Centre For Local Research into Public Space (CELOS)
This project could have some major implications for our neighbourhood, potentially both good and bad. I posted a somewhat random collection of thoughts about it here, in the comments section:
http://www.southjunctiontriangle.ca/DavenportDiamondOpenHouse1
I know this grade-separation idea was brought up a few years ago. Does anyone have any notes from what happened back then?
Metrolinx has commenced a second set of ‘open houses’ to ‘consult’ with the public. They have refused requests from councillors and MPPs to attend any public meetings they call.
Please make an effort to attend these open houses, or provide your comments via their website (www.metrolinx.com).
They have chosen a design for the project, and have rejected all of the demands of the Weston Community Coalition. We want the system electrified. They say no. We want John Street kept open. They say no. We want a real tunnel, not a ditch with a tiny piece covered. They say no. We want public transit with more stops. They say no.
Their ‘draft’ Environmental Study Report is incomplete. The remainder will not be available until June. It is a brief description of the project, but there is absolutely no detail on how the environment will be affected by this project. Studies of air quality from receptors along the line will NOT be undertaken, as there is not enough time. Instead, we have learned that they intend to use computer modelling to try to predict the levels of pollution, based in part on an existing air quality monitoring station at 125 Resources Rd (Weston and 401 area). They seem to agree that the standards for acceptable levels of air pollution in Ontario are seriously outdated. However, apparently the project will only have to meet those standards. Several kinds of carcinogens will not be part of that study. Studies of noise and vibration are being performed by a single individual, we have learned. No details as to how that will be conducted are available.
Both the air quality study team and the noise and vibration study individual will apparently be attending the open house, so you can speak to them yourselves.
You may have heard recently of noise concerns about the construction of a rail ditch at the junction. Old technology pile driving is being used, rather than bored hole technology. The pile driver explosions are going on for the next 18 months. The sound level at a nearby school is 107 decibels. No information is available on the technology to be used for the construction of ditches in Weston or at Strachan.
Our petition to the legislature has been answered by the Minister of Transportation, James Bradley. In it he states that Metrolinx intends to consult extensively for several months before the EA is started, and that no decisions have been made on the specific details. With respect Mr. Bradley, the decisions have been made, the EA has started, and our concerns have not been met.
We urge you to write to the premier, the minister and your politicians. Metrolinx clearly will not be listening, to anything but minor concerns.
Below are the times and dates for the remaining open houses, and the contact info for politicians.
Thanks
Mike Sullivan
Chair
Weston Community Coalition
Friday, April 17 | ||
Monday, April 20 |
Tuesday, April 21 |
Wednesday, April 22 |
Federal GovernmentHon. STEPHEN HARPER, Office of the Prime Minister, 80 Wellington St, Ottawa K1A 0A2 (613) 992-4211 Fax: 613-941-6900 pm@pm.gc.ca |
Provincial GovernmentHon. DALTON MCGUINTY Premier, Province of Ontario, Rm 281, Legislative Building, Queens Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 (416) 325-1941 Fax: 416-325-3745 |
Municipal GovernmentDAVID MILLER: Mayor David Miller, Toronto City Hall, 2” Fl, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto, On M5H 2N2 (416) 397-2489 Fax:416-696-3687 |
Hon. JOHN BAIRD Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Tower C - 330 Sparks St. Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 (613) 991-0700 Fax 613 995-0327 |
Hon. JAMES BRADLEY Minister of Transportation 77 Wellesley St. W. 3rd Floor Ferguson Block, Toronto, ON M7A 1Z8 (416) 327-9200 Fax: 416-234-2276 |
Councillor FRANCES NUNZIATA York South –Weston 100 Queen Street West, Suite C49 Toronto, M5H 2N2 (416) 392-4091 Fax: 416-392-4118 |
ALAN TONKS M.P. York South - Weston 2534 Keele Street, Toronto, M6L 2N8 (416) 656-2526 Fax 416 656-9908 |
LAURA ALBANESE, MPP York South--Weston Unit 102 - 2301 Keele St Toronto ON M6M 3Z9 (416) 243-7984 Fax: (416) 243-0327 |
Councillor FRANK DIGIORGIO York South –Weston 100 Queen Street West, Suite A8 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-4066 Fax: 416-392-1675 |
GERARD KENNEDY M.P. Parkdale-High Park 2849 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M6P 1Y6 416-769-5072 Fax 416-769-8343 |
CHERI DINOVO, MPP Parkdale-High Park 3136 Dundas Street West Toronto ON M6P 2A1 (416)763-5630 Fax: (416)763-5640 |
Councillor BILL SAUNDERCOOK Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park 100 Queen Street West, Suite C46 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-4072 Fax: 416-696-3667 |
Councillor GORD PERKS Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park 100 Queen Street West, Suite A14 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-7919 Fax: 416-392-0398 | ||
OLIVIA CHOW M.P. Trinity-Spadina 144 Augusta Ave Toronto, ON M5T 2L5 416-533-2710 Fax: 416-533-2236 |
ROSARIO MARCHESE, MPP Trinity-Spadina 854 Dundas Street West Toronto ON M6J 1V5 (416)603-9664 Fax: (416)603-1241 |
Councillor JOE PANTALONE Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina 100 Queen Street West, Suite C47 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-4009 Fax: 416-392-4100 |
Councillor ADAM VAUGHAN Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina 100 Queen Street West, Suite C50 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-4044 Fax: 416-392-4130 | ||
MARIO SILVA M.P. Davenport 1674 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON M6N 1H8 (416)654-8048 Fax: (416) 654-5083 |
TONY RUPRECHT, MPP Davenport 1359 Davenport Road Toronto ON M6H 2H5 (416) 535-3158 Fax: (416) 325-9961 |
Councillor CESAR PALACIO Ward 17 Davenport 100 Queen Street West, Suite B37 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-7011 Fax: 416-392-0212 |
Councillor ADAM GIAMBRONE Ward 18 Davenport 100 Queen Street West, Suite C42 Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 416-392-7012 Fax: 416-392-7957 |
Toronto City Councillor
Ward 18 Davenport
Chair, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Dear Resident,
Yesterday I met with GO Transit about their proposal for their Davenport Diamond Rail to Rail Grade Separation Project. They provided me with the attached image of the Snider rail to rail grade separation as an example of the kind of major structure they are proposing to run through our community.
I also was told that they had only advertised their upcoming open house, being held on Wednesday, April 22nd, in local newspapers. They have not sent a single flyer into our community to alert people to the major infrastructure they are proposing to build. This is clearly not good enough, so I have undertaken to have flyers delivered door to door over the next few days to the area bounded by Bloor, Dupont, Symington and Lansdowne to alert people to the upcoming open house. I have attached a copy of the GO Transit flyer for those who do not have it already.
I encourage you to distribute these GO Transit materials to interested residents so that people can either attend their open house, or call them directly, to tell GO Transit what you think about their proposal.
Yours truly,
Sir or Madam,
Our dog used to go outside to relieve himself. Now he often refuses to. He relieves himself in the house, right after having been out. Formerly the train noises were not a problem but now they spook him. In other words the total noise, we think, is having an effect.
He also has some odd behaviors, such as licking his paws a lot.
This has cost us in vet bills.
I think the effects on pets should be collected since perhaps there is a cause of action.