Eglinton East LRT: Environmental Project Report

The Environmental Project Report (EPR) for the Eglinton East LRT has been completed as part of the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process Regulation (Ontario Regulation 231/08), which is an environmental assessment process specific to public transit projects. The EPR includes detailed studies and evaluation of the potential project impacts as well as proposed measures to mitigate the impacts. The review period for the EPR for the Eglinton East LRT has closed.

Environmental Project Report

The review period for the Environmental Project Report for the Eglinton East LRT has ended.

Environmental Project Report: Eglinton East Light Rail Transit Project

Appendices:

Appendix A1: Eglinton East LRT Alignment Plan and Profile Plates – Eglinton-Kingston Plot
Appendix A2: Eglinton East LRT Alignment Plan and Profile Plates – Morningside-UTSC Plot
Appendix A3: Eglinton East LRT Alignment Plan and Profile Plates – Sheppard-Neilson Plot
Appendix B1: Utility Conflict Matrix and Related Annotation Drawings: Eglinton Ave East
Appendix B2: Utility Conflict Matrix and Related Annotation Drawings: Kingston Road
Appendix B3: Utility Conflict Matrix and Related Annotation Drawings: Neilson Road
Appendix B4: Utility Conflict Matrix and Related Annotation Drawings: Morningside Ave
Appendix B5: Utility Conflict Matrix and Related Annotation Drawings: Sheppard Ave East
Appendix B6: Utility Conflict Assessment Matrix
Appendix C1: Drainage and Stormwater Management Report
Appendix C2: Drainage and Stormwater Management Report – Appendix 1
Appendix C3: Drainage and Stormwater Management Report – Appendix 2
Appendix D: EELRT Socioeconomic Assessment Report
Appendix E1: Natural Heritage Report – Part 1
Appendix E2: Natural Heritage Report – Part 2
Appendix E3: Map of Natural Heritage Elements
Appendix F1: Cultural Environment Report
Appendix F2: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Part 1
Appendix F3: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Part 2
Appendix F4: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Part 3
Appendix G1: Archaeology Report
Appendix G2: Archaeology Report – Appendix
Appendix G3: Archaeology Report – Supplemental Documentation
Appendix G4: Archaeology Report – Section 7.0 Images
Appendix H: EELRT Air Quality Report
Appendix I1: Noise and Vibration Report – Part 1
Appendix I2: Noise and Vibration Report – Part 2
Appendix I3: Noise and Vibration Report – Part 3
Appendix I4: Noise and Vibration Report – Part 4
Appendix J: Geotechnical Assessment Report
Appendix K1: Contamination Report (Phase 1 ESA) – Part 1
Appendix K2: Contamination Report (Phase 1 ESA) – Part 2
Appendix K3: Contamination Report (Phase 1 ESA) – Part 3
Appendix L1a: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Public Engagement Phase 1
Appendix L1b: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Public Engagement Phase 2
Appendix L1c: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Public Engagement TRPAP
Appendix L2a: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Stakeholder and Agency Engagement – Technical
Appendix L2b: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Stakeholder and Agency Engagement – Review Agencies
Appendix L2c: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Stakeholder and Agency Engagement – TRPAP
Appendix L2d: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Stakeholder and Agency Engagement – Comment Log
Appendix L3a: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Preplanning Part 1
Appendix L3b: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Preplanning Part 2
Appendix L3c: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Preplanning Part 3
Appendix L3d: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Preplanning Part 4
Appendix L3e: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Preplanning Part 5
Appendix L3f: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – TRPAP Notice of Commencement Part 1
Appendix L3g: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – TRPAP Notice of Commencement Part 2
Appendix L3h: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Indigenous Engagement – Summary and Preassessment
Appendix L4: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Notice of Commencement
Appendix L5: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Notice of Completion
Appendix L6: Record of Consultation and Public Consultation Report – Property Owners
Appendix M: Traffic Impact Assessment Report
Appendix N1: Kennedy Station Architectural Package
Appendix N2: Sheppard-McCowan Station Architectural Package

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Transit and Traffic

Key Impacts

Potential permanent rerouting of existing bus routes to accommodate with the LRT.
Increased travel times for people driving due to LRT implementation. Increases will be specific to each corridor, will need to incorporate mode shift, and will be confirmed during future phases of design.
Localized impacts such as road realignments or extensions, notably at Beath Street, which will be extended beyond its current terminus at Morningside Avenue west to Rodda Boulevard.
Potential for traffic to impact adjacent neighbourhoods in areas where certain intersections are more difficult to access due to the centre-running LRT.

Mitigation Measures

Transit

Divert local bus routes to intersect and feed LRT in locations where passengers can transfer conveniently.
Maintain local bus service along segments with wider LRT stop spacing.
Develop a complementary transit network to make taking transit easier.

Traffic

Coordinate traffic signals to minimize delays for drivers.
Provide adequate signage and advance notice regarding stop relocation and route rerouting.
Monitor live conditions and adjust service to maintain acceptable performance.
Monitor traffic volumes and adjust signal timings as necessary.

Infrastructure

Key Impacts

Permanent changes to drainage and stormwater conveyance and infrastructure; potential changes to water quality during construction; impact to, and potential relocation of wet and dry utilities.

Mitigation Measures

Develop Stormwater management plans and apply best practices to comply with applicable policy and regulations; develop erosion and sediment control plans to mitigate impacts to the drainage system water quality and quantity; and develop detailed utility relocation plans.

Socio-economic Environment

Key Impacts

Full and partial property acquisitions due to right-of-way increase to accommodate EELRT.
Most residential and business disruption impacts relate to the construction of the project and are temporary in nature. The impacts to homes, local businesses and recreational facilities can be primarily attributed to changes in vehicle and pedestrian movement patterns but may include reduced visibility of storefronts and signs, reduced on-street parking, less convenient access and disruption or closures to any off-street parking facilities, and patron inconvenience due to temporary construction debris, noise and dust.
Lands would benefit from improved access to higher order transit upon project implementation.

Mitigation Measures

Further refinement in later stages of design to minimize impacts and regular, transparent, and respectful communication with property owners.
Impacts to local residents and businesses due to general construction activities will be addressed indirectly through a range of mitigation efforts including a construction management and staging plan, dust management plan, and a traffic and transit management plan to identify alternative vehicular routes, especially for servicing and loading during the time of construction to ensure seamless movement around the study area.
A wide range of flexible and responsive community support initiatives to be deployed, including engagement and advance notification, local procurement opportunities, construction mitigation and opportunities for local employment through the project implementation.

Natural Environment

Key Impacts

Minor displacement/disturbance of wildlife and fish habitats, primarily at MSF site, Highland Creek, and other watercourse crossings.

Mitigation Measures

Wildlife sweeps prior to any construction and implementation of management and restoration plans to minimize any long-term impacts.

Cultural Environment

Key Impacts

Potential impacts to four heritage resources, ranging in intensity from construction vibration to possible removal.

Mitigation Measures

Additional studies during future phases of design to determine the heritage value and impact assessments of the resources.

Noise and Vibrations

Key Impacts

No vibration impacts beyond acceptable levels, but the potential for excess noise along Military Trail, through UTSC, at the MSF, and along Neilson Road.

Mitigation Measures

Use of track and rail treatments in these areas to minimize sound output and incorporation of noise barriers where those tactics are insufficient.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Key Impacts

Overall decrease in vehicle-related emissions along the EELRT route, improving long-term air quality; potential temporary reduction of air quality during construction due to dust.

Mitigation Measures

Implementation of a Dust Control Plan to minimize the amount of dust produced during construction.