TRANSLINK on Monday released its upcoming spring service changes which will see a new express bus route operating between the River District and Marine Drive Station. Route 80 is expected to serve 400 to 500 customers each weekday and will complement service on existing routes 100 and 31.
Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink, said: “We recognize the growth of the River District and want to ensure customers are provided with fast and reliable bus service in that community. Route 80 will be a welcome addition to TransLink’s bus network and is paid for through savings identified in our Bus Stop Balancing Program. During a thorough network review of TransLink routes conducted in 2019, eight out of 10 survey respondents supported the launch of this new route.”
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said: “Fast and frequent transit between the River District and Marine Gateway will help businesses, commuters, and residents alike. This is an important and rapidly growing corridor in our city, we look forward to seeing the positive impacts that this new route will deliver.”
George Chow, MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview, added: “Vancouver’s River District is growing quickly, and our transit system needs to keep up. I am thrilled that TransLink will be launching a new bus route along Marine Drive to ensure our community is connected and served.”
Some of the spring service changes highlights include:
- New route 80 Marine Drive / River District express bus during weekday peak hours
- Service increases on 19 routes in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley
- Service increases on 12 routes to outdoor destinations, including Stanley Park, White Pine Beach, Lynn Canyon, and Grouse Mountain
- More weekday peak service on route 345 King George Station / White Rock Centre
- More service on route 147 Metrotown Station/Edmonds Station
Service adjustments are being made on 68 bus routes in total, in order to best allocate bus service to meet customer demand. Some routes will have service increases at busier times of the day, offset by reductions during periods of lower demand. Routes 32 and 480, which have been suspended for the past three years, will not be returning to service.
The changes will take effect on April 17. Go to translink.ca/servicechanges for more information on specific route changes.
Transit service changes occur every January, April, June, and September. They are based on seasonal patterns and recent trends in customer demand. TransLink said it continues to monitor ridership to ensure service is provided where it’s needed most.
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