King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge Project Update - Slides

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King-Liberty Pedestrian /

Cycling Bridge

Detailed Design

July 2017 - Project Update

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Overview

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Construction is anticipated to start Early 2018.

These slides present some background on the general arrangement of the bridge and key elements, such as:

• Landscape and buildings;

• Lighting;

• Safety and security;

• Stairs and railings;

• Elevators; and

• Bridge deck.

We invite your feedback on these elements as we work towards finalizing the design in the next few months.

The King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge is currently at a stage where the design is 90% complete.

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Project Area and Background

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The Project Area is located with Liberty Village and is bounded by King Street West, the GO Transit Corridor and Western Battery Road and Shaw Street.

The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the bridge was completed in November 2011.

A bridge with a combination of stairs and elevators was identified as the recommended design in the EA.

The bridge will be located on property owned by Metrolinx and the City of Toronto

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What We Heard From You

Maximize visibility, enhance views, use

natural light, and ensure personal safety.

Include artistic elements into the

bridge design.

Request for bicycle channels along stairs

and bike parking.

Key feedback we received at our December 2016 Public Consultation

A full summary of public consultation feedback is available on the Project web page.

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CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

LAYDOWN AREA

PROPOSED LAYDOWN AREA

EXISTING DOG PARK

Work Zone Overview

Advance notice will be provided and signage will be posted.Portion of dog park and street parking may be used for span erection.

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South Side Approach

WESTERN BATTERY ROAD

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South Side - Aerial View

DOG PARK

RAIN GARDEN TRASH RECEPTACLE

BICYCLE STAND

BENCH

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North Side - Aerial View

BENCH

PARKETTE

ENTRANCE

TRASH RECEPTACLE

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Bridge Deck

Bridge Cross-section

Landscaping options shown in later slides

4m

5m

3m

GLA

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ALL

NEW STAIRS

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW STAIRS

EXISTINGRAIL

CORRIDOR

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NEW ELEVATOR

SECTION A-A

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Public art will be commissioned for the interior of the bridge.

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Landscape and Buildings

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NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZA

NEW STAIRS

NEW ELEVATOR

NEW PLAZA

NEW STAIRS

NORTH END SOUTH END

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Tree Inventory

• 26 trees are anticipated to be removed to accommodate the Project

• Steps will be followed according to the City of Toronto’s Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees (July, 2016)

• Impacts will be mitigated by:Using tree protection fencingUsing tree protection signage Having an Arborist present

during tree removal Pruning (protecting branches

from construction)

• A Tree Planting Plan is underway

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Example of Tree Protection Fencing

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Tree Inventory

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Lighting

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ARTIST CONCEPT OF BRIDGE LIGHTING

NIGHT VIEW

Examples of stair lighting at both high and tread levels.The bridge will be illuminated with led lights across full

span on the stairs, landings and within the elevators.

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Safety and Security

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The City of Toronto prioritizes safety and security.

The following are safety and security features that will be implemented in the Final Design of the bridge:

• Four cameras – one at each entrance point and two in the middle of the bridge, pointed each way

• Alarm intercoms in each lobby and in the middle of the bridge

• Open stairs and parapets to increase visibility and reduce loitering

RAILINGS &

HANDRAILS ANTI-SLIP NOSINGCLOSED CIRCUIT SECURITY

CAMERAS

EMERGENCY CALL

BUTTON

These reference images capture specific safety elements that will be considered in the Final Design:

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A continuous bike channel will be provided on the stairs.

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CONCRETE ARCHITECTURAL WALLS

CANOPY ROOF

PERSPECTIVE VIEWGLASS ELEVATOR SHAFT

OPENINGS

GLASS BRIDGE WALLS

CONCRETE ARCHITECTURAL WALLS

CANOPY ROOF

OPENINGS

EAST SIDE – SOUTH STAIR

EAST SIDE – NORTH STAIR

Staircase and Railing

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EAST SIDE – SOUTH ELEVATOR

EAST SIDE – NORTH ELEVATOR

ALUMINUM PANELS

ALUMINUM PANELS

GLASS ELEVATOR SHAFT

GLASSELEVATOR SHAFT

Elevators

ARCHITECTURALCONCRETE BRICK

FACING

BRICK FACING

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

• The elevator node will house a standard size elevator cab with a glass enclosed shaft.

• The cab is large enough to carry two bicycles or 2 wheelchairs.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

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Bridge Deck Façade Treatment

WEST SIDE

EAST SIDE

• Laminated, tinted and bird-friendly glazing will be used on the windows.

• The height of the bridge has been set to accommodate the sightlines for the existing and future Metrolinx signals.

ALUMINUM PANELS


ARCHITECTURALCONCRETE

BRICK FACING


OPENINGS

BRICK FACING

ALUMINUM PANELS ARCHITECTURAL

CONCRETE



OPENINGS

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Timeline & Next Steps

• Public Drop-in Event – July 27, 2017

– Gather and consider feedback from the Public Drop-in Event

– Deadline for comments is September 7, 2017

• Public Art Process – Summer-Fall 2017

• Finalize the design – November 2017

• Anticipated construction start – February / March 2018

• Anticipated construction completion – End 2018 / Early 2019

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Proposed King-Liberty SmartTrack Station

Background• In July 2016, City Council and Metrolinx

Board approved the SmartTrack/Regional Express Rail (RER) integration scenario with up to six new SmartTrack stations located at:

– Finch, Lawrence, Gerrard and East Harbour on the Stouffville/Lakeshore East GO corridors and

– Liberty Village and St. Clair West on the Kitchener GO corridor

• Metrolinx also identified two new GO RER stations in Toronto located at Spadina/Front and Bloor/Lansdowne on the Barrie GO Corridor.

• On November 8, 2016, City Council approved the 6 SmartTrack and 2 RER station locations and entered into a cost and revenue sharing agreement with the Province of Ontario for several transit initiatives, including SmartTrack.

The City is working in partnership with Metrolinx on planning and designing eight new SmartTrack/GO stations in Toronto. One of the proposed SmartTrack stations is at King Street near Sudbury Street, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue.

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Proposed King-Liberty SmartTrack Station

Station Highlights• Multiple points of access

to the station are planned, including a connection to the King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge

• Enhanced pedestrian and cycling connections in the community will help overcome access barriers and create new links to surrounding destinations

• Bike parking will be provided at station entrances

The improvements to multi-modal pathways the new station can provide will create new access and circulation opportunities for the surrounding area. A connection between the new station and the King-Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge is being planned.

LEGEND

The design for the SmartTrack station is still in the early stages and will evolve. Further community consultation is being planned as part of the environmental assessment process.

King Liberty Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge

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Join us for a public drop-in event to view these materials in print, discuss with the Project team, and provide your feedback in person:

Location: 150 East Liberty Street – Party Room (use south entrance)

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017

Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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Public Drop-in Event

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We Want to Hear from You!

Let us know what you think of this design for King-Liberty Pedestrian / Cycling Bridge. Although we are at the 90% design stage, there is still some opportunity for minor changes. So tell us what you think could be improved.

Contact:

Jason Diceman,

Senior Public Consultation Coordinator,

Tel: 416-338-2830

[email protected]

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