September 29, 2017
I Love Transit 2017: K–12 students ride the bus for free, Oct. 2–6
Students in kindergarten through grade 12 will be eligible for free bus travel during I Love Transit Week, Oct. 2–6, 2017. The majority of…
By Allen Tung
September 25, 2017
I Love Transit 2017: Tell us your transit stories, share your love and win!
I Love Transit Week is upon us! It’s the one week we take out of the year to celebrate what we love about transit. We want you to tell us why…
By Allen Tung
September 22, 2017
New community shuttle buses arrive for Bowen Island
The first of three brand-new community shuttles for Bowen Island entered service this week. Hey Bowen Island! Exciting news—the first of three…
By Allen Tung
September 20, 2017
Track changes to SkyTrain’s Expo Line this weekend, Sept. 23–24
Crews install a 60-foot section of curved rail near Main Street–Science World Station back in May 2017. Are you planning to take the SkyTrain's Expo…
By Allen Tung
September 20, 2017
Improved Transit Alerts are here!
We're making it faster and easier for our customers to find transit information with a redesigned Alerts & Advisories page, and improved GTFS…
By Allen Tung
September 14, 2017
9 and 99 bus stops at Commercial–Broadway Station temporarily relocate, Sept. 15 – Oct. 1
Structural steel trusses will be installed at this location and across Broadway at Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain Station for the new pedestrian…
By Allen Tung
September 12, 2017
Rail replacement work moves to Main Street–Science World area
During rail replacement on select days, all Expo Line trains will operate between Waterfront and King George, and will use one track in both…
By Allen Tung
September 6, 2017
Teachers! Send your class on a behind-the-scenes look at TransLink’s operating facilities
https://youtu.be/CsAuriRRaYU I Love Transit Week is back this year, October 2-6, and our theme is Beyond—the future of transportation in Metro…
By Allen Tung
August 29, 2017
Metrotown bus stops on the move
Do you take the 49 or the 116 to or from Metrotown Station? Good news! Starting September 4, the 49 Metrotown Station/Dunbar Loop/UBC and the 116…
By Allen Tung
August 25, 2017
B.C. government announces toll removals starting Sept. 1
Starting at midnight on September 1, 2017 drivers will not incur new toll charges on the Golden Ears Bridge Today, the B.C. government announced…
By Allen Tung
August 18, 2017
Links and Tidbits – August 18, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RftqoygXXHk Links and tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation from the last…
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
August 10, 2017
This lady is the voice of SkyTrain
Laureen Regan is the voice behind announcements on the SkyTrain system! Hop on a SkyTrain and you’ll hear a woman’s voice on the public address…
By Allen Tung
August 8, 2017
Look: Butterfly mural at Surrey Central SkyTrain station
Chrysalis is attached above the pedestrian walkway on City Parkway. Have you been to Surrey Central SkyTrain station recently? We’ve just unveiled a…
By Allen Tung
August 3, 2017
2016 Transit Service Performance Review: what are the top five routes in your area?
Last week, TransLink released the 2016 Transit Service Performance Review, a comprehensive look at ridership and service productivity for bus,…
By Allen Tung