Air Quality Impacts of Proposed Metrolinx Service Meeting
Trustee Irene Atkinson Invites you to a meeting to discuss the impact of the proposed new Metrolinx Service.
Where: Fern Avenue Public School in the Auditorium
When: Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM
Air Quality Impacts of Proposed New Metrolinx Service
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Issue/Problem: Understand what air quality impacts may be anticipated from proposed new Metrolinx rail service between Union Station and LB Pearson Airport.
Background Information:
In November 2008, Metrolinx adopted The Big Move, a regional Transportation Plan for Greater Toronto. A new Union–Pearson Rail Link will operate on tracks that have thus far served the Georgetown Go Train line. This service will have the effect of increasing the traffic on the line as well as introduce new tracks, building or rebuilding bridges and underpasses. The project’s environmental impact will be assessed under Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process (Regulation 231/08 under the Environmental Assessment Act). On April 14, 2009, Metrolinx published a draft Environmental Project Report.
Implications: Staff have determined that a number of schools will experience varying degrees of impact from this new service. In order to fully understand the impacts on these schools, the following activities will be required: Field sampling of existing air quality conditions; Generation of computer models for the impact of increased diesel train traffic at the site and in the school.
Next Steps: Due to the complexity of this work, staff recommend seeking proposals from several qualified environmental consulting firms. It is anticipated that a consultant will be selected by June 1, 2009 and the report received by the end of June, 2009.
Where: Fern Avenue Public School in the Auditorium
When: Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM
Air Quality Impacts of Proposed New Metrolinx Service
__________________________________
Issue/Problem: Understand what air quality impacts may be anticipated from proposed new Metrolinx rail service between Union Station and LB Pearson Airport.
Background Information:
In November 2008, Metrolinx adopted The Big Move, a regional Transportation Plan for Greater Toronto. A new Union–Pearson Rail Link will operate on tracks that have thus far served the Georgetown Go Train line. This service will have the effect of increasing the traffic on the line as well as introduce new tracks, building or rebuilding bridges and underpasses. The project’s environmental impact will be assessed under Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process (Regulation 231/08 under the Environmental Assessment Act). On April 14, 2009, Metrolinx published a draft Environmental Project Report.
Implications: Staff have determined that a number of schools will experience varying degrees of impact from this new service. In order to fully understand the impacts on these schools, the following activities will be required: Field sampling of existing air quality conditions; Generation of computer models for the impact of increased diesel train traffic at the site and in the school.
Next Steps: Due to the complexity of this work, staff recommend seeking proposals from several qualified environmental consulting firms. It is anticipated that a consultant will be selected by June 1, 2009 and the report received by the end of June, 2009.