March 18, 2021
#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…
March 11, 2021
Two exceptional women at TransLink nominated for awards
TransLink's Jennifer MacLean and Michelle Babiuk are among an esteemed group across Canada nominated for a Women's Infrastructure Network award. It…
March 4, 2021
From lavender oil to walking the beat: The importance of humanizing policing
A career in policing was never on the radar for Travis Blair, despite his love for helping people and a long lineage of maternal healthcare workers.…
March 3, 2021
Pedals for the People program cycles community forward
What we’ve learned in the last year or so is just how important being part of the community is. For Linda Wilson, it’s having a bicycle to buy…
By Allen Tung
February 19, 2021
How one Bus Serviceperson’s childhood in Ethiopia inspired him to chase his dreams
Samson Assefa Leaving Ethiopia for the promise of a better life in Canada is what brought Samson Assefa and his family here some 26 years ago. “The…
January 5, 2021
TransLink names interim CEO
TransLink today announced that Gigi Chen-Kuo will serve as the transit authority’s Interim Chief Executive Officer effective February 5, as the…
December 30, 2020
Reindeer Bus and Toys for Tots Team delivers cheers this holiday season
Have you recently spotted one of our Reindeer Buses on Metro Vancouver’s streets? If so, you might have caught a glimpse of Rudolph the Red-Nosed…
December 17, 2020
TransLink overhauls aging fleet with largest ever SkyTrain order
TransLink today announces that Bombardier Transportation has been chosen to manufacture the largest ever order of SkyTrain cars for the Expo and…
December 11, 2020
Marking the 35th anniversary of SkyTrain
Dec. 11 marks the 35th anniversary of SkyTrain. Let’s look at some of its major milestones over the last 35-plus years! 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣2️⃣ The “pre-build…
November 25, 2020
Where our buses sleep at night, explained
You ride our buses during the day, but what happens when they go home at night? Well, just like the rest of us, our buses need some downtime and TLC…
November 23, 2020
Escalators at Commercial–Broadway Station are now open
We’ve replaced two escalators in Commercial–Broadway’s south stationhouse with brand new models. These new, heavier-duty models are able to support…
By Anh P
October 19, 2020
Bus operator helps to raise $3 million dollars for child with a rare genetic disease
When Davinder Kaura joined Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) as a bus operator in September 2019, he was thrilled, looking forward to meeting his new…
October 9, 2020
From I Love Transit Camp to future transportation professional?
Every year, we challenge teachers and K-12 students to take learning beyond the classroom during I Love Transit week, which is the first full week…
By Allen Tung
August 21, 2020
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes printing decals for mandatory masks
TransLink’s service area spans more than 1,800 square kilometres, which makes it the largest in Canada by far! What does that mean? It means more…
By Allen Tung
August 19, 2020
5 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks to explore this summer by transit
Metro Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world and a large part of why is our expansive access to green…