Crowd at the Shipyards viewing party

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…


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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…


The flex area and perimeter seating in the Mark V SkyTrain

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…


Train passes by and a BMO Vancouver Marathon ad is visible in the background.

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…


Battery-electric bus with destination sign that says 100% electric

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…


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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…


Lisa Pedersen, instructor at Coast Mountain Bus Company_web

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…


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…


Carly, a registered nurse at St. Paul's Hospital, shares what difference its made to her when Providence Health Care became a Transit-Friendly Employer.

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…


Violins in orchestra

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…


SkyTrain Tracker by Nate Iversen

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…


Lunar New Year bus at Marpole Loop

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…


Mechanic checks on the trolley wire de-icing truck poles

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…


A SkyTrain arrives at Lougheed Town Centre station

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…


The Aqua Stride: Made to perform and keep you dry!

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……


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