A NEW ERA IN VANCOUVER’S TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE The Broadway Subway Project is a game-changer in regional transportation, seamlessly integrating with Metro Vancouver’s transit network. A 700meter elevated guideway extends from VCC-Clark Station before transitioning underground at Great Northern Way. From there, twin tunnels run five kilometers beneath the Broadway Corridor, linking six new underground stations. These stations will not only improve access to the SkyTrain system but also provide a direct underground connection to the Canada Line at Cambie Street. “This extension will replace a portion of the existing 99 B-Line bus route, which is currently one of the busiest in North America. The new subway will have the capacity to move more than three times as many people as the B-Line on opening day,” says Matthias. This increased capacity is crucial, given that Metro Vancouver’s population is projected to grow by one million people by 2050. By 2030, the Broadway Subway is expected to handle between 143,000 and 163,000 passengers daily, rising to nearly 191,000 by 2045. ECONOMIC RIPPLE EFFECTS: JOBS, GROWTH, AND PRODUCTIVITY Beyond improving transit, the Broadway Subway Project is a significant economic catalyst. Throughout its construction, it is expected to 72 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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