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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Phibbs Exchange

Phibbs Exchange is a major transit exchange in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Part of the TransLink system, it is home to routes serving the North Shore and provides connections to the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby. Opened on October 19, 1973, it is one of the four major transit exchanges on the North Shore (the others being Capilano University Exchange, Lonsdale Quay and Park Royal Exchange). The exchange is named after Charles J. P. Phibbs.

Structure and location

Phibbs Exchange is located directly next to the northern foot of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, which connects North Vancouver to East Vancouver and Burnaby. It can accommodate regular-length and articulated diesel buses and community shuttle buses only.

The exchange is also located a short distance from Capilano University and North Shore Studios. The Pacific National Exhibition grounds is also nearby, just across the bridge in Vancouver. The exchange is located next to a park and ride facility.

Security at Phibbs Exchange is the responsibility of the Transit Security Department. Transit security officers can be found making random patrols of the exchange and conducting fare inspections on board buses. North Vancouver RCMP also make random patrols of the exchange. Bus drivers also have the ability to call for transit security agents in the event of an incident.

Upgrades

Construction for a major upgrade of the exchange began in November 2022, with all buses relocating to street-side stops on July 24, 2023, to accommodate construction. The rebuilt exchange was completed in early May 2024.

Routes

As of May 2024, the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange:

Bay Location Routes Notes
1 Main Street
Westbound
  • Unloading only
2 Main Street
Westbound
3 Main Street
Westbound
214 Blueridge
Sechelt at Hyannis
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
4 Orwell Street
Northbound
209 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No daytime service
210 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No evening service
5 Orwell Street
Northbound
  • 211 Seymour
    Banbury at Gallant
  • 212 Deep Cove
    Panorama at Naughton
6 Bus loop R2 Marine Dr to Park Royal
7 Bus loop 209 Burrard Station
  • No daytime service
210 Burrard Station
  • No evening service
  • Express in Vancouver
211 Burrard Station
  • Midday and weekday peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
214 Burrard Station
  • Peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
8 Bus loop 245 Capilano University
9 Bus loop 28 Joyce Station
10 Bus loop 130 Metrotown Station
  • No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange
222 Metrotown Station
  • Peak hours only
11 Bus loop 232 Grouse Mountain
  • One early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village
12 Bus loop 215 Indian River
Inlet at Indian River
13 Bus loop 227 Lynn Valley Centre
  • No evening service

See also

References

  1. ^ "Special Issue: New Transit Services In North Vancouver And Coquitlam" (PDF). The Buzzer. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. October 16, 1973. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Chan, Kenneth (November 8, 2022). "Construction finally begins on new $32 million TransLink Phibbs bus exchange". Daily Hive. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Temporary bus stop relocation at Phibbs Exchange". www.translink.ca. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Laba, Nick (May 6, 2024). "Here's a look at the new Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver". North Shore News. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Phibbs Exchange Map (PDF) (Map). TransLink. May 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.