A preview on what the future Crosstown stations will look like and a description on the different types of construction methods.

1. EGLINTON
CROSSTOWN LRT
Next Phase of Construction
April 25, 2016

2. 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
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3. Project Players Roles
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4. 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.
• 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.
We train and direct staff to:
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5. 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, GO Transit, and UP Express
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6. What are we building - Crosstown Segments
The line is divided into six segments along the construction corridor:
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7. What are we building - Crosstown Segments
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8. Construction Overview
Distinct phases of construction:
• Preparatory works
• Utility relocations
• Handover of tunnel sections
• Support of excavation
• Excavation for underground stations
• Underground construction of the stations
• Track work and systems installation
• Traction power system
• Signalling system
• Testing and commissioning
• Road and area restoration
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9. Preparing for Stations Construction
Since fall 2015, CTS has been preparing the line for underground stations
and stops construction.
Preparatory 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 (i.e. bridge)
• Remove and store street furniture
(i.e. benches, bus shelters, planters, garbage bins)
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10. Preparing for Stations Construction
Impacts and mitigations:
• Minimal interference to traffic
• Limited, day-by-day lane closures
• Some overnight work
• Access to businesses maintained
• Pedestrians have access to sidewalk
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11. What to expect in 2016
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12. What to expect in 2016 - Utilities Relocation
• Above and underground utilities will either be relocated and updated before
construction begins at a station or occur at the same time as a station’s
construction.
• To accommodate stations construction, gas, hydro, watermain and sewer,
cable, fibre and telephone lines are relocated.
• Crosstown project is providing upgraded watermains and
sewer systems in communities near these stations:
– Mount Dennis, Keelesdale, Fairbank, Forest Hill, Chaplin, Eglinton, and
Mount Pleasant.
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13. What to expect in 2016
– Handover of Tunnels
Spring 2016
• Metrolinx transferred security and
maintenance of western tunnel to
CTS (runs from Mount Dennis to
Cedarvale Stations).
• At handover, CTS inspects the
tunnel, reports concerns to be fixed
by Metrolinx, and accepts it once
the tunnel meets agreed to terms.
• CTS cannot work near a tunnel
section until it responsible for it.
• The handover process will take up
to two months.
Between June 2016 and 2018
• Metrolinx handovers the three
remaining tunnel sections.
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14. What to expect in 2016 – Ongoing Design
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
• Available parking at the start and end
of the LRT line.
Design Approach
• Comply 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.
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15. • 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
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16. How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Cut & Cover Stations
Chaplin
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17. How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Mined Stations
Avenue
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18. How we’re building – Three Types of Stations
Interchange Stations
Eglinton
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19. How we’re building – Cut and Cover Stations
• Twelve underground stations, including interchange stations will use a cut and cover
method to support excavation. This construction method entails opening a section of
space to allow work below grade. The section is excavated, then covered to allow
traffic to flow above.
• To install support (shoring), a crew will:
– remove the street pavement on one side of Eglinton Avenue
about 130m x 10m, (the size of two hockey rinks)
– A shallow area will be excavated
– install steel piles, braces and tie-backs around the sides to support excavation
– backfill and cover the pit with a wooden deck on the roadway to allow traffic to
travel across it
• After that, the crew moves to the other half of the street to do the same. Installing
shoring and decking is estimated to take approximately 14 months.
• Once the shoring is installed, the crew may work under the roadway safely,
excavating to a depth of at least 20m for the construction of the station box. This is
where the rail tunnels, associated platforms and rail infrastructure will be housed.
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20. Some impacts/mitigations of cut and cover method:
• At least, one lane in each direction will remain open for about 12 months.
• Disturbances (noise, vibration, dust, and traffic) will be communicated in advance and monitored.
• Side streets near to excavation areas may be closed.
• Sidewalks may be rerouted/closed.
• Access to businesses will be maintained
• Vibration monitors will be installed on properties located near areas being excavated to monitor
noise and vibration levels.
• Truck traffic will be routed to well travelled routes.
• Where parking spots have been eliminated, on-street, one-hour parking may be relaxed.
• Bus stops will be relocated.
How we’re building – Cut and Cover Stations
Locations:
Keelesdale (Keele), Caledonia, Fairbank (Dufferin),
Forest Hill (Bathurst), Chaplin, Mount Pleasant, Leaside (Bayview),
Science Centre
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21. • Three stations will be mined and one will be
partially mined (Leaside).
• Station entrances will be dug first.
• A crew will install support of excavation
around sides of pits (shoring).
• They will continue working under the roadway
with minimal impact on traffic.
• The excavated area will be lined with
primary concrete “shotcrete” lining (as ground
support).
• A station box will be constructed within the lined
excavated cavern.
• Once the mechanical, electrical and architectural
work starts, the station entrances will be
constructed.
How we’re building – Mined Stations
Courtesy of Rideau Transit Group
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22. Some impacts/mitigations of mined method:
• Shoring work will begin at most underground stations in 2016.
• Mining work is scheduled to begin in 2017.
• Long-term road closures are expected.
• We will communicate in advance and monitor activities.
• CTS will comply with noise by-laws.
• Pedestrians have access but some sidewalks may be rerouted.
• Access to businesses will be maintained.
How we’re building – Mined Stations
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Locations:
Oakwood, Avenue, Leaside (part), Laird
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23. • There are four
interchange stations.
• Interchange stations will
allow transit riders to
connect to other transit
modes, such as TTC,
GO and the UP Express
How we’re building – Interchange Stations
Subway Station Longitudinal Section
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24. Some impacts/mitigations of interchange stations:
• Utilities relocation will require lane closure.
• Extensive support of excavation work.
• Long-term road closures/lane restrictions.
• Long-term bus stop relocation and detour at Eglinton Station.
• Weekend/overnight closure of a CP/GO rail track at Mount Dennis Station.
• Long-term closure of tunnels connecting to Eglinton subway.
• Station boxes will be built below the existing subway tracks at Eglinton and
cedarvale.
• More truck traffic delivering/removing materials.
How we’re building – Interchange Stations
Locations:
Mount Dennis, Cedarvale (Allen), Eglinton (Yonge), Kennedy
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25. Surface stops
• 10 surface stops
• Dedicated right-of-way tracks separate from traffic
• High quality construction
• Amenities will be integrated into the stops (i.e. maps)
• Transparent/open shelters
• Colour and patterns will make stops identifiable to passengers
• Integrated lighting to allow for advertising
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26. What else are we building?
– Maintenance and Storage Facility
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27. • Located at the most western end of the line on 42 acres of land, north of
Mount Dennis Station.
• It will provide:
– storage for LRVs:
• 76 LRVs initially; 135 LRV capacity
– maintenance and repairs facility
– offices and employee parking
We will:
• integrate site with local neighbourhood
• create complementary uses
• limit impacts on local community
• design and construct the MSF to achieve LEED Silver Certification
• comply with the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1 environmental
requirements
What else are we building?
– Maintenance and Storage Facility
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28. • Located at the most western
end of the line on 42 acres of
land.
• Alternate source of power to the
Toronto Hydro Electric System Ltd.
• 10-18 megawatts generation facility
(similar in size to one used at a
hospital).
• Use periodically
– 10 - 40 days per year
– Less than 15% annual usage
• Reduce grid strain on the provincial electrical power network.
• Save approximately 40% on price of electricity annually.
What else are we building?
– Back-up Power Facility
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29. Guideways and Tunnel Portals
Guideways
• Crosstown has at-grade, underground, and an elevated guideway (rail).
• The elevated guideway is located at the west end of the line.
• It consists of a viaduct structure with bridge spans.
• Its columns, portals, and retaining walls will be designed to be
aesthetically pleasing.
Portals
• Tunnel entrances where the guideway and light rail vehicles will go from
above-ground to underground.
• There are two portals: the West Portal, located at Mount Dennis Station
and the East Portal, located west of Sunnybrook Park Station.
• Tree groves and grasses will be planted on portals, as well as on station
plazas, open spaces, and stops.
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30. Estimated Construction Schedule
– Cut and Cover Stations
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31. Estimated Construction Schedule
- Mount Dennis

