R6 Scott Rd

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R6 Scott Rd
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An R6 Scott Rd at Scott Road station
Overview
System TransLink
Operator Coast Mountain Bus Company
Began serviceJanuary 2, 2024
Route
Start Scott Road station
End Newton Exchange
Length12.1 km (7.5 mi) [1]
Stops13
Route map
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Expo Line
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103A Avenue
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96 Avenue
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92 Avenue
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Nordel Way
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84 Avenue
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80 Avenue
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75A Avenue
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72 Avenue
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124 Street
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126 Street - KPU
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132 Street
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Key
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R6 Scott Rd (bus)
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Expo Line (SkyTrain)
Fare Zone 3

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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]

Contents

The route began service on January 2, 2024. [3]

History

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

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

Future plans

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

RapidBus unit at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs. R6 Rapid Bus at Vaisakhi Parade in Surrey BC.png
RapidBus unit at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs.

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

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