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

More information on the long-term vision can be found in the Phase 2 Summary Report.

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

• Make routes more simple and direct.
  Explore improvements in West Vancouver, including British Properties, Caulfeild, and Mathers Avenue areas.
• Offer more frequent bus service between key destinations.
  Extend 240 to Lynn Valley Centre via Grand Blvd.
• Improve east-west travel options.
  Introduce a new route from Lynn Valley to Park Royal via Queens Rd.
• Build new and improved transit exchanges. 
  Passenger and transit upgrades at Phibbs Exchange, Park Royal and Lonsdale Quay.

Check out the Phase 3 Summary Report for more details on near-term priorities.

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. As the North Shore develops, both the long-term vision and the recommended near-term priorities will be regularly reviewed to ensure transit and transportation planning continues to be coordinated with local land use and demand. Here is how we are doing as of December, 2014:

Check out our Progress Report for all the details!