2020 in Review: Transit Police’s Blue Eagle Community Cadets Program
Chief Officer Dave Jones of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police reflects on how the force helped keep our region moving throughout 2020 and the…
TransLink Honours: National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, with June 21 being National Indigenous Peoples Day. Here at TransLink, we acknowledge, respect, and…
TransLink Celebrates: Pride
June is Pride Month, a month to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising and to uplift the many LGBTQIA2S+ voices within our community. It's a month…
Community shuttle operator Mike Nancke proudly represents the company
At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Community Shuttle Operator Mike Nancke stands out in a crowd. Approach him, and you’re drawn to his easy smile, soothing…
How a community-first approach makes a difference for Transit Police
This May we’ve been championing some of our employees across the TransLink network to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Our diversity is one of our…
The windfalls of knowing a second language
Among second-generation Canadians, it’s common to not have a strong command of their mother tongue growing up — but not Albert Lau. Although he’s…
Transit was there for Parm, now she’s here for transit
Parm Grewal fondly remembers taking transit as a student and newcomer to Metro Vancouver. The 8 Fraser / Downtown bus was her ride to groceries.…
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Mary Jeane
For Mary Jeane San Pedro, the last year has shown her what she already knew about herself: "Filipinos are very resilient in times of calamities,…
Celebrating and honouring Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. We are proud to celebrate Asian Canadians, whether they’re newcomers or their families have been deeply…
Top 40 Under 40 – Aliya Mohamed
Community is woven into the fabric that is TransLink. After all, bringing the people and places of Metro Vancouver together is the foundation of what…
Bright Idea helps educate customers on bus payment methods
Disclaimer: This story was written in November 2020. After noticing many of his customers, often tourists, were struggling to pay the correct fare…
SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station receives three City of Surrey Civic Distinction Awards
TransLink's Surrey Central Station project is the recipient of three City of Surrey Civic Distinction Awards! The city presents these awards of…
Getting back in the saddle: How the PEDAL Society is helping the community
When Phillip Arsenault was laid off last year, he didn’t know what life had in store for him. COVID-19 kept taking its toll on thousands like him as…
#ThanksTransit on Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
We're joining transit agencies across Canada in celebrating Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on March 18 — a day set aside to honour and…
Train Conductor reflects on rewarding career
Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day on March 18 each year is a day to remember the contributions of all those who work in transit – from the…
