Cyclist on street

Bike infrastructure explained: 5 types of infrastructure built for safer cycling

Have you ever noticed that bike lanes across the city don’t all look the same? That’s because there are several types of bikeway infrastructure, each…


Royal Oak SkyTrain station platform with a moving train on the left featuring blue and yellow stripes. A sign above reads 'Royal Oak' and 'Expo Line'. On the right, an elevator door marked 'Elevator' includes accessibility signage and an intercom system. Sunlight casts shadows across the tiled platform and concrete walls.

How elevators are replaced, explained

Did you know some of the SkyTrain's original elevators along the Expo Line have been moving customers up and down 20 hours a day, 365 days a year for…


before and after photo of bus loop repaving at Dunbar Loop

Why we repave bus loops: the hidden work beneath your ride

When you think about transit in Metro Vancouver, you probably picture buses, SeaBus, or maybe even the new Mark V SkyTrain. But what about the…


A collage showing the 5 windscreen art installations on the Mark V

Indigenous art makes its mark onboard the Mark V trains

The Mark V train is packed with new features, and it is the longest train in our fleet. Elements of the train are inspired by the region and Canada,…


Jawn Jang interviewing Kevin Quinn

TransLink Podcast: What’s the T with the TransLink CEO

How did a community planner from Baltimore end up leading one of Canada’s largest transit agencies? TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn shares, in a special…


Customer using their phone onboard a RapidBus

TransLink Podcast: How can transit respond to the needs of women?

We chat with Drs. Emily Grisé and Geneviève Boisjoly about their findings in their study on understanding and responding to the transit needs of…


Kayla Tellier is sitting on a blue seat inside a bus. She is wearing a green top and has short, reddish-brown hair. The bus interior features yellow poles and grey seat handles. Outside the bus window, an urban environment with buildings and vehicles is visible.

TransLink Podcast: What is the transit experience for people living with autism?​

Walk in the shoes of a transit customer and self-advocate for people living with autism. Kayla Tellier shares her experience and how you can help…


A red-tiled wall at Central MTR station in Hong Kong, featuring the word 'Central' and Chinese characters in white. In the background, commuters walk through a modern subway station with overhead lighting and directional signs.

TransLink Podcast: How does the MTR in Hong Kong design memorable stations?

We delve into the fascinating world of transit architecture at the MTR in Hong Kong. Discover how art and design transform transit stations into…


Metro Vancouver public transit sign showing a white capital letter 'T' on a blue square background, mounted on the exterior wall of a modern building. The 'T' indicates a transit station entrance.

TransLink Podcast: What’s the T on the T?

Think of the London Underground and you think of the blue, red and white roundel. In Metro Vancouver, it’s the white “T” on a blue square that’s the…


Customers boarding special Fireworks bus.

TransLink Podcast: How can we prepare for the big one and more?

We delve into the behind-the-scenes efforts that ensure the safety and reliability of transit. Discover how we prepare for emergencies in the…


TransLink employees walking in the Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

TransLink Podcast: How are we involved in Metro Vancouver communities?

Transit plays a vital role in enhancing community experiences and creating lasting memories. Learn about the various community events and initiatives…


A 40-foot bus travelling along on a road

TransLink Podcast: Is there such a thing as a perfect bus route?

Discover how bus routes are expertly crafted. Plus, hear personal anecdotes from our guest about the significance of transit in daily life and the…


Keith Road bus priority lane

TransLink Podcast: How are we speeding up the humble, everyday bus?

Buses are the workhorses of our transit system and wider transportation network. They carry about two-thirds of riders each day. And on the busiest…


Filming onboard the West Coast Express

TransLink Podcast: Which movie or TV show filmed inside a SkyTrain car?​

Blade: Trinity and Friday the 13th — what do they have in common? They're both films with scenes filmed on transit. Known as Hollywood North,…


Dancers with TransLink's Vaisakhi bus

TransLink’s Vaisakhi bus, unwrapped

Vaisakhi is the annual spring festival in South Asian culture, marking a time for the community to come together and celebrate. Every April,…


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