The agency received C$479 million in funding through the government of Canada’s Community Building Fund to add 102 new BEBs to replace aging diesel buses and test a 60-foot electric...
Through its partnership with Pacific Autism Family Network, Coast Mountain Bus Company is working to improve bus operator awareness interactions with neurodivergent riders.
Tests on the Mark V SkyTrain vehicles began March 8 to assess the trains’ on-board systems, performance on the Expo and Millennium lines and the upgrades made to stations to accommodate...
The project was established through a precedent-setting funding model involving the city of Richmond and Capstan Village to offer more efficient rapid transit in the growing Capstan...
This week's transit update includes videos from Bay Area Rapid Transit, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), Auckland Transport, Metro Transit, TransLink and Hillsborough Area...
TransLink spokesperson Jennifer Morland meets the newest addition to the SkyTrain fleet and gets the insider scoop about the trains from BCRTC Director of Engineering Assets Chris...
This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
TTC, TransLink and the STM are requesting the government of Canada launch the PTF Fund two years ahead of schedule to help the agencies address growing pressures on their systems...
Provincial, local and transit leaders reiterate that everyone should feel safe while using transit and the increased patrols aim to ensure that perception holds true following...
The council wants C$250 million in emergency funds, to be matched by the province, as well as acceleration of Canada’s Permanent Transit Fund and additional efforts to stabilize...
The bus is the first of 15 that will enter service along TransLink routes during the next year and marks the world debut of the Nova Bus model, which was originally introduced...
The behemoth machine, named Phyllis, will bore tunnels to extend the Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to the future Broadway and Arbutus station.
The third and final contract will cover the systems and trackwork contract, which includes the design and installation of the SkyTrain trackwork and electrical systems integration...
One TBM will begin excavation followed the by the second this winter and are expected to take about a year to complete tunnel boring for the five-kilometer subway extension project...
The project will be developed and maintained in partnership with Anaeko, a data engineering company responsible for solution hosting, integration and data migration.
Since their first appearance in 1948, trolley buses have been providing vital zero-emission transit services to Vancouverites; currently, more than 100,000 zero-emission transit...
TransLink is looking for entrepreneurs, businesses, inventors and innovators to submit ideas to help keep the transit agency's system well-maintained, reliable and high performing...
The new report gives an overview of measures that have been taken to mitigate delays and examines the effectiveness of those measures to help inform decision-making for future...
The groundbreaking study was the first of its kind in North America and evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses...
BC Transit has launched a single electronic fare collection solution, making public transit a safer, more convenient option for its many local communities.
The R6 Scott Road RapidBus will provide more convenient and reliable service with fewer stops to help Surrey and Delta residents better connect with SkyTrain, making their commute...
The program, which is part of the 2022 Investment Plan and supported by the government of British Columbia, consists of 106 infrastructure projects in 20 communities across Metro...
The report shows bus delays due to traffic congestion have returned to pre-pandemic levels and found bus delays cost Coast Mountain Bus Company $80 million per year, equating ...
The Stored Value Pass incentive gives customers who scrap their vehicles an opportunity to receive a Stored Value Compass Card worth $50 monthly for 16 months through SCRAP-IT...
TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac Debit, making TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide...
Service on the Canada Line between Bridgeport Station and Richmond–Brighouse Station will be temporarily impacted between Jan. 16 and Feb. 17 for the station work.
The Compass Mini-Train is a small model SkyTrain, which can attach to a keyring and works like the Compass Card and Compass Wristband, adding another way to pay for transit in...
The certification will allow employers who provide an employee subsidy to promote their commitment to transit in recruiting campaigns and sustainability reports.
TransLink’s long-term goal is to introduce 400 new battery-electric buses to its fleet by 2030 and to fully transition the fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040.
Service will end at 9:30 p.m. (approximately four hours early) from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2 (Monday to Friday only), allowing construction crews to continue work on the new Capstan ...
Zein brings more than 30 years of experience to the role and is credited with having extensive knowledge in rail industry topics from asset management and digitalization to customer...
The Bike Bus will provide more room for bicycles on the Bridgeport Station to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal route this summer – one of the most popular routes for cycling customers...
Rail systems in Miami, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Vancouver, British Columbia, earned accolades for their innovative and proactive safety and security initiatives.
The proposed Millennium Line UBC Extension will undergo an evaluation this summer to see if it will be prioritized in the Mayors’ Council updated 10-year vision plan.
Maintenance teams are taking a holistic asset management approach toward the rail system and balancing asset life cycle, the state of good repair and the overall customer experience...
This is the beginning of a system-wide rollout that will provide free WiFi for TransLink customers on all buses, SeaBuses, SkyTrains, transit stations and major transit hubs.
The federal government also said it would cover up to 40 percent of the costs toward planning and business case development for a Millennium Line extension to UBC.
The council’s March 8 letter requests funding for Stage 2 of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, acceleration of a low-carbon fleet and support for additional transit plans.
More than 85 percent support the straight route from Production Way–University SkyTrain Station to SFU Burnaby campus, with the gondola terminal located near the bus exchange....
The 205 new rail cars are expected to start arriving in 2023 and will allow TransLink to retire older cars while improving fleet quality and service reliability.