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{{Short description|Rapid bus service in the Northern Beaches in New South Wales}}
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|logo = Sydney B-Line.svg
|logo = Sydney B-Line.svg
|image = State Transit Authority B-Line ND323F A95 Lion's City DD (Euro V, Gemilang Mk III) (1).jpg
|image = Keolis MAN A95 @ B1, Clarence Street (20231006a) (cropped).jpg
|image_width = 250
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|caption = [[Gemilang Coachworks]] bodied [[MAN NDxx3F|MAN A95]] in [[York Street, Sydney|York Street]] in June 2018
|caption = [[Gemilang Coachworks|Gemilang]] bodied [[MAN NDxx3F|MAN A95]] on [[Clarence Street, Sydney|Clarence Street]]
|operator = [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]]
|operator = [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]]
|garage = [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|Mona Vale]]
|garage = [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|Mona Vale]]
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|via = [[Warriewood]]<br>[[Narrabeen]]<br>[[Collaroy]]<br>[[Dee Why]]<br>[[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]]<br>[[Manly Vale]]<br>[[Spit Junction]]<br>[[Neutral Bay]]
|via = [[Warriewood]]<br>[[Narrabeen]]<br>[[Collaroy]]<br>[[Dee Why]]<br>[[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]]<br>[[Manly Vale]]<br>[[Spit Junction]]<br>[[Neutral Bay]]
|end = [[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]]
|end = [[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]]
|length = 31 kilometres
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|stops = 10
|stops = 10
|level = Daily
|level = Daily
|frequency = 3-4 minutes (peak)<br>up to 10 minutes (off-peak)
|frequency = 3-4 minutes (peak)<br>7-10 minutes (off-peak)<br>30 minutes (night)
|time = 65 minutes
|time = 65 minutes
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|annualpatronage =5.9 Million (2018)
|annualpatronage =5.9 million (2018)
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|timetable_link = [https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-buses-network/b1/290B1 Transport for NSW]}}
|timetable_link = [https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-buses-network/b1/290B1 Transport for NSW]}}
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{{B-line (Sydney) B1 route diagram}}
{{B-line (Sydney) B1 route diagram}}


'''B-Line''' is a [[Buses in Sydney#Routes|bus route]] operated by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]] between the [[Sydney central business district|central business district]] and the [[Northern Beaches]] in [[Sydney]], Australia.
The '''B-Line''' is a high-frequency [[Buses in Sydney#Routes|bus route]] operated by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]] between [[Wynyard railway station, Sydney|Wynyard Station]] in [[Sydney central business district|Sydney's central business district]] and the [[Northern Beaches]] region. It is a part of the [[Buses in Sydney|Sydney suburban bus network]].


