The Transport 2050 draft strategy dreams up a super-sized transit network
Metro Vancouver's transit system is expansive, spanning more than 1,800 square kilometres. That makes our system the largest in Canada. The SkyTrain…
Celina taps into her community thanks to transit
Celina couldn't get a driver's license when she was younger and there wasn't public transit in the small town she grew up in. Hearing that, you…
The 8 best taco shops in Metro Vancouver to visit near transit
Who doesn't love a great taco? Vancouver's home to so many wonderful and delicious taco shops we all have a favourite! We found some of the best taco…
New Surrey-Delta RapidBus takes step forward
TransLink launches consultation for R6 Scott Rd. RapidBus TransLink and the municipalities of Delta and Surrey are seeking feedback on a proposed…
Transit Security Officers go above and beyond
Ask a Transit Security Officer (TSO) what they love most about their job, and you'll hear that they love the variety of the work and helping people.…
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…
What did we learn in Transport 2050 Phase 2? Read the report
To everyone who participated in Transport 2050 Phase 2 — either by completing a survey or attending an online event — thank you for sharing your…
Face masks now recommended on transit in Metro Vancouver
As of July 1, masks will move from being mandatory to recommended on Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. Following guidance from BC’s Provincial…
This is where you should go next on your B.C. road trip
Road trips to B.C.'s interior are popular during the summer months, whether it's to camp, hike, or visit a vineyard in the the Okanagan — the…
EVENT: Don’t miss our Annual General Meeting and Open Board Meeting on June 17
The year 2020 was certainly unlike any other in recent history. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on nearly every aspect of our lives,…
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…
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.…
LISTEN: Chatting with researcher Yuval Fogelson about Transport 2050’s transformative actions
TransLink is leading the development of Transport 2050, the region’s next 30-year transportation strategy that will shape the future of how we move…
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,…