32. Estimated Construction Schedule
– Mined Stations
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33. Estimated Construction Schedule
– Interchange Stations
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34. Stations in construction – Spring 2016
Keelesdale
Laird
Avenue
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Mount Dennis

35. Stations in construction – Spring 2016
Oakwood
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36. Stations in construction – Summer 2016
Caledonia
Forest Hill (Bathurst)
Fairbank (Dufferin)
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Leaside (Bayview)

37. Stations in construction – Summer 2016
Eglinton (Yonge)tCedarvale (Allen)
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Science Centre

38. Portal in construction – Fall 2016
West Portal (Eglinton Ave Box Tunnel)
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39. CTS will develop and execute plans to:
• Ensure public health and safety
• Manage traffic control
• Coordinate with Emergency Services and transit
• Communicate early and often
• Use technology to share information in a timely way (i.e. a Mobile App to
inform motorists of traffic disruption)
• Maintain access to property and local businesses
• Provide directional signage
• Identify access to local businesses
• Alert motorists of estimated travel time through the corridor
We will manage disruptions
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40. Our Guiding Principles:
• Offer meaningful and accurate communication
– background/context so that the public and stakeholders can make informed comments and
provide input on the Project;
• Provide timely and transparent information early and often
• Ensure two-way communication – for a fair and respectful dialogue
• Allow for broad solutions – provide a corridor-wide focus as well as local
outreach to continually inform the public and other stakeholders.
Engaging the community is important to us
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41. Stay in touch
416-782-8118
www.thecrosstown.ca
crosstown@metrolinx.com
facebook.com/thecrosstown
twitter.com/crosstownTO
instagram.com/eglinton_crosstown
Crosstown West Office
1848 Eglinton Ave W (at Dufferin)
Crosstown East Office
660 Eglinton Ave E (at Bayview)
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