==History==
==History==
In November 2015, [[Transport for New South Wales]] (TfNSW) announced the construction of a 27 kilometre [[bus rapid transit]] network between [[Newport, New South Wales|Newport]] on the [[Northern Beaches]] and the [[Sydney central business district]]. It began operating on 26 November 2017 as route B1 between [[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]] and [[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]]. A planned extension to Newport was later cancelled.<ref>[https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/newport Newport] B-Line</ref><ref>No B-Line extension to Newport ''[[Australian Bus]]'' issue 89 September 2018 page 9</ref> The route is operated by [[Double-decker bus|double deck buses]].<ref name=TfNSW091115>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160202040804/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-b-line-transform-northern-beaches-bus-travel New B-Line to transform Northern Beaches Bus travel] Transport for NSW 9 November 2015</ref><ref name=SMH091115>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mike-bairds-bline-rapid-bus-routes-for-northern-beaches-20151109-gku634.html Mike Baird's B-Line rapid bus routes for northern beaches] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 9 November 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/thousands-of-new-transport-services-starting-at-a-stop-wharf-and Thousands of new transport services starting at a stop, wharf and station near you] Transport for NSW 15 October 2017</ref>
In November 2015, [[Transport for New South Wales]] (TfNSW) announced the construction of a 27 kilometre [[bus rapid transit]] network between [[Newport, New South Wales|Newport]] on the [[Northern Beaches]] and the [[Sydney central business district]]. It began operating on 26 November 2017 as route B1 between [[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]] and [[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]]. A planned extension to [[Newport, Wales|Newport]] was later cancelled following opposition from local residents with concerns that improved public transport infrastructure would be used to justify new high density housing developments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Patterson |first=Robbie |date=17 July 2018 |title=B-Line extension to Newport scrapped after residents say they don’t want it |work=Manly Daily |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/manly-daily/bline-extension-to-newport-scrapped-after-residents-say-they-dont-want-it/news-story/44f5d76afc4ded29e27c1a8c92727a2f |access-date=15 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Your Say B-line |url=https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/newport|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525204829/https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/newport|archive-date=2018-05-25|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>No B-Line extension to Newport ''[[Australian Bus]]'' issue 89 September 2018 page 9</ref> The route is operated by [[Double-decker bus|double deck buses]].<ref name="TfNSW091115">{{Cite web |date=2015-11-09 |title=New B-Line to transform Northern Beaches Bus travel|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-b-line-transform-northern-beaches-bus-travel |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202040804/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-b-line-transform-northern-beaches-bus-travel |archive-date=2016-02-02 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Transport for NSW}}</ref><ref name=SMH091115>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=James |date=2015-11-09 |title=Mike Baird's B-Line rapid bus routes for northern beaches |url= http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mike-bairds-bline-rapid-bus-routes-for-northern-beaches-20151109-gku634.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160211222239/http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mike-bairds-bline-rapid-bus-routes-for-northern-beaches-20151109-gku634.html |archive-date=2016-02-11 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-13 |title=Thousands of new transport services starting at a stop, wharf and station near you |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070915/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/thousands-of-new-transport-services-starting-at-a-stop-wharf-and|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/thousands-of-new-transport-services-starting-at-a-stop-wharf-and |access-date=2024-07-14 |archive-date=2017-10-16|website=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref>


Route B1 services stop at nine B-Line stops at [[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]], [[Warriewood]], [[Narrabeen]], [[Collaroy]], [[Dee Why]], [[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]], [[Manly Vale]], [[Spit Junction]] and [[Neutral Bay]]. Commuter car parks are being built at Mona Vale, Warriewood, Narrabeen, Dee Why, Brookvale and Manly Vale.<ref name=TfNSW091115/><ref name=SMH091115/><ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|BB1}}</ref>
Route B1 services stop at nine B-Line stops at [[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]], [[Warriewood]], [[Narrabeen]], [[Collaroy]], [[Dee Why]], [[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]], [[Manly Vale]], [[Spit Junction]] and [[Neutral Bay]]. Commuter car parks have been built at Mona Vale, Warriewood, Narrabeen, Dee Why, Brookvale and Manly Vale.<ref name=TfNSW091115/><ref name=SMH091115/><ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|BB1}}</ref>


The B-Line is operated by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]]'s [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|Mona Vale depot]] as part of [[Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contracts|Region 8]]. Improvements to tidal flows in 2018 on Spit and Military Roads are expected to improve reliability.<ref>[https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1711/sydney-metro-man-a95-buses-delivered Sydney Metro MAN A95 buses delivered] ''[[Australasian Bus & Coach]]'' 30 November 2017</ref>
The B-Line is operated by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]]'s [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|Mona Vale depot]] as part of [[Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contracts|Region 8]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |date=2017-11-30 |title=Sydney metro MAN A95 buses delivered |url=https://www.busnews.com.au/sydney-metro-man-a95-buses-delivered/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201131516/https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1711/sydney-metro-man-a95-buses-delivered |archive-date=2017-12-01 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Australasian Bus and Coach |language=}}</ref>


Buses on the B-Line will trial Mobileye, a new forward-facing collision avoidance technology system which has been developed by Intel.<ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/making-a-b-line-for-safety Making a B-Line for safety] Transport for NSW 13 September 2018</ref>
Buses on the B-Line trial Mobileye, a new forward-facing collision avoidance technology system which has been developed by Intel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-04-13 |title=Making a B-Line for safety |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/making-a-b-line-for-safety |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914094506/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/making-a-b-line-for-safety |archive-date=2018-09-14 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref>


