Braid station

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::summary Metro Vancouver SkyTrain station ::

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Field	Value
name	Braid
symbol_location	vancouver
symbol	expo
type	SkyTrain station
style	TransLink (BC)
image	Braid station entrance.jpg
image_caption	Braid station is served by a single entrance
address	81 Braid Street, New Westminster
coordinates
line
structure	Elevated
platform	Side platforms
tracks	2
architect	Francl Architecture
Stantec Architecture
opened	January 2, 2002
accessible	yes
code	BD
owned	TransLink
zone	2
passengers
pass_year
pass_rank
pass_percent
services
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Braid is an elevated station on the Expo Line of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system. The station is located near the intersect of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue in the Brunette Creek neighbourhood of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Positioned near the Coquitlam border, the station is a major transfer point for bus routes serving the Tri-City area.

History

The station was built in 2002 as part of the original Millennium Line project. Before the first phase of the line was completed, a short spur from Columbia station was opened in eastern New Westminster, as a test track; Braid station was the temporary terminus of this spur until the line to Commercial–Broadway station was completed.

In 2016, SkyTrain service was reconfigured in anticipation of the opening of the Evergreen Extension; as a result, the Millennium Line service was discontinued at Braid station. Since October 22, 2016, Braid has been served by an Expo Line branch with service between Waterfront and Production Way–University stations.

Structure and design

Braid, like all stations constructed as part of the original Millennium Line route, has a unique design. Artwork at the station features wooden timbers inside the platform level, and pavers with inspirational words that imply positive things installed into the station lobby floor. The architecture firms Francl Architecture and Stantec Architecture were responsible for designing the station.

Station information

Entrances

Braid is served by a single entrance located at the south end of the station. Vehicular access to the entrance is available via an access road connected to Rousseau Street.

Transit connections

This station is a major transfer point for TransLink bus routes serving the northeast sector of the Metro Vancouver; these buses serve Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and New Westminster. There is a convenience store located at the ground level. The SkyTrain station is located geographically within fare zone 2. However, as of October 5, 2015, no additional fare is required in switching from bus to SkyTrain and vice versa.

Bus bay assignments:

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Bay	Route number	Destination
1	169	Coquitlam Central Station
2	159	Coquitlam Central Station
3	791	Haney Place
4	153	Coquitlam Central Station
5	156	Lougheed Station
6	128	22nd Street Station
155	22nd Street Station
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Notes

References

References

1. (19 September 2016). "Changes Coming to SkyTrain October 22". TransLink.
2. Taggart, Jim. (July 1, 2001). "Vancouver's Millennium Line". Canadian Architect.
3. "Braid Millennium Line Transit Station". Francl Architecture.
4. TransLink. "Braid Station Entrance Location".
5. (December 2016). "Braid Station Map". TransLink.

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