Transit Planning

The Fraser Valley is served by three distinct and separately managed transit systems, coordinated to allow for seamless travel across the region and into Metro Vancouver:

  • Chilliwack Transit System
  • Central Fraser Valley Transit System
  • FVRD Transit System

All three systems are operated by Transdev Canada, under the direction of BC Transit.

FVRD Transit Service

The FVRD administers three regional transit routes:

  • Route 71: Agassiz-Harrison - Connects Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and Chilliwack
  • Route 72: Hope - Connects Hope and Agassiz along Highway 7
  • Route 66: Fraser Valley Express (FVX) - Travel between Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley (Carvolth Exchange), and Burnaby (Lougheed Town Centre) along Highway 1

The FVRD does not operate HandyDART services; however, residents in the Chilliwack River Valley and Cultus Lake North may request HandyDART through the Chilliwack Transit System. 

FVRD Transit Planning

To learn more about long-term strategies to expand transit and increase ridership transit expansion, see the recently updated Transit Future Action Plan for both the FVRD and Chilliwack transit systems.

Each year BC Transit confirms transit service expansion plans each year with local governments to outline priorities and coordinate budgets through its three-year Transit Improvement Plans (TIPs). Once approved by local governments, BC Transit submits its funding requests to the province for funding approval.

FVRD Transit Cost-Sharing

Under BC Transit’s funding formula, the province funds 46.69% of conventional transit systems, and local governments fund 53.31%. Revenues collected from the transit systems are used to reduce the local property tax share of the costs.

The following partners share the local government costs funding responsibilities for the FVRD’s regional routes:

  • Route 71 (Agassiz–Harrison): FVRD, District of Kent, Village of Harrison Hot Springs, City of Chilliwack
  • Route 72 (Hope): FVRD, District of Hope
  • Route 66 (FVX): FVRD, City of Chilliwack, City of Abbotsford

The FVRD also maintains Transit Service Agreements with the following First Nations to provide service to their communities:

  • Route 71 (Agassiz–Harrison): Cheam First Nation
  • Route 72(Hope): Seabird Island Band, Yale First Nation, Chawathil First Nation

FVRD Transit Initiatives

Agassiz-Mission Route

A new route has been proposed along Highway 7 between Agassiz and Mission, serving multiple communities and First Nations. While the project experienced funding delays, planning and engagement have continued. To learn more about the project or read the Feasibility Study, visit engage.bctransit.com/nof2025

Fare Review

A region-wide fare review was completed by BC Transit, with new fare structures for implementation on October 1, 2025. The review balances ridership growth, affordability, and revenue needs based on BC Transit guidelines. For information, see BC Transit's fare review report. 

Electronic Fare Payments

BC Transit’s Umo electronic fare system was introduced in 2024. The Fraser Valley was among the first to adopt Umo products. Tap-to-pay with debit and with credit cards will be introduced soon. Go to bctransit.com/umo for more information.

FVX Service Improvements

As one of BC Transit’s most successful routes, the Fraser Valley Express is continuously monitored, with ongoing efforts to improve service in response to increasing ridership demand. The next expansion, planned for January 2026, will add 9,500 service hours to enhance both weekday and weekend schedules. For up-to-date schedules, visit bctransit.com

How Transit Works in BC

Public transit in the Fraser Valley is provided in partnership with BC Transit, local governments, and private operating companies. These partners work together to deliver and improve transit service across the region. To learn more about how transit works in BC, visit bctransit.com/about/funding-and-governance/regional