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JANE STREET LRT
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JANE STREET LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT)JANE STREET LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT)
Preliminary Planning for a Transit Project Assessment Study
August 26, 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
and
August 28, 2008, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
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WELCOME TO OUR PUBLIC OPEN HOUSEWELCOME TO OUR PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
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Purpose of Today’s Open House
� Present the study area
� Introduce the study objectives and the new Transit Project
Assessment Study process
� Present feasibility study results
� Present the study background and supporting planning
policies
� Provide the existing conditions
� Present alternative connections to York University
� Present the recommended transit technology
� Outline the next steps
Obtain your input on issues, problems and areas of concern
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New Transit Project Assessment Process
We are currently in the Preliminary Planning phase, preparing for the Transit Project Assessment Study.
� New Ontario Regulation 231/08 under the Environmental Assessment Act provides framework:• Self-assessment process with the identification of potential environmental effects and
decision-making that will be completed within six months
• Through this process, the project is considered pre-approved
• During the process, the public has the opportunity to provide comments or objections on the recommendations. A final 30-day review period is provided upon completion
• If an objection is made, the Minister of the Environment can only act if there is a potential negative impact on a matter of provincial importance relating to the natural environment, or cultural heritage value or interest, or a constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty right
� Transit Project Assessment Process is similar to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process in that an assessment of potential effects, mitigation measures, documentation, and full public consultation will be completed.
� More information is available at: www.ebr.gov.on.ca
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City Planning Policies
City of Toronto’s Official Plan
The City’s Official Plan supports continued growth in Toronto, but places greater emphasis on using available road space more efficiently to move people, rather than vehicles. Transit, walking and bicycle lanes in conjunction with providing a better variety and density of transit-oriented development are major cornerstones of the Official Plan.
The Official Plan’s Map 4: Higher Order Transit Corridors, and Map 5: Surface Transit Priority Network, identify Jane Street in our study area as part of the future transit network.
The study will be consistent with the policies and the objectives of the City of Toronto:
City of Toronto’s Bike Plan
The City of Toronto’s Bike Plan is a 10-year strategy that includes the implementation of infrastructure to create a bicycle friendly environment that encourages the future use of bicycles for everyday transportation and enjoyment. Through this study, bicycle lanes will be included along Jane Street wherever feasible.
The City’s transportation network will be developed to support increased transit priority over vehicles on selected corridors, including those identified on Map 5. Transit priority measures may include: reserved or dedicated lanes for transit; and, limiting or removing on-street parking during part or all of the day (Policy – 2.2 3h).
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Related Transit Studies
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Toronto Transit City LRT Plan (“Building a Transit City”)
In 2007, the TTC developed a plan which built upon the transit concepts from previous studies, including the Ridership Growth Strategy and the City’s
Official Plan. The plan recommends a widely-spaced network of electric light rail lines, each on its own right-of-way throughout the City, including the Jane Street LRT, extending from the Jane Subway Station to the proposed Steeles
Avenue West Subway Station.
The LRT lines reach all across Toronto, all connecting with the City’s existing and planned rapid transit routes. The intent is that no one should be
disadvantaged getting around Toronto if they don’t own a car.
The plan focuses on linking land use and transportation planning policies to create an effective strategy for accommodating the City’s future trip growth.
Ridership Growth Strategy
In support of the City’s Official Plan, the TTC prepared a strategy, that focuses on increasing service and improving the speed and reliability of the TTC, and identifies corridors for transit infrastructure investment. A key element of this strategy is transit in dedicated rights-of-way, separated from traffic.
The study will be consistent with the policies and the objectives of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC):
TTC Planning Policies
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Toronto Transit City LRT Plan
The plan is premised on developing a widely-spaced network of electric light-rail lines, each on its own right-of-way. The lines
reach all across Toronto, all connecting with the City’s existing and planned rapid transit routes.
In total, 120 km of service will be added over the entire city. Ultimately, the new lines could carry 175 million riders per year.
The Toronto Transit City LRT Plan is a bold vision
for public transit. It will allow us to tackle climate
change and reduce congestion while improving
service in all parts of the City.
-- Mayor David MillerMayor David Miller
In June of 2007, the Province announced, “Move
Ontario 2020”, a plan to fund 52 transit projects in
Ontario, including funding for the TTC’s Transit City
LRT Plan.
