Eastern Corridor Study

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What is the Eastern Corridor Study?

Where should rapid transit go to get between downtown and eastern Winnipeg? How should rapid transit look as it goes between downtown and eastern Winnipeg? How can we make it easier for people to walk, ride a bike, and access transit to get between downtown, Transcona, and places in between? What should a replacement for the Louise Bridge look like?

This study is the first step in the design process. If approved by Council, there would be many more steps before construction.

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Background

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Initial study area

Refined study area

Eastern Corridor route to be determined

2017 Eastern Corridor Study begins

2011 Transportation Master Plan rapid transit corridors

2011 Transportation Master Plan

2018 Eastern Corridor Study area refined

2017-2019

2011

Transportation Master Plan identifies several Rapid Transit corridors. This study assumed each corridor would be completed one at a time. Eastern Corridor from Downtown to east Winnipeg is the next priority. Several route options are identified. This plan only considers corridor infrastructure. It does not consider what service (lines and frequencies) would be on each corridor.

Eastern Corridor Study examines various route options with technical analysis and public engagement.

Background

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Stage 2 2022 Focus Area

Stage 2

Eastern Corridor approved route

Stage 3

Stage 1 Moved to Downtown Corridors project

2019-2021 Winnipeg Transit Master Plan

2021 Eastern Corridor Route & Staging Plan

2022 Eastern Corridor Study Focus Area

2019-2021

Spring 2021

2021-2022

Winnipeg Transit Master Plan reexamines the city-wide transit network including all Rapid Transit corridors (infrastructure), service (lines and frequencies), and priorities. The west corridor (Blue Line), the north and southeast corridors (Orange Line), and the Grant and east corridor (Rose Line) are expected within 25 years. The northeast corridor (Violet Line), and northwest corridor (Green Line) are expected beyond 25 years.

In 2021, Council approved the Eastern Rapid Transit Corridor route along Sutherland Avenue through Point Douglas, across a new Louise Bridge, and along Nairn and Regent avenues. The Eastern Corridor is divided into three different priority segments: Stage 1: Harkness Station to Main Street CP Railway underpass, shared with Blue and Orange Lines Stage 2: Main Street to Watt StreetStage 3: Watt Street to Plessis Road

Stage 1 deferred to upcoming Rapid Transit Downtown Corridors design study along with Downtown segments of the Blue and Orange Lines Stage 3 deferred to future study along with its junction with the Violet Line (Northeast Corridor) Stage 2 is the subject of this engagement

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Overview

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Feedback that helped shape the proposedRapid Transit Corridor & Stations Design

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Rapid Transit should not divide the neighbourhood any further (no bus freeways or concrete walls).

I feel safe walking in my neighbourhood, but I don't feel safe walking to my neighbourhood.

Stations should be places that bring people together, with things like community gardens and local shops.

Nairn Avenue and Louise Bridge are too congested for Rapid Transit.

Rapid Transit stations should have washrooms and security guards.

Proposed Corridor Concept: Sutherland Avenue

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Main Street to Disraeli Freeway

Disraeli Station

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Proposed Conceptual Design

Disraeli Station will be located underneath Disraeli Freeway. It is envisioned as a community hub with a heated waiting area, washrooms, security station, micro-retail, plaza space, bicycle access and parking, and community garden space. Each of these elements was included after being suggested by members of the Point Douglas community. The current bus stops on Disraeli Freeway will be improved and connected to the station platforms on Sutherland Avenue with sidewalks, ramps, and stairs.

Station platform with heated waiting area, washroom, and security station

Community garden and new green space

Station platform

Disraeli Station Underpass

Station plaza with connection to Waterfront Drive

Proposed Corridor Concept: Sutherland Avenue

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Disraeli Freeway to Louise Bridge

Louise Bridge Station

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Proposed Conceptual Design

Louise Bridge Station will be located on the former Brown and Rutherford site. The existing building will not be impacted and the remainder of the site could be used for housing integrated with the transit station. A new traffic signal will let people walk and bike to Point Douglas Park and feeder buses. Left turns will remain prohibited.

Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues

Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues

Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues

Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues

Proposed Corridor Concept: Nairn Avenue

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Stadacona Street to Nairn Overpass

Watt Junction

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Proposed Conceptual Design

In the long term, Watt Station will be a major intersection between two Rapid Transit lines. In the short term, this intersection will be an important connection between transit routes, known as a Transit Junction. Watt Junction will have two parts. Buses toward Downtown will be in the northwest corner and buses from Downtown will be in the southeast corner. A feeder bus loop will be integrated with the fire station. Most feeder buses will stop at both corners. Most people will not have to cross Nairn Avenue or Watt Street to make a transfer. A new traffic signal for fire trucks, buses, pedestrians, and cyclists will be installed at the intersection of Watt Street and DeSalaberry Avenue.

Watt Junction looking southwest

Watt Junction Winnipeg Transit Plus loop

Fire StationNo. 2

Feeder buses

Fire StationNo. 2

Watt Junction feeder bus loop looking west

Watt Junction connection to Active Transportation pathways

Intersection of DeSalaberry Avenue and Watt Street

Louise Bridge: Ultimate Configuration

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Louise Bridge: Interim Option 1

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Louise Bridge: Interim Option 2

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Louise Bridge Options

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Walk

Bike

Rapid Transit

Car

Rush hour congestion

Trucks

Property Impacts

Climate Plan Alignment

Lifespan

Relative Cost

25 years

75 years

75 years

75 years

Over-congested

Spare traffic capacity

Spare traffic capacity

Over-congested

To be determined

Current Bridge

Rehabilitation

New Bridge

Ultimate Configuration

New Bridge

Interim Option 1

New Bridge

Interim Option 2

35%

40%

50%

5%

Feedback that helped shape the designfor Active Transportation

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Point Douglas, Elmwood, and North St.Boniface need better pathways along the Red River.

People riding bikes to businesses on Nairn & Regent avenues have different needs than people riding all the way from Transcona to Downtown.

Make sure the sidewalks are fixed up!

The Northeast Pioneer Greenway and the Transcona Trail should both be extended to Downtown.

A station at Watt & Nairn could also be a hub of bike routes.

Bike & Rapid TransitIntegration

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Feedback that helped shape the designfor Land Use & Development Planning

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Rapid Transit could bring investment to the area.

Change is good, but not at the expense of established residents, historic buildings, or neighbourhood character.

Riverbank park space is important and should be improved.

Redevelopment should be planned and gradual.

Land Use & Rapid Transit Integration

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Legend

Downtown Plan Area

Downtown will transform over time into the highest density area with a broad mix of land uses.

Destination Mixed Use

Residential and mixed-use, mid-rise buildings with active street-level frontage, 3-12 storeys.

Transit Node Infill

Catalyst redevelopment area with multi-modal integration with the adjacent station, 4-6 storeys.

Mixed Use Spine

Buildings with ground floor for neighbourhood retail and upper floors for living spaces, 2-4 storeys.

Mature Area

Area of stability. Infill housing on vacant sites.

Areas of Stability

Industrial

Station of Focus

Parks & Open Space (Existing)

Heritage Building

Parks & Open Space (New)

Areas of Transformation

This is not intended as a detailed land use plan. Future land use planning will include additional input from the community. The timeline and funding for this planning has yet to be determined.

Next Steps for the Eastern Corridor Study

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June – July 2022

We are here

Public engagement – conceptual design

Summer – Fall 2022

This study

Finalize conceptual designbased on feedback

Winter 2022/23

Conceptual design recommendations presented to City Council

Timeline to be determined

Refine design

Public engagement on design refinements

Beyond this study

Refined design presented to City Council

Apply for funding

Construction

Eastern Corridor Study

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