measures to minimize any potential impacts, as outlined in the
Environmental Project Report (EPR). These measures will be implemented and monitored
for their effectiveness during the pre-construction, construction and operation phases of the
new Caledonia GO Station.
All public comments received during the course of the pre-TPAP and TPAP consultation
activities were carefully reviewed and taken into consideration in the EPR. The EPR will be
finalized and posted for a 30 calendar-day review period upon the issuance of the Notice of
Completion. The Notice of Completion will be posted in the in the Bloor West Villager and
York Guardian newspapers on February 25 and March 3, 2016 and circulated to
stakeholders.
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1. Introduction
Metrolinx is planning for a new GO Station on the Barrie rail corridor in the City of Toronto.
The Caledonia GO Station (herein referred to as “the Project” or “new GO Station”) will be
located at Eglinton Avenue West and Croham Road (west of Caledonia Road), where the
future Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) line intersects with the Metrolinx GO
Barrie rail corridor. Figure 1 illustrates the Study Area for the TPAP as well as the Project
Area (area of development) for the new GO Station. The new GO Station will be integrated
with the Crosstown Station, adding regional connectivity between GO Transit, the ECLRT
and the Toronto Transit Commission.
The environmental impacts of building a new GO Station are being assessed according to
the TPAP, as prescribed in Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 231/08, Transit Projects and
Metrolinx Undertakings. The preparation of the Public Meeting #2 Summary Report is to
document part of Metrolinx’s consultation efforts during the TPAP period. This report, along
with the Public Meeting # 1 Summary Report for the pre-TPAP period will form part of the
Stakeholder Consultation Report, which is included as a component of the final EPR.
Figure 1: Study Area and Project Area
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2. Summary of Public Meeting Format and Consultation Methods
On Tuesday November 17, 2015 Metrolinx held Public Meeting #2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at
the York Civic Centre. The purpose of the meeting was to present information regarding
the TPAP and results of environmental and technical studies and preliminary design
concepts. The meeting also provided the opportunity to share next steps of the project with
the public and provided an additional opportunity to comment on the Project. Public
Meeting #2 included consultation on both, the Caledonia GO Station and Barrie Rail
Corridor Expansion Projects.
2.1 Meeting Format
Public Meeting #2 included an Open House format with display boards, a formal
presentation and a Q/A session. A copy of the presentation and display boards are
provided in Appendix A and B, respectively.
Over the course of the evening, Metrolinx listened to feedback and answered questions
from area residents through the open house Q/A period following the presentation. All
feedback received was documented. Attendees also had the option to complete a written
comment sheet. In total, four written comment sheets were completed (see Appendix C).
Comments could be submitted for a period of three weeks, until December 8, 2015.
2.2 Public Attendance
The event was attended by local residents, local business owners, and representatives from
City of Toronto staff. Approximately 60 people attended Public Meeting # 2, 56 people
signed in at the welcome desk. The event was also attended by several elected officials or
their representatives including Member of Parliament (MP) Julie Dzerowicz, Member of
Provincial Parliament (MPP) Laura Albanese, a representative for MPP Cristina Martins and
representatives from City of Toronto Councillors Ana Bailão and Cesar Palacio.
2.3 Summary of Comments Received
Below are comments received during Public Meeting#2 ; detailed comments are provided in
Section 4.
Noise/Vibration Impacts
Concern was expressed about the potential increase in noise and vibration levels expected
as a result of construction and operation of the new GO Station. Residents in close
proximity to the station asked about mitigation measures that will be implemented.
As a part of the project, Metrolinx completed noise and vibration studies that revealed
minimal changes. Details of the report will be available in the final EPR.
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Impacts to Adjacent Properties
Residents asked about potential aesthetic/visual impacts due to loss of vegetation as a
result of construction and/or vandalism. A couple of residents expressed concern relating to
potential negative impacts to property values as a result of the new GO Station.
These comments were noted and added to the EPR.
Pedestrian/Cycling Concerns
The public expressed a desire for efficient access routes to get to and from the new GO
Station and other local public transit stations, including the potential for a bike storage area.
This suggestion will be studied further, and possibly implemented. when the project moves
forward into detail design.
Traffic Concerns
Concerns were raised about the potential for vehicles to drive the wrong direction along
Croham Road. Some residents inquired about potential public parking at the new GO
Station.
A detailed Traffic Impact Assessment has been completed and the report will be available in
the final EPR. There will be no public parking at the station.
3. Method of Public Notification
Several methods were used to notify stakeholders and the community about the second
Caledonia GO Station Public Meeting. A copy of notification materials including newspaper
ads, letters sent to property owners within 30 metres of the transit Project Area, and emails
sent to agencies, aboriginal groups and other interested stakeholders can be found in
Appendix D.
3.1 Newspaper Ads
The Notice of Commencement and Public Meeting #2 details were posted in the following
newspapers on both Thursday, October 29 and Thursday, November 5, 2015:
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York Guardian; and,
Bloor West Villager.
3.2 Canada Post Mail and Media
The Notice of Commencement and Public Meeting #2 information were combined in one
bulletin and posted on Metrolinx’s website 1 and messaging was also displayed on the
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http://www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rer/rer_work.aspx
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Metrolinx Twitter feed and Facebook page. The notice was also mailed to stakeholders,
which included property owners within 30 metres of the transit Project Area, potentially
interested or affected residents, agencies and Aboriginal communities.
4. Participation Levels and Summary of Comments Received
The comments received over the course of Public Meeting #2 as well as the comments
listed in the four completed written comment sheets (Appendix C) are summarized in
Table 1 below. Comments are grouped by common theme.
Table 1: Comments Received
General Comment
Study Team Response
Project Support
We are happy this GO station is being
Comment noted.
implemented. It will benefit the surrounding
area.
Transit Coordination
Will there be support for transit? Will it be Metrolinx is working with local transit
done right?
authorities to incorporate connections to / from
the new GO Station.
Presentation Comments
Provide information in multiple languages At this time, Metrolinx only provides documents
(Spanish, Italian, etc.).
in English and French as outlined in the French
Language Services Act. However, Metrolinx is
sensitive to multi-ethnic needs and will
consider providing information in other
languages upon request.
Noise/Vibration Impacts
What will be done about noise now that
A Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
there will be a side platform and island
Report has been completed in support of the
platform?
TPAP. In accordance with the Ministry of
Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)
/GO Transit Draft Protocol for Noise and
Vibration Assessment, noise mitigation should
be investigated when the adjusted noise level
(difference between future predicted noise
level and existing noise level) is 5dB or
greater. The results of the assessment
indicate that there will be an increase in noise
levels experienced at the three sensitive
receptors identified for the assessment (three
residences adjacent to the rail corridor within
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General Comment
Study Team Response
the Project Area); however, the noise level
increase is less than 5dB. The adjusted noise
level would be in the “Noticeable” range.
