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Toronto Eglinton Line 5 | ?m | ?s | Metrolinx | Arcadis

stanko said:
Sorry if it was discussed already, but does anyone know if there will be a new symbol for the LRT on TTC signage, or will it use the same symbol that the streetcar has designated? Essentially what I'm asking is if LRT will now be considered as a different mode of transportation by the TTC
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It will be Line 5, a with an orange colour--a circle like the yellow 1 for Yonge, or the green 2 for Bloor. Essentially it is being considered the same as the subway and Scarborough RT. No, it will not use the streetcar symbol or be considered, for signage purposes, different from the subway in any way, as far as I know.
 
stanko said:
Sorry if it was discussed already, but does anyone know if there will be a new symbol for the LRT on TTC signage, or will it use the same symbol that the streetcar has designated? Essentially what I'm asking is if LRT will now be considered as a different mode of transportation by the TTC

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I'd imagine it would be. My question would be whether or not they would update the streetcar icon. How would you clearly differentiate the two in an icon format?

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Anyone have a guess when the Mount Dennis to Pearson and Kennedy to UTSC additions will start construction? They're still officially happening, I hope.
 
Hopkins123 said:
Anyone have a guess when the Mount Dennis to Pearson and Kennedy to UTSC additions will start construction? They're still officially happening, I hope.
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Those extensions are still in the planning stages, let alone any funding been allocated to them.

There are EA's for them, but they need to be adjusted a bit, and there is simply no money allocated to this project.

Its a municipal idea floated by the city planner, meaning, grains of salt need to be taken.

They want it done by opening of the original Crosstown but I say, fat chance.

2025 maybe.
 
DonValleyRainbow said:
I'd imagine it would be. My question would be whether or not they would update the streetcar icon. How would you clearly differentiate the two in an icon format?
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As I said above, no, it will not be the same icon as the streetcar. It will be Line 5 with an orange circle, the same style as the subway and SRT, not streetcars. It will be treated identically to a subway line for signage.
 
I can't remember where exactly I saw it, but I was looking at a design standards document of some sort, and there was a distinct LRT icon, similar to the subway and streetcar ones above.
 
robmausser said:
Those extensions are still in the planning stages, let alone any funding been allocated to them.

There are EA's for them, but they need to be adjusted a bit, and there is simply no money allocated to this project.

Its a municipal idea floated by the city planner, meaning, grains of salt need to be taken.

They want it done by opening of the original Crosstown but I say, fat chance.

2025 maybe.
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Kind of a moot point if we don't have enough LRVs delivered by Bombardier anyway.
 
Tree removal on Mount Dennis Station Site, Maintenance Storage Facility and Toronto Regional Conservation Authority Lands

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Crews will be removing designated trees within the designated City of Toronto Ravine and Natural Features Protection and Toronto Region Conservation Authority areas on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West from Keelesdale drive to Photography Dive to make way for the future Mount Dennis LRT Station. All works will be carried out with the approvals and cooperation of the responsible authority
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Hours of Work

The work will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete and may begin as early as September 12, 2016. Please note that work could be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

What to Expect

To accommodate for the removal of a significant number of trees, including mature specimens and dense forest area the former Kodak lands have been divided into two sections; a western area (Mount Dennis and EMSF site) and an eastern area (City of Toronto ravine and Natural Features Protection and Toronto Region Conservation Authority).

All of the western two-thirds and approximately half of the eastern two-thirds of the site will be excavated and regraded both due to existing contaminant remediation procedures and for new grades for roads, water management ponds, and new buildings.
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I hope that they at least turn those trees that they will be chopping down into furniture or wood flooring, and not mulch.
 
W. K. Lis said:
Tree removal on Mount Dennis Station Site, Maintenance Storage Facility and Toronto Regional Conservation Authority Lands

See link.



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I hope that they at least turn those trees that they will be chopping down into furniture or wood flooring, and not mulch.
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...or they could be made into Eglinton Crosstown souvenirs, just like the Maple Leaf Forever tree.
 
Johnny Au said:
...or they could be made into Eglinton Crosstown souvenirs, just like the Maple Leaf Forever tree.
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Except that they would have to ship the wood to the Far East, where they would manufacture them into souvenirs (at slave wages), then ship them back. It's the shipping cost that would end up as the biggest price tag.

(Who makes Canadian souvenirs here in Canada, anyways?):mad:
 
Construction Staging Set Up in Eglinton Park

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Beginning in September 2016, a portion of the western frontage of Eglinton Park will be used to accommodate construction staging. Through consultations with the public and local elected officials, a reduced portion of Eglinton Park has been approved for temporary use during the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown. Access to and various uses of the park will be maintained at all times. The sidewalk in front of the park will become part of the active construction zone. Please take care when travelling near construction.

Timing

The area of the park will be occupied starting in September 2016 for the duration of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction (upwards of 40 months).
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Several trees at the front of the park will be removed. Other trees will be surrounded with protective fencing. These recommendations comply with current City requirements for compensation and restoration.

Use of the Park

Avenue Station construction staging in this area will include the following uses:
  • Project materials storage
  • Soil stockpile/holding area
  • Equipment
  • Truck waiting area
  • Site crew trailers
Restoration of the Park

Restoration of the park will take place once Avenue Station and the Eglinton Crosstown construction are complete. Working with communities and elected officials, a restoration plan will be developed for Eglinton Park to enhance landscaping and improve lighting and grade, in coordination with the City and existing improvement plans.
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salsa said:
"Almost 100% certain" Metrolinx will abandon plans for gas-fired power plant in Mount Dennis. A report on alternatives is coming soon.

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-s...atural-gas-plant-to-power-eglinton-crosstown/
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Pure fantasy. For emergency backup you need something that you can switch on and off at will, and that means firing up a fossil fuel powered generator. They might be able to do some grid-scale storage with an emerging technology like a vanadium flow battery, but it wouldn't ride out more than 24 hours of disruption. When an ice storm hits, you sometimes need days of backup before the grid connections can be restored. I'm all for using green energy to power the day to day, but its not a dependable back-up solution.
 
KevinT said:
Pure fantasy. For emergency backup you need something that you can switch on and off at will, and that means firing up a fossil fuel powered generator. They might be able to do some grid-scale storage with an emerging technology like a vanadium flow battery, but it wouldn't ride out more than 24 hours of disruption. When an ice storm hits, you sometimes need days of backup before the grid connections can be restored. I'm all for using green energy to power the day to day, but its not a dependable back-up solution.
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The airport generators have gobs of excess capacity. Just extend Eglinton to the airport then plug into theirs; done.
 
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