Capstan Station Engagement
The Capstan Station public engagement concluded on November 23, 2020. Information about the project will be made available on the TransLink website in the coming weeks.
TransLink is working with the City of Richmond on the design of a new station on Canada Line. The future Capstan Station will be built near No. 3 Road and Capstan Way.
At this stage of the project, we are ready to share the station design concept that has been developed to this point. Please take some time to learn more about the project on this website, including through the engagement boards which illustrate different views of the station.
Please complete the short survey below to provide us with any comments or questions you have about the future Capstan Station. We will share the feedback we receive following the engagement period.
The Capstan Station public engagement concluded on November 23, 2020. Information about the project will be made available on the TransLink website in the coming weeks.
TransLink is working with the City of Richmond on the design of a new station on Canada Line. The future Capstan Station will be built near No. 3 Road and Capstan Way.
At this stage of the project, we are ready to share the station design concept that has been developed to this point. Please take some time to learn more about the project on this website, including through the engagement boards which illustrate different views of the station.
Please complete the short survey below to provide us with any comments or questions you have about the future Capstan Station. We will share the feedback we receive following the engagement period.
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How Did We Get Here?
10 Nov 2020In 2012, the Capstan Station Funding Agreement was signed between the City of Richmond and TransLink to plan for the construction of the Capstan Station on Canada Line. This was a unique funding arrangement through which the City collected funds from developers in the area in exchange for density bonuses to help raise the necessary money for the project. This was an innovative approach to building projects and delivering an improved customer service, while lessening the burden on taxpayers.
In late 2017, the City of Richmond had raised the necessary funds for TransLink to begin work on a concept design for the station. In December 2019, TransLink and the City agreed to the design concept. TransLink has since been working collaboratively with the City and other stakeholders to progress the design and ensure it meets the City’s objective of a connected, liveable neighbourhood.
In 2012, the Capstan Station Funding Agreement was signed between the City of Richmond and TransLink to plan for the construction of the Capstan Station on Canada Line. This was a unique funding arrangement through which the City collected funds from developers in the area in exchange for density bonuses to help raise the necessary money for the project. This was an innovative approach to building projects and delivering an improved customer service, while lessening the burden on taxpayers.
In late 2017, the City of Richmond had raised the necessary funds for TransLink to begin work on a concept design for the station. In December 2019, TransLink and the City agreed to the design concept. TransLink has since been working collaboratively with the City and other stakeholders to progress the design and ensure it meets the City’s objective of a connected, liveable neighbourhood.
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About the Project
10 Nov 2020Capstan Station will be a new Canada Line station in the City of Richmond, built in the area of No. 3 Road and Capstan Way. It will be located between the existing Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations. The station is being built to support the growing development in the area and to provide customers with convenient access to the SkyTrain network.
The Canada Line network was built to accommodate a station at this location at a point in the future once customer demand for service and funding became available. That time is now, so we can accommodate the ridership demand we anticipate well into the future.
As Richmond continues to welcome more residents, this exciting project will deliver a safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transportation option for the Capstan Village area, which projects up to 16,000 residents once nearby developments are completed.
TransLink has worked closely with the City of Richmond to advance our design work. The station will be integrated with the nearby roads and buildings, and will meet the City’s objectives for the area, such as developing connected, transit-oriented neighbourhoods. TransLink will be responsible for the station itself, while the City will manage the nearby amenities, roads, bike lanes, etc.
Capstan Station will be a new Canada Line station in the City of Richmond, built in the area of No. 3 Road and Capstan Way. It will be located between the existing Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations. The station is being built to support the growing development in the area and to provide customers with convenient access to the SkyTrain network.
The Canada Line network was built to accommodate a station at this location at a point in the future once customer demand for service and funding became available. That time is now, so we can accommodate the ridership demand we anticipate well into the future.
As Richmond continues to welcome more residents, this exciting project will deliver a safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transportation option for the Capstan Village area, which projects up to 16,000 residents once nearby developments are completed.
TransLink has worked closely with the City of Richmond to advance our design work. The station will be integrated with the nearby roads and buildings, and will meet the City’s objectives for the area, such as developing connected, transit-oriented neighbourhoods. TransLink will be responsible for the station itself, while the City will manage the nearby amenities, roads, bike lanes, etc.
Who's Listening?
Primary Contacts: Megan Johnston and Bal Purewal
Email: capstan@translink.ca
Past Events
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November 16 → November 23 2020
Planning Timeline
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Public engagement (fall 2020)
Capstan Station Engagement is currently at this stageShare project status update and include illustrations of different views of the station.
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Construction start (spring 2021)
this is an upcoming stage for Capstan Station EngagementSome early work construction to prepare the site will begin in spring.
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Station design completion (summer 2021)
this is an upcoming stage for Capstan Station EngagementThe full station design is expected to complete in early summer.
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Substantial completion (late 2022)
this is an upcoming stage for Capstan Station EngagementConstruction of the new station is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2022.
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Station in service (early 2023)
this is an upcoming stage for Capstan Station EngagementThe station is expected to be open to customers early in 2023.
FAQs
- When will the design of the station be finalized?
- When do you expect the Capstan Station will be open?
- Will there be impacts to traffic and pedestrian/cyclist movement in the area during construction?
- What kind of amenities will be included in the station?
- Will the station include public washrooms?
- Will there be a public art component at the station?
- Will there be a retail space at the station? If so, what will it be?
- Are you working with the neighbouring developments so the station is integrated with the new buildings in the area?
- Who did you seek input from on the design of the station?
- Has TransLink ever built a station in between two existing stations while operations continue?