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WATCH: What’s a walking school bus, and why we need it

Picture a bus load of kids except everyone’s walking — that’s a walking school bus! Instead of being driven to school in a car, kids walk with…


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William’s Travels: Vancouver to Tijuana — all the technical details

I’ve received numerous requests to share the technical details of my public transit trip from Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico. So here we go,…


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A message from the TransLink CEO on the Potential Transit Impacts Report

As the CEO of TransLink, I’m committed to the highest level of transparency and responsibility for our operations. The Potential Transit Impacts…


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Catch up quick: all episodes of the TransLink podcast now available

Our award-winning podcast just wrapped up its third season! What's the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang brings you, our customers, behind the…


Customers boarding the R1 King George Blvd RapidBus at Newton Exchange during the morning peak

TransLink Podcast: Why transit is so important for newcomers

About 120,000 people new residents moved to Metro Vancouver last year — many of whom were newcomers to Canada. We chat with the Immigrant Services…


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TransLink Podcast: Answering your questions with Quick Sips

Our first installment of Quick Sips, where we deliver quick and tidy answers to your questions. We tackle why there's a third platform at…


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SeaBus performs one of its many essential emergency exercises

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why, throughout the year, SeaBus staff conducts various training drills and exercises to ensure…


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TransLink Podcast: How are bus routes numbered?

Think about your bus route. Have you wondered why it carries that number? Well, there's probably a story behind how it got that number. Michael Vena,…


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TransLink Podcast: Doo doo doo you know the story of the SkyTrain chime? 

It's arguably the most iconic sound in Metro Vancouver: the "doo doo doo" as the doors on the SkyTrain. But how did it come to be? We chat with both…


How we’re connecting SkyTrain to the new maintenance centre, explained

The SkyTrain network is expanding thanks to funding unlocked through past 10-Year Investment Plans. We’re adding more than 200 new Mark V cars to the…


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TransLink Podcast: Where does the SkyTrain sleep at night?

You ride the SkyTrain during the day, but where do they go at night for downtime and TLC at the end of a long day of work? Listen to find out and…


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TransLink Podcast: How we’re helping newcomers learn to use the transit system

"Transportation might only be a small part of everyday, but it is that part that makes everything else possible." Those are the astute words of Chris…


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TransLink Podcast: How do we plan SkyTrain service for events and track maintenance?

"My name is Taylor!" It's been a long time coming as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to Vancouver in December. How does SkyTrain plan extra service on…


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TransLink Podcast: We reveal a voice behind TransLink’s Twitter account

Come behind the scenes with us as What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang reveals the voices and stories that drive Metro Vancouver’s…


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TransLink Podcast: What’s the role of Transit Security?

Step aboard with us for ride-along with Transit Security! We walk the walk and learn more about their role is in supporting and fostering a safe and…


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