Federal government and TransLink invest in transit infrastructure improvements in Metro Vancouver

Burnaby, British Columbia, February 13, 2024 — Improvements to the Burnaby Transit Centre (BTC), an operations and maintenance facility divided into two campuses, will increase operational capacity after a combined investment of over $44.1 million from the federal government and TransLink.

Announced by Minister Terry Beech, Minister Rob Fleming, and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn, this project will expand the BTC’s maintenance and storage capacity to support up to 130 additional buses.

Investing in public transit infrastructure is fundamental to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating inclusive communities, where everyone has equal access to public services and employment opportunities.

Funding will support the redistribution of the BTC’s functions between its north and south campuses and relocate some functions to an off-site location as the current campuses are at capacity. To accommodate the changes, improvements will be made to both campuses and the off-site location, including the demolition of an existing complex, the construction of new maintenance bays, and the renovation of facilities.

This project aligns with the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Vision, TransLink’s Investment Plan, and shared environmental goals by ensuring that public transit infrastructure meets community needs in order to support ridership and reduce GHG emissions.