Initiative aims to enhance accessibility and comfort for growing number of transit users
Surrey, B.C. — The City of Surrey has announced a major expansion of its transit infrastructure, with plans to install up to 60 new bus shelters across the city this year. The initiative is designed to improve comfort, accessibility, and weather protection for the city’s rapidly growing number of transit users.
“With transit ridership in Surrey growing faster than anywhere else in Metro Vancouver, we’re committed to making public transit more comfortable and accessible for everyone,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This expansion of our bus shelter network is a smart, cost-effective way to support our growing population and ensure that all residents can benefit from improved transit infrastructure.”
Led by the City’s Engineering Department in collaboration with Pattison Outdoor Advertising, the project will roll out in two phases starting July 2025. The first phase will see 30 new shelters installed at high-ridership locations—at no cost to the City—through a long-term agreement with Pattison. These sites include major corridors like 128 Street in Newton and 108 Avenue in City Centre.
The second phase will add up to 30 more shelters, funded through the 2025 Community Works Fund Agreement (CWFA), which has allocated $950,000 for this purpose. These additional shelters will be installed in underserved areas based on community feedback and accessibility needs.
Currently, only 25% of Surrey’s 1,425 bus stops have shelters. City officials say this new initiative will significantly improve access to transit infrastructure, especially in high-traffic and high-need areas.
The City’s agreement with Pattison typically allows for 10 new shelters annually. However, by using unused allocations from previous years, Pattison has agreed to install 30 shelters in 2025 alone—triple the usual number.
The City is encouraging residents to continue providing input on priority areas for future shelter installations.
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