April 3, 2012
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…
April 19, 2024
4 big ideas from TransLink’s Bus Priority Vision
Picture a future where your bus zips past traffic jams, bringing you to your destination faster and more reliably. That’s exactly what we’re aiming…
By James Cabangon
July 21, 2023
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…
September 9, 2022
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…
By Allen Tung
August 3, 2022
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…
June 17, 2022
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…
October 15, 2021
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…
April 16, 2021
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…
By Allen Tung
September 12, 2019
#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…
July 5, 2019
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.…
By Helen
July 5, 2018
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…
By Allen Tung
May 10, 2018
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…
By Allen Tung
May 7, 2018
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'…
By Allen Tung
August 14, 2017
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…
By Allen Tung
June 14, 2017
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…