In the first year of operation to November 2018, 5.9 million passengers were carried.<ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/b-line-success-59-million-passenger-trips-first-year B-Line success - $5.9 million passenger trips in first year] Transport for NSW 6 December 2018</ref>
In the first year of operation to November 2018, 5.9 million passengers were carried.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-04-13 |title=B-Line success – $5.9 million passenger trips in first year |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/b-line-success-59-million-passenger-trips-first-year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206234914/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/b-line-success-59-million-passenger-trips-first-year |archive-date=2018-12-06 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Transport for NSW |language=en-AU}}</ref>


On 20 December 2020, the B-Line commenced operating 24-hours a day, extended between midnight and 5am to the [[Queen Victoria Building]] as route BN1.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201009043252/https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/northern-beaches-lower-north-shore-bus-service-improvements Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore bus service improvements] Transport for NSW 9 October 2020</ref><ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|BBN1}}</ref> In October 2021 it was included in the takeover of region 8 by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210528022923/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/new-bus-operator-to-electrify-fleet New Bus Operator to Electrify Fleet] Transport for NSW 28 May 2021</ref>
On 20 December 2020, the B-Line commenced operating 24-hours a day, extended between midnight and 5am to the [[Queen Victoria Building]] as route BN1.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore bus service improvements |url=https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/northern-beaches-lower-north-shore-bus-service-improvements |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009043252/https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/northern-beaches-lower-north-shore-bus-service-improvements |archive-date=2020-10-09 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Transportnsw.info}}</ref><ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|BBN1}}</ref> In October 2021 it was included in the takeover of region 8 by [[Keolis Downer Northern Beaches]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210528022923/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/new-bus-operator-to-electrify-fleet New Bus Operator to Electrify Fleet] Transport for NSW 28 May 2021</ref>

