TransLink tests next generation of battery-electric buses
As part of our Climate Action Strategy, TransLink is replacing old diesel buses with battery-electric buses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
This is why you see SkyTrain Attendants onboard during snow
Nothing is immune when adverse winter weather wallops a city. There's no panacea, but the accompanying challenges can be mitigated through smart…
What happened to the Mark IV?
As you may have heard, we recently unveiled a mock-up of our new Mark V SkyTrain cars. The new design was based on feedback we received from a 2019…
How you can help someone in distress on transit
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, the Crisis Centre of BC provides immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential…
Back to transit: Everything you need to know about returning to class
That first day back in class is always nerve-racking. Will you like your classmates? Is your instructor going to be fair? How will you find your…
How to take transit to events at Rogers Arena and BC Place
Transit is the best way to get downtown for concerts and live sports! We have plenty of tools, tips, and tricks to make your commute easier. Those…
This is how the mobile vaccine bus works
We’ve partnered with Fraser Health to roll out the Mobile Vaccine Bus to make it as easy as possible for people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The…
10 tips for taking transit in Metro Vancouver to and from events
Our transit system offers the perfect way to get to concerts, sports games and other live events! With services and tools to make every commute…
Rail grinding: how SkyTrain ensures your commute is safe and comfortable
Our SkyTrain rails go through a lot every day. With trains running for 20 hours daily, they’re constantly under stress. Vibration, impacts, and wear…
This is how you can find out if your bus has room to ride
TransLink is working with Transit app to trial capacity predictions on buses so customers can ride with confidence and comfort. Transit is a popular…
VIDEO: Artists share what inspired their design on the Burrard Chinook SeaBus
The Burrard Chinook SeaBus is the first vessel of ours to display an art installation. Designed by Indigenous artists Kelly Cannell, Siobhan Joseph,…
Transit’s Secret Spaces: What’s between Edmonds and 22nd Street Station?
Welcome to Transit Secret Spaces, a semi-regular series where we tackle questions our customers ask us. Our aim is to bring light to our operations…
Listen: Unpacking the Transit Service Performance Review
Yesterday we released the Transit Service Performance Review or TSPR for short. The TSPR is a sort of annual report card for TransLink that allows us…
Top 10 bus routes that drove us through the pandemic
There’s no denying that these past pandemic years have impacted transit ridership, and Metro Vancouver as a whole, in ways many of us have never seen…
What are bus paddles?
Have you ever wondered how bus operators know their route and what time they should be at a particular stop? Wonder no more! It’s a special paper…
