Bus bulbs reduce the travel times and transform Metro Vancouver streets
If you've taken a stroll along Robson street lately, you might noticed some recent changes. Temporary patios now line the sidewalk, live music…
How is TransLink funded?
Many of you inquired over the previous few weeks about how funding at TransLink works. One of the most common questions we received were…
Why are escalators at SkyTrain stations out of service so often?
At a height of 13 metres (43 feet), the escalators at Metrotown Station's west stationhouse are the second highest in the SkyTrain system, surpassed…
Your questions answered about snowy weather preparations
Today is an extreme travel day and our transit system hasn’t escaped the impact of the snow. We’re receiving a high volume of enquiries about transit…
Behind-the-scenes with Transit Security
Who are the sharp looking officers in the blue uniform walking around your neighbourhood bus loop? These are Coast Mountain Bus Company’s one and…
What’s Next for Late-Night Transit Service?
Getting people home safely is our top priority In recent years, there has been growing concern about ensuring people have a safe and affordable…
8 ways TransLink promotes accessibility
May 26 - June 1 is National AccessAbility Week - a week dedicated to changing the way we think, talk and act about accessibility and inclusion.…
On the Right Track with SkyTrain
Why it’s still the right fit for Metro Vancouver’s busiest corridors I am often asked my thoughts about the prospects of automated transport, a…
Ride-hailing can play an important role in Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation system if done right
As we all know, ride-hailing is coming to B.C. sometime soon. The advantage of being a late adopter is that we can learn from the experiences of…
A little more about that colour green and our new buses
Colours in the green-yellow spectrum are perceived as conveying movement and speed. As we mentioned in a previous post, we’re changing the colour of…
Why are TransLink buses green now?
As these new buses arrive, we’ll put them into service on the existing network Hey Metro Vancouver! As some of you might have noticed, new buses have…
Meet Laureen: Your evergreen SkyTrain voice lady
It's been nearly two decades since Laureen came on board Hop on a SkyTrain and you’ll hear a woman’s voice on the public address system, telling you…
Meet Your Transit Police: 5 things you might not know!
Cst. Avgerinos and Cst. Cheng speaking to a transit operator at Braid Station. National Police Week is May 13–19! This week, police forces across…
10-Year Vision Spotlight – North Shore, Burnaby and New Westminster
SeaBus service will be extended to meet the last Canada Line train as part of the planned improvements in Phase Two of the 10-Year Vision. This post…