Due to a large number of bus drivers leaving, severe cancellations and wait times are commonplace on the route.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smee |first=Kim |date=2023-03-09 |title=Bus stop battleground: promises made to beat commuter queues |url=https://manlyobserver.com.au/bus-stop-battleground-promises-made-to-beat-commuter-queues/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=Manly Observer |language=en-US |archive-date=21 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521111421/https://manlyobserver.com.au/bus-stop-battleground-promises-made-to-beat-commuter-queues/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Changes to Northern Beaches bus network==
==Changes to Northern Beaches bus network==
When the B-line opened, there were various changes to the bus network on the Northern Beaches.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221211759/http://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/northern-beaches-bus-service-plan Northern Beaches bus service plan] Transport New South Wales</ref><ref>[https://transportnsw.info/moving-forward/bus/ Bus Changes November 2017] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029122417/https://transportnsw.info/moving-forward/bus/ |date=2017-10-29 }}, Transport NSW Info</ref> The more significant changes were:
When the B-line opened, there were various changes to the bus network on the Northern Beaches.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180221211759/http://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/northern-beaches-bus-service-plan Northern Beaches bus service plan] Transport New South Wales</ref><ref>[https://transportnsw.info/moving-forward/bus/ Bus Changes November 2017] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029122417/https://transportnsw.info/moving-forward/bus/ |date=2017-10-29}}, Transport NSW Info</ref> The more significant changes were:
* Discontinuation of 23 routes such as E84, E86, E87, L84, L85, L87, L88, 130, 140, 153, 179, 187 and [[Sydney bus route 190|190]]
* Discontinuation of 23 routes such as E84, E86, E87, E88, L84, L85, L87, L88, 130, 140, 153, 179, 187 and [[Sydney bus route 190|190]]
* Introduction of 4 new routes in addition to route B1
* Introduction of 4 new routes in addition to route B1
* Reduction of service times and frequency to L90
* Reduction of service times and frequency to L90
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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
To operate the B-Line, 38 [[Gemilang Coachworks]] bodied [[MAN NDxx3F|MAN A95s]] were purchased.<ref>[https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1609/man-double-deckers-for-sydney-northern-beaches MAN double-deckers for Sydney Northern Beaches] ''Australasian Bus & Coach'' 15 September 2016</ref><ref>B-Line ''[[Australian Bus Panorama]]'' issue 32/4 January 2017 page 27</ref> They have audio/video systems on board that announce the next stops, along with connections and places of interest at the stop. Painted in a dedicated yellow and blue livery, these are the first double deck buses to be operated by a NSW government operator since the [[Urban Transit Authority]] withdrew its last [[Leyland Atlantean]]s in 1986.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/room-at-the-top-doubledeckers-return-to-sydney-20120823-24p2c.html Room at the top: double deckers return to Sydney] ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 24 August 2012</ref>
To operate the B-Line, 38 [[Gemilang Coachworks]] bodied [[MAN NDxx3F|MAN A95s]] were purchased.<ref>[https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1609/man-double-deckers-for-sydney-northern-beaches MAN double-deckers for Sydney Northern Beaches] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027015204/https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1609/man-double-deckers-for-sydney-northern-beaches |date=27 October 2017 }} ''Australasian Bus & Coach'' 15 September 2016</ref><ref>B-Line ''[[Australian Bus Panorama]]'' issue 32/4 January 2017 page 27</ref> 3 additional vehicles have since been added to the fleet, including 1 from [[CDC NSW|CDC NSW Terrey Hills]] making up a total of 42 double decker vehicles utilised for the service. They have audio/video systems on board that announce the next stops, along with connections and places of interest at the stop. The buses have free double USB charging points per pair of seats. Painted in a dedicated yellow and blue livery, these are the first double deck buses to be operated by a NSW government operator since the [[Urban Transit Authority]] withdrew its last [[Leyland Atlantean]]s in 1986.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/room-at-the-top-doubledeckers-return-to-sydney-20120823-24p2c.html Room at the top: double deckers return to Sydney] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203004346/http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/room-at-the-top-doubledeckers-return-to-sydney-20120823-24p2c.html |date=3 December 2017 }} ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 24 August 2012</ref>


==Stops==
==Stops==
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{{unreferenced section|date=April 2018}}


All B-Line bus stops incorporate a real-time [[Passenger information system|passenger information display]] that displays the departure time, destination, route number and number of passengers on board the next few buses to arrive at the stop (including non B-Line services).
All B-Line bus stops incorporate a real-time [[Passenger information system|passenger information display]] that displays the departure time, destination, route number and number of passengers on board the next few buses to arrive at the stop (including non B-Line services).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Transport for NSW |first=Customer Experience Division |title=Mona Vale B-Line |url=https://transportnsw.info/Bus%20and%20Taxi%20stop%20information%20for%20Mona%20Vale%20B-Line,%20including%20facilities%20and%20accessibility%20information,%20where%20available.%20You%20can%20also%20view%20alerts%20and%20find%20departing%20services. |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=transportnsw.info |language=en}}</ref>


