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i Environmental Assessment Addendum North-South Corridor LRT Project   Rideau
Centre to Barrhaven Town Centre McCormick Rankin Corporation Table of
Contents 1.0
Introduction.1
1.1 Overview of Approved Environmental Assessment
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1.1.1 Approved EA Plan...2
1.2 Rational for Scope Change.4
1.2.1 Procedure for Addressing Changes in Scope....5
1.3 Issues under Review 7
2.0 Existing Conditions .9
2.1 Natural Environment....9
2.2 Socio-Economic Environment .9
2.2.1 Existing and Future Land Uses9
2.2.2 Sensitive Land Uses....12
2.2.3 Existing Ambient Noise....13
2.2.4 Existing Vibration Levels .13
2.2.5 Existing Utilities ....13
2.3 Cultural Environment.15
2.4 Existing Transportation Operations17
2.4.1 Configuration of Lanes on Mackenzie King Bridge.17
2.4.2 Transit and Traffic Volumes..20
2.4.2.1 Mackenzie King Bridge20
2.4.2.2 Sandy Hill Street Network 21
2.4.3 Recreational and Cycling Network..22
3.0 Alternative Alignments..26
3.1 LRT Terminus Operations 26
3.2 General Corridor Alignment.28
3.2.1 Analysis of Alternatives for Extending to the University of Ottawa .29
3.2.2 Evaluation of Options.40
3.2.3 Recommendation ...45
3.3 Refinement of the Alignment..46
3.3.1 Description of Alternatives....46
3.3.2 Recommendation ...46
3.4 Accommodating General Vehicular Traffic on the Bridge.47
3.4.1 Description of Options ..47
3.4.2 Evaluation ofOptions.51
3.4.3 Recommendations ..54
3.5 Alignment Considerations at Intersections ..55
3.5.1 Eastbound merge of LRT into traffic Lane ..56
3.5.2 Westbound merge of LRT and BRT ..57
3.6 Alternative Mackenzie King Station Configurations ..58
3.6.1 Identification of Alternatives ..58
3.6.2 Evaluation of Alternatives ..60
3.6.3 Recommendation ...61
3.7 Accommodating Cyclists across the Rideau Canal ..62
3.7.1 Issues/Constraints for Cyclists....63
3.7.2 Identification of Alternatives ..64
3.7.3 Evaluation of Alternatives ..64
3.7.4 Recommendations ..68
4.0 EA Addendum Recommended Plan..70
4.1 Mackenzie King Bridge ....71
4.2 Cycle Route .72
4.3 Power Supply....72
4.4 Signalling and Communications System....72
4.5 Maintenance and Storage Facility ..73
5.0 Integrated Development Concept for University Property ....78
5.1 Strategic Need for University Property ..78
5.2 University of Ottawa Development Objectives....78
5.3 Creating Opportunities through Imaginative Integrated Development..78
5.4 A Demonstration Plan ..79
5.5 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between City of Ottawa and University Of Ottawa..81
5.6 Impact of Integrated Development Concept on Sandy Hill West Heritage Conservation District.90
5.7 Required Development Approvals ...91
6.0 Public and Agency Consultation ..92
6.1 Consultation Groups ..92
6.1.1 Identified Stakeholders / Time and Location..92
6.1.2 Attendance...93
6.1.3 Project Team Representatives93
6.1.4 Methods of Contact 93
6.1.5 Materials Discussed....93
6.1.6 Summary of Concerns .94
6.2 Public Open House99
6.2.1 Time and Location.99
6.2.2 Attendance...99
6.2.3 Project Team Representatives  ..99
6.2.4 Methods of Advertising ....99
6.2.5 Material Available for Public Review ..99
6.2.6 Summary of Concerns ....100
6.3 City Council & Transportation Committee ..104
6.3.1 Integrated development ..104
6.3.2 Heritage Impacts..104
6.3.3 Future Easterly Extension....105
6.3.4 Cycling .106
6.3.5 Traffic ...108
6.3.6 Approved Motion following the October 18, 2006 Presentation to Transportation Committee...108
6.4 Consultation with First Nations ....109
7.0 Potential Impacts & Proposed Mitigation .110 November 2006
7.1 Natural Environment  ...110
7.1.1 Designated Natural Areas (DNA) ..111
7.1.2 Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat ...112
7.1.3 Vegetation, Wetlands, Wildlife & Species at Risk .114
7.1.4 Surface and Ground Water ..114
7.1.5 Stormwater Management ...115
7.1.6 Air Quality ...115
7.2 Socio-economic ...116
7.2.1 Land Use ....116
7.2.2 Health and Wellbeing ..119
7.2.3 Recreation and Cyclists ..120
7.2.4 Site Contamination and Waste Management ..121
7.2.5 Noise ..124
7.2.6 Vibration ....133
7.2.7 Utilities .137
7.3 Cultural ..137
7.3.1 Archaeology ...137
7.3.2 Heritage ..138
7.4 Transportation ...138
7.4.1 Slater and Elgin Street ....140
7.4.2 New Signal  Eastbound approach to Bridge ..143
7.4.3 Albert and Elgin Streets ...144
7.4.4 Nicholas /Waller North/ Transitway ...146
7.4.5 Stewart Street Closure at Waller Street North ...148
7.4.6 Summary of Potential Impacts to Traffic ...150
7.4.7 Traffic Impact due to University Parking Garage ...151
7.5 Cumulative Impacts ....156
7.5.1 Land Development & Future Infrastructure Projects ....156
7.5.2 Construction, Operational and Maintenance Effects ....157
7.5.3 Rideau Canal Crossings Cumulative Effects Assessment ...158
7.6 Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan ...159 
7.6.1 Preparation of the PEMP ...159
7.6.2 Implementing the Plan ....161
7.6.3 Who Does What?    ...161
7.6.4 Quality Control/Monitoring ...162
7.7 Table of Commitments and Other Approvals Required....163
Appendix A. Design Plates
Appendix B. Traffic Report ..B
Appendix C. Noise Impacts from the Proposed Mackenzie King Bridge Station...C
Appendix D. National Arts Centre   Vibration impacts of Automobiles .D
Appendix E. Sample O-Train Operational Procedures for Spill Response and Dangerous Goods....E
Appendix F. Consultation Report ...F
Appendix G. City Council and Transportation Committee...G
Appendix H. Notice of Study Completion .H