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Dundas West-Bloor Mobility Hub Open House - March 23, 2011

Dundas West / Bloor Mobility Hub Study

Leslie Woo, Vice President, Policy and Planning, MetrolinxAnne McIlroy, Principal, Brook McIlroy


Presentation Outline

1. Mobility Hubs

2. Background

3. Dundas West - Bloor Mobility Hub Study: Overview of Primary Zone Design Concepts and Phasing

4. Timeline and Next Steps


A Bold Plan


9 Big Moves

1 A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network

2 High-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport District from all directions

3 An expanded Union Station - the heart of the GTHA’s transportation system.

4 A complete walking and cycling network with bike-sharing programs

5 An information system for travellers, where and when they need it

6 A region-wide integrated transit fare system

8 A comprehensive strategy for goods movement

9 An Investment Strategy to provide stable and predictable funding

7 A system of interconnected mobility hubs


Mobility Hubs: More than just a transit station…


51Mobility

Hubs(26 with GO Facilities – Existing or Planned)


Metrolinx Roles in Mobility Hubs

Lead design and implementation for key hubs

Lever Metrolinx investments to implement the mobility hub concept (e.g., Dundas West/Bloor, Kipling)

• Pursue joint development opportunities at GO stations (e.g., Port Credit)

Partnership with municipalities for planning and implementation (e.g., Cooksville)

Provide advice and guidance on hub concept to inform planning decisions (e.g., Richmond Hill-Langstaff)

Mobility hub analysis and policy development

Expand the range of and ways of providing customer services

Innovation in operations

Other


Critical Function of Mobility Hubs

Generate transit-supportive densities and destinations that support sustainable regional growth

Provide multi-modal access and seamless transfers to the regional rapid transit system

Improve customer experience

Catalyze effective implementation of regional rapid transit projects


Background

City of Toronto Avenue Studies Provides community framework and urban design guidelines to direct redevelopment of major avenues throughout the city.

• Bloor-Lansdowne (2000 – 2003)• Comprehensive plan for Bloor site• Recommended connections between GO & TTC

• Bloor-Dundas (2008-09)• OMB Decision on the Giraffe (at 27 storeys) was in favour of the City

Georgetown South Environmental Assessment Approved October 2009

Dundas West – Bloor Mobility Hub Study Initiated Spring 2010Metrolinx

• Policy and Planning (Study Lead)• Corporate Infrastructure (Georgetown South)

• City of Toronto• Community Planning• Transportation Planning

• TTC• Service Planning• Property Development


Dundas West – Bloor Mobility Hub: Existing Conditions


Existing Conditions


Existing Predominant Land Uses


Station Area: Existing Design Issues


800m radiusMobility Hub

Secondary Zone

Primary Zone

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Zones


The Primary Zone

Area 1: GO/ARL entrance

Area 2: TTC & GO/ARL Connection

Area 3: Northwest corner of Bloor-Dundas & TTC Station

Area 4: SE corner Bloor-Dundas& Bloor St. W. frontage

Area-wide improvements & additional active transportation connections


Area One: Existing Conditions

existing entrance to platforms

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Area One: Bloor Street Looking East


Area One: Bloor Street Looking South


Area One: Bloor Street Looking North/West


Area One: Looking South from Platform


Area Two: Existing Conditions


Area Two: Existing Conditions

Key Issues include:• Lack of street-oriented

development.• Limited access

between transportation modes.


Phase One

Public Realm & Access• Creation of a “Station” along Bloor St. West • Pedestrian tunnel to connect TTC subway, GO Rail, Air Rail Link, West

Toronto Rail Path and Bloor St. West • Streetscape improvements along Bloor St. West between Dundas & Perth• Improved cycling facilities

Transit• Air Rail Link service• Enhanced Georgetown corridor peak and mid day off-peak train service


Phase One


Phase One - Cross Section at Bloor


Phase One


Phase One – Underground Pedestrian Tunnel


Phase One – Pedestrian Tunnel

CROSS SECTION


Future Phases - Area 2

PPUDO


Area 3

Key Issues include:• Inhospitable pedestrian

environment • Inefficient circulation.• Fragmented built form.



Recommendations include:• A landmark corner

building.• A realigned streetcar track

and signalized intersection.• A community garden or

open space.


Future Phases - Design Concepts| Area 3


Area 4

Key Issues include:• Lack of permeability.• Poor definition of the

public realm.



Recommendations include:• A comprehensive site plan

based on the Bloor-Dundas Avenue Study.


Existing Phase 1 – 2015

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2

3

4

1 – TTC/GO/ARL Connection

2 – Bloor Station

3 – At-grade connection

4 – The Crossways/Bloor Street


Phase 2 – Post 2015 Phase 3 – Long Term

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4


Next Steps

Spring 2011

• Incorporate Open House Comments and Finalize Mobility Hub Study

Summer 2011 to Summer 2012

• Detailed Design (Phase 1)

• Fall 2012 to Spring 2014 Construction (Phase 1)

In Service • Bloor GO (Summer 2014)

• Enhanced GO Georgetown corridor peak and midday off-peak train service (2015)

• Air Rail Link (2015)


Discussion Groups

To participate in the discussion groups, please:

• Break into smaller groups at one of the threefacilitated discussion groups: Rotate to next group after 20 minutes

• Provide your comments directly with the group

and/or• Fill out the comment sheet

provided• Write your comments on a

Post-it Note and place it on the Board


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