Clarkson Transit Station Area Study

The pedestrian bridge was closed due to structural safety concerns. The contract for the replacement of the bridge was recently awarded. Metrolinx will be meeting with the contractor shortly and will have a better idea of when the bridge will re-open soon and they understand the inconveniences this is causing customers. We will post a follow up response when we have more details. 

Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you for your comment, you raise a valid concern. Any new redevelopment will require noise, air and vibration studies (among others) to identify any necessary mitigation measures that may be necessary to be implemented. Current plans for Regional Express Rail go as far as Aldershot station. There are no plans for high speed rail on the Lakeshore West corridor.

Metrolinx has engaged a contractor to reinstall the bridge this spring/summer. This project is about shaping the future growth of the transit station area and in doing so one of the objectives is to shift station access away from single-car dominated modes which will help alleviate station area congestion. In addition, the introduction of 15-minute service on the LSW corridor should help reduce peak period surges. It should also be expected that some level of congestion will continue to happen as passenger volumes continue to grow.

MiWay’s Service Development Section considered your request and we would like to share with you their response:

In changing Route 29 to travel along your proposed routing, MiWay would be displacing customers on Bonnymede Dr north of Inverhouse that use Stop #’s 0285 and 2359 along Inverhouse, currently. In providing service along Inverhouse, MiWay is accommodating customers that reside in streets on either side of Inverhouse Dr, which provides for a pedestrian friendly and safe walk to all residential streets within this area (Bonnymede Dr, Silverberry Cres, Embassy Ave, Carrera Ln, Inverhouse Dr). Customers walking from Stop #1631 on Orr Rd east of Southdown Rd to Embassy Ave or Silverberry Cres have the convenience to use the following stops also at walking distance:  

1.  Embassy Ave from Stop #0284 Inverhouse Dr at Carrera Ct or from Stop #0285 Inverhouse Dr south of Bonnymede Dr is between a 250-400 metre walk, and

2.  Silverberry Cres from Stop #0284 Inverhouse Dr at Carrera Ct or from Stop #0285 Inverhouse Dr south of Bonnymede Dr is between a 400-600 metre walk.  

If customers have concerns for their safety, they can request a stop along route during evening/late night service hours. Simply speak to the Transit Operator at least one stop ahead of where you wish to alight the bus, and the Operator will let customers off as close to their request as possible. In order to accommodate a customer’s request, the Operator must be able to stop safely, as per operational protocols. For added safety and security, please exit by the front doors at the requested stop. 

Amidst all of our customers’ priorities, MiWay has a duty to grow the transit network responsibly and as explained above, in public transit we are required to plan for the greater good of the majority of our customers.

The Clarkson Transit Station Area project will look at any necessary traffic improvements required for any plans proposing to accommodate additional population and employment growth in the area. With respect to current traffic concerns and the noise wall, please contact the City’s 3-1-1 line so the inquiry can be directed to the appropriate staff member for a response.

MiWay’s Service Development staff monitors ridership levels; continually reviewing and adjusting service provision accordingly on all routes throughout the system. MiWay defines overcrowding when the passenger load exceeds 55 persons on a standard size (40ft) bus. MiWay uses several ridership and service monitoring tools to process feedback from customers, drivers, and staff. This data is then analyzed and where warranted, improvements are then determined to add capacity among other service changes. It is suggested that more detailed information such as the route, stop number, and the time the bus is boarded be submitted to MiWayHelps@mississauga.ca so staff can investigate this matter further.

With regards to the hazardous walkway, please contact 3-1-1 and they can direct your concerns to the Transportation and Works department.

The pedestrian bridge was closed due to structural safety concerns. The contract for the replacement of the bridge was recently awarded. Metrolinx will be meeting with the contractor shortly and will have a better idea of when the bridge will re-open soon and they understand the inconveniences this is causing customers. We will post a follow up response when we have more details. 

The City of Mississauga understands the need for resiliency in community planning due to weather extremes. We understand the that transportation and buildings account for more than 50% of green house gas emissions which is directly related to how we design and operate within our communities.

A well-rounded approach incorporates climate change mitigation strategies that are focused on reducing GHG emissions by promoting multi-modal transportation systems, a supportive, mixed use and compact urban structure, and ensuring the preservation of green spaces and tree canopy.

MTSA’s create the opportunity to reduce GHG emissions by reducing dependence on the private automobile, and creating compact, mixed use, higher density residential areas that place residents within easy walking distance of accessible transit and services.

Currently 3 community meetings are planned through the course of the study. Any questions, comments and/or requests for additional information about the study, can be communicated to us at any point during the study through various tools provided on the project website. 

For those unable to attend meetings, online tools will be available so that everyone has a chance to submit feedback. All community meeting presentation materials are also posted for reference on the project website. 

The study will provide a planning framework to guide future development, ensuring it supports transit and contributes to the walkability of the area towards creating a ‘complete community’.

Understanding travel behaviour and truck movements with respect to existing land use and traffic capacity is an integral component and is being considered in detail  as we formulate planning proposals for the study area, which is currently underway as a part of Phase 2 of the project.

Parking capacity is expected to be maintained in the near future. Parking is a matter controlled by the transit provider and beyond the scope of this project. The intent of this project is to guide future development to be more transit supportive, ultimately reducing the need for parking and automobile dependency by having more people, living, working and playing at or within a reasonable walking distance of the station and improving the connectivity of the station area by alternative modes of transportation such as cycling, walking, transit, ride share, and the like.  

We hear your concerns. Unfortunately, they are not within the scope of this project nor within the control of the City. These questions and comments are best directed to the service provider GO Transit. We can advise that service frequency is expected to be increased in the future, especially once the switch has been made to electric trains by 2025 which will improve service capacity.

The crossing at Clarkson Road North will be uncontrolled (ie. No markings or special signage). There are no plans for lighting at this time. 

We value transparency in our community engagement processes. All meeting materials, including a summary of the feedback collected will be posted online. The meeting presentation will be posted the day after Community Meeting #1, on Thursday, December 6. The feedback summary will be posted at a later date, once the feedback has been transcribed and analysed.

Thank you for your question!

Traffic related questions with regards to specific development applications are outside the scope of this study and we suggest following up with the area development planner to answer such questions.  

This project is not dealing with any site specific development applications. We suggest you follow up with the area development planner for an update. 

Thanks for your questions!

(1) Employment designated lands - or lands where industry and businesses are allowed to locate - are limited to certain areas within the city designated as “employment lands”. Since these lands are vitally important to the economic success of a municipality/region/nation they are strictly protected by municipal, regional and provincial land use policies. An employment land conversion is a vigorous planning process whereby a study examines the appropriateness and need to allow residential and other non-employment types of uses on lands currently designated for employment purposes only.

(2) The project will consider where it is appropriate to allow higher density development.

Thank you for your question. Meadowwood park is not within the Clarkson MTSA study Area and therefore the suggested park expansion is outside the scope of this project. Please see the attached map outlining the full extent of Meadowwood Park which includes some of the natural areas (outlined in green) that you made reference to. The City is always looking for opportunities to acquire and expand parkland and there may be future opportunities through the redevelopment of the adjacent lands.

Great question! There is no specific development proposal at this time. 

The purpose of this study is to set a planning framework to guide development around the Clarkson GO transit station area in the future.

While there is some interest by local land owners to redevelop lands in the area, this is the start of a multi-year process before we see shovels in the ground.

Thank you for your question! It is expected that the parking supply will remain the same in the short term. The intent is to put more people living and working closer to transit so they don’t have to drive their cars to the station. The study will focus on improving the walkability of the area and improving station access by non-auto modes of travel.