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Project Update – Winter 2009
Please review the Fort York Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Report to the City's Executive Committee (PDF).
A significant number of planning studies since 2000 have included consideration of, and recommendations for a pedestrian/cycle link across the two rail corridors north of Fort York, in the area of Bathurst Street and Strachan Avenue. The preparations of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Steering Committee have included such a link as a related legacy project that should be completed in time for the Bicentennial celebrations in 2012. A Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study has, therefore, been undertaken to address opportunities for a pedestrian/cycle connection from Fort York to Stanley Park, across the existing rail corridors.
The report summarizes the results of the information and discussion that has been provided as part of the extensive public consultation process associated with the EA. An Environmental Study Report (ESR) is being completed by the consultant to the City that documents and describes in detail the results of all of the work undertaken, and will be submitted to the City for review. Once staff has completed its review, in accordance with the contents of this staff report and its recommendations, a Notice of Study Completion will be issued by the City. The ESR is to be filed on the public record for a minimum 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Background Information:
Public Information Session – Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The second public information session was held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Wellington on the Park, 15 Stafford Street. Please view:
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Public Information Session – April 16, 2009
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The Project
The City of Toronto is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to determine the preferred option and preliminary design details for a pedestrian and cycle route/bridge over the railway corridor west of Fort York.
Background
The Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is intended to provide a key link between Stanley Park to the north and the western area of Fort York grounds to the south, improving the connections between the City, Fort York and the waterfront. This opportunity has been identified in previous staff reports and the Fort York Public Realm Master Plan (2004) adopted by the City. The project is anticipated to be constructed in time for the War of 1812 bicentennial celebrations in 2012.
Purpose of Study
This Environmental Assessment (EA) Study provides the opportunity for both the community and the City to investigate the feasibility of bridging the existing rail corridor along the north boundary of Fort York. This project is expected to incorporate excellence in design engineering and promote a functional open space linkage between the surrounding neighbourhood that will be visually inspiring, integrating historic and cultural significance. The EA Study is to be conducted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment October 2000, as amended in 2007, in accordance with the requirements for Schedule ‘C’ projects. This process will define problems and opportunities, consider and evaluate alternative solutions and present an evaluation process leading to preferred design concept. Detailed design and construction is proposed to follow the environmental assessment study.
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Your Comments are Welcome
Consultation with members of the public and government review agencies will be a vital component of the study. There will be opportunities to discuss the project and provide input to the project team thereby assisting in identification of a preferred solution. Should you have any comments or questions regarding this study, or would like to be placed on a mailing list, please contact:
City of Toronto
Waterfront Secretariat
Mr. Stephen McKenna, Project Manager
City Hall, 12th floor, East Tower
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2N2
Tel: 416-397-4082
smckenna@toronto.ca
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
49 Frederick Street
Kitchener, Ontario
N2H 6M7
Attention: Mr. Garry E. Leveck, P.Eng.
garry.leveck@stantec.com