Based on these results, no permanent noise
mitigation measures (e.g., noise barriers) will
be implemented for the new GO Station.
Has Metrolinx learned from the process of Metrolinx has built a framework around
getting sound barriers on Georgetown
community engagement that began with the
South Project, to ensure that same issues Georgetown South Project. This framework
don’t happen on this corridor?
will continue to inform our engagement as we
continue to work with communities to build new
transit infrastructure and introduce new
services.
The boring / tunneling for the ECLRT was The proposed pedestrian tunnel will not be
noisy and caused a lot of vibration.
installed using a tunnel boring machine. The
Concerned about noise from boring /
proposed precast tunnel will be done by open
tunneling for construction of GO Station.
cut installation, which will minimize noise and
vibration impacts.
How will noise as a result of station
Noise control measures will be implemented,
construction be reduced?
as required during the construction phase,
such as restricted hours of operation and the
use of appropriate machinery and mufflers.
Temporary construction noise levels will be
managed to ensure compliance with provincial
regulations and local bylaws (where possible).
Noise levels will be monitored to ensure they
stay within acceptable levels.
If the tracks and platforms are in a cut, what Open cut will be used to construct the tracks
about noise / vibration affecting basements, and platforms, which has a decreased level of
i.e., Houses on Croham Road looking onto vibration than other construction methods.
the rail line?
Noise mitigation measures will be installed
during construction, see response to comment
above.
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General Comment
Impacts to Local Properties
Will the City of Toronto tree policy of a 3:1
replacement ratio be followed?
Study Team Response
Yes, Metrolinx is working with the City of
Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) to ensure consistent tree
compensation measures are implemented.
On-site tree compensation may not be
reasonable due to lack of available land
following construction. Alternate planting
locations or means of compensating will be
investigated in consultation with the City and
TRCA, where applicable.
Can trees be relocated to residential
Any tree recommended for transplant is to
backyards?
have a good condition rating and be a
desirable species. The majority of the trees
requiring removal are Manitoba Maple and
Green Ash, which are not desirable species.
Manitoba Maple is not desirable as it is
considered a weed. Green Ash is not
desirable due to the species susceptibility to
attack by Emerald Ash Borer. A Landscape
Plan, which will be prepared during the
detailed design phase of the project, will
include provision for replacement trees of high
quality, long living, native species such as
Sugar Maple and Bur Oak.
What will be the level of construction activity Construction activity levels will be determined
on Croham Road?
during detailed design.
Concern that noise walls will be covered
As noted above (noise / vibration section of the
with graffiti.
table), no permanent noise mitigation
measures (e.g., noise barriers) will be installed
for the new GO Station.
House values around the station and
Comment noted. Metrolinx is not in a position
adjacent to corridor are going to go down. to comment on property values adjacent to the
What are you doing for the residents along rail corridor or station. However, research
this corridor?
does show that property values tend to go up
around transit stations.
Pedestrian/Cyclist Concerns
There is bike access across the rail corridor Active transportation is a part of Metrolinx’s
at the Caledonia GO Station, but will there mandate and something Metrolinx will always
be access between the stations? Between look to improve. Metrolinx is working with the
Lawrence Avenue and Highway 401 there City of Toronto to align efforts for potential
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General Comment
Study Team Response
is no connectivity for pedestrians or cyclists future connections across the rail corridor (e.g.
Bridgeland Avenue /Floral Parkway).
across the rail corridor.
Width of the pedestrian tunnel? Will
The standard GO Transit pedestrian tunnel
provide pedestrian/cycling passage? Can it width of 3.66 metres will be used. Access
be widened?
provision to the tunnel will be by stairs and
elevator; cyclists will be required to dismount
prior to entering the pedestrian tunnel to
ensure safety for pedestrians and GO
customers.
Will bike storage be provided at the station? Bicycle storage will be provided at the entrance
to the station, just off of Croham Road.
Traffic Concerns
Croham Road is a one way street
Several meetings have been held with the City
(northbound only). Concerned that there
in this regard. It is intended that one way
are a lot of people that drive the wrong way. northbound traffic will remain on Croham Road
Only 1 hour parking is allowed.
north of the new GO station. It is
recommended that this area is clearly signed
for “no through traffic” with increased
enforcement by the City of Toronto to respond
to issues of speeding, driving in the wrong
direction and illegal parking. Discussions with
the City of Toronto are ongoing at present to
identify appropriate measures to discourage
cut through traffic on Croham Road.
Concerned about potential illegal on-street / It is recommended that additional signage is
Westside Mall parking.
implemented in the areas of the new Caledonia
GO and LRT stations to restrict the potential
for illegal parking. Parking in the areas external
to the GO station lands, particularly along
Croham Road and at the Westside Mall are
recommended to be monitored after
commencement of operations at these
stations. If parking within these areas is
identified as an issue, increased enforcement
may be recommended.
Will a parking lot be provided as part of the A Kiss and Ride area is proposed in the
Station? Can two buried parking levels be preliminary design plan; however, parking is
constructed under the Kiss and Ride area? not proposed for new GO Station.
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General Comment
Study Team Response
Technical Design Concerns
Why is the Caledonia Station being
prioritized over a connection to Bloor
subway?
In March 2010, a TPAP was completed for the
ECLRT. As part of the ECLRT TPAP, the
Caledonia LRT Station was proposed to
include a direct link to the rail corridor. As
such, a new GO Station at this location was
prioritized. Bloor is one of seven short-listed
stations for the Barrie rail corridor. The
feasibility of implementing a station at Bloor is
being investigated with results of the study
expected in the spring of 2016.
Of the seven short-listed stations, how
There are no targets. Results of the Systemmany will materialize?
Wide New Station Analysis are anticipated for
Spring 2016.
The proposed crossing at Castlefield is
Metrolinx puts safety first and is working with
dangerous.
the City of Toronto to identify measures for
safety improvements for the crossing.
Instead of building a pedestrian tunnel,
The rail corridor rises in gradient to the north
perhaps construct a bridge to the trail [York and is approximately at-grade at the proposed
Beltline Trail].
pedestrian tunnel location. With the future
electrification of the corridor, clearance
requirements for a bridge would be a minimum
of 7.40 metres over the rail corridor. In this
circumstance, it is considered more suitable to
maintain Metrolinx’s standard of constructing a
pedestrian tunnel with floor elevation
approximately 3.90 metres below the bottom of
rail.
5. Next Steps
All public comments received over the course of the pre-TPAP and TPAP consultation
activities have been carefully reviewed by the Project team and have been taken into
consideration through the development of the EPR.
