More buses are coming to more than two dozen overcrowded routes across Metro Vancouver

    1 of 1 2 of 1

      Riders of 26 popular transit routes around Metro Vancouver are about to spend a little less time at their bus stops.

      Today (June 10), TransLink announced it is increasing the numbers of vehicles that run along 26 routes in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, North Vancouver, and other areas.

      “Starting June 24 TransLink is delivering increased bus service where customers need it most,” reads a TransLink media release. “Starting this summer, we will permanently increase service for 26 overcrowded routes and provide more trips to ferry terminals, beaches and other tourist destinations with 13 seasonal increases until Sep 2.”

      The changes are in response to TransLink’s “2018 Transit Service Performance Review,” which used rider data and “advanced route metrics” to identify busy bus routes throughout the Lower Mainland.

      Here’s a complete list of the changes that TransLink included in its release:

      Southeast (Surrey, North Delta, Langleys, White Rock)

      • The 301 will see doubled service all day on Sundays
      • More frequent service to the 319 and 323 seven days a week
      • Increased service for the 324, 335, 340, 341, 345, and N19

      Southwest (Richmond, Tsawwassen, South Delta, Ladner)

      • Adding service to the 403, 430, and 640
      • Seasonal only: 620 trips will run later to accommodate ferry schedules

      Burnaby/New Westminster

      • Bringing more weekend trips to the 95 B-Line, 100, and 144
      • Increasing weekday service for routes 101, 104, and 123
      • The 100 will run full routes between 22nd street station and the Marpole loop on weekday mornings

      North Shore

      • Permanently increasing service for the 240 on weekdays and Sundays
      • Increasing Saturday service on the 210
      • Seasonal only: Better access to Lynn Canyon Park, Lynn Valley Centre, Grouse Mountain, and Lions Bay with increased service on the 227, 236, and 262 for the summer

      Northeast (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam)

      • Seasonal only: Bringing back routes 150 and 179 to provide trips to White Pine Beach and Buntzen Lake

      Vancouver/UBC

      • Adding service on weekends to the 25, 33, 41, and 84
      • Seasonal only: Increasing service to the 23 to help you make the most of English Bay this summer
      • Seasonal only: Easier access to Stanley Park with added shuttles to Route 19 between Main Street-Science World Station and Stanley Park
      • Seasonal only: Increases to the 2, 5/6, 15, and 50 all summer long
      Follow Travis Lupick on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

      Comments