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Woodbine Station Easier Access Project Public Open House

April 18, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Consultation Summary Report

Danforth Mennonite Church

2174 Danforth Ave

Prepared by Lito Romano May 3, 2013

ii Woodbine PIC-Summary Report – April 18, 2013

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1

1.1 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 CONSULTATION PROCESS ................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 EVENT DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 SUMMARY OF ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ............................................................. 2 2.1 ACCESS .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS ............................................................................................................... 3 2.4 DUST ISSUES ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.5 PROPERTY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................................... 3 2.6 DESIGN .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.6.1 Configure the Second Exit for an Automatic Entrance ................................ 3 2.6.2 Consider eliminating stairs at the Concourse Level .................................... 5 2.6.3 Preserve the third bus bay .......................................................................... 5 2.6.4 Enhance Bike Parking .................................................................................. 5

2.7 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 5 2.8 NON PROJECT RELATED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ....................................................................................... 5

3.0 NEXT STEPS ................................................................................................................................. 6

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1 Woodbine PIC-Summary Report – April 18, 2013

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

Since March 1990, the Commission has set a goal of making all TTC service and facilities accessible. To date 31 of 69 stations across the network have been made accessible with the Easier Access Program. By 2025, TTC expects to have all stations accessible, including Woodbine. Woodbine will also be receiving a second exit. A Fire Life Safety Assessment Study completed in 2002 identified fourteen high priority stations requiring an alternate exit from the station platform. The purpose of the second exit is to improve safety of the public and employees in the event of an emergency. In order to minimize disruption in the community, the Easier Access and Second Exit projects at Woodbine Station are being coordinated as one project. The Commission approved the conceptual design for Easier Access and Second Exit Programs at Woodbine Station at its meeting on July 14, 2010. Funding for the program is included in TTC’s 5-year capital program which was approved by City Council on December 8, 2009. Improvements at the station will include installation of two elevators, sliding doors, wayfinding signage, localized station repairs, upgraded lighting and enhanced landscaping. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2013 and be completed by mid-2016.

1.2 Consultation Process The first public open house was held on June 29, 2010 where TTC presented a preliminary design to the community. Since then, staff have finalized the design with input from key stakeholders. Comments and suggestions have been channeled through the Community Liaison Officer to the project team for review and action. A single point of contact for the community ensures a timely response to queries related to this project.


On April 18, 2013, the community was invited to a second open house where TTC presented the final design as well as further detailed information on the project including, schedule, construction impacts and mitigation measures. (See Appendix-Presentation Panels)

1.3 Event Details Venue: Danforth Mennonite Church 2174 Danforth Ave Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Attendees: 50 The event was promoted as follows:

• 14000 notices distributed via Canada Post to an area bound by Cosburn Ave., Main St., CNR and Coxwell Ave.

• Flyer posted on the TTC project website - www.ttc.ca • Ads in the local paper (Beach Mirror and East York Mirror April 4, 2013) • Event details posted on Councillor Davis’ web site • Direct mail to the project mailing list (attendees who signed in at the first open house) • Large signs posted at the Woodbine Station • Properties within 200 metres were visited by the Sr. Community Liaison. Invitations

were placed in mailboxes where no one was home.

2.0 Summary of all Questions and Comments The following is a high-level summary of the feedback received at the meeting. Comments were recorded by TTC staff who were available throughout the evening to answer questions from participants.

2.1 Access TTC confirmed that pedestrian and vehicular access to residential properties will be

maintained. TTC also confirmed that access and operations to Woodbine Station would be

maintained. Residents on Strathmore requested that access for emergency vehicles be maintained at

all times (to and from Woodbine Ave). Toronto EMS requested advance notice of lane restrictions on Strathmore Ave, as their

vehicles use this to road to access Woodbine Ave.


2.2 Communication Preferences Attendees signed in and provided contact information and how they would like to

receive future correspondence (email or regular mail). Participants were also asked for permission to share their contact information with the

local councillor.

2.3 Construction Working Hours Several residents enquired about working hours TTC indicated that

o the contractor was bound by City of Toronto by-laws o Work is permitted between 7 am and 7pm during the week and on Saturdays

from 9 am to 7 pm. Neighbouring residents (Strathmore) were opposed to construction work through the

night.

2.4 Dust Issues Neighbours asked about dust levels resulting from the demolition. They were advised

that adjacent property owners would be notified in advance of the demolition. TTC advised that street sweeping would be monitored to ensure dust and dirt on the

roadway and sidewalks was kept to within acceptable levels.

