Rural Transit Needs Assessment

Updated July 06, 2026

Help Shape the Future of Rural Transportation in the Fraser Valley

If you live in the FVRD's rural and remote areas, or in Hope, Kent, or Harrison Hot Springs, we want to hear from you.

Phase 2 of the Rural Transit Needs Assessment and Action Plan is now underway. In this phase, we are seeking input on transportation service options, priority destinations and travel needs, trade-offs, and priorities for improving transportation across the region. Your feedback will help inform future recommendations for improving mobility in rural and remote communities.

Take the Survey

The Phase 2 survey closed July 3, 2026. Thank you to all who took the time to participate. Input provided will be summarized in a 'What We Heard' report for phase 2, and be used to help shape the final action plan.

Attend an Open House

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent community open houses from June 15-17 and shared their feedback on transportation needs and priorities. We appreciate the time, perspectives, and local knowledge contributed during these sessions, which will help further inform recommendations for the project. Engagement boards from the open houses are available on the project page. Anyone with additional comments or questions is encouraged to contact the project team at stratplan@fvrd.ca.

Learn About Transportation Service Ideas

As part of Phase 2, we are sharing examples of transportation service approaches used in other communities across British Columbia and Canada.

These examples are intended to help residents:

• Learn about different ways transportation services can be delivered in rural areas
• Understand the opportunities and trade-offs of different service models
• Share feedback on what may work best in their communities

You can review examples of transportation service ideas from other communities here.

Phase 1 Engagement Is Complete

Thank you to everyone who participated in Phase 1. Community feedback helped identify key transportation challenges, service gaps, and priorities across the region. Your input will help guide future decisions about transit and transportation in our region.

To learn more about what we heard in Phase 1, please review the What We Heard Memo and Staff Report.

About the Project

Transportation can be challenging in rural and remote parts of the FVRD. Many residents have limited transportation options, especially following the loss of Greyhound service in 2018. Getting to work, school, shopping, medical appointments, and other essential services can be particularly difficult for non-drivers, seniors, youth, and people living with mobility or health challenges.

The Rural Transit Needs Assessment and Action Plan will help identify:

• Everyday transportation challenges experienced by residents
• Where service gaps currently exist
• Opportunities for new transit partnerships
• Transportation solutions that could improve mobility and access to essential services

The project is exploring a wide range of options, from handyDART and on-demand services to community shuttles and other rural mobility models. It focuses on rural communities and First Nations within the FVRD, as well as the municipalities of Hope, Kent, and Harrison Hot Springs.

Note: This study is separate from previous engagement on the planned North of Fraser bus route and focuses on transportation solutions in the FVRD's rural areas that go beyond conventional fixed-route bus service.

Working Together

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Rural Transit Solutions Fund and Fraser Health's Macro Health Grant for Hope and the Fraser Canyon.

The FVRD is working with project consultants, Left Turn Right Turn Ltd., to explore ways to improve mobility for rural and remote communities, informed by the experiences of:

• Residents of rural and remote communities
• First Nations
• Seniors and youth
• People with disabilities or limited mobility
• Non-drivers
• People who provide or rely on others for transportation