fairbank and oakwood stations open house
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EGLINTON
CROSSTOWN LRT
Fairbank and Oakwood Stations Open House
July 19, 2016
INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF
JULY 19, 2016
AND 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 Line
Background
• 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 ra p hy
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 uniqueand highly recognizable signature on Eglinton Avenue, fromthe slanted portal celebrating kinetic movement, to theprofiled 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 andstops 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 TorontoEntrance – 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 Everyone
Station and Stops are designed to support ease of access and use by persons with
differing levels of mobility, sight, hearing, and sensory or cognitive abilities. The project site
and facilities are designed to be universally accessible, including satisfaction of the AODA,
applicable City of Toronto Guidelines, the OBC, and CSA Standards.
Some of those features include:
• Barrier‐free paths from the entrance level to the station platform level
• Tactile warning strips and tactile walking surface
indicators
• Signage systems with tactile indicators
• Passenger Assistance Intercoms (PAI)
• Low floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) with designated
wheelchair locations
• Nominal gaps from platform edges to LRV entries
• Automated visual and audible stop announcements
• On-street and off-street paratransit passenger pick-
ups and drop-offs
• 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
Locations: Keelesdale (Keele), Caledonia, Fairbank (Dufferin), Forest Hill
(Bathurst), Chaplin, Mount Pleasant, Leaside (Bayview), Science Centre
• 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 - Mined Stations
Oakwood
tLocations: Oakwood, Avenue, Leaside (part), Laird
How we’re building Fairbank Station -
Construction Overview
Distinct phases of construction:
• Preparatory works
• Utility relocations
• Support of excavation (shoring)
• Roof slab construction
• Road restoration
• 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 Fairbank Station –
Preparatory Works
Since fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations
and stops construction.
Preparatory activities:
• Pre-construction surveys and seismic testing
• Assess soil condition and measure water levels
• Locate and mark underground utilities
• Clearing/grubbing of shrubs/trees in the future station area
• Demolish existing buildings and infrastructure in the future station area
• Remove and store street furniture
(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)
Fairbank Station will be constructed using a modified cut-and-cover method known as
‘Top Down’ construction. The following activities will take place:
Shoring
• Shoring is a common step in the process of installing the foundation of a building.
• Working on one side of Eglinton Avenue West, crews will install secant and caisson
piles, braces and tie-backs around the sides of the entrances to support the
excavation of these buildings to a depth of approximately 20 meters
• This will support the surrounding loads until the underground levels of the building
are constructed
• Once the work is complete on one side, crews will reinstate the sidewalk and
roadway, and move to the other side of Eglinton Avenue West to do the same
• Shoring of the roadway will take approximately 16.5 months to complete
How we’re building Fairbank Station – Station
Construction
Reinstate Roadway
• A concrete roof slab will be
constructed over top of the
excavated area, utilities will be
buried, and the roadway will be
reinstated above the roof slab.
Excavation
• Once the roadway is reinstated,
crews will work safely beneath the
roadway to construct the station box,
build the platform and install rail
infrastructure.
Architectural & Building Work
• Construction of the station entrance
structures will begin in late 2017.
How we’re building Fairbank Station – Station
Construction (cont’d)
Fairbank Station Map
Main
Entrance
Secondary
Entrance
Station Box
Service
Building
Fairbank Station Main Entrance
Fairbank Station Secondary Entrance
Fairbank Station Service Building
Fairbank Station Aerial View
Fairbank Station Exterior Plaza
Fairbank Station Facility Building –
Design Concept
• Further Public Realm additions proposed for facility building
• Design subject to funding approval
Fairbank Station Unique Design Concepts
• Fully transparent glass main station entrance
• Solid cool roofs with high albedo surfaces at all station
entrances, designed to reduce heat island effect and
contribute to energy efficiency
• On-street connections to TTC bus routes
• Street-level retail space located at the main station entrance
• 30 bike parking spots located at the main station entrance and
service building
Fairbank Station Service Building
• Hosts the station’s Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS)
• Designed to extract and control smoke from tunnels and stations in
the event of a fire.
