Metrolinx is updating its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to 2041. The draft plan outlines how governments and transit agencies can work together to build an integrated transportation system. Metrolinx has developed the draft plan through consultation and is seeking public review and comment. The Eglinton Crosstown LRT project will include 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops along a 19-kilometre route. Safety is the top priority, and the project aims to minimize environmental impacts and maximize sustainability in design and construction. Community benefits programs also aim to ensure positive impacts for disadvantaged groups.

1. CROSSTOWN LRT

2. WHO IS METROLINX?
PLAN BUILD OPERATE

3. THE NEXT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The
Next
RTP
Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the RegionalTransportation Plan
(RTP).The Draft Plan (2041) outlines how governments and transit agencies can work
together to continue building an integrated transportation system to support a high
quality of life, a prosperous and competitive economy, and a protected environment in
our region.As the provincial agency mandated with improving the coordination and
integration of all modes of transportation in the GTHA, Metrolinx has developed the
Draft Plan for review in consultation with partners, stakeholders and the public.

4. LEARN MORE, GET INVOLVED
Metrolinx has just released its Draft
2041 Regional Plan which outlines
how people and goods will move
across our great region.
Curious about what’s in the Draft
2041 Plan?
You can review and comment on
the plan at metrolinx.com/theplan
and join us for one of our
roundtable discussions, where you
can share your views on the future
of regional mobility.
Other ways to stay engaged:
• Visit metrolinxengage.com
• Read our blog,The Link
• Follow us on social media

5. Continuing TTC rollout in 2017

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. The Crosstown: 2017 Construction Milestones
• Year of the Dig – 1 million tons to be
excavated in 2017
• Start excavating main station boxes
• Shoring & utility relocations at
interchange stations – Cedarvale,
Eglinton, Kennedy
• Track work – pour concrete base and
first track installation
• Maintenance & Storage Facility buildings
enclosed
• New Photography Bridge construction
• Mount Dennis foundation complete;
Kodak Building moved back
• Mount Dennis Pedestrian/LRT Tunnel
Connection
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11. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AREA APPROXIMATE DURATION
Support of Excavation (Piling) – South
Station Box*
Southside of Eglinton Ave W Three (3) months remaining
Telecommunication (Bell & Telus)
Utilities Relocation
South side of Eglinton Ave W b/w
Spadina Rd and Russell Hill Rd
Two (2) weeks remaining
300mm Sanitary Sewer Installation
South side of Eglinton Ave W b/w
Spadina Rd and Russell Hill Rd
Three (3) months remaining
Traffic Change, Piling – North Station
Box & Hydro Utility Relocation
North side of Eglinton Ave W b/w
Gilgorm Rd and Latimer Ave
Late October for three (3) months
Sanitary Sewer Installation and
Overnight Diversion Work
Eglinton Ave W b/w Spadina Rd and
Latimer Ave
Mid-October for five (5) months
Traffic Change, Piling & Watermain
By-pass Work
Eglinton Ave W b/w Spadina Rd and
Latimer Ave
January 2018 for two (2) months
Chaplin Station: What to Expect Fall 2017 – Winter 2018
*A Public Notice with more information may be available, please ask us!

12. Current Construction Staging
Until Late October 2017

13. Upcoming Construction Staging
Beginning as early as late October 2017 for three (3) months
Activities: Piling, Hydro Relocation & Sanitary Sewer Installation

14. Sanitary Sewer Installation & Overnight Diversion Work
• New sanitary sewer infrastructure will be installed as part of construction of Chaplin Station.
• Diversions of the existing sanitary sewer connections are required while the new sewer pipe is
installed, whereby the existing combined sewer is cut and the waste water is temporarily diverted
until the new sewer pipe is installed.
• Sanitary sewer installation work will take approximately five (5) months to complete beginning as
early as mid-October, including 15 days of overnight diversion work.
• Diversion work will be completed overnight between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to minimize the
impact to the public and workers. This will:
– Minimize the public’s exposure to odor caused by sewage;
– Improve safety conditions for workers (less sewage flow to manage); and
– Expedite the activity by performing when use of the sanitary system is lighter
• Noisier activities will be performed during permitted hours (7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.), however
some noise caused by excavators, trucks and skid steers as well as illumination caused by site
lighting can be expected.

15. Piling and Utilities Relocation Progress
BELL
DUCTBANK
WORK
TEMPORARY
POLE
INSTALLATION
WATERMAIN
INVESTIGATION

16. Piling and Utilities Relocation Progress
DRILL MOVE
GUIDEWALL
CONSTRUCTION
LOWERING REBAR
CAGE INTO PILE
SHAFT

17. Chaplin Station Aerial View Concept
TERTIARY
ENTRANCE
MAIN
ENTRANCE
SECONDARY
ENTRANCE

18. Chaplin Station Main Entrance

19. Chaplin Station Exterior Plaza

20. Chaplin Station Secondary Entrance

21. Chaplin Station Tertiary Entrance

22. Short Term Activities Area Duration
Connection borehole and tunnel
concrete pour **
At Eglinton and Highbourne 2 weeks drilling
2 weeks concrete pour
Dewatering work (overnight
work) **
Centre line of Eglinton from Braemar to
Lascelles, including crossing Avenue Road
1-2 weeks preparatory works
1-2 weeks drilling
Dewatering work (daytime)
Installation pumps and trenching
for connection pipes **
Eglinton north and south side from Oriole
Pkwy to Lascelles
Approx. 4 weeks remaining
Sewer bypass (daytime) and
Sewer lining (24 hour work) **
Eglinton between Braemar and Lascelles,
including crossing Avenue Road
4 – 6 weeks
Watermain lining Eglinton from Avenue to Oriole Parkway 2 weeks
Connection borehole and tunnel
concrete pour
Eglinton and just west of Avenue Road 2 weeks drilling
2 weeks concrete pour
Crane installation at both
entrances
Main and Secondary Entrances Delivered and installed during 1 week
Monitoring instruments
(installations, surveying and
monitoring)
Eglinton from Braemar Blvd to Lascelles
Blvd
Increased frequency of
survey/monitoring crews
Installations complete in early 2018
Avenue Station: What to Expect October to December 2017
** Public Notice with more information available, please ask us!

