As you may know, TransLink is completing the planning work for two new bus rapid transit routes. TransLink is also launching an extension to the R2 RapidBus route this September, which will connect Metrotown via Hastings St/Burnaby Heights and Willingdon, with buses every 6 to 7 minutes during the busiest part of the day. Planning is ongoing to convert this route to bus rapid transit in the future.
Bus Rapid Transit means that buses, for the most part, operate in their own right-of-way to avoid congestion and have stations with more amenities, such as real-time information and larger shelters.
Work is also ongoing for the two bus rapid transit routes in the South of Fraser. One along King George Boulevard and the other connecting Haney in Maple Ridge to the Willowbrook Shopping Centre. These lines will have about two-thirds of their routes operating in dedicated right-of-way, resulting in travel times similar to driving and significantly faster than existing bus service.
The following is a typical cross-section for a Bus Rapid Transit system.
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| Typical cross-section for a Bus Rapid Transit system. Select image to enlarge. |
This is the current planned alignment for the King George Boulevard line.
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| Current planned alignment for the King George Boulevard BRT line. Select image to enlarge. |
This is the current planned alignment plan for the Langley-Haney Place line.
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| Current planned alignment plan for the Langley-Haney Place line. Selet image to enlarge. |
Currently, funding is available to complete detailed design work, which is expected to wrap up in 2027. There is no funding to build or operate these lines at this time.
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