The EPR will be finalized and posted for a 30 calendar-day review period upon the issuance
of the Notice of Completion. In accordance with the TPAP, the Notice of Completion will be
posted in the local newspaper on two separate dates and provided to all property owners
within 30 metres of the Project Area, agencies, aboriginal groups, and any other
stakeholder than may be interested in the project. The Notice of Completion will be posted
on the Metrolinx website and in both the Bloor West Villager and York Guardian on
February 25 and March 3, 2016. February 25, 2016 will mark the commencement of the 30
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calendar-day review period in which all stakeholders have an opportunity to review the final
EPR.
During the 30 calendar-day review period, objections to the project can be submitted to the
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC); however should be on the basis
that the transit project may have a potential negative impact on a matter of provincial
importance that relates to the natural environment or has a cultural heritage value or
interest or on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right.
The Minister will issue a notice within a 35 calendar-day period following the completion of
the 30 calendar-day review period to: allow the project to proceed; allow the project to
proceed with conditions; or, may require Metrolinx to take further steps, studies or
consultation before proceeding.
APPENDIX A – Presentation Slides
GO Regional Express Rail
Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion &
New Caledonia GO Station TPAPs
November 17, 2015
Building More Transit to Get You Moving
Regional Express Rail (RER) is bringing more train trips to every GO
rail corridor to make moving around the Greater Toronto and Hamilton
Area and surrounding communities faster and easier
This means electric trains running in both directions, 7 days a week on
GO-owned corridors and significant service increases across the entire
network
In your community, improving transit options means building a new
station to create a north/south – east/west transit option at Eglinton
Avenue West connected to the future Eglinton Crosstown LRT Station.
We look forward to working with you, and being
a part of the transformation in your community.
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What This Means For You
Over the next 10 years/
All-day, two-way 15-minute or better service: Aurora
GO Station to Union Station
Electrification of the entire Barrie Rail Corridor:
Allandale Waterfront GO Station to Union Station
Weekday rush of 30-minute service:
Allandale Waterfront to Union Station and 60-minute
service midday, weekend and evening
Two new stations: Downsview Park and Caledonia;
reviewing 7 short-listed possible new stations with
system-wide study
Current Facts
4 million
Annual
Ridership
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Total Trips
per weekday
GO RER Service (Projected):
103 km
Total Track
(not electrified)
22 million
Annual
Ridership
All-day, two-way
15, 30, and 60
minute service
New electric trains
reducing journey
times by up to 20%
What We Are Doing to Get There
Construction
Building an additional track between York University and Rutherford GO Stations
construction 2015 - 2017
Building the new Downsview Park GO/TTC Station construction 2015 - 2017
GO Station improvements on the Barrie Rail Corridor (e.g. pedestrian tunnels)
construction to begin 2016
Project Assessments
New Caledonia GO Station underway
Barrie Track Expansion underway
System-wide electrification underway
Davenport Diamond Grade Separation underway
Additional Studies
System-wide New Station Analysis underway
System-wide At-Grade Crossing Study underway
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Focus of Tonight’s Meeting
Today’s meeting is to discuss the following Transit Project Assessment
Process (TPAP):
Barrie track expansion – expanding rail corridor from Lansdowne
Avenue in Toronto to Allandale Waterfront Station in Barrie to increase
transit.
New Caledonia Station – connecting Eglinton Crosstown LRT and TTC
bus service on Eglinton Avenue West to give commuters more choice.
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NORTHVIEW OF BARRIE RAIL CORRIDOR FROM EGLINTON AVENUE WEST
Barrie TPAP: Infrastructure Needed
To Increase GO Service We Need To:
Add a second track from Lansdowne Avenue in the City of Toronto to
the Allandale Waterfront GO Station in the City of Barrie
Assess a possible third track up to the East Gwillimbury GO Station to
prepare for a possible future express service
Improve infrastructure to support service expansion, including:
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Upgrades at existing GO Stations to accommodate additional tracks
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At-grade rail-to-road crossings (i.e. grade separations)
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Future Layover Facility for overnight storage of trains
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Upgrades to existing structures within the Corridor (e.g. culverts, bridges)
Complement planned service improvements and future electrification
on the Barrie Rail Corridor
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Barrie TPAP: What We Are Assessing
Areas of Potential Impact
Description
Natural Environment
Consideration of natural features in the study area including
environmentally sensitive areas, the presence of Species at Risk, and
existing vegetation.
Socio-Economic
Environment
Consideration of socio-economic and key land use features in the study
area including air quality, noise and vibration, potential property
impacts, and traffic analysis.
Cultural Environment
Consideration of built heritage, cultural landscapes and archaeological
features in the study area such as buildings, bridges and other
structures.
King Rd. Bridge, North View
(Mile 23.26)
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Yonge St. Bridge, North View
(Mile 28.50)
Between Kirby Rd. and King-Vaughan Townline Rd.
(Mile 21.70)
Next Steps for Barrie Expansion TPAP
We are completing a Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), Ontario
Regulation 231/08, for the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion.
Step 1: Planning and Engagement (Now)
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Complete technical studies, launch consultation with stakeholders, and prepare
conceptual design
Step 2: TPAP Notice of Commencement (estimated Spring 2016)
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Begin the six-month TPAP by completing the draft Environmental Project Report
(EPR). Public Meeting #2 for Spring 2016
Step 3: TPAP Notice of Completion (estimated Fall 2016)
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Final EPR released for review and comment
Step 4: 30-day Public Consultation (estimated Fall 2016)
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Formal review of the EPR by all of the stakeholders
Step 5: 35-day Review Period (estimated Fall 2016)
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Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to review EPR and comment
Caledonia GO Station TPAP
Project Purpose:
Build a new GO Station within the City of Toronto to improve
north/south – east/west transit connectivity.
Expand regional connectivity between local and regional transit
systems.
Improve service to
customers by
connecting GO service
to the Eglinton
Crosstown LRT and
TTC bus service along
Eglinton Avenue West.
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Caledonia GO Station Project Area
Westside
Mall
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Caledonia GO Station Overview
FUTURE NORTH PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL AT
BOWIE AVENUE AND CARNARVON STREET
EGLINTON CROSSTOWN
LRT (BY OTHERS)
WESTSIDE MALL
NORTH VIEW SITE AERIAL
NOTE: FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
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Caledonia GO Station Platform Level
SOUTHVIEW OF CALEDONIA GO STATION PLATFORMS AND TRACKS FROM FUTURE EAST SIDE PLATFORM
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Caledonia GO Station Impacts
Property – Metrolinx is in conversation with property
owners that are impacted by the new Caledonia station
footprint
Metrolinx is working to minimize this impact as much as possible
during detailed design
Construction – work will be staged over several years.
Metrolinx will work to minimize any impacts on the
surrounding community as much as possible.
Traffic – a traffic management plan will be developed to
manage any traffic impact during construction and after
the station is open.
