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Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project
November, 2015

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Who is Metrolinx?
Plan Build Operate
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Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario as the first
Regional Transportation Agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton
Area.

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Metrolinx catchment:
Greater Toronto & 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
• 6.6 million people in 2011, will be 9 million in 2031
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
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A Region under Pressure
The GTHA “suffers from traffic congestion problems, poorly integrated transit services and relatively
underdeveloped transport infrastructure.” OECD Territorial Review, 2010
• Average commute time per
person, per day is 82 minutes.
• Projected to increase to 109
minutes in the next 25 years.
• Costs $6 billion in travel
costs and lost productivity
every year.
• By 2031, this number could
increase to $15 billion.
• Over 500,000 tonnes of
annual GHG emissions is
due to traffic congestion.
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• A blueprint that reaches out 25 years into the future to guide
and direct decision-making
− Aligned with Growth Plan and Greenbelt
• About values as much as it is about vehicles – includes over 100
priority actions and supporting policies covering a wide range
of transportation areas
• A living document
− Adopted in November 2008 following extensive public and
stakeholder engagement
− In February 2013, the Board approved some technical
amendments to reflect analysis completed 2009-2012
− The Plan must be fully reviewed at least every 10 years after the
passing of the Metrolinx Act in 2006. The first formal review
process is now underway.
Regional Transportation Plan:
The Big Move
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We Plan: Today

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We Plan: A Network Vision

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Building the regional rapid transit network
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Two bus rapid transit
projects
Partially in-service,
with remainder under
construction:
• Viva in York Region
• Mississauga Transitway
Five new light rail
transit lines
Under construction:
• Eglinton Crosstown
In design/planning:
• Finch West
• Sheppard East
• Hurontario-Main
• Hamilton
Transforming
GO train service
• More service on all
lines
• Electric trains, every
15 minutes or better
in both directions, for
most GO customers
Connecting it all
together
• Expanding and revitalizing
Union Station, the heart
of the regional network
• Deploying PRESTO across
the entire TTC
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Project Overview
The implementation of the Eglinton Crosstown is organized into three key
components:
Enabling Works -
LRVs
Alternative
Financing
and Procurement
Operations

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• 10 kilometres of twin bore tunnels, divided into two
contract packages currently under construction by
separate contractors.
• 76 LRVs that will be delivered as part of the vehicle
supply contract that Metrolinx has with Bombardier
Enabling Works - LRVs

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Design and construction of the complete LRT line, including
underground and surface stations, the Eglinton
Maintenance and Storage Facility (EMSF), public realm
infrastructure, the integration of the twin tunnels and
LRVs, and provide maintenance for a concession period
of 30 years.
Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP)
Contract

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Under the terms of the Master Agreement between the
City of Toronto, TTC and Metrolinx, the TTC will be
responsible under contract to Metrolinx for operations,
including vehicle operators, station operations, and train
control.
Operations

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The Winning Team: Crosslinx Transit Solutions

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The Construction Schedule

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● Metrolinx recognizes that its major infrastructure investments should also
provide benefits for the communities in which it works, including
employment, apprenticeship, and local supplier opportunities where
possible.
● We are building a strong community-labour partnership with a support
base of workforce development agencies, learning institutions and
funders.
● Crosslinx will develop and deliver a community benefits program in
cooperation with Metrolinx, IO, Toronto Community Benefits Network
(TCBN), the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, unions, sub-
contractors and other community based organizations.
Community Benefits

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