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Phibbs Exchange
The exchange in 2024
General information
LocationMain St at Highway 1
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates49°18′20″N 123°1′43″W / 49.30556°N 123.02861°W / 49.30556; -123.02861
Operated byTransLink
Bus routes13
Bus stands13
Bus operatorsCoast Mountain Bus Company
Connections R2 Marine Dr
Other information
Fare zone2
History
OpenedOctober 19, 1973; 52 years ago (1973-10-19)
Rebuilt2022–2024; 2 years ago (2024)
Location
Map

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.[1]

Structure and location

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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

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Construction for a major upgrade of the exchange began in November 2022,[2] with all buses relocating to street-side stops on July 24, 2023, to accommodate construction.[3] The rebuilt exchange was completed in early May 2024.[4]

Routes

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As of May 2024, the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange:[5]

BayLocationRoutesNotes
1Main Street
Westbound
  • Unloading only
2Main Street
Westbound
3Main Street
Westbound
214 Blueridge
Sechelt at Hyannis
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
4Orwell Street
Northbound
209 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No daytime service
210 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No evening service
5Orwell Street
Northbound
  • 211 Seymour
    Banbury at Gallant
  • 212 Deep Cove
    Panorama at Naughton
6Bus loopR2 Marine Dr to Park Royal
7Bus loop209 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
8Bus loop245 Capilano University
9Bus loop28 Joyce Station
10Bus loop130 Metrotown Station
  • No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange
222 Metrotown Station
  • Peak hours only
11Bus loop232 Grouse Mountain
  • One early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village
12Bus loop215 Indian River
Inlet at Indian River
13Bus loop227 Lynn Valley Centre
  • No evening service

See also

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References

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  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.
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  • Media related to Phibbs Exchange at Wikimedia Commons

    Phibbs Exchange
    The exchange in 2024
    General information
    LocationMain St at Highway 1
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    Coordinates49°18′20″N 123°1′43″W / 49.30556°N 123.02861°W / 49.30556; -123.02861
    Operated byTransLink
    Bus routes13
    Bus stands13
    Bus operatorsCoast Mountain Bus Company
    Connections R2 Marine Dr
    Other information
    Fare zone2
    History
    OpenedOctober 19, 1973; 52 years ago (1973-10-19)
    Rebuilt2022–2024; 2 years ago (2024)
    Location
    Map

    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.[1]

    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,[2] with all buses relocating to street-side stops on July 24, 2023, to accommodate construction.[3] The rebuilt exchange was completed in early May 2024.[4]

    Routes

    As of May 2024, the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange:[5]

    BayLocationRoutesNotes
    1Main Street
    Westbound
    • Unloading only
    2Main Street
    Westbound
    3Main Street
    Westbound
    214 Blueridge
    Sechelt at Hyannis
    • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
    4Orwell Street
    Northbound
    209 Upper Lynn Valley
    Underwood at Dempsey
    • No daytime service
    210 Upper Lynn Valley
    Underwood at Dempsey
    • No evening service
    5Orwell Street
    Northbound
    • 211 Seymour
      Banbury at Gallant
    • 212 Deep Cove
      Panorama at Naughton
    6Bus loopR2 Marine Dr to Park Royal
    7Bus loop209 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
    8Bus loop245 Capilano University
    9Bus loop28 Joyce Station
    10Bus loop130 Metrotown Station
    • No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange
    222 Metrotown Station
    • Peak hours only
    11Bus loop232 Grouse Mountain
    • One early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village
    12Bus loop215 Indian River
    Inlet at Indian River
    13Bus loop227 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.
    • Media related to Phibbs Exchange at Wikimedia Commons
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