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.
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, with all buses relocating to street-side stops on July 24, 2023, to accommodate construction. The rebuilt exchange was completed in early May 2024.
Routes , the following routes serve Phibbs Exchange: Bay Location Routes Notes 1 Main Street — Unloading only 2 Main Street — HandyDART 3 Main Street 214 BlueridgeSechelt at HyannisMost trips operate with Community Shuttles 4 Orwell Street209 Upper Lynn ValleyUnderwood at DempseyNo daytime service210 Upper Lynn ValleyUnderwood at DempseyNo evening service 5 Orwell Street R2 Marine–Willingdon to Metrotown stationRapidBus service 6 Bus loop R2 Marine–Willingdon to Park RoyalRapidBus service 7 Bus loop 209 Burrard StationNo daytime service 210 Burrard StationNo evening service Express in Vancouver 211 Burrard StationMidday and weekday peak hour service to Vancouver Express in Vancouver 214 Burrard StationPeak hour service to Vancouver Express in Vancouver Most trips operate with Community Shuttles 8 Bus loop 245 Capilano University 9 Bus loop 28 Joyce Station 10 Bus loop 130 Metrotown Station No late evening service to/from Phibbs Exchange 11 Bus loop 232 Grouse MountainOne early morning trip on Saturdays operates as 232 Edgemont Village 12 Bus loop 13 Bus loop 215 Indian RiverInlet at Indian River 227 Lynn Valley CentreNo evening service
See also Kootenay Loop (the transit exchange just across the bridge) List of bus routes in Metro Vancouver
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