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Prototype Bus Rapid Transit station to be built next to King George Station in Surrey

January 2026 revised design of BRT bus stops with curbside bus-only lanes. (TransLink)

The City of Surrey is preparing to take the next step toward advancing the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along King George Boulevard between SkyTrain stations in Surrey City Centre and Semiahmoo Town Centre in South Surrey.

City staff are recommending that Surrey City Council allow TransLink to move the King George Boulevard BRT project into the next stage of detailed design.

They note that building BRT now does not rule out switching to rail rapid transit in the future — it could serve as a stepping stone if demand continues to grow.

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The proposed route runs mainly along King George Boulevard, with an extension south along 152 Street to 16 Avenue. The system is designed to include dedicated bus-only lanes for most of the corridor while still keeping general vehicle traffic lanes.

What is being considered now is consistent with what was previously outlined by TransLink during a public consultation this past winter on the routes of King George Boulevard BRT and Langley-Haney Place BRT.

In total, the route would span about 20 km with 12 stations, with most sections featuring centre-running bus-only lanes and four lanes for general vehicle traffic. Raised medians would be added in many areas, meaning left turns would only be allowed at traffic lights.

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April 2026 concept for King George Boulevard BRT. (City of Surrey)

However, reiterating TransLink’s rationale earlier this year, City staff note that not every part of the corridor has enough space for the full design. In South Surrey along 152 Street, the road is too narrow to fit two dedicated bus-only lanes, so only one will be provided. To keep travel times consistent, the direction of the bus-only lane will switch depending on the segment, with buses in the other direction sharing a lane with general vehicle traffic.

In another section, between Crescent Road and Highway 10, buses will run in general vehicle traffic due to space constraints in the protected Agricultural Land Reserve. Even so, City staff expect minimal delays there because the area has fewer intersections and driveways.

Where space is limited overall, City staff state the BRT will prioritize reliable service first, followed by sidewalks and landscaping, and then cycling infrastructure where possible.

April 2026 concept for King George Boulevard BRT. (City of Surrey)

This BRT line will connect several major hubs across Surrey. Within Surrey City Centre, two key stations are planned next to SkyTrain stations to enable convenient regional connections — one next to King George Station Station and another near Surrey Central Station. The exact layout is still being refined, especially as nearby building developments continue to evolve.

In Newton, City staff and TransLink are still deciding between two possible station locations. One option near 72 Avenue could create more congestion for traffic and pedestrians, while another option in the 7100 block is seen as better connected to potential future major building developments and less disruptive.

Earlier this month, Surrey City Development Corporation — the City-owned, for-profit real estate development company — and TransLink unveiled the Newton Centre Master Development Plan.

The master plan envisions a high-density, mixed-used residential development of 40 acres of publicly-owned lands in the vicinity of the intersection of 72 Avenue and King George Boulevard. This would become the new vibrant core of the Newton area, with the long-term, multi-phased projects generating at least 2,200 homes for 4,000 people, 154,000 sq. ft. of retail/restaurant use, and 192,000 sq. ft. of civic uses primarily within the future new $300-million Newton Community Centre, offering new replacement and expanded community spaces, an aquatic centre, library, and other facilities. If there is more demand for housing in the area, there could be greater residential density through the construction of additional high-rise towers.

There would also be a new purpose-built Newton bus exchange — a “Transit Plaza” — and dedicated bus layover parking facility, both adjacent to the area’s BRT station.

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Area of the Newton Centre Master Development Plan, and the future King George Boulevard BRT. (TransLink/Surrey City Development Corporation)

Newton Centre Master Development Plan. (TransLink/Surrey City Development Corporation)

In South Surrey, the southern terminus for BRT will now be located at 16 Avenue and 152 Street instead of the previously planned 156 Street location. This change means the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan will need to be updated, including adjustments to road layouts and land-use planning in the area.

It is estimated BRT buses would be about 33 per cent faster than current local bus routes serving the corridor. At the same time, travel times would be very close to driving, especially during peak periods. For example, a northbound trip in the morning peak period is expected to take about 41 minutes by BRT compared to 42 minutes by car, while a southbound trip in the evening could take 42 minutes by BRT compared to 48 minutes by car.

The system would also meet or slightly exceed key design targets. About 65 per cent of the corridor would have dedicated bus-only lanes, which is higher than the 60 per cent goal set for the project.

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January 2026 revised design of BRT bus stops with curbside bus-only lanes. (TransLink)

Public consultation carried out by TransLink earlier this year shows strong support for the project. A total of 1,616 people responded, and 84 per cent said they believe BRT on King George Boulevard would improve transportation.

When asked what matters most, most respondents said they want buses that are fast and reliable. Many also emphasized the importance of keeping traffic moving smoothly and making sure the system can handle future growth in the city.

Surrey has also been chosen to host a prototype BRT station on King George Boulevard near King George Station and Holland Park. More specifically, it will be located next to the new Century City complex on the west sidewalk of King George Boulevard, the southbound direction of the roadway.

An existing bus stop with a dedicated bus lane is located next to the future station area, which spans a length of 40 metres — more than enough to park two 18-metre articulated buses, bumper to bumper.

This pilot BRT station will be used to test features such as near-level boarding, extensive continuous weather protection, seating, tactile accessibility strips, and digital displays for real-time, next-bus passenger information. The goal is to learn what works best before building all of the stations along the route.

April 2026 concept for King George Boulevard BRT. (City of Surrey)

Before moving into detailed design, the municipal government has outlined several conditions. Designers will also need to follow city standards and carefully balance space for buses, pedestrians, trees, and cycling. The City is also asking for further study on how the project could affect local businesses, especially where changes to road access or turning movements are required.

TransLink is aiming to complete the detailed design of the King George Boulevard BRT and Langley-Haney Place BRT lines in 2027. Both projects are not funded, with the public transit authority estimating it can build and open these services within three years after the projects are fully funded by the federal and provincial governments.

Earlier in the year, the public transit authority indicated each kilometre of its BRT mode standard will cost about $20 million. With a combined total of 41 km of BRT routes across both lines, this pegs the potential total cost of the projects at roughly $800 million. TransLink is also planning a potential future BRT upgrade of the existing R2 RapidBus currently running on the North Shore, which will see a route extension in September 2026 from its existing eastern terminus of Phibbs bus exchange to SkyTrain’s Brentwood Town Centre Station to Metrotown Station via the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, Hastings Street, and Willingdon Avenue.

Meanwhile, this month, construction on SkyTrain’s Surrey-Langley extension of the Expo Line reached the milestone of finishing 25 per cent or four km of the 16-km-long elevated concrete guideway along Fraser Highway between King George Station and the future Langley City Centre Station. Major construction on the project first began in November 2024, and elevated guideway installation began in July 2025, with all 16 km of the guideway expected to reach full completion in July 2027. All construction work will reach completion in 2029, with the extension opening before the end of that year.

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January 2026 revised bus stop and route map for King George Boulevard BRT and Langley-Haney Place BRT. (TransLink)

Option 1 and Option 2; proposed routes for Metrotown-North Shore BRT, August 2025. (TransLink)

Route and stop map of the extended R2 Marine-Willingdon RapidBus, launching in September 2026. (TransLink)

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