May 15, 2024
Take transit to Canucks vs. Oilers game 5 viewing parties
Game 5 for Vancouver Canucks VS. Edmonton Oilers is coming up on Thursday, May 16. Puck drops at 7 p.m. Fans can either cheer at Rogers Arena or at…
May 10, 2024
Continuous improvement: testing tires in the rain
Coast Mountain Bus Company's Maintenance Engineering team is currently in the midst of testing a new tire across all seasons. Like our existing…
May 8, 2024
PHOTOS: This is your exclusive first look inside the new Mark V SkyTrain!
The first Mark V cars rolled into our operations and maintenance centre in December 2023 after an epic 4,600-kilometre journey across Canada from…
By Allen Tung and Vincelen Salvaloza
April 29, 2024
BMO Vancouver Marathon: how to get there by transit
Runners! It’s that time of year to lace up your shoes, stretch your physical (and mental) muscles, and get psyched for Vancouver’s top marathon event…
April 19, 2024
How taking transit is good for the planet and your pocket
Earth Day takes place on Monday, April 22, and we encourage you to Take Transit for the Planet on this day – and every day! Public transport is truly…
March 18, 2024
The many ways transit staff help keep Metro Vancouver moving
March 18 is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Every year, we join transit agencies across Canada and the United States in recognizing the…
March 12, 2024
From trainee to trainer: how Lisa steered towards a fulfilling career in transit
Lisa Pedersen was in college and looking for a job to help for student expenses. Of the many jobs she had her eyes on, driving a bus wasn’t one of…
March 8, 2024
Be inspired by some of the women who help keep Metro Vancouver moving
We’re fortunate to have many remarkable women at TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), British Columbia Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC), and…
March 5, 2024
Here’s how Providence Health Care is making employee travel more affordable
Rising costs of monthly expenses like groceries, rent or mortgage payments, and gas are a concern to many Metro Vancouver residents. Employers like…
March 5, 2024
Bringing Bach back: experience classical music with live orchestra on transit
Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. While his name may be unfamiliar to you, you've likely heard of his…
February 16, 2024
Rider channels passion for electronics to create an LED SkyTrain tracker
Walt Disney famously said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." Nate Iversen dreamed it and did it — creating an LED map of Metro Vancouver's…
February 9, 2024
Behind the wrap: TransLink’s Lunar New Year bus
One of the most awaited and animated celebrations of the year in Metro Vancouver is once again here. Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10 in…
January 18, 2024
Did you know about our trolley wire de-icing truck?
In winter, ice or frost can build up on surfaces, including our trolley overhead wires. So, to prevent that from happening, we need our de-icing…
January 15, 2024
Expo Line service to Production Way–University temporarily changing for construction
If you take the SkyTrain’s Expo Line to and from Production Way–University and Lougheed Town Centre stations, you’ll want to read on. Starting…
By Vincelen Salvaloza and Allen Tung
December 27, 2023
5 tips every transit rider should know this winter
Winter in Metro Vancouver means shorter days that are often wet — and sometimes even snowy! It's imperative to plan ahead, bundle up, and take……
By Allen Tung and Vincelen Salvaloza