-- Premier Dalton McGuintyPremier Dalton McGuinty
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Provincial Planning Policies
Provincial Policy Statement
� Transportation, transit and infrastructure facilities are to be planned to meet current and projected needs, providing for an efficient, cost-efficient, reliable multi-modal transportation system that supports long-term economic prosperity.
� Public transit and other alternative modes of transportation are to be supported to improve energy efficiency and air quality.
Policies – 1.6.6.1, 1.7.1 d), and 1.8.1 b)
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
� Public transit will be the first priority for transportation and major transportation investments.
� Major transit station areas and intensification corridors will be designated in official plans.
� Major transit station area and intensification corridors will be planned to ensure the viability of existing and planned transit service levels.
� Major transit stations will be planned and design to provide access from various transportation modes including pedestrians, bicycles and passenger drop-off.
Policies – 2.2.5, 3.2.3
The study will be consistent with the policies and the objectives of the Province of Ontario:
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Existing Environmental Conditions
Jane Street northbound to Eglinton Avenue
Natural Environment
� Black Creek is primary environmental issue, with six crossings
� Limited other natural heritage features within Jane Street corridor
� A Natural Heritage Existing Conditions study is underway, which will identify all major features, including their significance and sensitivity
Archaeology Resources
� Major preliminary findings include 36 registered sites within a two kilometer radius of Jane Street corridor; 6 of these located immediately adjacent to Jane Street. In addition, the Baby Point Archaeological Sensitive Area is located on the west side of Jane Street, south of St. Clair Avenue
� A Stage 1 Archaeological assessment is underway, which will identify known archaeological sites and determine areas with archaeological potential
Built Heritage and Cultural Landscape
� Major preliminary findings include: 4 built heritage resources (all listed on City of Toronto’s Inventory of Heritage Properties), none designated under Ontario Heritage Act; and 5 cultural heritage landscapes (2 listed on City of Toronto’s Inventory of Heritage Properties).
� A Cultural Heritage Resource assessment is underway, which will identify all potentially affected built heritage resources and cultural landscape resources that may be potentially impacted
Noise Assessment
� Noise sensitive receivers have been identified in the corridor Black Creek Crossing north of Hwy 401
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Future Population & Employment
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projected for th
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travel patterns in this area, th
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estim
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busiest point along the route.
Employment Growth (2001 –2031)
Population Growth (2001 –2031)
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Alternative Transit Solutions
� Electric powered rail vehicles
� Fully exclusive right-of-way
� No influence from any other traffic
� Carries very high volumes of people
Subway / Rapid Transit Technology (SRT)
� Electric powered rail vehicles
� Partially exclusive right-of-way (dedicated lanes)
� Traffic crossings at signalized intersections
� Carries medium to high volumes of people
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
� Diesel or hybrid powered buses
� Partially exclusive right-of-way (dedicated lanes)
� Traffic crossings at signalized intersections
� Carries medium volumes of people
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
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Screening of Alternative Transit Solutions
� The forecast travel demand in this corridor is estimated to be 1,700 to 2,200 passengers per hour (2031) at the busiest point along the route
� Subway and Rapid Transit Technology (SRT) do not cost-effectively address the forecast demand.
� As such, Subway and SRT technologies were not carried forwarded as an alternative transit solution.
� BRT and LRT were carried forward for further evaluation.
Transit Technologies
2031 Forecast Demand
1,700 – 2,200
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Advantages
Cost: BRT facilities and vehicles cost much less than LRT.
Flexibility: Separate branches of a bus route can enter and exit the BRT right-of-way at
various locations.
DisadvantagesComfort: BRT is less comfortable than LRT because the vehicle is not ‘fixed’.
Air Quality: BRT results in emissions, though reductions possible with hybrid electric
technology.
Capacity: BRT vehicles are smaller than rail vehicles and have less carrying capacity
than LRT.
BRT has reduced carrying capacity in congested right-of-ways such as Jane
Street.
Higher BRT capacities would only be feasible with the addition of by-pass
lanes to allow buses to pass one another at stops.
Operations: The forecast demand would require over 30 buses per hour (approximately 1
bus every 2 minutes, assuming articulated buses), which may result in buses
catching up and ‘bunching’.