• Controls excessive air velocities and air pressure transients.
• Removes heat and controls air temperature during operations.
• Supplies outdoor air ventilation and facilitates contaminant removal.
• Fairbank Station TVS is comprised of axial fans, dampers, electrical
equipment, tunnel ventilation panels, supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA) interface, and Tunnel Ventilation Fire
Command Post.
Fairbank Station Construction Timeline
(2016 – 2017)
July – August 2016
• Demolition of three commercial and residential properties (1843, 1845, 1847
and 1849 Eglinton Avenue West) to make way for the future service building
• Site setup at southeast corner
– soil excavation and compaction; drill pad; crane base; site trailer setup, and trailer
utility connection
August – December 2016
• Utilities Relocation
– Relocation of telecommunication lines (Rogers and Bell)
– Relocation of aerial hydro lines and poles
– Rerouting of a combined sewer
– Reconfiguration of traffic signals to accommodate construction and traffic staging
Fairbank Station Traffic Impacts Summary – Utilities
Relocation (subject to all relevant approvals)
Stage Traffic Impacts Associated
Activities
Approx.
Start
Date
Approx.
Duration
1
• One lane in each direction on Eglinton Ave W
between Dynevor Rd and Dufferin Street
• Demolition of
1843, 1845,
1847, 1849
Eglinton Ave W
• July
2016
• Three
months
2 & 3
• One lane in each direction on Eglinton Ave W
between Dynevor Rd to east of Dufferin St
• One lane in each direction on Dufferin St from
south of Livingstone Ave to south of Eglinton Ave
W
• Remove the eastbound right turn from Dufferin St
onto Eglinton Ave W
• Remove the westbound right turn from Dufferin St
onto Eglinton Ave W
• Utilities
Relocation
• Mid-
August
2016
• Eight to
ten
weeks
4• East to south right turn restored
• South to east right turn restored
• Utilities Relocation • Late Fall
2016
• Two (2)
weeks
Fairbank Station Pedestrian Impacts Summary
(subject to all relevant approvals)
Stage Traffic Impacts Associated
Activities
Approx.
Start
Date
Approx.
Duration
1
• Reroute pedestrians around work zones, secured
by concrete barriers
• Demolition of
1843, 1845,
1847, 1849
Eglinton Ave W
• July
2016
• Three
months
2
• Reroute pedestrians around work zones, secured
by concrete barriers
• Restrict north-south pedestrian crossing at east
side of Dufferin St
• Maintain access to properties along the north
side of Eglinton Ave W via engineered steel plate
ramps with handrails
• Utilities Relocation • Mid-
August
2016
• Eight to
ten
weeks
3
• No east-west pedestrian crossing at the north
side of Eglinton Avenue West
• Utilities Relocation • Mid-
Septemb
er 2016
4• No east-west pedestrian crossing at north side of
Eglinton Avenue West
• Utilities Relocation • Late Fall
2016
• Four (4)
weeks
Demolition – Stage 1
Utilities Relocation – Stage 2
(subject to all relevant approvals)
3
St. Hilda's
Parkette
Steel Ramps
No turns
Utilities Relocation – Stage 3
(subject to all relevant approvals)
3
St. Hilda's
Parkette
Steel Ramps
No turns
Utilities Relocation – Stage 4
(subject to all relevant approvals)
8 WEEK LANE
CLOSURE AND
PEDESTRIAN
REROUTING
Additional Traffic Changes
In order to accommodate the proposed construction staging, changes to existing traffic
movements on nearby streets may be required to keep traffic moving. For example,
traffic restrictions may be relaxed or movements may be changed. For Fairbank Station,
the following changes are proposed:
• Temporary relaxation of left turn restriction from Livingstone Ave onto southbound
Dufferin St
• Temporary conversion of Dynevor Rd to a two-way street to allow both north and
south traffic movements
• Temporary conversion of Kirknewton Rd to a two-way street to allow both north and
south traffic movements
Street Parking Impacts
• Temporary removal or relocation
of existing on-street parking spots
may be required to accommodate
construction staging
• Based on the proposed
