A new transit exchange near Highstreet Shopping Centre is intended to make connections easier for riders in west Abbotsford. Bus service was scheduled to begin September 6 at the facility on Highstreet Access Road, between Mt. Lehman Road and Cardinal Avenue.
The exchange opened with five bus bays for local and regional routes, including the Fraser Valley Express. Shelters, seating, lighting and bicycle racks were part of the initial improvements, while a sixth bay and other finishing work were planned.
The $8.1-million project received $3.2 million in provincial funding through BC Transit. Riders should consult current BC Transit schedules and alerts for their exact stop and route rather than relying on an opening announcement.
Source: City of Abbotsford. Abbotsford Local reporting based on the institution’s published announcement; no independent interview is claimed.
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