Transit employees wearing high-vis vests direct people aboard a bus that reads

The largest event in Vancouver means the largest deployment of transit staff

Over 400,000 spectators are expected along English Bay to catch the fireworks on event nights. This makes the Honda Celebration of Light Vancouver’s…


TransLink Volunteers Mark and Evelyn are dressed in blue and yellow branded-gear and pose outside of Burrard Street Station for a photo

Husband-wife duo shine in new role as Community Transit Volunteers

Decked out in their yellow and blue branded-gear, husband and wife duo Mark and Evelyn are ready to take on their first shift as TransLink…


Musicians perform at the 2021 Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival

Take transit to the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, July 21 to 24

Another popular Metro Vancouver event is making its return to in-person programming. The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival returns from July 21…


Streams of people walking on Cordova Street near Waterfront Station, a bus in the background.

Canada Day ridership hits new records

This Canada Day, there were over 800,000 boardings across our transit system as people chose to hop on transit to take part in the celebrations, with…


An update on the Customer Experience Action Plan

Hi Metro Vancouver, I hope you’re all enjoying summer and getting out to explore by transit, walking, and cycling. Through our summer Ride and Shine…


The 23 Beach bus travelling alone Beach Ave

10 tips for going car-free this summer

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Metro Vancouver. It’s responsible for 35 per cent of all road-based…


Streams of people walking on Cordova Street near Waterfront Station, a bus in the background.

Take transit to these Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver

Canada celebrates its 155th birthday on July 1! Communities in Metro Vancouver are hosting free events showcasing the unique qualities of their city…


Dad boarding the bus with two kids

Take dad out: 10 transit-friendly activities

Whether it be Father’s Day, birthday, or a day to hang out with dad, we can take you to many transit-friendly places in Metro Vancouver to bond with…


Customers entering the fare paid zone at Main Street–Science World Station

5 things about how you rode transit in 2021

In fall 2021, nearly 2.2 million individuals rode the transit system, which is equivalent to about 84 per cent of Metro Vancouver's population.…


Crowds people walk by the food vendors at the Richmond Night Market in 2019

Take transit to the Richmond Night Market

The Richmond Night Market is back for its 2022 season and all your favourites are returning! This family-friendly event is one of the largest night…


photo of runners taking part in the BMO Vancouver Marathon.

Take transit to BMO’s Vancouver Marathon

The BMO Vancouver Marathon takes place Sunday, May 1, and transit takes you there! Know before you go: Several bus routes within the race corridor…


Photo of bus driving around cones in North Vancouver

Behind the scenes with CMBC’s Special events team

If you've ever been on a rerouted or detoured bus in Metro Vancouver, you have been a part of the handiwork that is Coast Mountain Bus Company’s…


Kevin Quinn speaking on a podium during the 10-Year Priorities media event at Waterfront Station

What’s in store for the first 10 years of Transport 2050 investments

TransLink and the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation released Transport 2050: 10-Year Priorities, detailing priority investments to meet the…


Photo of the BC Transit Fraser Valley Express bus sitting out side of Lougheed Town Centre Station (Trevor Bodnar)

Taking transit to the Fraser Valley just got easier

BC Transit has extended the Fraser Valley Express bus route (66 FVX) into Burnaby. The 66 FVX will now travel to Lougheed Town Centre Station and bus…


Which one of the 5 TransLink customer mindsets are you?

TransLink has launched a new Customer Experience Action Plan outlining how we can improve your ride, based on your needs. The reasons you take…


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