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== Public art installations ==
== Public art installations ==
[[File:R6 Rapid Bus at Vaisakhi Parade in Surrey BC.png|alt=TransLink R6 rapid bus at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey BC. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs. |thumb|R6 rapid bus at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs.]]
[[File:R6 Rapid Bus at Vaisakhi Parade in Surrey BC.png|alt=TransLink R6 rapid bus at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey BC. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs. |thumb|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 [[Culture of South Asia|South Asian culture]]. Some of these stops depict a [[American goshawk|Northern Goshak]], [[phulkari]] textiles, [[Jali|jaali]] patterns, and a [[Dhurrie|dari]] mosaic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomei |first=Sophie |date=2024-05-06 |title=Public art along the R6 RapidBus route, explained |url=https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/05/public-art-along-the-r6-rapidbus-route-explained/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Buzzer blog |language=en-CA}}</ref>
Several stops on the route feature art inspired by [[Culture of South Asia|South Asian culture]]. Some of these stops depict a [[American goshawk|Northern Goshak]], [[phulkari]] textiles, [[Jali|jaali]] patterns, and a [[Dhurrie|dari]] mosaic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomei |first=Sophie |date=2024-05-06 |title=Public art along the R6 RapidBus route, explained |url=https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/05/public-art-along-the-r6-rapidbus-route-explained/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Buzzer blog |language=en-CA}}</ref>


An R6 rapid bus was [[Vehicle vinyl wrap|wrapped]] in celebration of [[Vaisakhi#British Columbia|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 41st Ave|R4]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=TransLink |date=2024-04-12 |title=Revealing TransLink's Vaisakhi bus, designed by visual artist Jag Nagra |url=https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/04/revealing-translinks-vaisakhi-bus-designed-by-visual-artist-jag-nagra/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Buzzer blog |language=en-CA}}</ref>
One unit was [[Vehicle vinyl wrap|wrapped]] in celebration of [[Vaisakhi#British Columbia|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 41st Ave|R4]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=TransLink |date=2024-04-12 |title=Revealing TransLink's Vaisakhi bus, designed by visual artist Jag Nagra |url=https://buzzer.translink.ca/2024/04/revealing-translinks-vaisakhi-bus-designed-by-visual-artist-jag-nagra/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Buzzer blog |language=en-CA}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:47, 24 July 2024

R6 Scott Rd
An R6 Scott Rd at Scott Road station
Overview
SystemTransLink
OperatorCoast Mountain Bus Company
Began serviceJanuary 2, 2024
Route
StartScott Road station
EndNewton Exchange
Stops13
Route map
Map R6 Scott Rd highlighted in green
Legend
Up arrow
Expo Line
to Waterfront
Scott Road
Down arrow to King George
103A Avenue
96 Avenue
92 Avenue
Nordel Way
84 Avenue
80 Avenue
75A Avenue
72 Avenue
124 Street
126 Street - KPU
132 Street
Newton Exchange
Key
 R6 Scott Rd (bus)
Expo Line (SkyTrain)
Fare Zone 3
Handicapped/disabled access All stops are accessible
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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.[1]

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

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.[3]

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.[4][5]

Construction on the route started in April 2023 to introduce bus priority lanes, queue jumps, and remove bus bays for congestion mitigation.[6][7]

The route operated on a holiday schedule on January 1st, 2024 before officially launching on January 2nd. Next-bus signage was installed at all stops on the route in the spring of 2024.[8][9]

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.[7]

Stops

Future plans

TransLink plans on upgrading the R6 route into a true bus rapid transit (BRT) route with fully separated bus lanes as part of their 10-year priorities for Transport 2050.[11]

Public art installations

TransLink R6 rapid bus at a Vaisakhi parade in Surrey BC. The wrap design was inspired by Rumala Sahibs.
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.[12]

One unit 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.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Chan, Kennith (September 21, 2021). "TransLink to launch new Surrey-Delta RapidBus by 2023". Daily Hive. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "R6 Scott Road RapidBus". TransLink.ca. TransLink. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Phase Two of the 10-Year Vision: 2018 – 2027 Investment Plan" (PDF). TransLink. June 28, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Regular Meeting Agenda: Revised – November 9, 2020" (PDF). City of Delta. November 10, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "R6 Scott Road RapidBus". City of Delta. October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Metro Vancouver transit: Construction to begin on Scott Road RapidBus line". CTV News. April 14, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "R6 RapidBus: Scott Road-Newton" (PDF). TransLink. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Chan, Kenneth (January 2, 2024). "TransLink launches new R6 RapidBus in Surrey and Delta | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Chan, Kenneth (December 11, 2023). "TransLink's new R6 Scott Road RapidBus to launch on New Year's Day | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "Newton Exchange Map" (PDF). TransLink. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Chan, Kenneth (September 14, 2023). "Delta wants TransLink's new Scott Road Bus Rapid Transit line prioritized | Urbanized". dailyhive.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Tomei, Sophie (May 6, 2024). "Public art along the R6 RapidBus route, explained". The Buzzer blog. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Staff, TransLink (April 12, 2024). "Revealing TransLink's Vaisakhi bus, designed by visual artist Jag Nagra". The Buzzer blog. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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