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 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]

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 (temporary)
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 agents in the event of an incident.

Upgrades

Construction for a major upgrade of the exchange began in November 2022[2] and is expected to be complete by mid-2024.[3] On July 24, 2023, all of the buses were relocated to street-side stops to accommodate construction upgrades.

Routes

As of July 24, 2023, all bus bays were moved to street-side stops. Bays 1 through 3 are located on Main Street westbound. Bays 4 through 7 are located on Orwell Street northbound. Bays 8 through 10 are located on Oxford Street eastbound. Bays 11 and 12 are located on Orwell Street southbound. Bays 1 and 11 are used for unloading only. Bay 8 is dedicated for HandyDART vehicles.

Route # Bay # Stop # Destinations Notes
R2 2 60254 Park Royal
28 7 60259 Joyce Station
130 7 60259 Metrotown Station
  • No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange
209 6 60258 Burrard Station
  • No daytime service
3 60255 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
210 6 60258 Burrard Station
  • No evening service
  • Express in Vancouver
3 60255 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
211 6 60258 Burrard Station
  • Midday and weekday peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
5 60257 Seymour
Banbury at Gallant
212 5 60257 Deep Cove
Panorama at Naughton
214 6 60258 Burrard Station
  • Peak hour service to Vancouver
  • Express in Vancouver
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
9 60279 Blueridge
Sechelt at Hyannis
215 10 60278 Indian River
Inlet at Indian River
222 7 60259 Metrotown Station
  • Peak hours only
227 10 60278 Lynn Valley Centre
  • No evening service
232 4 60256 Grouse Mountain
  • One early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village
245 12 60264 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. Chan, Kenneth (8 November 2022). "Construction finally begins on new $32 million TransLink Phibbs bus exchange". Daily Hive. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  3. "Temporary bus stop relocation at Phibbs Exchange". www.translink.ca. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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