R6 Scott Rd
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| System | TransLink | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Coast Mountain Bus Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Began service | January 2, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Start | Scott Road station | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| End | Newton Exchange | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 12.1 km (7.5 mi)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The R6 Scott Rd is an express bus service with bus rapid transit elements in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Part of TransLink's RapidBus network, it travels along Scott Road and 72 Avenue in Surrey and connects Scott Road station, North Delta, and Newton.[2]
The route began service on January 2, 2024.[3]
History
[edit]On June 28, 2018, the Mayors' Council and TransLink's board of directors approved the second phase of the 10-Year Vision. This phase included provisions for two new B-Line routes, one of which would connect Newton Exchange to the SkyTrain's Expo Line via Scott Road.[4]
During a presentation to Delta city council on November 9, 2020, TransLink stated that the route would be named the R6 Scott Rd RapidBus, and run from Newton Exchange to Scott Road station. This planned route would not directly stop at Scottsdale Exchange in order to shorten the travel time along the route.[5][6]
Construction on the route started in April 2023 to introduce bus priority lanes, queue jumps, and remove bus bays for congestion mitigation.[7][8]
The route operated on a holiday schedule on January 1, 2024, before officially launching on January 2. Next-bus signage was installed at all stops on the route by mid-2024.[9][10]
Route description
[edit]Starting at Scott Road station, the R6 travels south along Scott Road towards 72 Avenue, then continues east along 72 Avenue towards Newton Exchange.[8]
Stops
[edit]- Scott Road station – connects to the Expo line and also serves South Westminster and Bridgeview
- 103A Avenue
- 96 Avenue
- 92 Avenue – serves Annieville
- Nordel Way
- 84 Avenue
- 80 Avenue
- 75 Avenue
- 72 Avenue – connects to Scottsdale Exchange and serves the Scottsdale area
- 124 Street
- 126 Street – serves Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- 132 Street
- Newton Exchange – serves Newton Town Centre and connects to the R1 King George Blvd, as well other local services to Surrey, Langley and White Rock and express service to Richmond[11]
Future plans
[edit]As part of their 10-year priorities for Transport 2050, TransLink plans on upgrading the R6 route into a true bus rapid transit (BRT) route with fully separated bus lanes.[12]
Public art installations
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Several stops on the route feature art inspired by South Asian culture. Some of these stops depict a Northern Goshak, phulkari textiles, jaali patterns, and a dari mosaic.[13]
One vehicle was wrapped in celebration of Vaisakhi. The bus was part of the Vaisakhi parade in both Vancouver and Surrey, and continues to be used in regular service for both the R6 and the R4 routes.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "GTFS Static Data". www.translink.ca. TransLink. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Chan, Kennith (September 21, 2021). "TransLink to launch new Surrey-Delta RapidBus by 2023". Daily Hive. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "R6 Scott Road RapidBus". TransLink.ca. TransLink. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "Phase Two of the 10-Year Vision: 2018 – 2027 Investment Plan" (PDF). TransLink. June 28, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Regular Meeting Agenda: Revised – November 9, 2020" (PDF). City of Delta. November 10, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "R6 Scott Road RapidBus". City of Delta. October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Metro Vancouver transit: Construction to begin on Scott Road RapidBus line". CTV News. April 14, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "R6 RapidBus: Scott Road-Newton" (PDF). TransLink. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Chan, Kenneth (January 2, 2024). "TransLink launches new R6 RapidBus in Surrey and Delta | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Chan, Kenneth (December 11, 2023). "TransLink's new R6 Scott Road RapidBus to launch on New Year's Day | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Newton Exchange Map" (PDF). TransLink. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Chan, Kenneth (September 14, 2023). "Delta wants TransLink's new Scott Road Bus Rapid Transit line prioritized | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Tomei, Sophie (May 6, 2024). "Public art along the R6 RapidBus route, explained". The Buzzer blog. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Staff, TransLink (April 12, 2024). "Revealing TransLink's Vaisakhi bus, designed by visual artist Jag Nagra". The Buzzer blog. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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