Westham Island Bridge

Westham Island Bridge undergoing repairs on Apr. 13

An oversized truck recently hit an overhead steel portion of the Westham Island Bridge causing some damage. An inspection by TransLink’s engineering…


SkyTrain and bus at Lincoln Station

Take this international survey on bus and SkyTrain, Apr. 12 – May 9

TransLink is a part of the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) and CoMET and Nova benchmarking groups, which measure the performance of…


The SkyBridge under construction (Photo by Gordie McDonald, NWPF photo no. 2467)

The SkyBridge, one of the world’s longest transit-only bridges (PHOTOS)

Ride the SkyTrain between Columbia and Scott Road Stations and you’re treated to amazing views of the Fraser River (and the iconic Pattullo Bridge…


New escalators at Waterfront Station's Howe Street entrance

Links & Tidbits: new escalators at Waterfront, transit priority signal at Metrotown and more!

Links & Tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation and TransLink from the last few weeks or so. If you have…


A bus with Special on the side destination sign

TransLink to provide complimentary shuttles to vaccination sites for priority groups

We're part of the Metro Vancouver community. Interim CEO Gigi Chen-Kuo shares how TransLink is helping to drive the COVID-19 vaccination efforts…


The R4 41st Ave RapidBus at the University of British Columbia

TransLink joins Project Greenlight, a platform accelerating smart and sustainable transformation

The Vancouver Economic Commission has debuted Project Greenlight, a regional demonstration platform that facilitates connections between public and…


graphic image of three tulips on a green background

Spring service changes start on April 12, 2021

Our service changes happen every April, June, September, and January so we can make our service more efficient and responsive to our customers' needs…


SeaBus sailing across the Burrard Inlet

SeaBus Terminals Maintenance and Upgrade Project begins

As part of TransLink’s Maintenance and Upgrade Program, we’re replacing aging operational equipment at both SeaBus terminals to ensure their…


Capture Photography Festival: 9 public art installations to check out at SkyTrain stations

Friday, April 2nd marks the return of one Canada's biggest annual photography and lens-based art events! This year, multiple galleries and venues…


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…


A HandyDART vehicle parked at VCC–Clark Station

TransLink launches HandyDART Modernization Program

TransLink is launching the HandyDART Modernization Program, a package of updates designed to ensure the service remains accessible and flexible for…


The next train screen at Gilmore Station

TransLink completes modernization of 1980s-era SkyTrain technology

Brand new real-time information screens and speakers installed across SkyTrain system TransLink has replaced aging speakers and signs on the…


The north stationhouse at Surrey Central Station

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…


Cycling riding towards SkyTrain station

Pedaling toward Metro Vancouver’s first-ever Regional Bike Monitoring Program!

Did you know? There are currently no systems in place to consistently track on-the-ground cycling traffic data on a region-wide scale? With more than…


Transit-friendly locations to see cherry blossom in Metro Vancouver

Spring's here and it means that our streets and parks (as well as social media feeds) will be soon graced by the full bloom of cherry blossoms. There…


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