Plans for the proposed rapid transit route to Langley have won the approval of Maple Ridge city council.
Council confirmed its support for the Langley-Haney Place Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project along the Lougheed Highway, calling it a critical transportation investment to support housing, economic development, and sustainable mobility in the city.
On May 12, council considered TransLink’s concept design for the project’s curb-to-curb facilities and endorsed moving the project forward to detailed design.
Council also directed city staff to continue working with TransLink on the next phase of design, including the proposed lane allocations and further review of utility and active transportation considerations.
“The Langley-Haney Place BRT project will be a game changer for how people move through Maple Ridge and across the region,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “This project will help support our growing community by improving transit reliability, expanding sustainable transportation options, and strengthening connections to housing, jobs, and services.”
The BRT line was identified in TransLink’s Transport 2050 as one of the region’s near-term rapid transit priorities. In Maple Ridge, the project is planned to include five stations, with four stations along Lougheed Highway at 203, 207, Laity, and 216 Streets, and a terminus station at Haney Place Transit Exchange.
“Council’s endorsement is a big step forward for better transit connections in Maple Ridge,” said Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink. “People in Maple Ridge have been clear that they want faster, more reliable transit along this corridor. The Langley-Haney Place BRT project will help deliver that, while better connecting growing communities to jobs, services, and the rest of the region.”
Key features of the BRT concept design include
• Dedicated centre-running bus lanes on Lougheed Highway between Maple Meadows Way and 222 Street at the Haney Bypass.
• Station platforms located in the centre of the roadway at key intersections.
• Continued operation in general purpose travel lanes on Golden Ears Way and along Lougheed Highway from 222 to 226 Streets, approaching Haney Place Transit Exchange.
The city will continue to work with TransLink and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit to refine boulevard treatments, active transportation connections, and underground utility coordination.
Bus Rapid Transit will expand sustainable transportation options in Maple Ridge and the broader region, which is expected to reduce reliance on private vehicles, improve transit mode share, and help lower transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
The City is working with TransLink and MOTT to help ensure the corridor includes high-quality, accessible facilities for walking, cycling, and mobility devices.
TransLink’s public engagement early in the year found strong support for the project – 744 Maple Ridge residents participated through surveys and in-person engagement activities, and 85 per cent believe BRT will improve transportation along the corridor.