Road Design: There is not sufficient space for a 3.5 m by-pass lane in the Jane Street right-
of-way while providing a “comfortable” walking environment, bicycle lanes,
four through lanes and left turn lanes for traffic.
BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)
Transit services are designed using “load standards” – the average number of people per vehicle on a route, for e.g. 54 on a standard bus. These standards recognize that loads will be uneven, and allow room on the vehicle for circulation.
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BRT would not adequately accommodate the forecast peak hour demand of 1,700 – 2,200 passengers (2031) and address other City objectives (i.e. attractive walking and cycling environment). BRT is not the preferred Transit Solution.
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Advantages
Comfort: Quiet ride.
Air Quality: No emissions on the street.
Capacity: LRT has a much higher carrying capacity than BRT.
The new Light Rail Vehicles that will be designed for the TTC will comfortably carry an average of 130 people.
A peak point demand of 2,200 passengers per hour would require a vehicle about every 3 minute, 30 seconds.
This frequency would be difficult to operate and avoid vehicle ‘bunching’. Therefore, when approaching this demand, the Light Rail Vehicles would be ‘coupled’ together and operated in pairs, so that the time between vehicles would be about 7 minutes, which makes for a more-manageable operation.
Land Use: Preferred with respect to ability to create transit-oriented development in the corridor.
Disadvantages
Cost: Higher initial capital cost compared to BRT.
LRT is the recommended Transit Solution as it would accommodate the forecast demand, including providing flexibility for future growth, and be more effective than BRT in supporting the City’s vision of creating vibrant mixed-use communities and neighbourhoods.
Based on a review of BRT and LRT experience in the U.S., a recent study by the Region of Waterloo concluded:
“Rail transit … is recognized to be a planning tool that can support and encourage the development of more sustainable land use patterns LRT, like subways, has been shown to influence land development in part because, being tied to tracks, it is both distinct and perceived to be permanent“.
Evaluation of Light Rail Transit (LRT)LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT)
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� larger capacities – about twice as long
as the existing streetcars in Toronto
� full accessibility – low-floor vehicles with
level loading from the on-street platforms
� loading from all doors – significantly
reduces the time spent serving stops
� operator cabs at both ends – the vehicle
can operate in either direction and not
require a loop to turn around
� inside storage for bicycles
� a modern “European-style” design –
some typical examples are shown
Recommended Transit VehicleTypical Modern LRT Vehicles
The TTC recently released a Request for
Proposals for the design and supply of a new
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Vehicle for Toronto.
The LRT vehicles used on the Jane Street
Corridor will have:
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS MONTPELIER, FRANCE
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Noise and Vibration
� Elements of Streetcar Noise and Vibration:• Track conditions
• Travel over switches / rail joints
• Curves (i.e. “wheel squeal”)
• Speed of operation
� Features of the New LRT Tracks:• Increased rail life to 25+ years
• Reduced need for regular track maintenance
• Minimal “corrugation” after 12 years
• Continuously welded rail eliminates the use of rail joints, providing a smooth operation
• Rubber sleeve isolates rail from concrete and helps reduce noise and vibration
� Streetcar Noise and Vibration on Straight LRT Track:• Old track resulted in high end noise level of approx. 100 decibels
• New track technology has reduced high end level to less than 80 decibels, typical of lower end of busy street noise
• Minimal noise and vibration at distances greater than 12 metres
• Transit City routes will use double end cars that eliminate need for loop operation
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Design of the Recommended Jane Street LRT will involve:• Dedicated LRT lanes along the centre of the road between Steeles Avenue and the
future Spadina Subway Extension to the north, and the existing Bloor-Danforth
Subway to the south
• Traffic able to cross LRT lanes only at signalized intersections,
restricting properties to right-in/right-out access
Key benefits:• Affordability
• Makes transit a more attractive travel alternative to the private auto, particularly in the future with increased travel demand and congestion
• Supports the City’s objectives, for development in the corridor and related to urban design and providing a more attractive walking and cycling environment
Recommended Transit Solution
Jane Street southbound to Finch Avenue
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Optional Designs in Restricted Right-of-Way Areas
� Alternative roadway cross-sections:
• Reduce total number of traffic lanes from four to two (one lane per direction)
• Restrict/remove on-street parking
• Narrow sidewalks, no bike lanes
• At intersections, some additional property will be required for left-turn lanes and transit
stop platforms
� Alternative at-grade LRT operating strategies:
• Single-track
• Curb-loading
� Below-grade alignment (tunnel):
• Impacts to Jane Street, adjacent property, and traffic operations during construction
• At underground stations, some additional property, may be required for structures,
ventilation, and access
• Fewer long-term impacts to existing buildings compared to at-grade alignment
• High construction costs
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Stop LocationsLRT stops are selected based on the right balance between:
� good local access
� high route speed
The higher the speed of travel, the longer the distance between stops. Examples of average stop spacing versus route speed:
TWO PHILOSOPHIES FOR LRT STOP SPACING
Scenario 1:LRT stops every 800 metres
Design stops like a ‘surface subway’ with infrequent bus
service (e.g. every 20 minutes) serving close bus stops in
between. At LRT stops, customers transfer to centre LRT
platform from side of road bus stop.
