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GO Transit: Construction Projects (Metrolinx, various)

It's going to be interesting to see the results of Metrolinx's 2051 Strategic Transit Plan that they've out sourced to HDR Inc.

Metrolinx - Abstract - RFP-2023-INND-438 - Rfp-2023-innd-438: Provision Of 2051 Regional Transit Plan

www.metrolinx.merx.com www.metrolinx.merx.com
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Transit

Mobility for Tomorrow Today’s connected cities need transportation options proven to enhance economies, build resiliency and improve livability. Transit infrastructure does all three. It forms a central network for multimodal systems, expanding access to education, healthcare and employment.
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In her report for the 30-Nov Board Mtg, the Chief Planning Officer specifically ties the work to MTO's 2022 Transportation Plan. "The updates will bring the RTP into conformity with Connecting the GGH: A Transportation Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the multimodal plan for the region released by the province in 2022." so the work should move the 33 transit plans a little further down the plan-design-construct path.
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She also states "We are targeting the submission of a draft RTP to the Ministry of Transportation at the end of the first quarter in the 2024-25 fiscal year.", which I think means June 2024. So hopefully we will get to see the results by September of that year.
 
Northern Light said:
Nah, I've seen you grumpy, PE, this is not that.



I'm not a huge fan of added fantasy drawings for the simple reason that there's not an unlimited pile of money, and there are other priorities in the queue with varying degrees of real traction that all but preclude this getting serious attention, even at a planning level in the next decade.

That said, I would consider the use of the CPKC corridor from the Junction eastwards to be mostly straight forward and viable, because the majority can accommodate 2 dedicated tracks for GO.

There would be some seriously expensive bridges, and some retaining walls, but its not that pie-in-the-sky, because CPKC can retain in its existing capacity, and even add over-night capacity assuming GO would not run a midtown line 24/7.

West of the Junction, room can also be found for additional GO Tracks, however, if you continue to run a distinct GO Milton service to Union, that's a lot more traffic to manage, and it limits the potential service profile of any 'crosstown' type service from that point west.

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Toronto Yard has lots of spare room, 72 tracks have been removed; but ensuring no conflicting movements would likely require some costly re-arranging.

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The outlined portion of Toronto yard is all former (removed) track, about 75 acres worth.
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Drone shots Dec 2
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Work is coming along nice for the new track and platform at Exhibition Station this weekend.

Not a trace of the ticket building any longer.
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You can only really see the old platform from Platform 2(Westbound tracks)
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No onto the new platform/tracks.
All the track seems to be installed. All that's left is evening out the ballast and finishing the gap in the platform
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Last shot of the north stairwell for the temporary bridge.
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Went by Exhibition GO again today to see how things are coming along on the relocated track/platform 1. I didn't realize this before but the section at the bottom and West of Atlantic Ave will not have a platform any longer, due to it shifting east 2-300 metres (my best guess). I can't recall if the final station design has them that far east or if it's just temporary to make the relocations easier.

The time I arrived today seemed to be impeccable, as the ballast tamping machine was rolling by the area by the tunnel entrance/Atlantic Ave. Decided to take a video of it doing it's thing!

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Ballast tamping machine making it's way through. You can see where the new platform ends but a path will be built to this tonight is my guess.
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Now on the south side of the station looking at the stairs to the temporary pedestrian bridge.. now featuring handrails!
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A large indoor shelter/waiting area for the new platform is seen from platform 1.
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And now the rest of the batch

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You can see how much further East the new platform goes to.
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The waiting newly built waiting areas on the south side indicates Platform 1 will also be shifting.
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Alre
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Already some of the old tracks for platform 4 have been removed.
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kotsy said:
Work is coming along nice for the new track and platform at Exhibition Station this weekend.

Not a trace of the ticket building any longer.
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You can only really see the old platform from Platform 2(Westbound tracks)
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No onto the new platform/tracks.
All the track seems to be installed. All that's left is evening out the ballast and finishing the gap in the platform
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Last shot of the north stairwell for the temporary bridge.
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Love the GO Kotsy 'wayfinding'? Nice work.
 
As I was leaving the station parking lot, a development sign caught my eye.

newstone-development.com

Newstone Development

Newstone’s flagship project, Elm Villa is a master-planned community set on a coveted 91-acre parcel of land in Stouffville. Its first phase will comprise a collection of urban townhomes ideal for both first-time buyers and current homeowners looking to “rightsize
newstone-development.com
 
hw621 said:
TOD coming?
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TwinHuey said:
As I was leaving the station parking lot, a development sign caught my eye.

newstone-development.com

Newstone Development

Newstone’s flagship project, Elm Villa is a master-planned community set on a coveted 91-acre parcel of land in Stouffville. Its first phase will comprise a collection of urban townhomes ideal for both first-time buyers and current homeowners looking to “rightsize
newstone-development.com
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If you wanna try teasing apart the official plan, knock yourself out.
 
TwinHuey said:
As I was leaving the station parking lot, a development sign caught my eye.

newstone-development.com

Newstone Development

Newstone’s flagship project, Elm Villa is a master-planned community set on a coveted 91-acre parcel of land in Stouffville. Its first phase will comprise a collection of urban townhomes ideal for both first-time buyers and current homeowners looking to “rightsize
newstone-development.com
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We have a thread for that!

Elm Villa | 41m | 12s | Newstone | SvN

Elm Villa: a proposed subdivision of 12, 12 & 12-storey mixed-use condo & commercial buildings, 3-storey townhomes and public space designed by SvN for Newstone Developments in Stouffville's Old Elm neighbourhood. Renderings from Newstone: Concept and Subdivision Plans from the Public...
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crs1026 said:
Maybe somebody can mark up those aerial photos to indicate where the Greenbelt begins

- Paul
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Greenbelt doesn't come anywhere near here, (the area adjacent to the station.)

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The Old Elm site is just beyond the built-up urban area of Stouffville (just), at the north east corner.
 
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