vivastation design elements
roof extends up and over Viva vehicles
to keep snow and rain off while
embarking/disembarking
roof and side panels made of
reflective tinted glass for greater
visibility and comfort
extended platform length can
accommodate multiple Viva
vehicles, enhancing embarking/
disembarking efficiency
arrival/departure screens
provide real-time scheduling
info plus up-to-the-minute
time, weather, news, sports
and market headlines
handy bicycle racks
for quick and easy
transit connections
full-time security
surveillance and
intercom for
emergency assistance
on platform
raised platform provides level boarding
of Viva vehicles, eliminating the
need to climb steps or lift objects
tactile pavers along
rapidway edge provide
greater safety
temperature and motion activated heaters in full wind enclosure
provide warmth while motion-activated entry doors
minimize heat loss
energy-efficient lighting
throughout for greater safety
and comfort
gently sloping ramp provides
easy wheelchair, motorized
scooter and stroller access
ample seating inside and out
provides greater personal
space and comfort
flexible cash, pass and Presto
fare machines
*Planned construction of bus rapid transit, includes dedicated and non-dedicated rapidway
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Newmarket
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Davis Drive
NEWMARKET
Aurora Rd.
WHITCHURCHSTOUFFVILLE
Bloomington Rd.
Stouffville Rd.
MARKHAM
Major MacKenzie Drive
pedestrian access
Pedestrians will have full access to the existing vivastations on Enterprise Dr. and, to ensure that this
is not obstructed, the construction area will be fenced-off and appropriate signage will show the access routes.
The temporary signals at Warden Ave. will maintain the pedestrian push-buttons to allow safe crossings of
Warden Ave. and Enterprise Dr.
Markham Centre will be a major
connection point and key destination
place along Highway 7.
Markham Centre will host the first transitpedestrian mall in the GTA, and become a
world-class mixed-use urban centre with
businesses, residences, shops, restaurants,
theatres and a 10-acre world-class park for
people to enjoy without having to drive to
get there.
how are rapidways built?
Guiding Principles
· Maintain access to business locations
· Minimize disruption
· Maintain 3 lanes of traffic
· Clean and safe work site
Currently underway
Complete
Phase 1 : Concept Design
Phase 2 : Preliminary Design
Fall 2009 and forward
Phase 3 : Construction Phases
·Development of
design elements
·Construction drawings
·Sequencing / scheduling
of construction
·Utility relocation
·Road widening – one side
at a time, including
boulevards and planting
·Construct rapidways and
stations down middle
of road
environmental controls
In order to minimize environmental impact to the river course, silt fencing will be erected around the work. This effectively
minimizes silty water entering the river. Upon completion of construction, the use of a rip-rap lined channel and rock system
will filter the surface run-off water as it flows towards the river.
· Construction will be performed during
daylight hours thereby eliminating construction
noise beyond the normal working hours
allowed by the Town of Markham.
· Construction traffic will mostly be within the
rapidway right-of-way; however, a dust control
program will be in effect where streets will be
swept and washed as required.
Rip-rap lined channel
Silt fence
construction staging
To construct the rapidway and new vivastations, the following stages are required:
· Re-align existing utilities
· Establish temporary traffic signals at the Warden/Enterprise intersection
· Grading work to establish the road profile
· Installation of new utilities such as sewers, electrical and communication duct lines
· Excavation and construction of concrete platform foundations
· Asphalt paving and unit pavers
· Platform finishes and canopy installation
· Fare collection, communication systems and new traffic lights
· Landscaping and commissioning
vivastation elements
The rapidway has its own dedicated alignment and does not share the existing roadway;
however, it does cross at Warden Ave., Rouge Valley Dr. and Birchmount Rd.
2010
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
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no outdoor work
grading and platform
foundation work
october – december, 2009
MAR
APR
december 2009 – april 2010
MAY
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canopy and ITS installation
august – november 2010
grading, paving and platform finishes
april – august 2010