R6 Scott Road RapidBus

Scott Road is the busiest corridor south of the Fraser and the second fastest growing route in the region. The current 319 route is the 4th busiest bus route in Metro Vancouver (2021).

The R6 Scott Road RapidBus will help keep up with the rapidly growing demand for transit in Surrey and Delta, bringing more convenient and reliable service to the Scott Rd. corridor.

• R6 passengers will enjoy faster, more frequent, and more reliable journeys on the Scott Rd corridor. Using high-capacity articulated buses and all-door boarding, R6 will carry more passengers, up to 1,200 people per hour per direction during rush hour.

• RapidBus features better customer amenities such as more sheltered stops, real-time information, and cushier seats! Where permitted, customers will also have accessibility features, such as text-to-audio functionality of the digital bus-arrival information and tactile pads. 

The R6 RapidBus was identified as a key initiative in TransLink’s 2022-2031 10-Year Investment Plan. The $33 million capital improvements was paid for through the Mayor’s 10-Year Vision which the Government of British Columbia contributed 40 per cent of all capital costs.

TransLink is currently experiencing supply chain challenges in acquiring the RapidBus poles. We anticipate that the installation and activation of the real-time BPIDs will be completed and operational by mid-2024. Temporary poles are in place in the interim.

Major construction work was completed in 2023 to allow the line to become operational. However, a few minor items are still pending due to weather delays, unexpected underground utility conflicts, or delivery delays. Crews are working to finalize elements such as installation of detector loops at intersections, landscape restoration, and other minor works.

Route 319 will remain in place, at a reduced but still frequent all-day local service. Route 319 customers will benefit from the street changes we’re making and experience shorter travel times. The 12 other routes that run on a portion of the corridor will also benefit from bus priority measures.

Two general-purpose lanes will be maintained in each direction. The bus priority measures will not significantly impact traffic for general-purpose vehicles. According to our traffic modeling, the Scott Road corridor meets the standards set by the City of Surrey and Delta. Depending on the time of day and which way you are going, your journey might be 1-2 minutes faster or slower. However, R6 passengers will save about 20% of their travel time throughout the day. 

Some property entrances will change, and a few left turns in the middle of the road will be closed. Drivers will still be able to make U-turns at certain intersections on Scott Road. There will be clear signs installed to indicate the change in traffic patterns. 

Yes, the 319 and the R6 share stops at the following locations:

• 72 & 124 EB & WB 

• 72 & 132 EB & WB

• 120 & 75A SB 

• 120 & 80 SB 

• 120 & 80 SB & NB

• 120 & Nordel Way SB & NB

• 120 & 103A SB & NB

The R6 RapidBus route will not enter Scottsdale exchange to ensure faster and more reliable travel times. Also, the R6 will not loop behind the mall or go around the bus loop and will therefore be able to provide a more direct service. Customers can still connect easily to other local routes at other shared stops on Scott Rd and 72nd Ave. See our winter service changes for more information on route details.

By stopping on-street instead of Scottsdale Exchange, RapidBus will provide convenient access to major destinations such as the Guru Nanak Gurdwara or the Scottsdale Centre mall as well as Strawberry Hill.

RapidBus vehicles are made by New Flyer. They are 60-ft long, hybrid diesel-electric buses with better fuel economy and lower GHG emissions than regular buses. All buses are air-conditioned.

In Transport 2050: 10-Year Priorities, we've identified 11 high-traffic corridors for RapidBus service. Over the next 10 years, we'll collaborate with local government partners to plan and implement 11 new RapidBus lines providing fast, frequent, and reliable service for our customers.