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Building the transportation network we need for the future
WHO IS METROLINX?Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario with a mandate to create greater connection between the communities of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and now beyond to the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
PLAN BUILD OPERATE CONNECT
GO TRANSIT EXPANSION – NO SMALL TASK
52 New Train Sets faster service
New GO Tracks150 km
22 New GO Stations 32 Upgraded
New LRT Stops & Stations 16 Stations65 Stops
Bridge Upgrades 45+
15 Minute Service or better
10 rail/road grade separations 1 rail/rail grade separation
GO Extensions to Kitchener, Niagara, and Bowmanville
New LRT tracks 64 km
6000 Trips / Day; 300% increase
BARRIE CORRIDOR PROGRAM OVERVIEWInfrastructure Build:• Double track from Union to Aurora
• Proposed new stations: Spadina, Bloor-Lansdowne, Caledonia (Crosstown interchange), Downsview Park (TTC interchange), Kirby, Mulock, and Innisfil
• Signal improvements
• Bridge widenings and structure modifications
• Bradford layover expansion and modifications
• Barrie layover expansion, Bradford layover
• Station modifications and parking expansion
• Improved rail crossings
• Grade separations (Rutherford, McNaughton, Wellington)
• Yonge Street bridge expansion
• Customer experience improvements
Electrification Infrastructure:Traction power substations, switching stations, paralleling stations, overhead contact systems, and various safety modifications. This includes switching stations and paralleling stations at Maple and Newmarket.
AllandaleWaterfront
Barrie South
Bradford
East Gwillimburry
NewmarketMulock
Aurora
King CityKirbyMaple
Rutherford
York University
Downsview Park
Caledonia
Union
Innisfil
Davenport/Lansdowne
Rapid transit connection hubs
New stations
Existing stations
Spadina
BARRIE RAIL SERVICE MODEL
AURORA GO STATION
Scope
Phase I • Pedestrian Tunnels
Phase II• New 2nd Platform• Station Canopy• Surface Parking
Scope
Phase I Phase II
Design Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 Aug 2016 – June 2018
Procurement Feb 2016 – Jun 2016 July 2018 – July 2019
Construction Jun 2016 – Mar 2017 August 2019 - End 2021
2nd Platform
Pedestrian Bridges New Tracks
Existing Track
WELLINGTON STREET GRADE SEPARATION
Milestone Schedule
EA Late 2019
Design Late 2021
Procurement Late 2022
ConstructionCompletion Early 2025
• Still in preliminary stage
• Priority: Ensuring safety and pedestrian/cycling connections across the corridor.
* Dates are approximate and subject to change during delivery.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS – WELLINGTON STREET
The Environmental Assessment for the Wellington Street Grade Separation will be undertaken as an Addendum to the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion Transit Project Assessment Process (completed October 2017).
Scheduled to begin in approximately 2019.
Residents and businesses along the study area will be contacted upon commencement.
What Are We Assessing?
Natural Environment
• Terrestrial, aquatic habitat and species
• Species of conservation concern
• Sensitive areas and features• Stormwater Management
Socio-Economic Environment
• Land Use• Property• Air Quality• Noise and Vibration• Traffic and Transportation• Utilities
Cultural Environment
• Archaeological resources• Built Heritage resources• Cultural Heritage landscapes
GRADE SEPARATION – ROAD UNDER RAIL CONCEPT
In this concept, the separation is an underpass.
The train runs at street-level, and all other traffic runs underneath.
Structure would be designed wide enough to accommodate four lanes of traffic, two in each direction.
This is only a concept and subject to change based on public and municipal input during the EA process.
AURORA COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
• A working group made up of local residents, elected officials, Town staff, and Metrolinx staff
• Focused on the Wellington Street Grade Separation
• Members give input on design and details for the grade separation
• Open to including pedestrian connections in Aurora as a central topic of discussion
• CAC works with Metrolinx to define engagement process – Terms of Reference, number of meetings, etc.
STAY INFORMED
To stay informed and involved, please contact your Community Relations & Issues Specialist:
Jennifer Capan (416) [email protected]
• www.metrolinx.com/RERbarrie
• [email protected] your say: www.metrolinxengage.com