This document summarizes the second public meeting for the Steeles Avenue East Bridge Environmental Assessment. The meeting agenda covered the study area, process, purpose and need for the project. An underpass option with 6 lanes on Steeles Avenue was selected as the preferred alternative. Feedback from the first public meeting generally supported this option. Considerations for the design include cycling facilities, transit stops, and the bridge, elevator, and pumping station designs. Next steps include finalizing the design and beginning construction in 2018.

1. Prepared by LEA ConsultingLtd.
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PUBLIC MEETING #2:
Steeles Avenue East
Bridge Environmental
Assessment
“Ke eping Stee le s Mo ving”

2. Introduction (Project Team)
Project lead:
In partnership with:
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3. Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Study Area
3. Environmental Assessment Process
4. Study Purpose
5. Alternative Solutions and Evaluation
6. Preferred Alternative Solution
7. Public Meeting #1 Feedback
8. Alternative Designs and Evaluation
9. Next Steps (Design and Construction)
10. Question and Answer
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4. Introduction (Context)
What is the study area?
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Kelvin
GroveAve
City of Toronto
City of Markham / York Region
Stouffville GO Line
EA Study Area
EA Project Focus Area

5. Introduction (Study Process)
What is an Environmental Assessment?
• Decision making process used by the
City when studying road and other
infrastructure projects
• Ensures potential environmental, heritage
and social impacts of the project are
evaluated
• Separated into phases that require the
project to be considered in increasing
levels of detail
• Process includes engagement with local
community and affected stakeholders and
landholders
• The first public meeting was on March 23rd,
2016
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6. Introduction (Problem / Opportunity)
Why is this study needed?
• Potential for conflicts between vehicles and train traffic is expected to increase with
future volumes
• Level crossing results in delays to both vehicular and rail traffic
• Sidewalks, bike lanes, and the
number of traffic lanes are
inconsistent along Steeles Avenue
East
• Transit service is limited by
congestion in the area
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7. Introduction (Problem / Opportunity)
What will be considered in thisstudy?
• Reducing delay for motorists and transit users
• Supporting transit service improvements
• Better accommodating all users along and across Steeles Avenue East
• Introducing cycling facilities
• Improving streetscape/public realm
• Improving safety for all users
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8. Alternative Solutions (Option 1)
• Option 1: Do Nothing
• Maintain existing condition
• Crossing at-grade with a 4 lane cross-section
• Baseline for comparison
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9. Alternative Solutions (Options 2a & 2b)
• Overpass Options 2a: 4-Lanes and 2b: 6-Lanes
• Steeles Avenue East Over the Rail Corridor
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10. Alternative Solutions (Options 3a & 3b)
• Underpass Options 3a: 4-Lanes and 3b: 6-Lanes
• Steeles Avenue East Under the Rail Corridor
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11. Preferred Alternative Solution
The preferred alternative solution was Option 3b: 6-lane Underpass
The 6-lane underpass option provides improvements in the following areas identified in
the problem and opportunity statement:
• Remove train and vehicle conflicts
• Improve roadway inconsistency and lack of active transportation facilities
• Reduce delay for all road and rail users
• Support transit expansions and Regional Express Rail
• Accommodate east-west and north-south flows for all street users
• Improve safety for all modes of transportation
Alternatives Do Nothing Road Over Rail [Overpass] Road Under Rail [Underpass]
Option 1: 4-lane Option 2a: 4-lane Option 2b: 6-lane Option 3a: 4-lane Option 3b: 6-lane
Overall
Rating ○ ◔ ◐ ◕ ●
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Does not address
problem and opportunity
statement and has most
negative impacts
Best addresses problem
and opportunity
statement, may or may
not have impacts
5-LEVEL SCALE ● ◕ ◑ ◔ ○

12. Preliminary Preferred Alternative Solution
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13. Public Information Centre #1 Feedback
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PIC #1 was held on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at the L’Amoreaux Community
Recreation Centre from 6pm to 8:30pm, with a presentation at 7pm.
The following information was presented:
• Study Process and Purpose
• Existing Conditions
• Alternative Solutions and Evaluation
• Preferred Alternative Solution
Overall the event was well attended, solicited a range of feedback about the study, and
facilitated an exchange of ideas and opinions amongst residents, staff, and the local
councillors.
Generally there was support for both the road under rail option and widening Steeles
Avenue East to 6-lanes. Many attendees also emphasized the need to increase safety
for pedestrians and cyclists along and across the Steeles Avenue East corridor.

14. Design Considerations for the Preferred Alternative
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15. Cycling Facilities – Cycle Track
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The raised cycle track was preferred as it provides a dedicated cycling facility and the
highest level of comfort for cyclists.

16. Cycling Facilities – Kennedy Road to Kelvin Grove Avenue
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The City of Toronto 10-year Cycling Network Plan
identifies a dedicated facility along Steeles
Avenue East between Kelvin Grove Avenue in the
west and McCowan Road in the east.

17. Transit Stops
• Slope of the road east of Redlea Avenue and west of Silver Star Boulevard require
that existing bus stops be relocated
• Bus stop at the rail corridor will be maintained with a drop-off from the curb lane
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18. Bridge Design
Rail Bridge
• Reviewed based on a number of factors including cost,
performance, property impacts, constructability,
aesthetics and long-term rapid transit plans for Steeles
Avenue East
• The preliminary bridge type is a pre-stressed box girder.
This will be further studied in the detailed design phase.
PedestrianBridges
• Provide connections across
Steeles Avenue East and to
the properties surrounding
the rail corridor
• Forecasted Weekday AM
Peak Hour Use:
350-1,000 pedestrians
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Note: Pedestrian forecasts are based on ridership projections considering the
Metrolinx Regional Express Rail and Smart Track programs
Example of a pre-stressed box girder bridge

19. Vertical Connections – Elevator / Stairs
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20. Pumping Station Location
Summary of Preferred Location -
(2) Northeast Corner of Rail Corridor
and Steeles Avenue East
• Located within the development buffer
of the rail corridor
• Design can be coordinated with the
elevator / stair enclosure
• Provide opportunity to relieve storm
water demand currently on the Redlea
Avenue storm sewer
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21. Streetscape / Urban Design
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* Note: Private driveways to be determined in consultation with property owners
* This drawing is for illustration purposes only and is subject to change during detailed design .

22. Streetscape / Urban Design
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* This drawing is for illustration purposes only and is subject to change during detailed design .

23. Next Steps
Review Feedback and Confirm Preferred Design after PIC #2
Complete the Environmental StudyReport
• Report issued for public review (end January 2017)
• Issue Notice of Completion
• A 30-day review period of the EA will apply after the Notice of Completion
Design and Construction
• Metrolinx is working with Infrastructure Ontario to procure private sector
services to design, build and finance the grade separation, with the
following steps:
• Detailed Design (Finalize bridge type, streetscaping, and construction
staging)
• Anticipated Construction Start: 2018
• Anticipated Construction Duration: 2 to 2.5 years
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24. Thank You!
Please provide any comments to Maogosha Pyjor by January 11th, 2017.
Maogosha Pyjor
Senior Public Consultation Coordinator
Public Consultation Unit
City of Toronto
P: 416.338.2850
E: mpyjor@toronto.ca
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