===Wynyard===
===Wynyard===
[[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]] is the southern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops off passengers on [[York Street, Sydney|York Street]] and picks up passengers from Stand B on Carrington Street. This stop connects the B-Line to train services at [[Wynyard railway station, Sydney|Wynyard railway station]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/wynyard-%E2%80%93-cbd|title=Wynyard - CBD|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2018-06-23}}</ref>
[[Wynyard Park, Sydney|Wynyard Park]] is the southern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops off passengers on [[York Street, Sydney|York Street]] and picks up passengers from Stand B on Carrington Street. This stop connects the B-Line to train services at [[Wynyard railway station, Sydney|Wynyard railway station]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/wynyard-%E2%80%93-cbd|title=Wynyard – CBD|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2018-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202415/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/wynyard-%E2%80%93-cbd|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Neutral Bay===
===Neutral Bay===
The [[Neutral Bay]] citybound bus stop is located on Military Road between Rangers Road and Wycombe Road. Citybound B-Line buses depart from Stand A, along with all other citybound buses. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Chatswood, New South Wales|Chatswood]], [[Royal North Shore Hospital]], [[Sydenham, New South Wales|Sydenham]], [[North Sydney, New South Wales|North Sydney]] and [[Milsons Point]] The northbound bus stop is located between Young Street and Waters Road. Northbound B-Line buses depart from Stand E, along with all other Northern Beaches buses. Commuters can change here for buses towards [[Balmoral, New South Wales|Balmoral Beach]], [[Taronga Zoo]] and Mosman Junction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/neutral-bay|title=Neutral Bay|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The [[Neutral Bay]] citybound bus stop is located on Military Road between Rangers Road and Wycombe Road. Citybound B-Line buses depart from Stand A, along with all other citybound buses. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Chatswood, New South Wales|Chatswood]], [[Royal North Shore Hospital]], [[Sydenham, New South Wales|Sydenham]], [[North Sydney, New South Wales|North Sydney]] and [[Milsons Point]] The northbound bus stop is located between Young Street and Waters Road. Northbound B-Line buses depart from Stand E, along with all other Northern Beaches buses. Commuters can change here for buses towards [[Balmoral, New South Wales|Balmoral Beach]], [[Taronga Zoo]] and Mosman Junction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/neutral-bay|title=Neutral Bay|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203809/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/neutral-bay|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Spit Junction (Mosman)===
===Spit Junction (Mosman)===
The [[Spit Junction]] citybound bus stop is located on a newly built pedestrian plaza on Clifford Street. This bus stop started operating concurrently with the B-Line, with the older bus stop located closer to the junction of Military Road and Spit Road being closed. To facilitate its construction, a disused [[Event Cinemas|Greater Union]] cinema was purchased and demolished.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mosman-and-spit-junction|title=Mosman and Spit Junction|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref><ref>[https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/spit-junction-cinema-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-bline-rapid-bus-transit-service/news-story/a160dfee48acf7d075d95174a92d556d Spit Junction cinema to be demolished to make way for B-Line rapid transit bus service] ''[[North Shore Times]]'' 27 January 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/work-begins-to-clear-old-cinema-building-at-spit-junction Work begins to clear old cinema building at Spit Junction] Transport for NSW 27 February 2017</ref> The northbound bus stop remains in the same location on Spit Road although, like all other stops, fitted with new seating and real-time passenger information displays.
The [[Spit Junction]] citybound bus stop is located on a newly built pedestrian plaza on Clifford Street. This bus stop started operating concurrently with the B-Line, with the older bus stop located closer to the junction of Military Road and Spit Road being closed. To facilitate its construction, a disused [[Event Cinemas|Greater Union]] cinema was purchased and demolished.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mosman-and-spit-junction|title=Mosman and Spit Junction|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205920/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mosman-and-spit-junction|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/spit-junction-cinema-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-bline-rapid-bus-transit-service/news-story/a160dfee48acf7d075d95174a92d556d Spit Junction cinema to be demolished to make way for B-Line rapid transit bus service] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313232250/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/spit-junction-cinema-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-bline-rapid-bus-transit-service/news-story/a160dfee48acf7d075d95174a92d556d |date=13 March 2017 }} ''[[North Shore Times]]'' 27 January 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/work-begins-to-clear-old-cinema-building-at-spit-junction Work begins to clear old cinema building at Spit Junction] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213095211/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/work-begins-to-clear-old-cinema-building-at-spit-junction |date=13 December 2017 }} Transport for NSW 27 February 2017</ref> The northbound bus stop remains in the same location on Spit Road although, like all other stops, fitted with new seating and real-time passenger information displays.


