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^ And here's the text of what actually passed:

CW219-2019

Whereas the Brampton Official Plan calls for higher-order transit on Main Street; Whereas on December 5, 2018, at Committee of Council, Members of Council unanimously endorsed that an LRT extension route as originally recommended be prioritized by Brampton staff, and be immediately restored as part of the Brampton Transit Network Plan;

Whereas staff were directed to revise the Brampton LRT Extension Study to make any updates to the Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) Environmental Assessment (EA), including study and consideration of an underground tunneling option;

Whereas staff have identified three Main Street route options, HMLRT TPAP approved, Main-George one-way loop, and tunneling as means to provide a northerly LRT extension on Main Street to the Brampton GO Station;

Whereas the three identified options are dependent on securing funding from federal and provincial governments, or other sources; Whereas a public release from Metrolinx said that the contract to build the Hurontario LRT could be written in a way to allow a further extension into Brampton, specifically, that there are provisions in the contract language to adapt to future changes or additions to the LRT, including a potential extension into Brampton;

Whereas Metrolinx has stated that any new changes or additions would follow the main build of the first phase and would be done according to a new schedule that will have to be agreed to with the winner of the Hurontario LRT contract (Project Co);

Whereas stopping the Hurontario LRT at a terminal on the south-side of Steeles Avenue, a major corridor for trucks, is less than ideal for transit riders from a safety perspective, as transit riders who need to transfer to/from the Brampton Gateway Terminal must make additional intersection crossings compared to a station on the north side.

Whereas on December 12, 2018, the Downtown Reimagined project was paused pending further work to reduce the uncertainty associated with project costs and the development of an implementation plan for the various projects in the downtown core; Whereas the EA study will enable staff the opportunity to combine the objectives for an extended LRT route and elements of the enhanced streetscaping for Downtown Reimagined where possible;

Therefore Be It Resolved That:

1. The report from Chris Duyvestyn, Director, Transportation Special Projects, Public Works & Engineering, dated December 18, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 3, 2019, re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit Extension Study and Related Transportation Initiatives - Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 (File IA.A (16-3130-101)), be received;

2. Recommendations 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the staff report be approved;

“2. That staff be directed to update the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Environmental Assessment study to include consideration for a Main-George One-Way Loop in addition to underground tunneling options and the original Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit approved route, and incorporate elements of the enhanced streetscaping for Downtown Reimagined where possible; and​
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3. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $1,000,000 to top-up Project #174115-001 – Light Rail Transit Extension study with funding of $1,000,000 from General Rate Stabilization Reserve; and
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4. That staff be directed to examine rapid transit on Kennedy Road, McLaughlin Road and Hurontario-Main Street north of Brampton GO to Mayfield Road/Highway 410 as part of the next update to the Brampton Transportation Master Plan; and​
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5. That staff report back to Committee of Council once further discussions with Metrolinx have progressed to define the scope of work for the Downtown Mobility Hub, and additional information is obtained about Metrolinx’s transit oriented development strategy for possible ways to build partnerships in Downtown Brampton.”​
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3. Staff be directed to report back to Council on relocating the proposed Hurontario LRT stop at Steeles Avenue from the south side to a location on the north side that provides the best possible integration with the Brampton Gateway Terminal in order to provide a safe, convenient and comfortable loading/unloading transit user experience while accommodating a northerly LRT extension to the Brampton GO Station;

4. The Mayor and Council immediately work to seek funding from the federal and provincial governments for the extension of the Hurontario LRT from Steeles Avenue to the Brampton GO Station, and proceed with the fully funded option.

A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried, unanimously, as follows:
Yea
Santos
Vicente
Whillans
Palleschi
Bowman
Dhillon
Medeiros
Williams
Fortini
Singh
Brown
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Original staff recommendation:

Recommendations:
1. That the report from Chris Duyvestyn, Director, Transportation Special Projects, Public Works & Engineering, dated December 18, 2018, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 3, 2019, re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit Extension Study and Related Transportation Initiatives - Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 (File IA.A (16-3130-101)), be received; and

2. That staff be directed to update the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit Environmental Assessment study to include consideration for a Main-George One-Way Loop in addition to underground tunneling options and the original Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit approved route, and incorporate elements of the enhanced streetscaping for Downtown Reimagined where possible; and

3. That a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $1,000,000 to top-up Project #174115-001 – Light Rail Transit Extension study with funding of $1,000,000 from General Rate Stabilization Reserve; and

4. That staff be directed to examine rapid transit on Kennedy Road, McLaughlin Road and Hurontario-Main Street north of Brampton GO to Mayfield Road/Highway 410 as part of the next update to the Brampton Transportation Master Plan; and

5. That staff report back to Committee of Council once further discussions with Metrolinx have progressed to define the scope of work for the Downtown Mobility Hub, and additional information is obtained about Metrolinx’s transit oriented development strategy for possible ways to build partnerships in Downtown Brampton.
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Request For Proposals Closed For Hurontario LRT Project
May 23, 2019
The request for proposals stage has closed for teams to submit their bids to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
Following a fair, open and transparent request for qualifications process, three teams were shortlisted and invited to respond to a request for proposals in August 2017. Two teams - Mobilinx and Trillium Transit Partners - submitted their proposals by today's deadline.
Over the next several months, submissions will be evaluated and a successful bidder is expected to be announced in early fall 2019. A fairness monitor is observing the entire procurement process.
Click here to learn more about the Hurontario LRT project.
 
