Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project Credit Reserve Association Annual General Meeting Fausto Natarelli Director, Hurontario-Main LRT Jamie Robinson Communications & Community Relations June 3, 2015 1
Outline Role of Metrolinx What s New? What is the Hurontario-Main LRT? Project Benefits Project Features in Southern Segment Project Timetable Next Steps Community Relations Questions? 2
Metrolinx was created in 2006 by the Province of Ontario as the first Regional Transportation Agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). We plan, build and operate long-term sustainable transportation focussed on delivering faster, more frequent and more convenient transit across the region. 3
What s New? Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project was completed in 2014 following an extensive 120-day Transit Project Assessment Process. On August 25, 2014, following the 35-day review period, the Minster of the Environment and Climate Change provided the Cities of Mississauga and Brampton and Metrolinx, a Notice to Proceed 3 Public Information Centres (PICs) were hosted throughout the 120-day TPAP. Funding for the HMLRT was announced by the Minister of Transportation on April 21, 2015. Metrolinx is currently in the planning phase of the project with construction expected to begin in 2018, and anticipated in-service estimate for late 2022. 4
Project Description Project features as per approved Environmental Project Report 23 km route from Port Credit GO to Brampton GO, anticipated daily ridership of 119,000 or 35.5 million/year in 2031 Up to 5 minute headway frequency in 2031 26 stops serving 2 Urban Growth Centres, 5 Mobility Hubs, 3 GO Transit Rail Lines, Brampton Züm, Mississauga Transitway, 5 Next Wave projects 4 stops in Mississauga City Centre/Square by way of a service loop LRVs will operate in a segregated guideway with exception of a short segment through the Heritage South District of Brampton and be given traffic priority throughout most of the corridor A Maintenance and Storage Facility situated at Hurontario Street and Hwy 407 Estimated capital cost of $1.6 B (2014$). 5
Project Benefits Ultimate vision is to connect downtowns/centres with the regional transit network, and employment areas in the corridor: 35 M passengers (2031) will experience faster transit; reduced from 75 to 47 minutes Rapid transit will more than double capacity to move people through the corridor Will enable growth along transit corridor Project designed to fit in and enhance local communities Environmental and health benefits, reduced greenhouse gas emissions Walkable and more vibrant urban realms by way of complete streets Service employment lands areas such as those around Pearson Airport Leverages other investments such as two-way all day GO services (Lakeshore, Milton, Kitchener) and Mississauga Transitway Supports other (Queen Street, Steeles, Dundas) higher order east/west transit investments in the region 6
Project Features Southern Segment Southern Segment Port Credit GO Station to The Queensway Existing and Future Vehicular Traffic Conditions Existing two (2) lanes in each direction of through lanes maintained Specific changes: New signals Eaglewood Boulevard On Hurontario Street south of Minoela Road to allow for LRT alignment shift from centre to side running Indian Valley Trail/Pinewood Trail On Hurontario Street north of Minoela Road and south of Piinetree Way Introduced after special workshop held with CRA and community to improve access and turning movements Removed Signals Inglewood Drive Closed Access Inglewood Drive to Hurontario Street 7
Project Features Southern Segment Specific Changes: Turing Movements U-turns (SB/NB) permitted at Mineola Road, Indian Valley/Pinewood Trail intersections U-turns (NB) permitted at Pinetree Way and the QEW West Bound Off Ramp intersections Right in/out only for properties fronting on Hurontario Street from Mineola Road to The Queensway Blvd (and beyond) Access for EMS maintained. Channelized right turn lanes removed at Hurontario Street and The Queensway intersection Access from Port Credit GO north parking lot (north bound/southbound to Hurontario Street) via new signalized intersection at Eaglewood 8
Project Features - Southern Segment Port Credit LRT Stop Southern terminus LRT stop with convenient access to Port Credit GO station. Opportunity for future southern extension of LRT subject to outcomes of planning studies (Vision Port Credit, Lakeshore Blvd Corridor Transportation Study). Port Credit Stop Cross Section Looking North 9
Project Features - Southern Segment Mineola Road LRT Stop LRT design refined over several community meetings and public information centres. Overall existing road allowance through Mineola to be widened to include LRT, maintain two through traffic lanes in each direction, accommodate southbound and northbound left turn lanes at Indian Valley Trail. 10
Project Features - Southern Segment Mineola Road LRT Stop (Continued) LRT alignment, in segregated guideway, through Mineola will prohibit left turns to/from properties fronting on to Hurontario Street. Intersections and traffic signals in the area will be designed to accommodate U-Turns. Mineola Stop Cross Section Looking North 11
Project Timetable Acquisition/transfer of critical property parcels Fall 2015 Retaining Owner s Engineer / Technical Advisor Fall 2015 Development of Project Specifications Winter 2016 RFQ release Fall 2016 RFP release Winter 2017 Award Spring 2018 Final Design and Construction Summer 2018 In Service End of 2022 12
Next Steps Contract engineering advisors to help support further planning and preparation Finalize our project management structure and formalize respective roles and responsibilities among the parties Hire new, or re-assigning existing, staff dedicated to the project Acquire property Apply for federal funding Refine the project design Early works and utility relocation Develop Communications & Community Relations Plan 13
Metrolinx in the Community Build awareness and understanding of the HMLRT project LRV mock-up Teletown Halls Newsletter Website Social media Engage stakeholders along the HMLRT alignment Public meetings Briefings Project/progress updates 14
Metrolinx Community Relations Visible, boots on the ground Community relations team will work with local communities and neighbourhoods, businesses and other stakeholders to provide information through various mediums and to mitigate construction impacts Work closely with local councillors, city staff, police services, etc. Establish community office(s) Community relations initiatives include: Shop local Construction signage Issues management 15
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