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Caledonia Station Benefits
More Transit Options – Access to GO service between
Barrie and Union Station in Toronto and the new Eglinton
Crosstown LRT
Future electrified service two-way, all-day up every 15 minutes
New Connection – pedestrian bridge and tunnel across
the rail corridor to enhance east-west connectivity
Community Revitalization – new transit station tends to
lead to new development opportunities to revitalize the
surrounding community
Improved Traffic – more people taking transit reduces
the traffic congestion on roads
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Caledonia TPAP: What we have done so far
May 26, 2015: Public Meeting #1
October 29, 2015: Notice of Commencement
Completed environmental studies
Engaged with key stakeholders (including City of Toronto, TTC,
TRCA, MOECC, MTCS)
Completed preliminary
station design and
track alignment.
Identified property
requirements
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Concerns Identified
Vehicular Traffic
7%
Littering 7%
Air Quality 7%
Vegetation
Removal
7%
Noise/Vibration
40%
Light Pollution
6%
Pedestrian/Bicycle Access
26%
Comments Received
Comments Received by Category (on May 26, 2015)
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What we did with your feedback
All feedback received is documented as part of the final Environmental
Project Report. Here is what we are doing to address your feedback:
• Noise and Vibration Concerns – completing a noise and vibration
analysis to determine where noise and vibration mitigation is needed.
• Station Mobility – we are ensuring that the station is fully accessible
including pedestrian and cycling connectivity.
The other comments focused on concerns about traffic, air quality, impact
to surrounding vegetation, and light pollution.
• The following slides review the completed environmental studies that
address these concerns.
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Caledonia TPAP: Study Findings
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Study
Key Study Findings
Stage 1
Archaeological
Assessment
• There are no known archaeological resources within
the Study Area.
• Further archaeological studies will be completed in the
event that an isolated or deeply buried archaeological
deposit is unearthed during construction.
Cultural Heritage
• The Cultural Heritage Screening identified potential
indirect impacts to the Eglinton Avenue West bridge and
the York Beltline Park as a result of the station
construction.
• A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and, if required a
Heritage Impact Assessment, will be done as part of
this TPAP.
Caledonia TPAP: Study Findings (cont’d)
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Study
Key Study Findings
Air Quality
Assessment
• Potential air quality and greenhouse gas emission
impacts determined to be insignificant on a
regional scale.
• Predicted emissions from GO Transit service
increase is below applicable thresholds.
• Air quality will be monitored during construction,
and mitigated as required.
Noise and Vibration
Assessment
• Predicted noise and vibration levels from
proposed GO Transit operations will be
insignificant in comparison to existing
conditions.
• Noise and vibration will be monitored during
construction, and mitigated as required.
Study
Key Study Findings
Natural
Heritage
Assessment
• Highly urbanized landscape with adjacent lands of
mixed uses including residential, commercial, park
and industrial.
• Presence of Species at Risk or supporting habitat
not observed within the study area.
• No watercourses, wetlands or woodlands present.
• Removal of vegetation to occur to accommodate
construction.
Tree Inventory • Identified trees to be preserved and those that
need to be removed within and just outside of the
rail corridor.
• A tree preservation, removal and compensation
plan will be developed during detailed design.
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Study
Key Study Findings
Socio• New station and future Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Economic and
Station are expected to result in net job growth.
Land Use
• Improved transit access to a wider job market for
area residents.
• Businesses in the neighbourhood can attract
employees from a larger geographic area.
• Impacts to a few local businesses within project
area.
• New transportation option and greater mobility for
people without access to a car.
• New station helps to reduce traffic congestion
and improve air quality if more people switch from
vehicles to public transit.
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Study
Key Study Findings
Traffic Impact
Study
• Proposed infrastructure will support and enhance existing
and planned pedestrian and cycling links, including
provisions for bike shelters, a pedestrian bridge and
tunnel.
• Connections to Caledonia Eglinton Crosstown LRT Station
and TTC Bus Service will improve transit integration.
• Traffic impacts to be minimized through ongoing
monitoring of construction operations, reduction of
construction access/parking and following a traffic
management plan.
Next Steps for Caledonia Station TPAP
Regulation 231/08, for the Caledonia GO Station.
Step 1: Planning and Engagement (Ongoing)
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conceptual design
Step 2: TPAP Notice of Commencement (October 29, 2015)
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(EPR).
Step 3: TPAP Notice of Completion (estimated February 2016)
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Step 4: 30-day Public Consultation (estimated March 2016)
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Step 5: 35-day Review Period (estimated April 2016)
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Tell Us What’s Important to You
Your feedback and community perspective is important to informing this
project. Please have your say by:
Completing a feedback form
For Barrie:
RERBarrie@metrolinx.com
Metrolinx.com/RERBarrie
For Caledonia Station:
caledoniagostation@metrolinx.com
www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rer
Please submit your comments by December 08, 2015
All feedback will be recorded as part of the Environmental Project Report.
A summary of this meeting will be posted in January 2016.
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APPENDIX B – Display Boards
Getting People Moving
Public Meeting #2
York Civic Centre
November 17, 2015
Project Purpose:
Provide a new GO Station within the City of Toronto to improve
north/south – east/west transit connection.
Expand regional connectivity between local and regional transit
systems.
Improve service to customers by
connecting GO service to the
Eglinton Crosstown LRT and TTC
bus service along Eglinton
Avenue West.
NORTHVIEW OF BARRIE RAIL CORRIDOR FROM EGLINTON AVENUE WEST
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GO Meets TTC and Eglinton Crosstown
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Station will provide an
intermodal connection
with the Toronto-York
Spadina Subway
Extension.
Caledonia GO Station Overview
FUTURE
NORTH PEDESTRIAN
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
TUNNEL AT
AT
FUTURE NORTH
BOWIE
AVENUE AND
AND CARNARVON
CARNARVON STREET
STREET
BOWIE AVENUE
EGLINTON
EGLINTONCROSSTOWN
CROSSTOWN
LRT
LRT(BY
(BYOTHERS)
OTHERS)
WESTSIDE
WESTSIDE MALL
MALL
NOTE: EGLINTON
EGLINTON AVENUE
AVENUE AND
AND
NOTE:
CROHAM ROAD
ROAD CYCLING
CYCLING ROUTES
ROUTESTO
TO
CROHAM
BE CONFIRMED/APPROVED
CONFIRMED/APPROVEDDURING
DURING
BE
DETAILED DESIGN
DESIGN TO
TO ALIGN
ALIGN WITH
WITHTHE
THE
DETAILED
10-YEAR CITY
CITY OF
OF TORONTO
TORONTO CYCLING
CYCLING
10-YEAR
NETWORK PLAN
PLAN
NETWORK
LOOKING NORTH – AERIAL VIEW
*GO STATION BUILDING CONFIGURATION UNDER REVIEW
5
Caledonia GO Station Main Entrance
LOOKING NORTH – STREET VIEW
6
Caledonia GO Station Platform Level
LOOKING SOUTH – STATION PLATFORM VIEW
7
Caledonia GO Station Secondary Entrance
PEDESTRIAN
PEDESTRIANTUNNEL
TUNNEL
EAST
EASTACCESS
ACCESS
LOOKING SOUTH – PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL NORTH STATION ENTRANCE
.
