Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan will guide improvements to bus service, active transportation, and goods movement

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – TransLink has released the Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan, outlining recommended transit and transportation improvements across Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster, as well as UBC and the University Endowment Lands, which are part of Electoral Area A.

The Burrard Peninsula study area also lies within the traditional and unceded territories of several First Nations, including kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen First Nation), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and qiqéyt (Qayqayt First Nation).

The plan focuses on improving bus service, supporting active transportation, and strengthening goods movement across the Burrard Peninsula over the next 15 years.

The Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan was developed though two phases of public engagement with customers, and collaboration with local, regional, and provincial partners, community stakeholders, and First Nations. It will serve as a blueprint to help guide future investments and transit improvements, grounded by technical analysis and public engagement.

Highlights of recommended actions include: 

• Improving the bus network through 59 recommended route changes to help people get where they need to go faster, supporting growing travel demand, and integrating service with the upcoming Broadway Subway.
• Adding new bus routes, including a route around Stanley Park that has already been funded through the 2025 Investment Plan.
• Making transit easier to use, safer, and more comfortable.
• Improving bus speed and reliability through transit priority improvements on congested corridors.
• Expanding the Major Bike Network to make cycling a more convenient option for local trips and accessing transit.
• Improving access to SkyTrain stations and bus exchanges through better active transportation connections.
• Supporting a safer and more reliable goods movement network, prioritizing the safety of vulnerable road users.
• Working with local, regional, and provincial partners to reduce emissions resulting from goods movement.

This multi-year plan will be implemented in phases. Some smaller improvements, such as minor bus route adjustments, may be introduced through TransLink’s regular quarterly service changes. Larger initiatives, including new routes or major infrastructure improvements, will require funding through future investment plans.

Quotes:

Kevin Quinn, TransLink CEO –
“The Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan brings us closer to achieving the future that we envision through Transport 2050, where every person in Metro Vancouver can easily connect to the people, places, and opportunities that they need to thrive. Our partners, customers, and the public have told us what they want to see TransLink prioritizing in the future, and now it’s our turn to deliver on these improvements.”

Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby –
“The economic, social and environmental success of our region is tied to the effectiveness of our transportation system, and the Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan is a key element in getting us there. I look forward to seeing these transportation improvements come to fruition.”

Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster –
“New Westminster is the most transit-oriented community in Metro Vancouver, and continued investment in reliable, frequent, and accessible transit is essential to maintain our mobility and livability. The Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan reflects strong collaboration between TransLink and local governments to improve bus service, strengthen active transportation connections, and make it easier for people to move throughout the region.”

Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver –
“The Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan sets a clear path forward to improve multi-modal mobility in our region. With actions like new express services and connections to the Broadway Subway, the City of Vancouver is ready to help deliver more and better transit for people and businesses to thrive. This plan reflects the strong regional collaboration needed to build a more connected, efficient transportation network across the Burrard Peninsula.”

More information:
Burrard Peninsula Area Transport Plan

Media downloads:
Burrard Peninsula photos available here

Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca