Construction Staging Area - TTC Easier Access Program - Donlands Station (Phase 1a and 1b)

Construction of the development will be undertaken in several phases. This report deals with matters related to Phase 1a and 1b of the construction only. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a portion of the north sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue and a point 24 metres further west, for a period of three months (i.e., October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020), to accommodate construction staging operations in Phase 1a. During Phase 1b, the sidewalk and lane closure implemented during Phase 1a will be removed and Strathmore Boulevard will be returned its previous lane configuration. Although no long duration closures are proposed with Phase 1b and the majority of work being completed can be accommodated without encroaching onto the municipal right-of-way, portions on the south sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard and east sidewalk on Dewhurst Boulevard are proposed to be removed and temporary decking will be used within these areas when construction activities are not taking place. It is anticipated that this phase of the project will be completed April 2021.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 45 metres west. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 45 metres west. 5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and point 52 metres west. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 52 metres west. 7 City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13 City Council the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16 City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.