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PEDESTRIANTUNNEL
TUNNEL
PEDESTRIAN
WESTACCESS
ACCESS
WEST
Connection to the Beltline Trail
LOOKING WEST - PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL ACCESS FROM BOWIE AVENUE / BELTLINE TRAIL
9
Tunnel Access to Island Platform
PEDESTRIAN
PEDESTRIANTUNNEL
TUNNELACCESS
ACCESS
EAST
EASTOF
OFCORRIDOR
CORRIDOR
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
TUNNEL ACCESS
ACCESS
FROM ISLAND
ISLAND PLATFORM
PLATFORM
PEDESTRIANTUNNEL
TUNNELACCESS
ACCESS
PEDESTRIAN
WESTOF
OFCORRIDOR
CORRIDOR
WEST
LOOKING SOUTH – PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL ACCESS FROM ISLAND PLATFORM AND WEST OF CORRIDOR
10
Connection to the Westside Mall
LOOKING EAST – PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL ACCESS FROM THE WESTSIDE MALL / CARNARVON STREET
11
Caledonia GO Station Conceptual Plan
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PLATFORMS AND PARKING:
ISLAND PLATFORM: 7.4m x 315m
SIDE PLATFORM: 4.0m x 315m
KISS AND RIDE: 8 SPACES
BICYCLE: 16 STATION
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1. ALL EXISTING DATA AS SHOWN ON CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PLATFORMS
AND PRIOR
PARKING:
IS TO BE VERIFIED
TO DETAILED DESIGN.
2. ADDITIONAL TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY, UTILITY INVESTIGATION AND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION TO BE
ISLAND PLATFORM: 7.4m x 315m
COMPLETED AND INCORPORATED DURING DETAILED DESIGN.
3. REQUIREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
SIDE
PLATFORM:
4.0m x 315m
UTILITY/SERVICE
CONNECTION
NOT INCLUDED IN
LIMIT
OF WORKZONE.
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING
WESTSIDE
MALL
KISS AND RIDE: 8 SPACES
WALLS;
HOWEVER, IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT PRIVATE PROPERTIES WILL BE USED AS ACCESS FOR ANY
PARKING
OTHER WORKS.
BICYCLE: 16 STATION
4. ALL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS BEYOND THE GO TRANSIT CORRIDOR TO BE CONFIRMED BY LEGAL SURVEY.
48 NORTH TUNNEL
5. EGLINTON AVENUE ROAD BRIDGE RECOSNTRUCTION TO BE COORDINATED WITH THE REALIGNMENT AND
LOWERING OF THE BARRIE GO CORRIDOR TRACKS.
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LONBOROUGH AVENUE
4
1
WESTSIDE MALL
CONSTRUCTION/
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
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CARNARVO
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PROPERTY REQUIRED (PHASE 2)
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTION
TO ECLRT STATION
101
SINGLE BIKE SHELTER (FUTURE)
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107
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AND SHELTER
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EXISTING TRANSFORMER
TO BE RELOCATED
PLATFORM SHELTERS (FUTURE)
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PROPOSED R.O.W.
EXISTING R.O.W.
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BUS LOOP
117
POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
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EXISTING HYDRO ONE TOWER
17 TO BE REMOVED AND
RELOCATED BY OTHERS
PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE
EXISTING TRACK
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PROPOSED TRACKS
STAIRS
ELEVATORS
ELEVATOR (FUTURE)
ISLAND PLATFORM
STAIRS (FUTURE)
RETAINING WALL
MINI PLATFORM AND
SHELTER (FUTURE)
CANOPY
104910499
STAIRS (FUTURE)
SIDE PLATFORM (FUTURE)
ELEVATORS (FUTURE)
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS RAMP/
MAINTENANCE ACCESS TO PLATFORM
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PROPOSED TRACK (FUTURE)
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS/ FUTURE
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS/EXIT TO
PLATFORM FROM BOWIE AVE.
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10
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CALEDONIA ECLRT STORMWATER
STORAGE TO BE COORDINATED DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE ACCESS
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CONSTR.
PHASE 1
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PIN (TYP.)
HOUSE NUMBER (TYP.)
CROHAM ROAD
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APPROXIMATE LIMITS OF REQUIRED PROPERTY
PROPOSED METROLINX R.O.W.
POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT BOUNDARY
CONSTR.
PHASE 2
FUTURE TRACK, PLATFORM, STRUCTURES
AND PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
APPROXIMATE LIMITS OF REQUIRED PROPERTY
PROPOSED METROLINX R.O.W.
EXISTING STRUCTURES (APPROXIMATE)
EXISTING METROLINX R.O.W.
ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE
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CASTL 372
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OPENING DAY TRACK, STATION, PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE,
ACCESS ROAD, PLATFORM AND STRUCTURES
PROPOSED GO EMPLOYEE
PARKING/CONSTRUCTION ACCESS
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LEGEND:
BELTLINE TRAIL
BOWIE AVENUE
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GO STATION BUILDING
(CONFIGURATION UNDER REVIEW) KISS AND RIDE
MAINTENANCE
BUILDING
DOUBLE BIKE
SHELTER (FUTURE)
EXISTING HYDRO
ONE TOWER 18
104910273
GENERATOR
LIMIT BETWEEN CITY AND 2/4
CROHAM ROAD PROPERTY
STAIRS & ELEVATOR (FUTURE)
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL (FUTURE)
Caledonia GO Station Conceptual Sections
Pedestrian Bridge – South Access
EAST PROPERTY LIMIT
(FROM SURVEY)
WEST PROPERTY LIMIT
(FROM SURVEY)
23.43m
PROPOSED WEST R.O.W.
ECLRT
STATION
ECLRT
STATION
GO
GOSTATION
STATION
EXISTING C/L
TRACKS
EXISTING GO BARRIE RAIL
CORRIDOR TRACK ELEVATION
ISLAND PLATFORM
ORIGINAL GROUND
SIDE PLATFORM
(FUTURE)
1-2%
1-2%
1-2%
PROPOSED TRACK
(FUTURE)
PROPOSED TRACKS
ISLAND PLATFORM
7.40m
1.63m
4.30m
1.63m
SECTION
5.41m
1.63m
1
N.T.S.
SK101
WEST
PROPERTY LIMIT
(FROM SURVEY)
EAST
PROPERTY LIMIT
(FROM SURVEY)
EXISTING C/L
TRACKS
PROPOSED WEST
R.O.W.