2.5 Property Issues

Q. What are the plans for 996 Woodbine Ave? A. The City purchased the property for this project because of its proximity to the area

being excavated. The project team will determine if, and how it can be used during construction and then sold upon completion of the project.

• Some participants suggested converting this property to green space.

2.6 Design 2.6.1 Configure the Second Exit for an Automatic Entrance

Second Exit Program The mandate of the Second Exit Program is to provide an improved level of safety for

subway passengers by providing an alternate route from the station platform in the


event of an emergency. The program has been further enhanced to provide a recognizable fulltime exit, wherever possible. Such is the case at Woodbine.

Comments

• There was strong support from the community to include an entrance at the Second Exit. Residents suggested that, “An entrance would reduce the number of people crossing Woodbine Ave (jaywalking )”

• Resident indicated this is dangerous and she be looked into.

• TTC agreed to inquire with the City on the feasibility of adding cross walk.

• TTC confirmed that the parking pad adjacent to the Second Exit will be illuminated?

Post-meeting Response from the City: “The current subway doors are approximately 70 metres north of Danforth, Strathmore is about 85 metres from Danforth, thus pedestrians are not crossing illegally. The City has reviewed this issue in the past, no warrants were met for either a crosswalk or a signal”

• The property owner adjacent to the Second Exit was concerned of the possibility that she may one day have to sell her home if the TTC decided to convert the second exit into an entrance. TTC confirmed that there are currently no plans for an entrance at this location.

TTC advised that:

• an automatic entrance was not part of the scope of this project an additional entrance would increase the cost by $2-$3 million for turnstiles, fare-line

equipment and token vending machines An automatic entrance would require a larger footprint and in the case of Woodbine,

the purchase of additional property. Woodbine Station does not warrant the need for an automatic entrance based on

current and forecasted use. Of the stations that are scheduled to receive a Second Exit, five stations meet the

criteria for an added automatic entrance; these are College, Museum, Dundas, Dundas West and Wellesley.


2.6.2 Consider eliminating stairs at the Concourse Level

• This is not part of the Easier Access Program scope nor is it a funding priority.

Eliminating approximately ten steps would involve a significant rebuild of the station.

2.6.3 Preserve the third bus bay

Resident requested that TTC maintain three bus bays to prevent congestion at the station TTC advised that:

• There are currently two bus bays and one layover space. The layover space had to be relocated to the north side of the bus driveway to make room for the elevator.

• Passengers will continue to load and unload at two bus bays which is common at smaller bus terminals in the system (i.e. .with fewer than 4 bus routes that terminate at the station).

• The two bus platforms meet TTC Design Standards for the scheduled frequencies of

the two bus routes at Woodbine Station.

• Variability in bus operations can and does result in short-term congestion at most bus terminals from time to time, and Woodbine Station is no exception. For that reason, the layover space is also provided within the station to help accommodate the needed flexibility in capacity.

2.6.4 Enhance Bike Parking

• Attendees strongly supported additional bike parking around the Second Exit, as well as tubular bicycle racks for increased capacity and secure lock up

• TTC will continue to work with the City of Toronto accommodate these requests.

2.7 Additional Comments

• Attendees had concerns that the fare gate only takes tokens and passes. Anyone entering with a ticket requires the assistance of a collector.

• TTC advised that the introduction of the new Presto Card will address this concern.

2.8 Non Project related Questions and Comments Comments:

• There is a significant horizontal and vertical gap between the new TR trains and the station platform which impacts anyone using a mobility device.


• Arrows showing the direction of the exit doors at the next station (TR subway cars) should be visible sooner. This will allow passengers to better prepare when the train approaches the station.

o These have been relayed to TTC’s vehicle engineering division

• High wind velocity makes it difficult to climb stairs.

o Dampers at Woodbine Station are being rebuilt and will be operational by end of August 2013. It’s expected that they will help reduce the piston effect from incoming trains.

3.0 Next Steps

Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2013. TTC will continue to meet with residents and stakeholders to keep them abreast of developments on the project.


