Phibbs Exchange

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 North Vancouver and some parts of the city of Vancouver. 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]

Phibbs Exchange
General information
LocationMain St at Highway 1
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates49°18′20″N 123°1′43″W
Operated byTransLink
Bus routes13
Bus stands12
Bus operatorsCoast Mountain Bus Company
Connections R2 Marine Dr
Other information
Fare zone2
History
OpenedOctober 19, 1973

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 in the event of an incident.

Upgrades

Major upgrades were planned for the exchange in 2022, with construction scheduled to finish in the first quarter of 2024.[2] The first phase of construction began in November 2022.[3]

Routes
Route # Bay # Stop # Destinations Notes
R2 Marine Dr 2 54100 Park Royal
28 5 51747 Joyce Station
130 10 54424 Metrotown Station
  • No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange
209 4 54026 Burrard Station
  • No daytime service
9 54119 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
210 4 54026 Burrard Station
  • No evening service
  • Express in Vancouver
9 54119 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
211 4 54026 Burrard Station
  • Midday and weekday peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
6 54119 Seymour
Banbury at Gallant
212 7 54077 Deep Cove
Panorama at Naughton
214 4 54026 Burrard Station
  • Peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
1 51761 Blueridge
Sechelt at Hyannis
215 12 60437 Indian River
Inlet at Indian River
222 11 54333 Metrotown Station
  • Peak hours only
227 12 60437 Lynn Valley Centre
  • No evening service
232 8 50448 Grouse Mountain
  • One early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village
245 3 50447 Capilano University

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. "Big changes coming to North Van's Phibbs Exchange bus loop". North Shore News. June 29, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  3. Chan, Kenneth (8 November 2022). "Construction finally begins on new $32 million TransLink Phibbs bus exchange". Daily Hive. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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