construction staging, street
parking spaces along either side
of Eglinton Avenue West between
Kirknewton Road to south of
Dufferin Street may be impacted
throughout the various stages of
construction
• Changes to parking restrictions
on nearby streets may be in
effect to accommodate reduced
street parking during construction
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Engineered Steel Ramps (Stages 2 & 3)
• During stages 2 and 3,
pedestrians will be
rerouted around work
zones, secured by
concrete barriers
• Access to properties will
be maintained along the
north side of Eglinton
Avenue West via
engineered steel plate
ramps with handrails
• Ramps will be fully
accessible
EXAMPLE RAMP
METAL
FENCING
CONCRETE
BARRIERS
What to expect – Shoring (2017)
Construction and traffic staging for shoring work is in development. Residents,
businesses and the public can anticipate the following pedestrian and traffic impacts
during shoring work:
• Temporary sidewalk closures
• Temporary pedestrian crossing signals
• Rerouting of pedestrian traffic around work zones
• Temporary lane closures, reductions and turn restrictions
• Traffic will be shifted to the either side of Eglinton Avenue West during shoring work
• Construction and traffic staging is subject to all relevant approvals
• Once staging plans are in place, businesses and residents will be notified
Bus Stop Relocations
Four (4) TTC bus stops at the four corners of Eglinton Avenue West and
Dufferin Street will be relocated throughout various stages of utilities relocation.
The stops service the following TTC bus routes:
• #32/332 Eglinton Avenue West – West
• #32/332 Eglinton Avenue West – East
• #29 Dufferin – North
• #29 Dufferin – South
Please look for signage informing passengers of the new temporary stop
locations.
Oakwood Station Aerial View
Oakwood Station Main Entrance Design
Oakwood Station Secondary Entrance Design
Oakwood Station Features
• Oakwood Station will be an underground station located at Oakwood
Avenue and Eglinton Avenue.
• There will be two entrances:
– The main, fully accessible entrance on the north side of Eglinton and
Oakwood Avenue
– The secondary entrance on the south side of Eglinton between
Oakwood Avenue and Times Road.
• There will be 24 outdoor bicycle parking spaces.
• The main entrance and technical box are designed with an art feature to
animate and highlight the view from Oakwood Avenue.
How we’re building Oakwood Station:
Construction Overview
Distinct phases of construction:
• Preliminary works
• Utility relocations
• Handover of tunnel sections
• Support of excavation
• Excavation works
• Structural and architectural works
• Track work and systems installation
• Traction power system
• Signalling system
• Testing and commissioning
• Restoration works
How we’re building Oakwood Station:
Preliminary Works
Since fall of 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations
and stops construction.
Preliminary activities:
• Survey and monitor properties for noise and vibrations
• Assess soil condition and measure water levels along the corridor
• Locate and mark underground utilities
• Clearing/grubbing and removing shrubs/trees in the path of the Crosstown
• Demolish buildings and other infrastructure
• Remove and store street furniture
(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)
How we’re building Oakwood Station:
Support of Excavation
Oakwood Station will be constructed using a mined
method known as Sequential Excavation Method or
SEM. The first stage is support of excavation.
Support of Excavation (Shoring)
• Shoring is a common step in the process of
installing the foundation of a building.
• In the first stage, crews will install steel piles,
braces and tie-backs around the sides of the
entrances to support the excavation of these
buildings to a depth of approximately 25 m.
• This will support the surrounding loads until the
underground levels of the building are
constructed.
• This stage will take approximately 6 months.
