The Frequent Transit Network map

Quick and reliable transit service revealed on a map! The term "Frequent Transit Network" or "FTN" has been mentioned a few times on the blog. As…


A bus on a priority lane, in traffic

New report highlights need for bus speed investments

Our new Bus Speed and Reliability Report finds that accelerated investments in bus priority measures are needed to mitigate the impacts growing…


Customer looking at their phone while riding the bus and holding the stanchion

10 transit life-hacks you’ll probably wish you knew about sooner

Life hacks are a huge part of internet culture with people offering tips and tricks for cooking, laundry, DIY projects, make up and more — all meant…


Did you know TransLink is more than just transit?

When you hear TransLink, you likely think of our buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express. So, you may be surprised to learn we fund all…


45 facts about SeaBus at its 45th anniversary

On June 17, 1977, the SeaBus sailed its maiden voyage across the Burrard Inlet, becoming the Metro Vancouver transit system’s first passenger ferry…


The SkyTrain passes by the T sign at Surrey Central Station

The Transport 2050 draft strategy dreams up a super-sized transit network

Metro Vancouver's transit system is expansive, spanning more than 1,800 square kilometres. That makes our system the largest in Canada. The SkyTrain…


Millennium Line's Commercial Station under construction in September 2001 (Photo Credit - Mike on Flickr)

How Transport 2021 transformed the region and Transport 2050 will too

It's 1993. Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" spent nine weeks atop Billboard's Hot 100. The film Jurassic Park grossed nearly $1 billion…


#Transport2050: Douglas McLeod and the “Evolution of Mobility in Surrey”

Douglas McLeod, P.Eng., Transportation Planning Manager, City of Surrey We’ve asked thought leaders to share their vision for the future of…


Transport 2050 ideas and survey update – nearly 5000 new submissions!

We’re creating a new Regional Transportation Strategy, called Transport 2050, that will outline our options for getting around between now and 2050.…


Ladner Village

Plan sets the course for transportation in Richmond, Delta and Tsawwassen

Southwest Area Transport Plan (SWATP) finalized Restaurant manager Nirav Surani employs many teenagers and young adults at the Tsawwassen Mills…


10-Year Vision Spotlight – North Shore, Burnaby and New Westminster

SeaBus service will be extended to meet the last Canada Line train as part of the planned improvements in Phase Two of the 10-Year Vision. This post…


10-Year Vision Spotlight: South of Fraser and Southwest

  This post is part of our 10-Year Vision Spotlight series, breaking down the nitty gritty of what’s planned in Phase Two of the Mayors'…


Q&A: In conversation with a transit planner—TransLink and transit in Canada

Prior to joining TransLink as a senior planner, David Cooper worked for Calgary Transit and the City of Toronto, where he supported the Toronto…


Happy 40th birthday SeaBus! #SeaBus40

Fit and fabulous at 40! Lordy, Lordy, look who's 40!! On June 17, 1977 the SeaBus (or Sea•Bus as it was known then) sailed into the Burrard inlet…


Get involved! Southwest Area Transport Plan consultation continues May 23 to June 19, 2017

Last year we began consultation for the Southwest area of Metro Vancouver that highlighted transportation improvements in Richmond, Tsawwassen First…


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