Durham-Scarborough BRT
Environmental Project Report (EPR) update
The Environmental Project Report (EPR) was available for review for a 30-day review period from January 21, 2022 to February 22, 2022. On March 28, 2022, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed with the transit project in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08. As the final step of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), Metrolinx and Durham Region have issued a Statement of Completion in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08.
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TPAP timeline
Pinch Points
Explore the Pinch Point study areas and the pros and cons for each
Pinch Point #1 study area:
Key considerations for the Ellesmere Road pinch point are:
• Minimal property acquisition required to achieve Official Plan right-of-way
• High forecasted traffic volumes in 2041
• Minimal natural heritage features and cultural heritage resources
Technically Preferred Option: Centre-median (6 Lanes)
Widen to add two dedicated transit lanes and maintain the current number of general traffic lanes. (Cross-sections are conceptual.)
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Pros
• Provides the highest priority for transit, improving speed, reliability, comfort and convenience
• Maintains existing traffic capacity
• Provides opportunities to improve existing active transportation network
• Local transit can serve stops from curb lanes between rapid transit stops
Cons
• Requires all left-turns to occur at signalized intersections
• Limited potential impacts to a few cultural heritage resources
Previous Studies
- Preliminary Design – Toronto
- Preliminary Design – Pickering
- Preliminary Design – Ajax
- Preliminary Design – Whitby
- Preliminary Design – Oshawa