Rural Transit Needs Assessment

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Updated June 5, 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 is open from June 5 to July 3, 2026.

The survey asks for feedback on:

  • Possible transportation service options
  • Priority destinations and travel needs
  • Trade-offs between different service approaches
  • Priorities for improving transportation in your community


Attend an Open House

Join us at an open house to learn more about the project, review service ideas, and share your feedback on the future of transportation in the region.

Monday, June 15, 2026

  • Agassiz Rec Centre, Multi-purpose Room B — 2:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Deroche Community Hall — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

  • Boston Bar Community Hall — 2:00 to 4:00 pm
  • Hope Rec Centre, Conference Room — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

  • Thompson Regional Park — 3:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Cultus Lake Community Hall — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

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

Want to continue to be part of the conversation? Subscribe to receive project updates.


Updated June 5, 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 is open from June 5 to July 3, 2026.

The survey asks for feedback on:

  • Possible transportation service options
  • Priority destinations and travel needs
  • Trade-offs between different service approaches
  • Priorities for improving transportation in your community


Attend an Open House

Join us at an open house to learn more about the project, review service ideas, and share your feedback on the future of transportation in the region.

Monday, June 15, 2026

  • Agassiz Rec Centre, Multi-purpose Room B — 2:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Deroche Community Hall — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

  • Boston Bar Community Hall — 2:00 to 4:00 pm
  • Hope Rec Centre, Conference Room — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

  • Thompson Regional Park — 3:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Cultus Lake Community Hall — 6:00 to 8:00 pm

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

Want to continue to be part of the conversation? Subscribe to receive project updates.


  • Help shape the future of rural transportation in the Fraser Valley

    The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is conducting a Rural Transit Needs Assessment and Action Plan to better understand current transportation challenges and identify future opportunities to improve transit and transportation for rural and remote communities across the Fraser Valley.

    Earlier this year, we asked residents to share feedback on transportation challenges, service gaps, how these issues affect daily life, and ideas for improving transit in the region. In this next phase, we are asking for your feedback on priorities for future rural transit, including possible transportation service options, priority destinations, and key trade-offs.

    Survey details

    • Time to complete: 10-15 minutes
    • Survey closes: July 3, 2026
    • Responses are confidential and will be used to inform technical analysis and recommendations
    • You may skip any question you do not feel comfortable answering
    • Do not include identifying or personal information in your responses

    Important note
    This survey asks about possible transportation service types that could help meet local needs. References to service ideas do not mean that any specific organization, including BC Transit, the Province, the FVRD, or local municipalities, will operate any proposed service.

    Before starting, you may wish to review the innovative transportation examples on the project website for background on different service models. This is optional, but may help you complete the survey.

    Need help?
    Assistance is available for anyone who requires support completing the survey. Please call 604-702-5000 for help with:

    • Completing the survey over the phone
    • Requesting a paper copy by mail

    You can also complete a paper copy of the survey at an open house event or at the FVRD office in Chilliwack.

    Any personal information on this survey is being collected in accordance with Section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSBC 1996 Ch. 165 and the Local Government Act, RSBC 2015 Ch.1. It will only be collected, used and disclosed for the purpose of administering matters with respect to planning, land use management and related services delivered, or proposed to be delivered, by the FVRD. Questions about the use of personal information and the protection of privacy may be directed to the FVRD Privacy Officer at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6, Tel: 1-800-528-0061 FOI@fvrd.ca.

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