Burnaby and New Westminster are getting close access to a bus service in the Fraser Valley.
BC Transit and its local government partners announced the extension of the Fraser Valley Express (FVX) to Burnaby’s Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station and bus exchange.
The Route 66 FVX currently extends from downtown Chilliwack through Abbotsford to the Carvolth Exchange in Langley via Highway 1. Beginning March 27, this limited stop express route will extend to Burnaby.
This location offers two TransLink SkyTrain lines – Millennium and Expo – plus nearby pedestrian and cycling routes.
Fraser Valley riders can either access the Route 66 FVX from local transit, or can take advantage of Park & Ride locations at Lickman Road, McCallum Road and Highstreet Shopping Centre.
“Public transit is about providing people with a safe, reliable and affordable connection to their communities,” said Erinn Pinkerton, president, chief executive officer, BC Transit. “Working with our local government partners and TransLink to provide transit riders with an integrated transit solution between the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver is an important step in making it easier for people to choose transit in the Lower Mainland.”
In addition to the launch of the FVX extension, two additional weekday and two additional Saturday trips will be added to the existing schedule.
“Trip times will be adjusted to optimize service for our customers,” said a news release.
“Better linking Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley through transit was prioritized in our Transport 2050 Strategy to better connect our communities and to make transit a more attractive option for commuters travelling in this corridor,” said Kevin Quinn, TransLink CEO. “The Fraser Valley Express is a major step forward for transit users, the economy, and tourism by creating a more convenient connection between downtown Vancouver and Chilliwack.”
For route and schedule information in Metro Vancouver, visit translink.ca.
