Service expansions make their way to Central Fraser Valley

CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission are announcing a service expansion of 12,500 service hours for the Central Fraser Valley Transit System effective January 5, 2020.

BC Transit works hard to match service with increasing demand, and this expansion will improve the frequency of buses and reliability throughout the system.

The service expansion will include 10,000 service hours in Abbotsford, which will implement improvements to routes:

• 1 Highstreet/UFV
  • More trips on weekdays and Saturdays
• 2 Highstreet/McMillan
  • More trips on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
  • All Sunday trips will now extend to the Abbotsford Recreation Centre
• 3 Clearbrook/Huntingdon
  • More trips on Saturdays
• 7 Sumas Mountain
  • Minor weekday service improvements to better match demand

This expansion will also include service level and schedule changes to improve service reliability on the following routes:

• 5 Clearbrook/Bourquin
• 6 Gladwin
• 12 UFV/Bourquin Peak
• 21 Aldergrove/Abbotsford

The route 31 Abbotsford/Mission Connector will see additional service to operate on stat holidays.

This expansion will include 2,500 service hours to local routes in Mission. The following routes will see service changes:

• Sunday and Holiday service will now be provided on all routes within Mission
• 40 East Mission Night
  • This route will be discontinued and replaced by routes 33 Cedar Valley and 34 East Side on Sundays and holidays and in the evenings on Weekdays and Saturdays

For more information on routes, fares and schedules, visit https://www.bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley or pick up the new Rider’s Guide.

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“Making BC Transit service more convenient and reliable will encourage more people to choose transit. This service expansion, along with the soon to be completed transit facility, will make it easier for people to move throughout the Fraser Valley.”

Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“As our community continues to grow, improving options for our residents to take public transit is a priority for Abbotsford. Abbotsford is grateful for the investment that is being made into expanding service for the Central Fraser Valley Transit System, so our residents and workforce can choose a lower-carbon transportation option.”

Henry Braun, Mayor, City of Abbotsford

Pam Alexis, Mayor, District of Mission

“BC Transit is pleased to announce this service expansion in the Central Fraser Valley Transit System. These expanded hours will go towards providing service that is more efficient and reliable to our customers, while ensuring dependable transportation options on weekends and holidays throughout the region.”

Media contact

BC Transit Communications
Media@bctransit.com