February 22, 2016
February 22, 1890 – the beginning of transit in B.C.
Streetcar on Fort St., Victoria - 1890s Courtesy of BC Archives "Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on way back when..." - Aretha Franklin…
February 19, 2016
Links and Tidbits – February 19, 2016
Links and tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation from the last few weeks or so. If you have links to…
February 18, 2016
Metrotown Station upgrades update
https://youtu.be/abHy2klo4z4 Construction continues at Metrotown Station and Exchange! We are upgrading Metrotown Station to improve accessibility,…
February 18, 2016
Meet the TransLink Buskers: Nikita
https://youtu.be/13jX-2Yd1Q0 Sure, you've seen (or heard!) the buskers around the system, but I want to know more! Don't you?? Best of the Okanagan…
February 17, 2016
Fun poll results: 35% of voters started taking transit very early in life!
The votes are in... 226 votes to be exact! The question? When did you start taking transit? The answers varied, but the front runner ended up being…
February 16, 2016
TransLink staff helps reunite owner and iPad
Lorraine Johnson Lorraine Johnson was having a hectic day a few weeks ago. Among other things, she was in the midst of buying a new condo with a lot…
February 11, 2016
Pattullo Bridge rehabilitation begins April 29, 2016
The Pattullo Bridge The Pattullo Bridge is in need of some TLC! This is one of the oldest bridges in the region and comprehensive rehabilitation work…
February 10, 2016
TransLink gets a new CEO!
**Update - see videos below and at the bottom of the post** We will be streaming live via Periscope with our new CEO Be sure to follow us at 11am.…
February 10, 2016
Testing all gates closed at more SkyTrain stations
All gates closed testing continues at Sapperton Station today We are moving forward with full gate closure testing at many more stations over the…
February 9, 2016
TransLink named one of BC’s top employers for 2016!
Sabrina, Project Manager with Engineering and Project services and Dan, Director of Fleet Technical Support for CMBC are just two of the amazing…
February 6, 2016
Shelter buses and last weeks’ fire in Langley
Our bus and driver were on hand during a fire to help 25 people get temporary shelter. Photo by: Dan Ferguson/Langley Times You've heard of bus…
January 22, 2016
Fun Poll: When did you start taking transit?
When did you first ride public transit? The first time I was on transit, I was only knee-high to a grasshopper. Story is, my mum used to take my on…
January 22, 2016
Superhero on the system!
https://youtu.be/wRsIBur7Y9A Superheroes are among us and apparently they are racing SkyTrains! Here's the gist: Our regional Deadpool (aka Nathan…
January 21, 2016
Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain station is about to get a makeover!
Artist rendering of Joyce-Collingwood station We're about to start our much needed upgrades to Joyce-Collingwood Station. Once complete, the upgrades…
January 20, 2016
An update from Commercial-Broadway Station construction!
Summary of Phase 2 upgrades at Commercial-Broadway Station Construction is well underway at Commercial-Broadway Station! Upgrades to the station will…
