Durham-Scarborough BRT

• DSBRT Environmental Project Report
• Environmental Project Report Executive Summary
• Errata to the final Environmental Project Report

• Appendix A1.1: Toronto Design
• Appendix A2: Stops Architecture
• Appendix A3: Design Criteria
• Appendix B1: Transportation and Traffic Impact Analysis
• Appendix B2: Whitby Analysis
• Appendix B3: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategy Report
• Appendix B4: Ellesmere Truck Analysis
• Appendix B5: Cycling Network Review
• Appendix C: Natural Environment
• Appendix D: Arborist Report
• Appendix E: Cultural Heritage Report
• Appendix E1: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 601 605 607-611 Kingston Rd W
• Appendix E2: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 571 575 577 579 Kingston Rd W
• Appendix E3: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 3344 3832 Ellesmere Rd
• Appendix E4: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 365 Kingston Rd
• Appendix E5: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 326 944 Dundas St E & 708 Dundas St W
• Appendix E6: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - Pringle Creek & CP Rail

• Appendix E7: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 731 King St W
• Appendix E8: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - Oshawa Creek
• Appendix E9: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 1723 Dunchurch St
• Appendix E10: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report - 425 528 Dundas St E & 207 Dundas St W
• Appendix F: Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment
• Appendix G: Socio-Economic and Land Use Study Report
• Appendix H: Air Quality Impact Assessment
• Appendix I: Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
• Appendix I: Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment - Figures
• Appendix J: Stormwater Management and Fluvial Geomorphology
• Appendix K1: Government Review Team Master Distribution List & Project Mailing List
• Appendix K2: Public Meeting Reports - Part 1
• Appendix K2: Public Meeting Reports - Part 2
• Appendix K2: Public Meeting Reports - Part 3
• Appendix K3: Record of Public Correspondence - Part 1
• Appendix K3: Record of Public Correspondence - Part 2
• Appendix K3: Record of Public Correspondence - Part 3
• Appendix K4-1: Review Agency Meetings and Correspondence
• Appendix L1: Geotechnical Report –Geotechnical Report
• Appendix L2: Geotechnical Report – Foundation

A Minister's Notice to Proceed on the project was issued on March 28, 2022 for a bus rapid transit corridor serving Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. The 36-kilometre corridor will include but is not limited to dedicated bus lanes, bus stops, centre medians and multi-use paths.

The Statement of Completion of the Transit Project Assessment Process was issued on March 31, 2022. This means planning expansion and new infrastructure projects to serve our growing population into 2041 and beyond. To help people get to where they need to go, Metrolinx is working to bring a more frequent and reliable transit service to Durham Region and the City of Toronto through the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project.

To get there, the project was assessed following the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP).

The TPAP is a focused impact assessment created specifically for transit projects, regulated under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act. The TPAP is a focused impact assessment process for Ontario transit projects that includes consultation, assessment of potential environmental impacts, an assessment of measures to mitigate negative impacts, and documentation. The process is prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08 – Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings, made under the provincial Environmental Assessment Act.

The TPAP is a regulated timeline of up to 120 days to prepare an Environmental Project Report (EPR) and consult with interested persons, including regulatory agencies and Indigenous Nations. Due to the regulated timeline of the TPAP, pre-planning activities occur prior to the formal commencement of the TPAP to begin preparing environmental studies and understand the interests of stakeholders.

Key considerations for the Ellesmere Road pinch point are:

• Minimal property acquisition required to achieve Official Plan right-of-way

• Traffic volumes in 2041 are similar to today

• Minimal natural heritage features and cultural heritage resources

• Option must match recommended option for Ellesmere Road between Military Trail and Meadowvale Road

Technically Preferred Option: Centre-median (4 Lanes)

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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, requiring a change in travel patterns

Key considerations for the Pickering Village pinch point are:

• High forecasted eastbound traffic volumes in 2041

• Numerous cultural heritage resources

• Future development and transportation network upgrades

• Buildings located close to the property line

Technically Preferred Option: Curbside (4 Lanes)

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• Provides priority for transit, improving speed, reliability, comfort and convenience

• Minimizes potential impacts to cultural heritage resources

• Supports future development and future transportation network upgrades

Cons

• Reduces capacity for general traffic and goods movement, may not be suitable for afternoon eastbound traffic

• BRT shares curbside lane with local transit, resulting in delays and longer travel times

Key considerations for the Downtown Whitby pinch point are:

• Narrow right-of-way with buildings located close to the property line

• Some cultural heritage resources

• On-street parking will need to be removed or relocated

Technically Preferred Option: Curbside (4 Lanes)

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Pros

• Provides priority for transit, improving speed, reliability, comfort and convenience

• Avoids impacts to buildings

• Minimizes potential impacts to cultural heritage resources

Cons

• On-street parking will need to be relocated to side streets or municipal parking facilities. Today on-street parking is restricted in peak hours in peak directions.

• BRT shares curbside lane with local transit, resulting in delays and longer travel times

• Reduces capacity for general traffic and goods movement

Key factors in the Downtown Oshawa pinch point are:

• Narrow right-of-way with buildings located close to the property line

• Minimal natural heritage features

• Some cultural heritage resources

• On-street parking will need to be removed or relocated

Technically Preferred Option: Contraflow Lanes (Couplet)

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• Provides the highest priority for transit, improving speed, reliability, comfort and convenience

• Avoids impacts to buildings and cultural heritage resources

• Increases compliance of general traffic to dedicated bus lane with BRT running opposite to general traffic

Cons

• Two-way operation will require public education and changes in travel patterns

• Changes in local bus service may be required

• Requires relocation of on-street parking on the north side of King Street