Latest Updates
April 5, 2012
We heard your ideas and now have new route and service proposals to share.
The final rounds of Transit Future open houses are scheduled for April
18 - 21, 2012. Join us to view and comment on proposed transit service
changes for Abbotsford and Mission. This is the final opportunity to
provide feedback on the 25-year Transit Future Plan.
See the Open House Dates below for details.
Can't make one of the open houses? Click here for our online survey.
Click here to view consultation material.
April 2, 2012 - Open House Dates
We want to hear from you! Comment on new service proposals at upcoming open houses.
| Wednesday, April 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Safeway, 32500 South Fraser Way | Abbotsford |
| 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 MacMillan Rd. | Abbotsford | |
| Thursday, April 19 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Mission City Hall, 8645 Stave Lake St. | Mission |
| 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd. | Abbotsford | |
| Friday, April 20 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | University of the Fraser Valley, Peter Jones Learning Commons, 33844 King Rd. | Abbotsford |
| Saturday, April 21 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Seven Oaks Shopping Centre, 32900 South Fraser Way | Abbotsford |
| 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St. | Mission |
September 27, 2011
The Transit Future team has prepared a brief document outlining the process, information and future Inter-Regional and Regional Network Map. Highlights of the document are summarized below. You can also review the full document.
Future Inter-Regional and Regional Network Map
Implementation Strategy
The following list shows the order that each service should be implemented, or increased if the service already exists (for example, Abbotsford-Mission). Each service implementation or increase poses unique challenges that must be overcome prior to the start of the service.
- Abbotsford - Mission
- Abbotsford - Surrey Central via Hwy 1
- Abbotsford - Chilliwack
- Mission - Maple Ridge
- Chilliwack-Agassiz-Harrison
- Chilliwack-Agassiz-Hope
- Chilliwack-Hope
- Abbotsford-Langley via Fraser Hwy
September 10, 2011
Staff from Abbotsford-Mission met with other Fraser Valley communities, Translink and BC Transit on August 31, 2011 to discuss strategies to serve future inter-regional and regional travel. Participants reviewed updated travel information, demographic projections and employment trends to determine future bus routes and service levels. Results of this workshop will be posted soon!
June 20, 2011 – Phase One Results
We have reviewed all the input you provided on the Transit Future Bus, online, in person and through the online survey. The feedback has been summarized in a short report.
The Transit Future team is now providing updates to local Councils and will then review and confirm the 25-year transit network vision. Once this is agreed upon by all project partners, it will be posted here. Stay tuned!
See more photos in the Gallery.
May 25, 2011 – Results
Thank you to those who came out to see us on the Transit Future Bus. Nearly 300 people visited the bus, and nearly 200 played the Game Plan (the online survey). We received about 250 comments on the interactive displays. While we will consider every comment, here are the ones we heard most:
- Fast, direct regional service connecting Abbotsford and Mission to the Greater Vancouver area
- Increase frequency
- New service connecting Abbotsford and Chilliwack
- Increase service span (e.g., early or later during the day, weekends, holidays)
- Create a strong link between land use and transit
A detailed analysis of all your feedback will shape the development of the Abbotsford-Mission Transit Future Plan. If you missed us in person and would like to provide your input, please email us at CFV2035@bctransit.com .
May 5, 2011 – New Open House Date
We’ve added an extra open house date. Come and see us in Mission on Tuesday May 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Safeway, 32520 Lougheed Hwy.
April 28, 2011 – On Tour!
The Transit Future bus rolled into the Abbotsford and Mission communities today! The 40-foot bus is our mobile public consultation tool, seeking input to help shape the 25-year Transit Future plan for the region. Read the full release.
The Transit Future bus is full of information on the local transit system. There are also many opportunities for you to provide direct feedback. Complete a survey, talk to a Transit Future team member or play The Game Plan at our iPad station. You can read more about The Game Plan and the Transit Future bus on our Road Tour page.
April 11, 2011 – Open House Dates
We want to hear from you! Visit us at any of the upcoming open houses on board the Transit Future bus.
| Thursday, April 28 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Clearbrook Library, 32320 Dahlstrom | Abbotsford |
| 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd. | Abbotsford | |
| Friday, April 29 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St. | Mission |
| 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Junction Shopping Centre, 32555 London Ave. | Mission | |
| Saturday, April 30 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Safeway, 32500 South Fraser Way | Abbotsford |
| Thursday, May 5 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Zellers, 1225 Sumas Way | Abbotsford |
| 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Abbotsford Rec. Centre, 2499 MacMillan Rd. | Abbotsford | |
| Monday, May 9 |
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
University of Fraser Valley Main Entrance and Peter Jones Learning Commons, 33844 King Rd. |
Abbotsford |
| 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Seven Oaks Shopping Centre, 32900 South Fraser Way | Abbotsford | |
| New! May 10 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Safeway, 32520 Lougheed | Mission |
January 24, 2011 - Abbotsford & Mission
The Mission-Abbotsford Transit Committee (MATC) approved the Terms of Reference for the Central Fraser Valley Transit Future Plan.
December 16, 2010 - Fraser Valley Transit Study Released
The Province, in cooperation with the Fraser Valley Regional District, BC Transit and Translink, initiated a study of transit in the Fraser Valley to study current and future transit service. With input from local governments and the public, the study presents a strategy to improve service and encourage more people to choose transit over driving.
This document establishes the long range vision for the region and for local service in Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. The Transit Future Plan will determine how local and regional service will transform over the next several years to achieve the vision.
Read the Fraser Valley Transit Study news release.