Reaching out to the Community:

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Our Mississauga Office is open! While an official opening event is being scheduled with MTO, our staff has moved in. Our Brampton office is almost there, we’re just working through a hiccup with signage.



The store front office located at 3024 Hurontario St in Cooksville is (finally) open to the public. Businesses and residents can visit the office during open hours to discuss all things Hurontario LRT. Both locations will offer workshops geared towards helping businesses prepare for construction, starting with helping them build their online brand. A full schedule will be released shortly after the grand opening event.



While the key focus of the offices will be community relations for the Hurontario LRT, the team has broadened focus to include Metrolinx projects across Peel Region. The team will now support our GO stations at Port Credit, Cooksville, Clarkson, Erindale, Brampton, Malton, Bamalea, Lisgar and all the GO bus stations in between.


The Peel Regional Community Relations team has always been ready to take questions on Metrolinx projects along with the Hurontario LRT, now that practice is official.

Ongoing Construction:
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Preparatory work for the project continues as utility companies relocate communication cables and underground structures along the Hurontario LRT route. Utility companies including Alectra, Enbridge, Bell, Rogers and more are working in various sections of Hurontario on specific projects.



The Community Relations teams works very closely with each utility and telco service to ensue community notices are sent to all properties within a 500 meter radius of the construction site and to hand deliver notices to impacted store-fronts prior to work beginning. We also offer a digital notice to any interested multi-tenant units and businesses.



Looking for construction updates? Sign up for our monthly newsletter here or follow us on social! @HurontarioLRT





Construction in Mississauga Centre:



Enbridge crews have started work on Hurontario Street between Matthews Gate and Fairview road and are expected to finish in 18 weeks.

Enbridge work has also begun at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Hurontario Street. This project will take approx. 2 months to complete.

Please review construction notices on our website.

Mobility Hub Guidelines:
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Metrolinx is updating the Mobility Hub Guidelines to reflect emerging opportunities for integrating of land use and transportation. Your input matters. Learn more and participate in an online survey at Metrolinx Engage.












We hope you find this update helpful. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our team at Hurontario LRT project office.
 
August 2017 to May 23, 2019

22 months for the HMLRT RFP? I really hope the government change slowed things down as that seems unnecessarily long.

If that scales linearly by cost the GO Expansion RFP might not close until 2030 :)
 
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Is the work at Duke of York and Burnhamthorpe preliminary work for the now canceled city centre loop?
 
Tuscani01 said:
Is the work at Duke of York and Burnhamthorpe preliminary work for the now canceled city centre loop?
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Nope, part of the Major Water System for the city and Region
 
There's a relevant Brampton City Council report now available.

In May council directed staff to relocate the proposed Brampton Gateway LRT back to the north side of Steeles Avenue. This eliminates the need for a tunnel, elevators, and escalators between the LRT and the bus terminal. It also reflects the new council's desire to push forward with a direct LRT extension to Downtown.

In the long term, the LRT station and bus terminal might be integrated into the Shoppers World redevelopment.
 
ShonTron said:
There's a relevant Brampton City Council report now available.

In May council directed staff to relocate the proposed Brampton Gateway LRT back to the north side of Steeles Avenue. This eliminates the need for a tunnel, elevators, and escalators between the LRT and the bus terminal. It also reflects the new council's desire to push forward with a direct LRT extension to Downtown.

In the long term, the LRT station and bus terminal might be integrated into the Shoppers World redevelopment.
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This could be interesting.
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I guess that makes sense if the line is going to be extended further north. Otherwise no point crossing Steeles for no reason.
 
blaixx said:
I guess that makes sense if the line is going to be extended further north. Otherwise no point crossing Steeles for no reason.
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The Brampton bus terminal is on the North side of Steeles (which was stated in the previous posts).

You want to encourage people to transfer to the LRT...with such a inhospitable transfer they may just drive.
 
muller877 said:
The Brampton bus terminal is on the North side of Steeles (which was stated in the previous posts).

You want to encourage people to transfer to the LRT...with such a inhospitable transfer they may just drive.
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It's a trade off; either an extra 50 metre street crossing for pedestrians, or one extra intersection for the LRT vehicle to have to pass through. If the line is planned to extend north (and will have to cross Steeles anyways) puting the platform on the north side is a no-brainer.
 
Pre-Notice:RQQ-2019-PMUN-299:For Technical Advisor Services for Hurontario LRT

Metrolinx intends to issue a Request for Quote and Qualifications(“RQQ”) for Technical Advisor Services for the 18km Hurontario LRT Project during the construction phase. The scope covers, but is not limited to, design review of all construction submissions from the Project Company, compliance and quality oversight, site activity and schedule monitoring, support on variations to Project Agreement, and oversight of the commissioning and testing activities. The Technical Advisor will also be responsible for providing support to Metrolinx on permits and approvals, property identification and reference plan review, environmental monitoring and auditing, and oversight of preparatory utilities works.
 
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