October 6, 2020
How to build the confidence to ride transit
Trip plan, doing it and just repetition until you’re comfortable. That’s the advice from Lucas Gates, a relatively new transit commuter. He…
September 11, 2020
New interactive tool supports transit use for people of all abilities
TransLink is launching a series of online tools designed to help people of all abilities, including those on the autism spectrum, confidently and…
July 22, 2020
TransLink welcomes aboard Guide and Service Dogs-in-Training
https://youtu.be/dLUjYnxgIXU TransLink's opening the doors to the Vancouver Transit Centre bus depot to dozens of Guide and Service Dogs-in-Training.…
June 5, 2020
National AccessAbility Week: A Conversation with Erin Windross
May 31 to June 6 is the National AccessAbility Week, a week that celebrates the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognize…
June 3, 2020
National AccessAbility Week: A Conversation with Tamara Tedesco
May 31 to June 6 is the National AccessAbility Week, a week that celebrates the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognize…
June 1, 2020
National AccessAbility Week – Pamela Findling on her personal experience and things we can do about accessibility during COVID-19
Pamela performing at the stand-up comedy show. She often shares her personal experience of being hearing impaired in her performances. May 31…
December 5, 2019
Tactile and braille signage to be installed at bus stops across Metro Vancouver
TransLink Board approves $7 million for industry-leading accessibility program. TransLink moves ahead with plans to implement an industry-leading…
May 27, 2019
8 ways TransLink promotes accessibility
May 26 - June 1 is National AccessAbility Week - a week dedicated to changing the way we think, talk and act about accessibility and inclusion.…
March 1, 2018
Keeping transit accessible
TransLink recognizes and celebrates the diverse demographic of transit users on our system. In fact, we have an entire team of Access Transit…
October 12, 2017
New “low-floor” community shuttles a first for TransLink
Five "low-floor" community shuttles are now in service in the North Shore as part of a pilot. We're making transit more accessible for our……
September 22, 2017
New community shuttle buses arrive for Bowen Island
The first of three brand-new community shuttles for Bowen Island entered service this week. Hey Bowen Island! Exciting news—the first of three…
May 12, 2017
New electric bus rolls on Vancouver streets beginning May 15, 2017
You read that right! On Monday, May 15, 2017, a three-month test of an electric battery-powered bus will begin! The bus, provided by BYD Canada at…
April 28, 2017
HandyDART booking window is being expanded May 1, 2017
We are so happy to announce that TransLink is implementing the first of a series of recommendations to improve HandyDART service. Beginning May 1,…
February 10, 2017
Phase One of the 10-Year Vision continues by rolling out 85,500 more HandyDART trips in 2017
Today is a great day for HandyDART riders! 85,500 more trips are now available in 2017 as part of the Phase One transit improvements from the 10-Year…