23. Avenue Station Area Map

24. Avenue Station: Start of 24 Hour Mining
• Mining operations are included in the 2010 Toronto Transit Project Noise By-Law
Exemption to allow for tunneling and related work to occur 24 hours a day.
• A robust noise reduction plan based on major international projects such as the Boston
Big Dig, Crossrail in London and the Thames Tideway Tunnel has been developed to
minimize impacts on the local community.
– Implement noise reduction measures at the station construction sites
– Continually monitor noise and vibration throughout construction
– Adjust noise reduction measures at the construction sites as required
– If necessary, consider additional measures for residences in potentially sensitive zone
– Ensure proactive communications with the community before and during construction
Long Term Construction Activity Area Duration
Beginning of 24 hour mining work
at Secondary Entrance
Secondary Entrance November 2017 - 2019
Beginning of 24 hour mining work
at Main Entrance
Main Entrance January 2018 - 2019

25. Mining Activities
• Three primary underground activities
• Each underground activity must be supported by activities at surface
• Minimal noise or vibration from underground activities
• Noise can be expected from required surface activities
SEM=
Sequential
Excavation
Method
Removing Ground
Water
Temporary Support for
Excavation
Excavation &
Concrete Work
Required Surface Support
Construction Materials
Mucking
Dewatering, Ventilation,
Cleaning (Limited use)
Crane
Deliveries
Shotcrete
deliveries
Underground Activities

26. Construction Site Noise Reduction
• Install noise barrier walls
• Use enclosures to cover equipment like generators and
pumps
• Use blankets and silencers to reduce noise from fans
• Delivery routes selected to minimize disruption on
residential streets and to minimize backing up
• Replace beeping back-up alarms with broadband
• Install GPS tracking to monitor delivery routes
• Minimize night time deliveries
• Use rubber mats in truck beds and loading areas
• Use grid power instead of generators where possible
• Use soft wheels and quieter motors for cranes
• Good neighbour training for subcontractors and CTS
employees
• Proactive machine inspection and maintenance
• Continuous monitoring for improvements
Frame Enclosures
Noise Barrier
Blankets

27. Underground Mining Works
2724 Hour Work Briefing - May 29, 2017

28. Avenue Station - Main Entrance Progress
September 2017
June 2016
September 2016
May 2017

29. October 2017
June 2017
Avenue Station – Secondary Entrance Progress
April 2016
October 2016

30. Avenue Station - Aerial View
90% Design Rendering

31. Avenue Station – Main Entrance
90% Design Rendering

32. Avenue Station – Main Entrance
90% Design Rendering

33. Avenue Station – Secondary Entrance
90% Design Rendering

34. 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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35. 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.

36. 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

37. 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.

38. Business Support
Marketing Communications and Advertising Strategy Overview
Based on feedback obtained from focus groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the
Crosstown Business Support strategy campaign will be implemented in three stages:
• Phase 1 (2017-2018):
– Improve the on-the-ground experience around construction sites for patrons visiting Eglinton.
• Phase 2 (2018-2019):
– Rollout of overarching, corridor-wide “Shop Local” campaign that ties into the hyper local
campaigns and creates strong brand recognition for the Eglinton Crosstown campaign.
– Rollout of hyper-local marketing and advertising campaigns each quarter with specific tools
and tactics that are targeted for each unique business community and are tied into an over-
arching “Shop Local” campaign for all of Eglinton.
• Phase 3 (2019-2021):
– Rollout of overarching campaign that establishes Eglinton as a destination place in Toronto.

39. Business Signage

40. Parking Support
Green P directional signage
Business support parking pamphlet

41. Business Support
New Crosstown Business Support strategies implemented in 2017:
• Gallery City 2017 initiative partnered local artists and their artwork and showcased them in local
businesses, with the opportunity to win various pieces of art work along the corridor.
• Window washing and street cleaning for businesses in close proximity to station sites.
• Directional postcards for businesses to handout to patrons and help them navigate the construction
sites to their business.
• Parking support pamphlets for businesses that identify local businesses in each area and available
parking locations in close proximity.
Upcoming Crosstown Business Support strategies to be implemented:
• New and engaging, Shop Local signage highlighting Business Improvement Areas and business
communities along the corridor.
• The rollout of the overarching and hyper-local Shop Local marketing and advertising campaigns.
Ongoing Crosstown Business Support initiatives:
• Monthly meetings with the seven local BIAs to discuss marketing initiatives and explore opportunities
for collaboration.
• Open for Business and directional wayfinding signage to help provide visibility and wayfinding to
businesses.
• Monthly Construction Liaison Committee meetings to engage with local business owners and BIA
members about construction activities.

42. Stay up to date

43. 416-782-8118 or 416-482-7411
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1848 Eglinton Ave W (at Dufferin)
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660 Eglinton Ave E (at Bayview)
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