MAINTENANCE BUILDING
ORIGINAL GROUND
SIDE PLATFORM
(FUTURE)
2:1
ISLAND PLATFORM
1-2%
1-2%
1-2%
PROPOSED TRACK
(FUTURE)
PROPOSED TRACKS
ISLAND PLATFORM
7.40m
1.63m
1.63m
SECTION
4.30m
1.63m
2
N.T.S.
SK101
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Caledonia GO Station Conceptual Sections
Pedestrian Tunnel – North Access
TUNNEL ACCESS FROM
WESTSIDE MALL (FUTURE)
EXISTING C/L
TRACKS
10.31m
11.00m
TUNNEL ENTRANCE FROM
BOWIE AVENUE (FUTURE)
4.20m
SIDE PLATFORM
(FUTURE)
1-2%
ASSUMED EXISTING
GROUND LEVEL
1-2%
1-2%
0.725m
ASSUMED EXISTING
GROUND LEVEL
ISLAND PLATFORM
5.00m
SHARED USE TUNNEL (FUTURE)
ISLAND PLATFORM
7.40m
1.63m
SECTION
N.T.S.
14
SIDE PLATFORM
1.63m
3
SK101
4.30m
1.63m
4.00m
Next Steps
Regulation 231/08, for the Caledonia GO Station.
Step 1: Planning and Engagement (Ongoing)
–
conceptual design
Step 2: TPAP Notice of Commencement (October 29, 2015)
–
(EPR)
Step 3: TPAP Notice of Completion (estimated February 2016)
–
Step 4: 30-day Public Consultation (estimated March 2016)
–
Step 5: 35-day Review Period (estimated April 2016)
–
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Concerns Identified in Spring 2015
Vehicular Traffic
7%
Littering 7%
Air Quality 7%
Vegetation
Removal
7%
Noise/Vibration
40%
Light Pollution
6%
Pedestrian/Bicycle Access
26%
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Comments Received by Category
Comments Received by Category (on May 26, 2015)
(Public Meeting - May 26, 2015)
Your Feedback
All feedback received is documented as part of the final Environmental
Project Report. It also informs how we are moving forward with the
project and we will ensure studies address:
•
Noise and Vibration Concerns – completing a noise and vibration
analysis to determine where vibration and noise mitigation (e.g. noise
walls) is needed.
•
Station Mobility – we are ensuring that the station is fully accessible
including pedestrian and cycling connectivity.
•
Traffic, air quality, impact to surrounding vegetation, and light
pollution.
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Stakeholder Feedback - Caledonia
Metrolinx has met with several stakeholders with interest in the Project.
In principle, there is support for the new GO Station.
Key comments included:
•
•
•
•
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Electrification of the corridor
Rail / Road Grade Separations
Local Transit / Fare Integration
Freight Train Use
•
•
•
•
Future GO Station Locations
Cycling Connections
Service Promotion
Funding
Caledonia TPAP: Study Findings
Study
Key Study Findings
Stage 1
Archaeological
Assessment
• There are no known archaeological resources within
the Study Area.
• Further archaeological studies will be completed in the
event that an isolated or deeply buried archaeological
deposit is unearthed during construction.
Cultural Heritage
• The Cultural Heritage Screening identified potential
indirect impacts to the Eglinton Avenue West bridge and
the York Beltline Trail as a result of the station
construction.
• A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) and, if
required a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), will be
undertaken as part of this TPAP.
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20
Study
Key Study Findings
Air Quality
Assessment
• Potential air quality and greenhouse gas emission
impacts determined to be insignificant on a regional
scale.
• Predicted emissions from GO Transit service
increase are below applicable thresholds.
• Air quality will be monitored during construction, and
mitigated as required.
Noise and Vibration
Assessment
• Predicted noise and vibration levels from proposed
GO Transit operations will be insignificant in
comparison to existing conditions.
• Noise and vibration will be monitored during
construction, and mitigated as required.
Study
Key Study Findings
Natural
Heritage
Assessment
• Highly urbanized landscape with adjacent lands of
mixed uses including residential, commercial, park
and industrial.
• Presence of Species at Risk (SAR) or supporting
habitat not observed within the Study Area.
• No watercourses, wetlands or woodlands present.
• Removal of vegetation to occur to accommodate
construction.
Tree Inventory • Identified trees to be preserved and those that need
to be removed within and just outside of the rail
corridor.
• A Tree preservation, removal and compensation
plan will be developed during detailed design.
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Study
Key Study Findings
Socio• New station and future Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Economic and
Station are expected to result in net job growth.
Land Use
• Improved transit access to a wider job market for
area residents.
• Businesses in the neighbourhood can attract
employees from a larger geographic area.
• Impacts to a few local businesses within Project
Area.
• New transportation option and greater mobility for
people without access to a car.
• New station helps to reduce traffic congestion and
improve air quality if more people switch from
vehicles to public transit.
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Study
Key Study Findings
Traffic Impact
Study
• Proposed infrastructure will support and enhance existing
and planned pedestrian and cyclist links, including
provisions for bike shelters, a pedestrian bridge and
tunnel.
• Connections to Caledonia Eglinton Crosstown LRT Station
and TTC Bus Service will improve transit integration.
• Impacts to be minimized through ongoing monitoring of
construction operations, reduction of construction
access/parking and following a traffic management plan.
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Tell Us What’s Important to You
Your feedback and community perspective is important to informing this
project
You will have the following opportunities to have your say by:
Attending public meetings – completing feedback forms
E-mailing caledoniagostation@metrolinx.com
Visiting http://www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rer/
Please submit your comments by December 8, 2015
Following community feedback and other input, the project will be
considered by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
All feedback will be recorded as part of the Environmental Project Report.
A summary of this meeting will be posted in January 2016
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APPENDIX C – Comment Sheets
APPENDIX D – Notice of Commencement and Public Meeting #2
YORK GUARDIAN | Thursday, October 29, 2015 |
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style mavens
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC MEETING #2
CALEDONIA GO STATION
METROLINX - TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast, convenient
and integrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Simcoe County. Part of this plan is to
bring frequent and reliable service to communities along the Barrie rail corridor.
THE PROJECT
Current plans include electrified, two-way, all-day service every 15 minutes to Aurora as well as peak, midday, evening and
weekend GO train service to Allandale Waterfront GO Station. The service increase will be phased in over 10 years while we build
additional infrastructure.
To support this service increase, Metrolinx is proposing a new GO Station on the Barrie rail corridor within the City of Toronto.
The Caledonia GO Station will be integrated with the future Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Station at Eglinton Avenue West
and Croham Road (west of Caledonia Road), adding regional connectivity to the Crosstown and the Toronto Transit Commission
bus network.
THE PROCESS
Metrolinx is assessing the environmental impacts of building a new station on the Barrie corridor according to the Transit Project
Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings.
