Canada, British Columbia Invest in Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit president/CEO announced a joint investment of more than $8.4 million to support upgrades to the Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange in the City of Abbotsford, according to BC Transit's news release.

How the Funding Will Help

Project funding will help with the construction of an enhanced transit exchange on Montrose Avenue in downtown Abbotsford.

This exchange is required to create the Transit Future Network in Abbotsford and surrounding regions.

Once completed, the Montrose Exchange will feature approximately 10 bus bays, transit shelters, new bike lockers, bike racks, cycling amenities, bus operator washroom facilities, and improvements to pedestrian and road infrastructure.

“This investment is another great example of the Province, the federal government, and BC Transit’s shared commitment to improving public transit and providing people with cleaner, more affordable travel options," Fleming said. "Upgrading and modernizing our transit exchanges to accommodate growth is one of many ways we can attract new riders and build a world-class transit system that meets the needs of our communities long into the future.”