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Cycling: West Toronto Railpath (City of Toronto, Phase II Proposed)

In a report to next week's General Government and Licensing Committee the City is moving to carry out an expropriation in service of building the Rail Path Extension.


From the report:

There is both a requirement for a permanent take, as well as a temporary easement:

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I'm not sure whether this is new information or how long this info has been on the city's site, but I noticed some stronger language than I've seen before regarding the eastern leg of the Railpath along the Barrie Corridor to connect north to Bloor and beyond via the Davenport Diamond Greenway:
Situated on Bloor Street West between St. Helen’s Avenue and the Barrie rail corridor, the new station will feature bike parking, entrance at Bloor street (lower) level and at platform (upper) level, plaza and landscaping at the platform level, one tunnel connecting East and West platforms and a multi-use path from the Davenport Diamond Greenway north of Bloor Street to Dundas. This multi-use path will be routed adjacent to the Barrie GO Rail Corridor and will provide connection to the West Toronto Railpath.
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www.toronto.ca

SmartTrack Stations Program

Visit Metrolinx’s website for more information about the the SmartTrack Stations and how to get involved. The SmartTrack Stations Program will improve transportation choices within Toronto by leveraging existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx’s GO Expansion...
www.toronto.ca www.toronto.ca

I always assumed that the path was a future project, but it sounds like it could be built at the same time as the Bloor/Lansdowne "SmartTrack" (a.k.a. regular GO with a fancy name) station. I wonder whether any funding has been allocated for the path.
 
smably said:
I'm not sure whether this is new information or how long this info has been on the city's site, but I noticed some stronger language than I've seen before regarding the eastern leg of the Railpath along the Barrie Corridor to connect north to Bloor and beyond via the Davenport Diamond Greenway:

www.toronto.ca

SmartTrack Stations Program

Visit Metrolinx’s website for more information about the the SmartTrack Stations and how to get involved. The SmartTrack Stations Program will improve transportation choices within Toronto by leveraging existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx’s GO Expansion...
www.toronto.ca www.toronto.ca

I always assumed that the path was a future project, but it sounds like it could be built at the same time as the Bloor/Lansdowne "SmartTrack" (a.k.a. regular GO with a fancy name) station. I wonder whether any funding has been allocated for the path.
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I was noticing this too. It will be a tight squeeze south of Bloor, and maybe not as pretty as the West Toronto Railpath, but it will be a very welcome connection.

I wonder how they will bring the path through the station though. I wonder if there's enough room for tracks, platforms, and a trail. Looking forward to seeing more detailed design.
 
smably said:
I'm not sure whether this is new information or how long this info has been on the city's site, but I noticed some stronger language than I've seen before regarding the eastern leg of the Railpath along the Barrie Corridor to connect north to Bloor and beyond via the Davenport Diamond Greenway:

www.toronto.ca

SmartTrack Stations Program

Visit Metrolinx’s website for more information about the the SmartTrack Stations and how to get involved. The SmartTrack Stations Program will improve transportation choices within Toronto by leveraging existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx’s GO Expansion...
www.toronto.ca www.toronto.ca

I always assumed that the path was a future project, but it sounds like it could be built at the same time as the Bloor/Lansdowne "SmartTrack" (a.k.a. regular GO with a fancy name) station. I wonder whether any funding has been allocated for the path.
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I believe a big reason the Smart Track program is relatively so expensive is that the city is shoe-horning a lot of other programs in with it (St. Clair Transportation Improvements, etc.). So I wouldn't be surprised to see it included.
 
According to a report (linked below) heading to the next Gov't and Licensing Ctte, stage 2 expropriation is set to proceed for 50 Alma, in service of the West Toronto Railpath extension.

Report here: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-170377.pdf

From said report:

Construction for the W.T.R.E. and associated works is tentatively planned to begin in
the first quarter of 2022

Apparently Mx will be tendering this work..........lets hope they don't change their mind! (for those following the Dufferin Bridge thread)

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We learn via member motion that one property owner has not come to terms with the City; and as such authorization to expropriate is now being sought.

This might (or might not) delay things a tiny bit.

What's required:

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Aerial Pic:

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HT @SaugeenJunction

GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

By the end of the year Unionville, Milliken, Agincourt, and Kennedy will be complete with brand new stations. What a transformation. Next up: Danforth, grade separations, and electrification. Hard to imagine East Harbour GO occurring quickly. *minus the north half of the southbound platform...
urbantoronto.ca urbantoronto.ca

HT @Northern Light

GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

By the end of the year Unionville, Milliken, Agincourt, and Kennedy will be complete with brand new stations. What a transformation. Next up: Danforth, grade separations, and electrification. Hard to imagine East Harbour GO occurring quickly. *minus the north half of the southbound platform...
urbantoronto.ca urbantoronto.ca

I wonder if this will assist with moving the Extension construction work forward?
 
Allandale25 said:
HT @SaugeenJunction

GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

By the end of the year Unionville, Milliken, Agincourt, and Kennedy will be complete with brand new stations. What a transformation. Next up: Danforth, grade separations, and electrification. Hard to imagine East Harbour GO occurring quickly. *minus the north half of the southbound platform...
urbantoronto.ca urbantoronto.ca

HT @Northern Light

GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

By the end of the year Unionville, Milliken, Agincourt, and Kennedy will be complete with brand new stations. What a transformation. Next up: Danforth, grade separations, and electrification. Hard to imagine East Harbour GO occurring quickly. *minus the north half of the southbound platform...
urbantoronto.ca urbantoronto.ca

I wonder if this will assist with moving the Extension construction work forward?
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Yes, I believe that the 4th track work in the Kitchener Corridor is a pre-requisite for the rail path extension.
 
AlbertC said:
Residents want a firm timeline for West Toronto Railpath extension

'Let's get this thing done': resident

News 06:00 AM by Veronica Appia

Residents want a firm timeline for West Toronto Railpath extension

Residents at the latest meeting for the West Toronto Railpath extension may have expressed excitement about the new design, but they are also questioning when — and if — the project will get underway.
www.toronto.com www.toronto.com
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2 years later in 2022...residents STILL want a firm timeline for West Toronto Railpath extension.

I just checked the project page and it just says "construction starting 2022." Tomorrow we're at the halfway point of 2022, let's get going FFS!
 
Got a notice in the mail the other day from Metrolinx saying that tree clearing and vegetation removal will be starting this month.
Background

Work is underway to deliver the GO Expansion Program - the largest transit expansion in Canadian history. To allow fast, quiet, electrified, two-way, all-day service that will come with GO Expansion, Metrolinx will build new track, signals, rail facilities and electrification infrastructure, modify and build bridges, and improve crossings across the core segments of the GO rail network. Metrolinx will be building a new track on the Kitchener GO line, next to the West Toronto Railpath. Part of this work will include construction of a new entrance to Bloor GO Station, a new community park at Ernest Avenue, and a realignment of the Railpath, on behalf of the City of Toronto. Invasive tree species on the railpath and inside the rail corridor will be removed to facilitate this work and will be replaced within the City of Toronto through a compensation program based on the Metrolinx Vegetation Guideline (2020). The final path realignment will include landscaping with native trees, shrubs, and vine walls.

What work is taking place?

Crews will clear and remove some of the trees and vegetation located within the rail corridor and West Toronto Railpath between Dundas Street West and Dupont Street. Fencing will be installed around trees to be protected.
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Maybe this means the railpath realignment is imminent?

Here's the full flyer: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/greate...r/4th-Track-Tree-Removal-Notice-June-2022.pdf
 
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