Customers should plan ahead for potential weather-related delays

TransLink bus tires, explained

A common question we get asked during the snowy season is why doesn’t TransLink use winter tires? Simply put – we do. TransLink bus tires are winter…


TransLink Reindeer Bus Toys for Tots

TransLink’s Reindeer Bus delivers over 3,700 toys benefitting Metro Vancouver families

It's the holiday season, and what better way to spread cheer than by giving back to our community? Santa, Mrs. Claus and a bus load of elves have…


Rapid implementation bike infrastructure at Cambie and 17th Avenue in Vancouver.

Quick build bikeways are key to our transportation future – here’s how we can make it happen

TransLink is helping municipalities get safe and comfortable bike infrastructure up and running – fast! What’s happening? TransLink has released a…


Nishant Jain, The Sneaky Artist sketching outside Langara-49th Station

Next on Art Moves: Will you be The Sneaky Artist’s next sketch?

This December, sketch artist Nishant Jain joins Art Moves, TransLink's music and performance series as its artist in residence for the month. With a…


DasherTrain Waterfront

Your guide to all of Metro Vancouver’s transit-friendly holiday events

The holiday season in Metro Vancouver is a time to jam pack calendars with a host of festive fun. When attending some of the amazing events around…


Compass Mini-Train – Where will it take you?

UPDATE: The Compass Mini-Trains have proven to be a hot Christmas commodity! Due to overwhelming customer demand, we're now sold out. Tapping into…


Bus driving through Vancouver in the rain

What you should know about Winter Transit Service Changes

Winter is coming and we've been listening to you. In response to changing customer demand, TransLink is increasing service on 24 bus routes across…


A shot of the Robson Square outdoor ice rink at night

Take transit to outdoor ice skating in Metro Vancouver

When you think of outdoor ice skating, Metro Vancouver is unlikely high on your list of places to take part in this iconic Canadian winter activity.…


Overhead view of busy road, with tree and shrub-lined median in the middle, as several cars and two RapidBuses travel on the road.

TransLink releases Climate Action Plan

TransLink has released a Climate Action Plan outlining what we’ll do over the next three years to address the climate emergency and meet our…


Customers board the bus from a bus bulb on W 4th Ave

Bus riders along West 4th Avenue in Vancouver get a speed boost

Customers who ride the 4 Powell/Downtown/UBC, 7 Nanaimo Station/Dunbar, 44 UBC/Downtown and 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station bus routes are now experiencing…


Graphic of Santa's sleigh pulled by the a reindeer West Coast Express

A blast from Christmas past — West Coast Express Santa Train returns!

This holiday season is about to get even more magical as the West Coast Express Santa Train returns to the rails for one festive weekend. On…


The Reindeer Bus parked outside Joyce–Collingwood Station

TransLink’s Reindeer Bus returns for the festive season

Each November and December, the streets of Metro Vancouver get a little brighter as TransLink's fleet of nine Reindeer Buses enter service. For…


People cross Granville Street at Robson Street, past a bus, in downtown Vancouver on a snow day

Shuttle buses during snow days, explained

The form of shuttle bus that you’re likely most familiar with are bus bridges where we “shuttle” passengers between SkyTrain stations that do not…


Holiday lights at Lafarge Lake

Take transit to holiday lights in Metro Vancouver

Does the thought of spending time with family and friends with holiday music playing in the background, holiday lights, and hot cocoa in hand excite…


Commuters waiting at a bus stop while SkyTrain passes by at Metrotown Station

10 tips to stay safe when riding transit this winter

Winter carries wet, snowy, colder, and shorter days in our part of the world, so it's imperative to be extra careful and prepared when commuting.…


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