Phibbs_Exchange
Phibbs Exchange
Transit exchange in North Vancouver, Canada
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 | |
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The exchange in 2024 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Main St at Highway 1 North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°18′20″N 123°1′43″W |
| Operated by | TransLink |
| Bus routes | 13 |
| Bus stands | 13 |
| Bus operators | Coast Mountain Bus Company |
| Connections |  R2 Marine Dr |
| Other information | |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | October 19, 1973; 50 years ago (1973-10-19) |
| Rebuilt | 2022–2024; 0 years ago (2024) |
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.
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]
As of May 2024[update], the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange:[5]
| Bay | Location | Routes | Notes |
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| 1 | Main Street Westbound |
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| 2 | Main Street Westbound |
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| 3 | Main Street Westbound |
214 Blueridge Sechelt at Hyannis |
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| 4 | Orwell Street Northbound |
209 Upper Lynn Valley Underwood at Dempsey |
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| 210 Upper Lynn Valley Underwood at Dempsey |
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| 5 | Orwell Street Northbound |
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| 6 | Bus loop | R2 Marine Dr to Park Royal |
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| 7 | Bus loop | 209 Burrard Station |
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| 210 Burrard Station |
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| 211 Burrard Station |
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| 214 Burrard Station |
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| 8 | Bus loop | 245 Capilano University | |
| 9 | Bus loop | 28 Joyce Station | |
| 10 | Bus loop | 130 Metrotown Station |
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| 222 Metrotown Station |
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| 11 | Bus loop | 232 Grouse Mountain |
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| 12 | Bus loop | 215 Indian River Inlet at Indian River |
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| 13 | Bus loop | 227 Lynn Valley Centre |
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- Kootenay Loop (the transit exchange just across the bridge)
- List of bus routes in Metro Vancouver
- "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.
- Chan, Kenneth (November 8, 2022). "Construction finally begins on new $32 million TransLink Phibbs bus exchange". Daily Hive. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- "Temporary bus stop relocation at Phibbs Exchange". www.translink.ca. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- 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.
- 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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