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Eastern Corridor Study
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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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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?
What is the Eastern Corridor Study?
2011 Transportation Master Plan
Refined study area
Initial study area
Eastern Corridor route to be determined
2017-2019
Eastern Corridor Study examines various route options with technical analysis and public engagement.
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.
2011
2018 Eastern Corridor Study area refined
2017 Eastern Corridor Study begins
2011 Transportation Master Plan rapid transit corridors
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Background
Stage 3
Eastern Corridor approved route
Stage 2 2022 Focus Area
Stage 2
Stage 1 Moved to Downtown Corridors project
2021 Eastern Corridor Route & Staging Plan
2022 Eastern Corridor Study Focus Area
2019-2021 Winnipeg Transit Master Plan
2021-2022
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
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.
Spring 2021
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2019-2021
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
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Overview
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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 should not divide the neighbourhood any further (no bus freeways or concrete walls).
Rapid Transit stations should have washrooms and security guards.
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Feedback that helped shape the proposedRapid Transit Corridor & Stations Design
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Main Street to Disraeli Freeway
Proposed Corridor Concept: Sutherland Avenue
Community garden and new green space
Disraeli Station Underpass
Station platform
Station plaza with connection to Waterfront Drive
Station platform with heated waiting area, washroom, and security station
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.
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Proposed Conceptual Design
Disraeli Station
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Disraeli Freeway to Louise Bridge
Proposed Corridor Concept: Sutherland Avenue
Proposed Conceptual Design
Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues
Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues
Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues
Intersection of Sutherland and Higgins Avenues
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.
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Louise Bridge Station
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Stadacona Street to Nairn Overpass
Proposed Corridor Concept: Nairn Avenue
Proposed Conceptual Design
Feeder buses
Fire StationNo. 2
Fire StationNo. 2
Watt Junction Winnipeg Transit Plus loop
Watt Junction connection to Active Transportation pathways
Intersection of DeSalaberry Avenue and Watt Street
Watt Junction feeder bus loop looking west
Watt Junction looking southwest
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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
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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
5%
50%
40%
35%
Interim Option 2
New Bridge
Interim Option 1
New Bridge
Ultimate Configuration
New Bridge
Rehabilitation
Current Bridge
To be determined
Over-congested
Spare traffic capacity
Spare traffic capacity
Over-congested
75 years
75 years
75 years
25 years
Relative Cost
Lifespan
Climate Plan Alignment
Property Impacts
Trucks
Rush hour congestion
Car
Rapid Transit
Bike
Walk
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Make sure the sidewalks are fixed up!
The Northeast Pioneer Greenway and the Transcona Trail should both be extended to Downtown.
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.
Feedback that helped shape the designfor Active Transportation
A station at Watt & Nairn could also be a hub of bike routes.
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Click me
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Bike & Rapid TransitIntegration
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Redevelopment should be planned and gradual.
Rapid Transit could bring investment to the area.
Change is good, but not at the expense of established residents, historic buildings, or neighbourhood character.
Feedback that helped shape the designfor Land Use & Development Planning
Riverbank park space is important and should be improved.
Heritage Building
Station of Focus
Parks & Open Space (New)
Parks & Open Space (Existing)
Industrial
Area of stability. Infill housing on vacant sites.
Mature Area
Buildings with ground floor for neighbourhood retail and upper floors for living spaces, 2-4 storeys.
Mixed Use Spine
Catalyst redevelopment area with multi-modal integration with the adjacent station, 4-6 storeys.
Transit Node Infill
Residential and mixed-use, mid-rise buildings with active street-level frontage, 3-12 storeys.
Destination Mixed Use
Downtown will transform over time into the highest density area with a broad mix of land uses.
Downtown Plan Area
Legend
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.
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Areas of Transformation
Areas of Stability
Land Use & Rapid Transit Integration
Refined design presented to City Council
Apply for funding
Refine design
Beyond this study
Construction
Public engagement on design refinements
Timeline to be determined
Finalize conceptual designbased on feedback
Summer – Fall 2022
This study
Conceptual design recommendations presented to City Council
Winter 2022/23
Public engagement – conceptual design
June – July 2022
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Next Steps for the Eastern Corridor Study
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Eastern Corridor Study