Comox Valley Transit Exchanges

Overview

BC Transit and local government partners in the Comox Valley Transit System are building five new transit exchanges that will improve transit services in the Comox Valley. The joint investment of $9.86 million between the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, Comox Valley Regional District, and BC Transit will fund enhanced bus stop amenities to improve the overall rider experience. These exchanges support the continued development of the Frequent Transit Network corridor and Local Transit Network through the growing communities in the Comox Valley.

The new transit exchanges will be developed in:

• South Courtenay – Cliffe Avenue at Anfield Centre
• Downtown Courtenay – England Avenue at 8^th Street
• Oyster River – Glenmore Road at Lambeth Road
• Downtown Comox – Port Augusta Street at Comox Avenue
• North Island College – College Campus Road at Lerwick Road

What is a transit exchange?

A transit exchange is a group of bus stops in one place making it easier for people to transfer between bus routes.

Each exchange may feature:

• New Bus bays and curbs
• New shelters and benches
• Drainage improvements
• Bike racks
• New wider sidewalks
• New landscaping
• Road reconstruction
• An operators’ washroom (South Courtenay Exchange)

Impacts:

During construction, local access will be maintained with possible delays. We thank the public for their patience during the construction period as we work to deliver these essential transit infrastructure upgrades.

Transit Exchanges

South Courtenay Exchange

The preferred site is on Cliffe Avenue next to the Anfield Centre.

• Features:
  • Bus bays
  • Bus shelters
  • Transit operators respite facility
  • New sidewalk

Downtown Courtenay Exchange

The preferred site is around the 8th Street and England Avenue intersection.

• Features:
  • Bus bays
  • Bus shelters
  • New sidewalks

Oyster River Exchange

The preferred site is located on Glenmore Road.

• Features:
  • Bus bays
  • Bus shelters

Downtown Comox Exchange

The preferred site is on the east side of Port Augusta Street in the Town of Comox.

• Features:
  • Bus bays
  • Bus shelters
  • Improvements to the Comox Avenue/Port August Street westbound right-turn

North Island College Campus Exchange

The preferred site is on College Campus Road.

• Features:
  • Bus bays
  • Bus shelters
  • Improved pedestrian connectivity