Appendix Event Flyer


Newspaper Ad


Presentation Panels

1Woodbine Stat ion Upgrades – Community UpdateApri l 18, 2013

Woodbine Station Upgrades Project Update – Open House

April 18, 2013


●Committedtomakingall69stationsaccessibleby2025

●Almosthalfwaytherewith31stationscompleted

●WorkingwiththeAdvisoryCommitteeonAccessibleTransitoneffectivedesign

●Lookforelevators,slidingdoors,fare-gatesandotherfeaturesthatwillimprovemobilityforalltransitriders

EasierAccess–ProgramWide


TTCCommitmentsforConstruction●Provideclear,accurateandtimelyconstructioninformation

●Supportthecommunityduringconstruction

●Listenandrespondtoissues

●CommunityLiaisontorespondtoallenquiriesandcomplaints

●CommunityLiaisonadvocatesforthecommunityduring construction


MitigationTTC contractor will:

●ComplywithCitynoise-bylaws

●Conductpreandpostconditionsurveysofadjacentproperties

●MaintainemergencyvehicularaccessonStrathmore

●Sequenceworkinphases,tominimizeimpacttothecommunity

●MaintainTTCcustomeraccesstoWoodbineStation

●Providestreetsweepingservices


Woodbine Scope and Design


Woodbine Station UpgradesEasier Access:• Provideaccessforallcustomers• Newelevatorsfromstreetleveltoconcourseandplatforms• Slidingdoorsatstationentranceandbusplatforms• Wayfinding/signageimprovements.

Second Exit: • Enhancecustomerconvenienceandsafety• 2ndexitfacilityatthenorthwestcornerofWoodbineAvenueandStrathmoreBlvd.combinesexitsfrombothsubwayplatforms

• Futureconversiontoanentranceispossiblewithadditionalpropertyacquisition

Station Improvements: • Repairstoexteriorandinteriorfinishes,lightingandsignage• Repairstostairsatmainstationentrance• Enhancedlandscapingincommunitygardenandbusbay• Landscapingat2ndexit• Repavingofthebusloop


Design–2ndExit

Replacesbuildingat998WoodbineAve


Design–2ndExit

ConceptualDesign

Structure to beremovedat998WoodbineAve


Design-EasierAccess

Existingentrance

ElevatorStructure

•Newautomaticslidingdoors, elevators,lightingandselective exteriorfinishes


StrathmoreBoulevard

1001 666/668

LandscapingatBusLayBay

• Enhance landscaping• Two city-owned trees to be removed and replaced• 666/668 Strathmore - front yards reinstated• Contractor to maintain trees during warranty period

WoodbineAve

Communitygarden-protected

Newlandscaping

Bicyclelockup

Restorewithvariedplant species

Re-installtooriginalonprivateproperty


Landscapingat2ndExit

StrathmoreBoulevard

SecondExit1000

998

996

994

WoodbineAve

• Tree at 996 Strathmore to be removed due to impact from construction. To be replaced as per city tree bylaw• Shade study completed, showing no impact to surrounding residents

Excavationwillimpactthetree


ConstructionPeriod1.LanerestrictiononStrathmoreBlvd.(westofWoodbineAve) Westbound-onlylaneforlocalvehiculartrafficenteringfromWoodbineAve 24/7accesstoemergencyvehicles Pedestrianaccesstemporarilyrestrictedtoonesideattimes Durationandtimingofconstructiontobeconfirmedbycontractor


ConstructionPeriod2.LanerestrictiononStrathmoreBlvd.(eastofWoodbineAve) Westbound-onlylaneforlocalvehiculartrafficColeridgeAvetoWoodbineAve 24/7accesstoemergencyvehicles Pedestrianaccesstemporarilyrestrictedtoonesideattimes Durationandtimingofconstructiontobeconfirmedbycontractor


ConstructionPeriod3.Eastbound-onlylaneforlocalvehiculartrafficWoodbineAvetoColeridgeAve 24/7accesstoemergencyvehicles Pedestrianaccesstemporarilyrestrictedtoonesideattimes BusestopickupanddropoffonthesouthsideofStrathmoreBlvdduring resurfacingofbusloop.


BusRoutesBusestopickupanddropoffonthesouthsideofStrathmoreBoulevardduringresurfacingofbusloop.Reroutingtobeconfirmed


PropertyImpacts•996WoodbineAveacquiredbyCityforTTC TTCreviewingbuildingconditionandconsidering followingoptions: •Temporaryconstructionsiteoffice •Leaveas-isandselluponprojectcompletion

•998WoodbineacquiredbyCityforTTC •Structuretobedemolished •Siteof2ndExit


ScheduleApril 18 2013 Project update – Open House

August 2013 AwardContract-TTCBoardApproval

Fall2013 Pre-ConstructionOpenHousewith ConstructionSchedule

ConstructionStart Fall2016 CompleteConstruction


Woodbine Station UpgradesFormoreinformation

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