Rob Sleath feels bus stop braille sign in Richmond

Braille signage installed on all 8,400+ bus stops in Metro Vancouver

Imagine not being able to independently and confidently locate a bus stop. That was the case for customers who are blind or partially sighted —…


A HandyDART operator assists a customer boarding the HandyDART vehicle

Apply to join TransLink’s Access Transit and HandyDART users’ advisory committees

TransLink's now accepting applications for the Access Transit Users' Advisory Committee and HandyDART Users' Advisory Committee. The application…


A HandyDART operator assists a passenger boarding a HandyDART vehicle

Moving towards a more accessible TransLink 

May 28 to June 3 is National AccessAbility Week – a week to celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, highlight our work…


Bus driving by NaviLens coded decal at bus stop in covered bus exchange.

Here’s how TransLink is testing new navigation technology

TransLink is testing a new accessibility tool — the first of its kind in Canada — that can help customers with sight loss better navigate the transit…


HandyDART user with Compass Card

Help shape the future of accessibility programs at TransLink

Are you passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to improving accessibility and public transit? We’re looking for new members for the 2023 HandyDART…


HandyDART operator assisting a customer

Help shape the future of accessibility programs at TransLink

Are you passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to improving accessibility and public transit? We’re looking for new members of the 2022 HandyDART…


HandyDART customer handing Compass Card to operator

Compass and discounted fares coming to HandyDART

Improvements will roll out on October 1, 2021 TransLink is introducing Compass and age-based discounts for HandyDART customers on October 1. These…


Community shuttle operator Mike Nancke

Community shuttle operator Mike Nancke proudly represents the company

At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Community Shuttle Operator Mike Nancke stands out in a crowd. Approach him, and you’re drawn to his easy smile, soothing…


Transit rider Lucas Gates

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…


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…


Bus travelling on Hastings Street

TransLink welcomes aboard Guide and Service Dogs-in-Training

TransLink's opening the doors to the Vancouver Transit Centre bus depot to dozens of Guide and Service Dogs-in-Training. The new recruits will be…


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…


Tamara Tedesco

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…


Pamela Findling performing at a comedy show

National AccessAbility Week – Pamela Findling on her personal experience and things we can do about accessibility during COVID-19

Pamela performing at a stand-up comedy show. She often shares her personal experience of being hearing impaired in her performances. May 31 to June 6…


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…


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