Transportation Network Alternatives were developed by reviewing, refining, bundling and evaluating shortlisted solutions previously presented at stakeholder and public engagement in June 2020.
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 1 Do Nothing
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 2 Additional Traffic Capacity
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 3 Additional Traffic Capacity, Modified Gardiner Ramps, New Lake Shore Ramp
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 4A Neighbourhood Main Streets
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 4B Neighbourhood Main Streets with 4-lane Lake Shore
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Alternative 4C Neighbourhood Main Streets with 4-lane Lake Shore without Legion Road
Each of the Transportation Network Alternatives was comprehensively evaluated using an evidence-based approach to identify a Preliminary Preferred Network. The evaluation was also informed by stakeholder and public input received from local residents and businesses. An overview of the Evaluation Criteria is described below:
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Thematic Area
Evaluation Criteria
Policy Frameworks
City of Toronto: Official Plan, mobility policies, guidelines, climate change, resiliency
Provincial Policies: Growth Plan
Safe & Healthy Communities
Safe & Active, Green & Vibrant Streets
Neighbourhood Connectivity & Choice
Mobility
Multi Modal: Auto Traffic, Transit, Walking, & Cycling
Gardiner Traffic Infiltration
Natural Environment
Environmentally Sensitive Features
Stormwater & Groundwater Quality
Air Quality
Cultural Environment
Archaeological & Indigenous Communities Rights
Built and Cultural Heritage
Social Equity
Affordability
Access to Opportunity & Daily Life
Economic & Financial Considerations
Engineering Feasibility & Constructability
Construction & Operating Costs & Noise
Property Impacts & Business Impacts
Goods Movement & Delivery
Evaluation Summary
The results of the evaluation for each of the Transportation Network Alternatives are summarized in the table below. The Preliminary Preferred Network Alternative is Network 4B Neighbourhood Main Streets with 4-lane Lake Shore.
Evaluation Criteria
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Alternative 4A
Alternative 4B
Alternative 4C
Policy Framework
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Safe & Healthy Communities
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Mobility
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Natural Environment
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Cultural Environment
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Social Equity
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Economic & Financial Considerations
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Overall
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Preliminary Preferred Network
Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan Network Alternative 4B Neighbourhood Main Streets with 4-lane Lake Shore
The Preliminary Preferred Network Alternative is Network Alternative 4B Neighbourhood Main Streets with 4-lane Lake Shore. Network Alternative 4B provides area transportation improvements needed to address existing and future issues using a comprehensive evaluation approach:
Provides a connected multi-modal transportation network that accommodates all transportation users, and prioritizes transit use, walking and cycling
Provides three new street connections (Street A, Legion Road Extension and New North-South Street) that will improve travel connectivity, circulation and help overcome Gardiner Expressway and rail corridor physical barriers
Provides excellent walking and cycling connectivity and more compact intersections to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
Supports the long term build-out of the Christie’s site
Improves community access to higher-order transit and improves streetcar priority
Help reduce neighbourhood traffic infiltration impacts from the Gardiner Expressway
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