It’s that special time of the year! The days are getting longer, and the flower buds are slowly emerging from the soil. To help you make the most out of spring, TransLink is implementing our Spring Service Changes, which take effect on April 17,

This round of changes features seasonal increased service on 12 routes to popular outdoor destinations around the region as well as increases to 34 other bus routes to better serve our customers.

One neighbourhood seeing increased service is the vibrant and scenic River District where we’re launching a new, peak-only express bus to and from Marine Drive Station. The new 80 River District / Marine Drive Station route is expected to serve 400 to 500 customers each weekday. It complements existing routes 100 22nd St Station / Marpole Loop and 31 Metrotown Station / River District, which are also seeing increased service.

Highlights

• Service increases on 12 routes to outdoor destinations, including Stanley Park, White Pine Beach, Lynn Canyon, and Grouse Mountain
• Seasonal introductions and service increases on bus routes 19, 42, and 179 will start in April instead of May
• Route 182 increases will start in April instead of June
• Service increases on 19 routes in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, and Langley
• New route 80 Marine Dr/River District express bus during weekday peak hours
• More service on route 147 Metrotown Station/Edmonds Station
  • Every 20 minutes (from 30 minutes) at select times
• More seasonal service on route 257 Horseshoe Bay/Vancouver Express
  • Every 15 minutes (from 20 minutes) on weekdays from noon to 8 p.m.
• More weekday peak service on route 345 King George Station/White Rock Centre

Service adjustments are being made on 68 bus routes in total. Most of these routes will have service increases at busier times of the day, offset by some reductions during periods of lower demand.

Go to translink.ca/servicechanges for more information on specific route changes.

Transit service changes happen every January, April, June, and September. They are based on seasonal patterns, recent trends, and customer demand. We’ll continue monitoring ridership to ensure our service is provided where it’s needed most.

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