As part of the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report (EPR) will be filed documenting any potential environmental effects and
mitigation requirements of the Project. Viewing locations for the agency and public review of the EPR will be published in the
Notice of Completion.
All information produced as part of this project is available at www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rer/rer_work.aspx
FIND OUT MORE
We thank everyone for their feedback to date during
our pre-engagement. As we launch the notice of
commencement and formal six-month TPAP process,
we continue to encourage our neighbours, agencies
and other interested persons to actively participate
in the TPAP by attending meetings or contacting staff
directly with information, comments or questions. Your
participation is an important part of this process and
we welcome your input. You are invited to attend the
second public meeting listed below. The project team
will be on hand to answer questions and receive
your comments.
DATE:
TIME:
PRESENTATION:
LOCATION:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
York Civic Centre
2700 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M6M 1V1
This location is accessible.
If you have project-related questions or would like to
be added to the project’s mailing list, please contact:
Caledonia GO Station Project
c/o Georgina Collymore
Senior Advisor – Environmental Assessment
Communications & Community Relations
20 Bay Street, Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
tel: 416-202-4921
e-mail: CaledoniaGOstation@metrolinx.com
All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is
collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and
consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained
for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s. 37 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general
public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact Georgina
Collymore (contact information above) or the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Freedom of Information and Privacy
Coordinator at 416-327-1434.
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Old-fashioned style: Jade
Kimmel tries on a Christian Dior
vintage blue sable coat during the
Wychwood Vintage Clothing Show
at Artscape Wychwood Barns
Sunday afternoon. Below, Rose
Lindsay tries on a Nadelle (Montreal)
hat at the booth for Treasure Chicks
Vintage.
Photos/PETER C. MCCUSKER
BLOOR WEST VILLAGER | Thursday, October 29, 2015 |
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transit
Report faulty street lights
THE PROJECT
bus network.
THE PROCESS
FIND OUT MORE
your comments.
DATE:
TIME:
PRESENTATION:
LOCATION:
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
York Civic Centre
Toronto, ON M6M 1V1
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
tel: 416-202-4921
With the daylight hours waning,
the city is asking residents to report
streetlight outages to improve safety
for pedestrians and cyclists.
The city has some 160,000 streetlights in operation for which Toronto
Hydro is responsible. The company
has a service request form that can
be filled out via www.torontohydro.
com for malfunctioning lights. You
can also call in your report to 416542-8000.
To report streetlight outages in a
park, contact the city’s 311 helpline
or call 416-392-CITY (2489).
to fix waiting areas
at pearson airport
wTTC
Changes are coming to the TTC’s buswaiting areas at Toronto’s Pearson
airport.
The non-descript waiting areas at
Terminals 1 and 3 will receive renovations, including more fare vending
machines, better signage and heated
bus shelters, tweeted the TTC’s Ian
Dickson last week. In early 2015, the
TTC began branding its 192 Airport
Rocket route, which provides a dedicated bus service between Kipling
station and Pearson airport.
Last year, a TTC spokesperson
admitted the airport terminal bus
waiting areas could be made more
obvious, especially for tourists. At the
time, signs were limited and unclear,
and information was still on display
for discontinued bus routes.
PLANNING Nov. 25
FUNDRAISER at theatre
wTTCRIDERS
T TCriders, which has made
rahul gupta
TO in TRANSIT
headlines in 2015 for several transit
advocacy campaigns and scathing criticism of Metrolinx’s Union
Pearson Express service, will hold its
second annual fundraiser.
The group is offering discounted
tickets to the Nov. 25 event at the
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre with
the purchase of a group membership.
Former Toronto mayor David Miller
is scheduled to provide a keynote
address and the evening will be
emceed by Evalyn Parry, Toronto
playwright and Buddies’ executive
director. Musical entertainment
will be provided by fiddler Shelley
Coopersmith, a TTC busker.
Visit www.ttc.riders.ca
TRANSIT USERS SURVEYED
by province
wGO
GO Transit users have been contacted by the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation over the last couple of
weeks to complete an online survey
seeking feedback on infrastructure
planning for the Greater Toronto
Area and beyond.
Unlike past GO surveys marketed
to the general public, only a limited
number of respondents have been
invited to participate, contacted randomly through email invitations.
Rahul Gupta is Metroland Media
Toronto’s transit reporter. His
column appears every Thursday.
Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT
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Collection of toiletries to
help those on the street
>>>from page 1
toiletries. The items will then be
donated to a number of charities
in support of homeless and to
those who the top cop says “sleep
rough.”
In an effort to raise awareness
of the plight of homelessness,
officers, alongside members of
the Community Police Liaison
Committee and staff from the West
Neighbourhood House, (formerly St.
Christopher House), a non sectarian
social services agency, located in
west central Toronto, will be sleeping outside on the front lawn of the
station, at 2054 Davenport Rd.
“Anyone who would like to take
part is welcome to,” Kuck said,
adding they must bring their own
sleeping bags and ground sheets.
“We think it’s an important component of the event – it allows us to
live vicariously through those who
are living rough.”
The sleep out takes place Friday,
Nov. 6, from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.
“One thing we want to do again
is, at midnight, is to sit down and
talk earnestly about what sleeping
rough means to (each participant),”
Kuck said, recalling last year’s conversation that drew some people
to tears.
The idea to take a few moments
to chat among each other was
inspired by a round table discussion he had while on a fundraising
dog-sled expedition he embarked
on in the name of Victim Services
Toronto.
“People should think about how
fortunate they are to live in a warm
accommodation,” Kuck said, pointing out that there are 500 people in
Toronto who sleep rough nightly.
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Street named after late
entrepreneur Benny Stark
Namesake known for his community building
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Davenport entrepreneur and community builder, the late Benny Stark,
has been immortalized with the
unveiling of a neighbourhood street
in his name.
Family, friends and supporters
gathered Oct. 27 for an afternoon
ceremony at the northeast corner
of Turnberry Avenue and Union
Street.
Stark, who died Oct. 4, 2013 at
the age of 93, was the proprietor
of Stark Iron and Metal and Stark
Auto Sales.
“He fought long and hard for the
retention of employment lands not
only within the community, but
across the city, and for the creation
of good-paying jobs,” Davenport
Councillor Cesar Palacio said.
The councillor, who had known
Stark for many years, said he would
remember the man for his “courage,
determination and entrepreneurial
spirit.”
“He was a principled and accomplished man. Within the community,
he was known for his hard work and
integrity,” Palacio said.
Born in Czechoslovakia, Stark
grew up on his family farm. After the
Second World War, he got married.
The Holocaust survivor immigrated
to Canada in 1953 and worked many
jobs to provide for his family, most
of which were as a labourer at a
scrap yard.
In 1959, Stark opened his own
scrapyard on Maria Street, near
Dundas Street West and Runnymede
Road.
