North Shore Area Transit Plan

The NSATP was a three-phase process that occurred between 2010 and 2012.

Phase 1 involved a comprehensive technical analysis of the local transit network design, travel patterns, land use and other local conditions. Stakeholders, transit operators and the public also provided their perspectives on the opportunities to improve the current transit network.

Phase 2 focused on obtaining input from stakeholders and the public on transportation priorities. This feedback, along with a technical analysis, contributed to the development of a 30-year vision for transit in the North Shore, out to 2040.

Phase 3 identified near-term transit service and infrastructure priorities to address the issues and make the most of the opportunities identified in Phase 1 and build toward the long-term vision from Phase 2 of the NSATP.

The next step includes regularly tracking the status of the plan and reporting back on progress.

Long-Term Transit Vision for the North Shore

Near-term priorities needed over the next 10-years to help begin achieving this vision include:

• Make routes more simple and direct.
• Offer more frequent bus service between key destinations.
• Improve east-west travel options.
• Build new and improved transit exchanges.

Making it Happen:

TransLink will work to implement the near-term transit priorities in the NSATP, along with other regional transit priorities in Metro Vancouver, as funding and resources allow. Some priorities may be implemented by re-allocating existing buses and service hours as part of the regular service changes that TransLink makes across the network. Other priorities may be considered for implementation along with other regional priorities as part of future transportation investment plans.

The NSATP is a living plan that will guide decision making at TransLink and communities on the North Shore. The proposed priorities and transit service levels identified in the NSATP represent what we know are needed today. As the North Shore develops, both the long-term vision and the recommended near-term priorities will be reviewed to ensure transportation planning continues to be coordinated with local land use and demand. We'll continue to provide more information on how we're progressing to meet the goals, objectives and recommendations of the plan as we move forward.

Check out our Progress Report for all the details!