PROJECT STORY
The challenge
Toronto required a new rapid transit line through a dense urban area with a unique identity, enhanced passenger experience, and seamless transit integration.
Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit
Leading Toronto’s largest transit expansion project in decades
The solution
Our design created a passenger experience with accessible spaces, effective wayfinding, and seamless integration with TTC and GO Transit systems.
The impact
The transit line will enhance connectivity, reduce commute times, and promote sustainable, vibrant communities in Toronto.
25
new stations and stops link to 3 TTC subway stations, 54 bus routes, 3 GO Transit stations
60%
faster travel time across the city
The challenge
The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) is Toronto's most significant transit expansion project in decades, requiring innovative solutions to address its scale, complexity, and impact. It spans the city east-to-west across 19 kilometers, encompassing 25 above and belowground stations, including three interchange stations, a maintenance and storage facility, and significant utility infrastructure and public infrastructure improvements. Coordinating these elements within an existing urban fabric posed significant logistical, design, and engineering challenges.
One of the primary considerations for the ECLRT is the passenger experience. The project required context-sensitive, system-wide design to create well-connected, high-capacity stations that cater to diverse communities and are easy to navigate. Beyond operational challenges, the ECLRT aims to act as a catalyst for urban intensification and civic improvement along the Eglinton corridor, fostering enhanced connectivity and contributing to the city's overall growth.
1 / 8
Eglinton Crosstown - Former Kodak Building Move
3 MINUTES
You have not accepted cookies yet
This content is blocked. Please accept Marketing cookies. You can do this here.
The solution
Arcadis led the design of the 10 aboveground stations, provided engineering services and construction support for several of the above and belowground stops, and created a traffic and transit management plan as a part of Crosslinx Transit Solutions. From the clear and uncluttered architectural expression to creating accessible, safe, and enjoyable spaces, the project focused on delivering a superior user experience.
-
Read more
The impact
The ECLRT is a transformative project in Toronto, connecting diverse neighborhoods and establishing Eglinton Avenue as a major east-west transit corridor. Spanning five boroughs, it expands the city's transit system, generates civic spaces, reduces congestion, increases urban density, and promotes sustainability. The design prioritizes design excellence and public outreach to foster success. It serves as a reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation option, catalyzing economic development and fostering vibrant communities. Through collaboration, innovation, and design excellence, the ECLRT project shapes Toronto's future, strengthening the transit network and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors.