Scenario 2: LRT stops every 400 metres
No infrequent parallel local bus service.
18.4 km/h267 metresJane Street Bus Route
36 km/h1225 metresYork Mills to Bloor: Yonge Subway
31 km/h975 metresYonge-University Subway
14 km/h280 metresSpadina Streetcar
Route SpeedAverage Stop SpacingExample
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TTC developed a micro-simulation model during the Sheppard East LRT study to evaluate the 2 scenarios with the following results:
Scenario Stop Spacing Route Speed
1 800 metres 26-27 kph
2 400 metres 22-23 kph
Scenario 1 (800 m stop spacing, infrequent parallel bus service) was not selected because:
� The full impact of the increased speed of the LRT applies only to those walking directly to LRT stops. Those boarding local buses at bus stops in between LRT stops have a shorter walk, but a longer wait for service and a transfer to the LRT after a very short bus ride.
� 800 metre spacing did not achieve as great a speed advantage as expected – while the LRT stopped less often, the time for customers to board took twice as long per stop (same number of passengers collecting at half the stops) and the LRT still had delays due to red lights at signalised intersections in between stops (though the model accounted for signal priority to reduce such delays).
Stop Locations
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Surface Stops: a
verage 500m
Underground Stations: average 1km
Proposed stops & stations will b
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JANE STREET LRT
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FOR A TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT STUDY
Typical Turning Movement Restrictions
TRAFFIC MOVEMENT WITH LRT OPERATION
EXISTING CONDITIONS
JANE STREET LRT
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FOR A TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT STUDY
Options being considered:
1A) Steeles Avenue connection:
Continue northbound on Jane
Street, then eastbound on
Steeles Ave to Steeles West
Station
1B) Murray Ross Parkway
connection:
Eastbound on Shoreham Drive
from Jane Street to Murray Ross
Pkwy to Steeles Ave to Steeles
West Station
1C) Northwest Gate connection:
Eastbound on Shoreham Drive
from Jane Street to Ian
MacDonald Blvd to Northwest
Gate to Steeles West Station
Connections to Proposed Steeles West Subway Station
JANE STREET LRT
PRELIMINARY PLANNING FOR A TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT STUDY
Next Steps� Develop evaluation criteria
� Evaluate the alternative designs for each
section of the Jane Street corridor
� Evaluate connection options to future
Steeles West Station
� Evaluate connection options to
Etobicoke-Finch West, Eglinton
Crosstown and St. Clair lines
� Identify preferred design
� Refine design concepts along the corridor
� Identify potential effects associated with
preferred design and identify proposed
mitigation measures
� Confirm any amendments needed to the
City of Toronto Official Plan to implement
the preferred design
� Plan for the next series of Public Open
Houses (Fall 2008)
There are five ways to provide your
comments:
1. Hand in your Comment Sheet before
you leave tonight
2. Email: janetransit@toronto.ca
3. Phone: (416) 392-6900 (24 hours)
TTY: (416) 397-0831
4. Fax: (416) 392-2974
5. Mail: Jane Street LRT
Public Consultation Unit
Metro Hall, 19th Floor
55 John Street
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Comments are to be submitted by
September 12, 2008
We want to hear from you!