===Manly Vale===
===Manly Vale===
The [[Manly Vale]] bus stop is located on Condamine Street north of Kenneth Road.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/manly-vale|title=Manly Vale|website=Your Say B-Line Northern Beaches|language=en|access-date=25 May 2018}}</ref> The bus stops at Manly Vale feature weather protection. The bus stop also features one of the six new commuter car parks which have been planned for B-Line bus stops. The Manly Vale B-Line commuter car park consists of a three-stories structure which has 150 spaces and incorporates around 9000 plants in a breathing green wall, helping to reduce air pollutants for nearby residents.<ref>[https://junglefy.com.au/project/manly-vale-car-park/ Manly Vale Car Park] Junglefly</ref>
The [[Manly Vale]] bus stop is located on Condamine Street north of Kenneth Road.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/manly-vale|title=Manly Vale|website=Your Say B-Line Northern Beaches|language=en|access-date=25 May 2018|archive-date=25 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525204943/https://yoursay.b-line.transport.nsw.gov.au/manly-vale|url-status=live}}</ref> The bus stops at Manly Vale feature weather protection. The bus stop also features one of the six new commuter car parks which have been planned for B-Line bus stops. The Manly Vale B-Line commuter car park consists of a three-stories structure which has 150 spaces and incorporates around 9000 plants in a breathing green wall, helping to reduce air pollutants for nearby residents.<ref>[https://junglefy.com.au/project/manly-vale-car-park/ Manly Vale Car Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723093008/https://junglefy.com.au/project/manly-vale-car-park/ |date=23 July 2019 }} Junglefly</ref>


===Warringah Mall===
===Warringah Mall (Brookvale)===
The [[Warringah Mall]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, north of William Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] shopping centre. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Chatswood, New South Wales|Chatswood]], [[Frenchs Forest, New South Wales|Frenchs Forest]], [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]] as Northern Beaches surrounds. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/brookvale|title=Brookvale|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The Warringah Mall citybound bus stop is located on [[Pittwater Road]], north of William Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] shopping centre. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Chatswood, New South Wales|Chatswood]], [[Frenchs Forest]], [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]] as Northern Beaches surrounds. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/brookvale|title=Brookvale|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624211747/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/brookvale|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Dee Why===
===Dee Why===
The [[Dee Why]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Howard Avenue and Oaks Avenue. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, south of St David Avenue. Commuters can change here for bus services to [[Chatswood railway station|Chatswood]], [[Frenchs Forest, New South Wales|Frenchs Forest]], [[Cromer, New South Wales|Cromer]], [[Narraweena, New South Wales|Narraweena]], [[Collaroy Plateau]] and [[Wheeler Heights, New South Wales|Wheeler Heights]]. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/dee-why|title=Dee Why|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The [[Dee Why]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Howard Avenue and Oaks Avenue. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, south of St David Avenue. Commuters can change here for bus services to [[Chatswood railway station|Chatswood]], [[Frenchs Forest, New South Wales|Frenchs Forest]], [[Cromer, New South Wales|Cromer]], [[Narraweena, New South Wales|Narraweena]], [[Collaroy Plateau]] and [[Wheeler Heights, New South Wales|Wheeler Heights]]. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/dee-why|title=Dee Why|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204042/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/dee-why|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Collaroy===
===Collaroy===
The [[Collaroy]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, alongside the historic Arlington Amusement Hall. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Fielding Avenue and Collaroy Street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/collaroy|title=Collaroy|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The [[Collaroy]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, alongside the historic Arlington Amusement Hall. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Fielding Avenue and Collaroy Street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/collaroy|title=Collaroy|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205926/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/collaroy|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Narrabeen===
===Narrabeen===
The [[Narrabeen]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Waterloo Street and Albert Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road with access to Berry Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/narrabeen|title=Narrabeen|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The [[Narrabeen]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Waterloo Street and Albert Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road with access to Berry Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/narrabeen|title=Narrabeen|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205922/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/narrabeen|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Warriewood===
===Warriewood===
The [[Warriewood]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to North Narrabeen Reserve. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, north of Jacksons Road, with access to Boondah Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/warriewood|title=Warriewood|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
The [[Warriewood]] citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to North Narrabeen Reserve. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, north of Jacksons Road, with access to Boondah Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/warriewood|title=Warriewood|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205927/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/warriewood|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Mona Vale===
===Mona Vale===
[[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]] is the northern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops passengers off on Barranjoey Road, between Pittwater Road and Park Street and picks up passengers on Barranjoey Road, near Kitchener Park. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Macquarie Centre]], [[Gordon, New South Wales|Gordon]], Terrey Hills, [[McCarrs Creek, New South Wales|McCarrs Creek]] & [[Palm Beach, New South Wales|Palm Beach]]. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mona-vale|title=Mona Vale|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref>
[[Mona Vale, New South Wales|Mona Vale]] is the northern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops passengers off on Barranjoey Road, between Pittwater Road and Park Street and picks up passengers on Barranjoey Road, near Kitchener Park. Commuters can change here for bus services towards [[Macquarie Centre]], [[Gordon, New South Wales|Gordon]], [[Terrey Hills]], [[McCarrs Creek, New South Wales|McCarrs Creek]] & [[Palm Beach, New South Wales|Palm Beach]]. A commuter car park is available at this stop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mona-vale|title=Mona Vale|website=Transport for NSW|language=en|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203356/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/b-line-bus/b-line-stops/mona-vale|url-status=live}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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B1
Gemilang bodied MAN A95 on Clarence Street
Overview
OperatorKeolis Downer Northern Beaches
GarageMona Vale
VehicleGemilang Coachworks bodied MAN A95s
Began service26 November 2017
Predecessors190
Former operator(s)State Transit
Night-timeBN1
Route
LocaleSydney, Australia
StartMona Vale
ViaWarriewood
Narrabeen
Collaroy
Dee Why
Brookvale
Manly Vale
Spit Junction
Neutral Bay
EndWynyard Park
Length31 kilometres (19 mi)
Stops10
Service
LevelDaily
Frequency3-4 minutes (peak)
7-10 minutes (off-peak)
30 minutes (night)
Journey time65 minutes
Annual patronage5.9 million (2018)
TimetableTransport for NSW
B1 B-Line route
Legend
 Wynyard Station
Wynyard railway station, Sydney Barangaroo ferry wharf CBD and South East Light Rail#Wynyard
 Sydney Harbour Bridge
Neutral Bay Junction
Spit Junction
Spit Bridge
Manly Vale
Warringah Mall
Dee Why
Collaroy
Narrabeen
South Creek
Warriewood
Mona Vale