By the 1970s, the business had
expanded enough to outgrow the
space and moved to Union Street,
in the St. Clair Avenue West and Old
Weston Road area. Together with
his son, Stephen, who had gone
into business with his father, they
acquired some neighbouring properties and ended up owning both
sides of Union Street. The Starks own
and operate Stark Iron and Metal
and Stark Auto Sales. The councillor
credits the family for “creating an
industrial jewel.”
Stark’s son, Stephen, calls the
street renaming an honour.
“The renaming of Union Street to
Benny Stark Street is a great honor
and I couldn’t imagine a better way
of preserving the legacy and memory
of our beloved father,” he said. “It’s
such a great feeling to know that his
grandchildren’s grandchildren will
be able to go to a place, look up and
see a sign with their grandfather’s
name on it. It is beyond words. It
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Courtesy photo
for benny: Councillor Cesar
Palacio, left, stands with Benny
Stark’s son Stephen, Stephen’s wife
Patti, and his mom Barbara, seated,
during the recent unveiling of a
neighbourhood street in Benny’s
name.
means so much to my family and I.
He is well deserving of this.”
Palacio brought a motion to
council in 2014 requesting the
street’s name change after a discussion with community members,
who are continuing to revitalize this
piece of Davenport. Approval was
awarded in June.
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w Saturday, Nov. 7
Teen Volunteer Opportunity –
Operation Sock Monkey
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette
St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692
COST: Free
Learn how to make a handmade
sock monkey from Operation
Sock Monkey and earn three
volunteer hours.
MAP Family Saturdays – Textile Museum visits Annette
Street
St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692
COST: Free
The Textile Museum comes to
the Annette Street Public Library.
Discover how cloth is made and
weave a colourful bookmark to
take home.
w Sunday, Nov. 8
St Joan of Arc Catholic
Women’s League Christmas
Bazaar
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: St. Joan of Arc Roman
Catholic Church, 1701 Bloor St.
W. CONTACT: Maria, 416-5880700 COST: Free
Books, children’s toy’s, crafts,
jewelry, trinkets treasures,
household items, baked goods,
toonie table, silent auction and
more.
High Park Stewards
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE:
High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W.
CONTACT: highparknature.org,
stewards@highparknature.org
COST: Free
Help the High Park Stewards
remove buckthorn, a highly
invasive shrub that competes
with native plants. Rain or
shine, but not during lightning
storms. Gloves and tools will be
provided.
w Monday, Nov. 9
The Memory Project: With the
UN in The Belgian Congo in
the ’60s
St. CONTACT: 416-393-7692
COST: Free
Listen to Gerry O’Pray who
served in The Belgian Congo
in the 1960s for the United
Nations.”
w Tuesday, Nov. 10
Merchants of Doubt – screening and discussion
WHEN: 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Annette Street Library,
145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416393-7692 COST: Free
Merchants of Doubt is a
documentary investigating the
shadowy work of professional
skeptics to cast doubt and delay
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w Saturday, Nov. 14
Junction Triangle Craft &
Gift Show
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Perth Avenue
Public School, 14 Ruskin
Ave. CONTACT: junctiontrianglecraftshow@gmail.com
COST: $2
Fifth annual Junction Triangle Gift
and Craft
Show
features
a range of
gifts and crafts
from more than 20 vendors.
Pictures with Santa. All proceeds go the Perth Avenue
Public School Arts Program.
public action on climate change.
w Wednesday, Nov. 11
Swansea Remembrance Day
Ceremony & Reception
WHEN: 10:45 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95
Lavinia Ave. COST: Free
Swansea Town Hall commemorates the men of Swansea who
gave their lives in the First World
War and for whom the Swansea
Memorial Library was created
and all those who served in wars
and peacekeeping missions and
those who have sacrificed themselves for Canada. Everyone
welcome.
Meditations for a Joyful Life
WHEN: 7 to 8:15 p.m. WHERE:
Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia
Ave. CONTACT: Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, 416-7628033, info@kadampa.ca COST:
$10/class
Five-week series from Nov. 11
to Dec. 9 that explores how to
cultivate an authentic experience of loving kindness through
meditation.
w Friday, Nov. 13
Ready for Reading Storytime
for Babies Birth to 12 Months
Old
WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Annette Street Library,
145 Annette St. CONTACT: 416393-7692 COST: Free
Ready for Reading storytimes
show parents and caregivers
how to help their child get ready
for reading.
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October 29, 2015
Subject: Transit Project Assessment Process: Caledonia GO Station
Notice of Commencement
Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is helping to transform the way the region moves by
championing and delivering mobility solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). We are
guided by our regional transportation plan, designed to give communities faster, more convenient transit
options.
Metrolinx plans to build a new station within the City of Toronto along the Barrie rail corridor. The new
station will improve service to customers by connecting GO service to the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail.
The study area for this EA is shown in the Notice on the reverse.
Metrolinx will assess the environmental impacts of this transit project by undertaking an EA following the
Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08 made under the
Environmental Assessment Act. A Notice of Commencement for the project was published on October 29,
2015.
We are committed to keeping communities informed about our projects. As part of the process, Metrolinx
is holding a second Public Meeting on November 17, 2015 (see reverse for details). Representatives
from the project team will be available to answer questions and discuss the details of the study.
Please refer to the Notice for additional details or visit: http://www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rer/.
If you have any questions or you wish to provide input to the study team in advance of the Public Meeting,
please feel free to contact:
Senior Advisor, Environmental Assessment Communications and Community Relations
Metrolinx
Tel: (416) 202-4921
CaledoniaGOStation@metrolinx.com
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2W3
20, rue Bay, Bureau 600
Toronto (Ontario) M5J 2W3
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Subject: Caledonia GO Station - Notice of Commencement
Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the Notice of Commencement for the new Caledonia GO Station, published in the York Guardian and
Bloor West Villager on October 29 and November 5, 2015. Metrolinx is holding a second Public Meeting on November 17,
2015 to share study findings. If you have any questions or you wish to provide input to the study team, please contact me.
My apologies if you have received this communication already.
Senior Advisor, Environmental Assessment Communications & Community Relations
Metrolinx
20 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
Tel: (416) 2024921
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Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the Notice of Commencement for the new Caledonia GO Station. Metrolinx is holding a second Public
Meeting on November 17, 2015 to share study findings. If you have any questions or you wish to provide input to the study
team, please contact me at:
Metrolinx
20 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
Tel: (416) 2024921
1/21/2016
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Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the Notice of Commencement for the new Caledonia GO Station. Metrolinx is holding a second Public
Meeting on November 17, 2015 to share study findings. If you have any questions or you wish to provide input to the study
team, please contact me at:
Metrolinx
20 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2W3
Tel: (416) 2024921
1/21/2016

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