SmartTrack LIVE Event: Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station Virtual Open House – December 9, 2021

How will a convenient and seamless pedestrian connection be implemented to the nearby TTC Lansdowne subway station?

Will a multi-use path connecting north to the Davenport Diamond Greenway and south to Dundas and the West Toronto Railpath Extension be built concurrently with the station? Will there also be pedestrian and cycling connections west across the tracks to Sterling Road?

Will this station be built in accordance with the electrification of the Barrie line?

What will be the connectivity to the West Toronto Railpath? Having a simple connection to it would make it easier for people from adjacent neighborhoods (e.g. Roncesvalles, Junction) to access the station by bike

Much of the northern section of the Barrie corridor has been built for the provision of a 3rd track for future express service (example is Rutherford GO station). Will this station have a provision for a future 3rd track, even if it passes the station without a platform?

What alternatives to bell ringing from the trains are being explored by Metrolinx? The increased train traffic from SmartTrack will create a further disruption to local area residents.

Some residential units at 284 St Helen's will directly be facing the station to the south, and some will be facing the platform to the east. What is the design plan to ensure noise, safety and privacy for these neighbours? Will the public have direct access to 284 St Helen's?

What are the plans for installation of a noise barrier wall along St. Helens Ave. between the track/platforms and the residences spanning Dora Ave. to Bloor? Considering the timeline for electrification has been delayed to after the station is scheduled for completion, there will be idling diesel trains next to these residences.

The short sighted UP Express bandaid that is stubby diesels with barely more capacity than the King Streetcar,
is at least quiet.
Go Trains are horrendously loud.
What trains will run on this and with what sort of dB ratings?

This event has been poorly advertised and most people in the neighbourhood aren't even aware of the pending station construction and associated issues (bell ringing, idling diesel trains, etc.). What is the Metrolinx communications strategy that will ensure the neighbourhood is well aware of what is happening?

Will there be a 'kiss and ride' design for this station? If so, how will traffic be managed on St Helen's for commuters who might be dropped off at this station by a car?

Given the development on Sterling Road, I think it would be important to provide a direct access to Sterling Road (for both directions of travel)

There has been a lack of consistent and clear information regarding the cessation of bell ringing in dense, urban areas. We have previously received information that a pilot was underway, but the most recent information from Phil Verster is that no such pilot has commenced. What is the status of the pilot program and will this be addressed soon?

Some residential units at 284 St Helen's will directly be facing the station to the south, and some will be facing the platform to the east. What is the design plan to mitigate noise, and to ensure safety and privacy for these neighbours? Will the public have direct access to 284 St Helen's?

Will any sort of allotment be made in current construction for a potential underground connection to Lansdowne Station, perhaps even via future residential construction that is likely to come on the north side of Bloor?