Phibbs Exchange Explained

Phibbs Exchange
Style:TransLink (BC)
Country:Canada
Address:Main St at Highway 1
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Coordinates:49.3056°N -123.0286°W
Bus Stands:13
Routes:13
Operator:TransLink
Bus Operators:Coast Mountain Bus Company
Connections: R2 Marine Dr
Zone:2
Rebuilt:2022–

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

, the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange:[5]

BayLocationRoutesNotes
1Main Street
  • Unloading only
2Main Street
3Main Street
214 Blueridge
Sechelt at Hyannis
  • Most trips operate with Community Shuttles
4Orwell Street
209 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No daytime service
210 Upper Lynn Valley
Underwood at Dempsey
  • No evening service
5Orwell Street
  • 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

Notes and References

  1. News: October 16, 1973. Special Issue: New Transit Services In North Vancouver And Coquitlam. The Buzzer. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. February 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170219182714/http://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/rider_guide/Buzzer%20Vault/1970s/1973/Buzzer_1973_10_16.pdf. February 19, 2017.
  2. News: Chan . Kenneth . 8 November 2022 . Construction finally begins on new $32 million TransLink Phibbs bus exchange . . 20 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Temporary bus stop relocation at Phibbs Exchange . 2023-07-25 . www.translink.ca . en-CA.
  4. News: Laba . Nick . May 6, 2024 . Here's a look at the new Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver . North Shore News . May 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240507035604/https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/new-phibbs-exchange-north-vancouver-8707034 . May 12, 2024 . live.
  5. Phibbs Exchange Map . TransLink . May 2024 . May 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240511235642/https://infomaps.translink.ca/system_maps/exchange_maps/phibbsexchange.pdf . May 12, 2024 . live.