The B-Line is a high-frequency bus route operated by Keolis Downer Northern Beaches between Wynyard Station in Sydney's central business district and the Northern Beaches region. It is a part of the Sydney suburban bus network.

History

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In November 2015, Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) announced the construction of a 27 kilometre bus rapid transit network between Newport on the Northern Beaches and the Sydney central business district. It began operating on 26 November 2017 as route B1 between Mona Vale and Wynyard Park. A planned extension to Newport was later cancelled following opposition from local residents with concerns that improved public transport infrastructure would be used to justify new high density housing developments.[1][2][3] The route is operated by double deck buses.[4][5][6]

Route B1 services stop at nine B-Line stops at Mona Vale, Warriewood, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Dee Why, Brookvale, Manly Vale, Spit Junction and Neutral Bay. Commuter car parks have been built at Mona Vale, Warriewood, Narrabeen, Dee Why, Brookvale and Manly Vale.[4][5][7]

The B-Line is operated by Keolis Downer Northern Beaches's Mona Vale depot as part of Region 8.[8]

Buses on the B-Line trial Mobileye, a new forward-facing collision avoidance technology system which has been developed by Intel.[9]

In the first year of operation to November 2018, 5.9 million passengers were carried.[10]

On 20 December 2020, the B-Line commenced operating 24-hours a day, extended between midnight and 5am to the Queen Victoria Building as route BN1.[11][12] In October 2021 it was included in the takeover of region 8 by Keolis Downer Northern Beaches.[13]

Due to a large number of bus drivers leaving, severe cancellations and wait times are commonplace on the route.[14]

Changes to Northern Beaches bus network

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When the B-line opened, there were various changes to the bus network on the Northern Beaches.[15][16] The more significant changes were:

