BC Transit is introducing two new bus routes with an aim to improve service to Garibaldi Village and Quest University.
“We are committed to making BC Transit service more convenient and accessible, including adding new routes where possible,” said parliamentary secretary Bowinn Ma on behalf of Transportation Minister Claire Trevena in a news release.
“I expect students and other transit users in Squamish will be happy with this improved access to the university and Garibaldi Highlands.”
Starting on Sept. 4, the Route 9 Quest University will connect downtown Squamish with Quest, providing hourly trips on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The new route will also serve Brennan Park Recreation Centre and Garibaldi Village via Buckley, Queens Way and Government Road.
Route 4 Tantalus will be changed to Route 4 Garibaldi. It will changed up to connect Tantalus and Garibaldi Village with downtown Squamish more directly, via the Sea to Sky Highway.
The route will provide weekday express service during peak travel times.
BC Transit also said that there will changes to the following routes. The organization hopes the adjustments will improve reliability.
· Route 1 Brackendale will now travel on Highway 99 between Brennan Park Recreation Centre and Garibaldi Village
· Route 2 Highlands will now serve Garibaldi Village via Mamquam and Diamond Head, with the new route 9 Quest University providing service along Government Road between Mamquam and Garibaldi Way
