TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500
Kevin Quinn, TransLink's Chief Executive Officer Kevin Quinn, TransLink's Chief Executive Officer, is among 500 distinguished leaders in British…
TransLink announces Kevin Quinn as new Chief Executive Officer
TransLink today announced Kevin Quinn as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The TransLink Board of Directors made the appointment following a…
The end of the line: a farewell from CEO Kevin Desmond
I’ve arrived at the last stop in my five-year journey leading this exceptional organization. As we say in the transit business, it’s the end of the…
Cutting-edge transit — Exploring new ways to combat COVID-19
Over the past eight months, our team at TransLink has been working tirelessly to keep Metro Vancouver’s transit system as safe as possible. Given…
Rolling out our new mandatory mask policy
Beginning today, things will look a little different on transit in Metro Vancouver. That’s because our new policy, which came into effect this…
Why does TransLink care about cycling?
When most people hear the word TransLink, they likely think about buses, SkyTrain, the Canada Line, or the SeaBus. Cycling is not the first thing…
A green light for battery-electric buses in Metro Vancouver
The mood around TransLink headquarters is electric this week. That’s because earlier today, our region’s mayors endorsed a new plan to convert 50…
The start of something new with RapidBus
This week we launched our biggest improvement to the bus network in Metro Vancouver since 1996. Our brand new RapidBus program provides fast,…
Thank you to our customers
As you likely heard earlier today, the bus and SeaBus strike has been averted. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our customers, who…
Powering up the renewable energy revolution with transit
Imagine a future where clean energy is the default fuel of choice for transportation. Where zero emissions vehicles glide through the streets,…
An open letter to our customers on receiving our industry’s top recognition
It is with great pride and humility that I share with you the news that TransLink has been awarded the prestigious American Public Transportation…
What’s Next for Late-Night Transit Service?
Getting people home safely is our top priority In recent years, there has been growing concern about ensuring people have a safe and affordable…
How Transport 2050 will help prepare Metro Vancouver for the future
On May 3, TransLink launched its largest ever public engagement, to develop Transport 2050, the new 30-year Regional Transportation Strategy for the…
On the Right Track with SkyTrain
Why it’s still the right fit for Metro Vancouver’s busiest corridors I am often asked my thoughts about the prospects of automated transport, a…
Ride-hailing can play an important role in Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation system if done right
As we all know, ride-hailing is coming to B.C. sometime soon. The advantage of being a late adopter is that we can learn from the experiences of…