How we’re building Oakwood Station:
Excavation and Mining
• The next stage is mining excavation, which
will begin from inside of the excavated
entrances after the shoring is completed in
2017.
• With the SEM method, the underground area
to be excavated is divided into manageable
segments and the segments are excavated in
a planned sequence.
• The excavation creates a shotcrete-lined
cavern an area of 13m high x 19m wide x
150m long.
• Within the cavern, the station box is
constructed accommodating the rail tunnels,
associated platform and rail infrastructure.
• Mining works continue throughout 2019.
• Architectural and building works begin in
2019.
Summary of Construction of Oakwood StationOakwood is a mined station and construction includes the following stages.
Stage Timeline Activity Impacts
1 April – August
2016
Demolitions
(current
stage)
• No traffic impacts
• Canopied sidewalks at Main Entrance and Secondary Entrance
2 Mid-August –
Early 2017
Shoring &
dewatering
stage (Main
& Secondary
Entrances)
• Sidewalk closure directly in front of Main Entrance
• Proposed closure of north/south pedestrian crossing of Eglinton
• Temporary pedestrian only traffic signal for crossing east of
Oakwood Avenue
• Addition of traffic signal at Oakwood/Eglinton for construction
vehicles entering the main entrance
3A 2017 Excavation/
Mining (Main
entrance)
• Long-term westbound curb lane closure from Oakwood to Times
Road (2.5 years)
• Pedestrian reroute in front of secondary entrance
• All other conditions from Stage 2 maintained
3B 2018 – mid-
2019
Excavation/
Mining (Main
& Secondary
Entrance)
• Additional eastbound curb lane closure from Oakwood to Times
Road (1.5 years)
• Pedestrian reroute around east bound closure
• All other conditions from Stage 3 maintained
4 Mid-2019 –
2021
Structural
Work
• No long term closures
Oakwood Stage 2: Mid-August 2016 to Early 2017
Oakwood Stage 3A: Early 2017 to December
2017
Oakwood Stage 3B: Early 2018 to Mid-2019
Haul Routes
• On average, there will be 1-2 trucks per hour accessing the Oakwood
Station Sites.
• Main trucks route will be:
• Allen Road
• Dufferin Street
• Oakwood Avenue
• Eglinton Avenue
Bus Stop Relocations
Bus stop for westbound route #32 Eglinton West and route #332 Eglinton West Blue
Night to Renforth and Pearson Airport will be relocated, however there will be no
changes to existing routes.
Please look for signs informing passengers of the new stop locations.
Requirement for Lane Closures
Due to the sensitive nature work and existing ground conditions, materials and
equipment must be located at the closest locations to the mine shafts. These lanes
will also be used for the removal of spoils and supply of materials. The lane
occupancy is crucial to perform work and prevent any incident that might jeopardize
both workers and public safety.
The work zone will be used for:
Water tank, Dewatering Tank, Water Treatment Tank, Dewatering Pipes, Switch,
Transformer, Heater, Material lay down, Loading/Unloading Area, Admixtures
Supply Tank, Dry Shotcrete, Concrete Pump, Mobile Crane Set Up, Trailers,
Generators, Compressors, Forklift, Skid Steer, Ventilation Fans, Power Washing
Machine, Safety Equipment.
Continuity of Services
Construction staging may affect they way you regularly receive services. CTS
will develop a plan for each station area to ensure the continuity of services for
businesses and residents located within work zone limits. This includes:
• Police, Fire and EMS
• Garbage collection
• Snow removal
• Deliveries
Any changes to these services will be communicated affected businesses and
residents prior to construction start.
Experience Eglinton
Advertising 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 Investment
to 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 Agencies
to recruit candidates from the project corridor and from
historically disadvantaged communities.
Work with Subcontractors
to maximize opportunities for apprentices.
Stay in touch
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660 Eglinton Ave E (at Bayview)