CROSSTOWN LRT Central-West Open House April 18, 2018

• Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

• Guided by its Regional Transportation Plan, Metrolinx has worked to plan, design and build a regional transportation network that aims to enhance the quality of life, the environment and the prosperity of area residents.

METROLINX’S GEOGRAPHIC MANDATE:

THE GREATER TORONTO AND HAMILTON AREA (GTHA)

Expansive

• 8,242 km2 — 1.5 times the size of Prince Edward Island

• Diverse spectrum of urban, suburban and rural land use

Fast-growing

• 7 million people in 2016

• Over 10 million by 2041

Complex

• 4 levels of government

• 30 municipalities

• 9 municipal transit agencies + Metrolinx

Certain Metrolinx initiatives reach beyond the GTHA

• Select GO Transit services extend to an outer arc of communities including Peterborough, Barrie, Waterloo and Niagara

• PRESTO and Transit Procurement Initiative serve communities across Ontario

THE BIG MOVE $30+ BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

OVER $30B IN INVESTMENT IN THE GTHA’S RAPID

TRANSIT NETWORK

52 KM OF NEW BUS RAPID TRANSIT Partially in-service, with remainder under construction:

Viva in York Region

Mississauga Transitway

64 KM OF NEW LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT

Under construction: Eglinton Crosstown In procurement: Finch West Hurontario Hamilton

EXPANDING GO TRAIN SERVICE More service on all

lines Electric trains, every

15 minutes or better in both directions, for most GO customers

23 new or proposed

stations to serve new markets

CONNECTING IT ALL TOGETHER Expanding and

revitalizing Union Station, the heart of the regional network

PRESTO now in use across the Region

Regional transportation plan - Record investment

The Regional Transportation Plan has shaped record investment in new infrastructure and transit services: Over $30B in investment in the GTHA’s rapid transit network currently being planned, procured and constructed. • GO Expansion

• Introduction of new service on Barrie, Stouffville, Kitchener, Richmond Hill and Milton lines.

• Planning work underway for 23 new or proposed stations. • Lakeshore Lines – 30 minute service. • Over 60% more train trips on multiple lines, including Milton,

Lakeshore East/West and Kitchener.

• Bus Rapid Transit (partially or fully in service) • York Region VIVA BRT, Mississauga Transitway.

• Light Rail Transit (under construction or in procurement)

• Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West LRT, Hurontario LRT, Hamilton LRT.

The Metrolinx Board of Directors has approved the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan which outlines how people and goods will move across our great region. Curious about what’s in the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan? You can view the plan at: http://www.metrolinx.com/en/regionalplanning/rtp/

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Integrated Art Renderings – Science Centre

What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT

• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km above ground

• A maintenance and storage facility

• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic

• Transit communications system

• Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station

Safety First – Our #1 Priority

We train and direct staff to:

• Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan.

• Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood.

• Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood.

• Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the public.

• Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot be assured.

• Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements.

• Be prepared and equipped to work safely.

Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles

1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system

2. Design that elevates the quality of the passenger Experience

3. Civic scale, materiality and quality

4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of all systems and elements

5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions

Environment & Sustainability

During Construction

• Programs to minimize impact on wildlife, watercourses and trees

• Reduce impact to community through the management of dust, noise and vibration

• Sustainable construction practices, including targeting 75% waste diversion from landfills; and off-site beneficial reuse of excess soil.

Project Design Sustainability

• Toronto Green Standard project wide

• LEED Certification at EMSF

• Bike parking

• Dedicated pedestrian routes

• High Solar Reflectance Index paving

• Green roofs

• Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat recovery systems

• Water use conservation/efficiency

• Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions)

• Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-site light trespass)

• Landscaping – use of native, drought-tolerant plants and trees

• Sheltered waiting areas

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Caledonia Station Aerial Rendering

FUTURE BRIDGE CONNECTION TO CALEDONIA GO

STATION*

*Future bridge connection is not part of the Crosstown LRT construction scope of work

Caledonia Station: What to Expect in 2018

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Deep excavation and tunnel demolition will continue for the duration of 2018.