  • Discontinuation of 23 routes such as E84, E86, E87, E88, L84, L85, L87, L88, 130, 140, 153, 179, 187 and 190
  • Introduction of 4 new routes in addition to route B1
  • Reduction of service times and frequency to L90
  • Extension of M30 from Spit Junction to Taronga Zoo, replacing daytime route 247 services
  • Renumbering non-discontinued L routes to E routes

Vehicles

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To operate the B-Line, 38 Gemilang Coachworks bodied MAN A95s were purchased.[17][18] 3 additional vehicles have since been added to the fleet, including 1 from CDC NSW Terrey Hills making up a total of 42 double decker vehicles utilised for the service. They have audio/video systems on board that announce the next stops, along with connections and places of interest at the stop. The buses have free double USB charging points per pair of seats. Painted in a dedicated yellow and blue livery, these are the first double deck buses to be operated by a NSW government operator since the Urban Transit Authority withdrew its last Leyland Atlanteans in 1986.[19]

Stops

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All B-Line bus stops incorporate a real-time passenger information display that displays the departure time, destination, route number and number of passengers on board the next few buses to arrive at the stop (including non B-Line services).[20]

Wynyard

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Wynyard Park is the southern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops off passengers on York Street and picks up passengers from Stand B on Carrington Street. This stop connects the B-Line to train services at Wynyard railway station.[21]

Neutral Bay

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The Neutral Bay citybound bus stop is located on Military Road between Rangers Road and Wycombe Road. Citybound B-Line buses depart from Stand A, along with all other citybound buses. Commuters can change here for bus services towards Chatswood, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydenham, North Sydney and Milsons Point The northbound bus stop is located between Young Street and Waters Road. Northbound B-Line buses depart from Stand E, along with all other Northern Beaches buses. Commuters can change here for buses towards Balmoral Beach, Taronga Zoo and Mosman Junction.[22]

Spit Junction (Mosman)

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The Spit Junction citybound bus stop is located on a newly built pedestrian plaza on Clifford Street. This bus stop started operating concurrently with the B-Line, with the older bus stop located closer to the junction of Military Road and Spit Road being closed. To facilitate its construction, a disused Greater Union cinema was purchased and demolished.[23][24][25] The northbound bus stop remains in the same location on Spit Road although, like all other stops, fitted with new seating and real-time passenger information displays.

Manly Vale

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The Manly Vale bus stop is located on Condamine Street north of Kenneth Road.[26] The bus stops at Manly Vale feature weather protection. The bus stop also features one of the six new commuter car parks which have been planned for B-Line bus stops. The Manly Vale B-Line commuter car park consists of a three-stories structure which has 150 spaces and incorporates around 9000 plants in a breathing green wall, helping to reduce air pollutants for nearby residents.[27]

Warringah Mall (Brookvale)

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The Warringah Mall citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, north of William Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to Westfield Warringah Mall shopping centre. Commuters can change here for bus services towards Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly as Northern Beaches surrounds. A commuter car park is available at this stop.[28]

Dee Why

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The Dee Why citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Howard Avenue and Oaks Avenue. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, south of St David Avenue. Commuters can change here for bus services to Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Cromer, Narraweena, Collaroy Plateau and Wheeler Heights. A commuter car park is available at this stop.[29]

Collaroy

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The Collaroy citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, alongside the historic Arlington Amusement Hall. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Fielding Avenue and Collaroy Street.[30]

Narrabeen

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The Narrabeen citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, between Waterloo Street and Albert Street. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road with access to Berry Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.[31]

Warriewood

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The Warriewood citybound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, adjacent to North Narrabeen Reserve. The northbound bus stop is located on Pittwater Road, north of Jacksons Road, with access to Boondah Reserve. A commuter car park is available at this stop.[32]

Mona Vale

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Mona Vale is the northern terminus of the line. The B-Line drops passengers off on Barranjoey Road, between Pittwater Road and Park Street and picks up passengers on Barranjoey Road, near Kitchener Park. Commuters can change here for bus services towards Macquarie Centre, Gordon, Terrey Hills, McCarrs Creek & Palm Beach. A commuter car park is available at this stop.[33]

References

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