Caledonia Long-term Construction Staging Until 2021

TRUCK ENTRY & EGRESS

TRUCK ENTRY & EGRESS

Caledonia Station – Construction Progress Picture

Fairbank Station Aerial Rendering

Fairbank Station Main Entrance Rendering

Fairbank Station Secondary Entrance Rendering

Fairbank Station Service Building Rendering

BIKE PARKING

Fairbank Station: What to Expect in 2018

• Support of excavation work will continue on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, and at the Main Entrance and Service Building sites for the duration of 2018, including shallow excavation and roof slab construction.

• Several traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work

Current Construction Staging

Fairbank Station – Construction Progress Pictures

Oakwood Station Renderings – Aerial View *90% Design

Oakwood Station Renderings Main Entrance *90% Design

Oakwood Station Renderings *90% Design

Oakwood Long Term Staging

Oakwood Main Entrance Progress April 2018

Oakwood Main Entrance Progress Feb/March 2018

Oakwood Station: Mined Station

• Oakwood Station is being constructed using a mined method known as Sequential Excavation Method or SEM.

• 24 hour mining is underway at the Main Entrance and will be ongoing to the end of 2019.

• The mining process includes three principal underground activities that occur in a continuous sequence. This creates the large underground cavern that will house the station platform and concourse.

• Horizontal ‘pipe roof’ supports the ground above

• Excavation of the materials below the ‘roof’

• Support of underground surfaces by spraying the walls and ceiling with concrete

Cross Cut

Access Adit

Main Entrance

Cavern

Secondary Entrance

Approx. 150m to be mined underneath Eglinton Ave – between Oakwood Avenue and the Secondary Entrance

Cedarvale Station Renderings 90% Design

Cedarvale Station – Construction Progress Pictures

Deck beams on

Eglinton East entrance

Track crossover

section

Shoring operations

on Eglinton

Shoring operations

on Eglinton

Cedarvale Station: What to Expect in 2018

• Support of excavation work will continue for the duration of 2018, including pile installation, shallow excavation and decking installation

• Several different traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work

• Everden Road to remain closed pending City review

Upcoming Construction Stage

Note: Everden Road

is pending City

review to remain

closed for this stage

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Forest Hill Station Aerial Rendering

Forest Hill Station: What to Expect in 2018

• Support of excavation work will continue on the north and south sides of Eglinton Avenue West, and at the Main and Secondary Entrance sites for the duration of 2018, including shallow excavation, roof slab construction and road restoration.

• Several traffic stages will be implemented to complete support of excavation work

Upcoming Construction Stage

Forest Hill Station – Construction Progress Pictures

Community Benefits

The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project.

Program will be divided into streams:

1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development

2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement

3. Investment (Community Improvements)

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Community Benefits: Employment

CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with individuals facing barriers to employment.

We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-orientation details to help improve job matches and support applications to CTS.

Community Benefits: Business Spend

CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and local businesses.

Social enterprises

• Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals

• Printing with Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth)

• Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton

Local businesses

• Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required for Project

• Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement

Community Benefits: Investment

CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton Avenue.

• Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in October 2016.

• Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November 2016.

• Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles Community Services (near future O’Connor stop), CTS staff sponsored 7 families in December 2016.

• Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station) to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20 Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.

Business Support

Marketing Communications and Advertising: Based on feedback obtained from focus groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the Crosstown Business Support advertising launched in Q4, and is now ongoing quarterly.

Business Support

Business Support

GALLERY CITY: June 30- September 2, 2018

• Ten (10) designated art crawl locations, businesses become pop-up galleries all summer long to:

• Connect local artisans and entrepreneurs

• Create a community experience for shoppers, art lovers

• Celebrate the people, the culture, and

• Support Eglinton businesses.

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