Wiebke Bohm, originally from Germany, has lived in Canada since 2015. She works as a senior lighting technical director and lives with her family in downtown Vancouver. “With transit, taxi and car sharing services, and living walking distance to work, we never miss owning a car. I also try to live environmentally friendly.” Together with her husband and two children, aged three and five, they fully embrace a multimodal lifestyle. Instead of owning a car, they take transit, bike, and use carsharing to keep their carbon footprint minimal. A conscious choice For the Bohm family, the decision to ..read more

The energy is electric, the city is buzzing, and the Vancouver Canucks are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! If you’re lucky enough to snag tickets, navigating the crowds and parking can be a challenge. But fear not, Canucks fans! Taking transit to Rogers Arena is a stress-free and wallet-friendly way to cheer on your team. Ways to get to Rogers Arena Ride transit Plan your trip using our Trip Planner at translink.ca/tripplanner or Google Maps. Tell us where you’re starting from and we’ll find the best route to get you to Rogers Arena. Rogers Arena is just steps from SkyTrain’s Stadium–Ch ..read more

Earth Day takes place on Monday, April 22, and we encourage you to Take Transit for the Planet on this day – and every day! Public transport is truly an effective way to reduce emissions. Whether you ride transit regularly, occasionally, or very rarely, knowing why taking transit is good for the planet will help you make informed decisions. You can make an impact with your everyday travel choices! You cut your transportation carbon footprint by 80%. Next time you ride a bus, train, or SeaBus, take a second to assess how many people are riding. 20 people? Over 100? Now imagine if ever ..read more

Picture a future where your bus zips past traffic jams, bringing you to your destination faster and more reliably. That’s exactly what we’re aiming for with our Bus Priority Vision: speeding up your commute and increasing reliability across our Frequent Transit Network (FTN). Our goal: faster, more reliable buses across our Frequent Transit Network The Frequent Transit Network is a network of corridors where transit service runs at least every 15 minutes in both directions throughout the day and into the evening, every day of the week. This network forms the backbone of our transportation sys ..read more

Step aboard with us for ride-along with Transit Security! We walk the walk and learn more about their role is in supporting and fostering a safe and reliable transit system for you. Transcript HOST JAWN JANG: Hey, welcome to What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast. I’m your host, Jawn Jang. Here’s what’s coming up on this episode. PERSON 1: We’re out there to serve you, we’re out there to serve our employees. Don’t be afraid to come up and talk to us if you need help. JAWN: We’re going on a ride along with Transit Security. Let’s tap in to What’s the T. [INTRODUCTION MUSIC PLAYS] VOICEOVER 1: The ..read more

TransLink is once again among Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2024. This is the seventh​ time we’ve earned this. The Canada’s Greenest Employers designation, selected by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations. TransLink earned this distinction as an enterprise, which includes British Columbia Rapid Transit Company (SkyTrain), Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Metro Vancouver Transit Police. The editors cited TransLink’s Climate Action Strategy and net-zero em ..read more

What happens when you provide someone with a Compass Card with Stored Value? Do they use transit more often? ? Catch up quick: We previously partnered with PCI Developments to study the benefits of developer-subsidized transit at King George Hub — a high-density, transit-oriented development near King George Station with office, residential, and commercial. The study confirmed it does indeed encourage higher levels of transit use with transit ridership increasing by roughly 10 per cent in the area during the study period. Now: We’re partnering with PCI once again on a study, but this time ..read more

To celebrate Vaisakhi, we’ve collaborated with visual artist Jag Nagra to create an art-wrapped bus. The colourful bus will be seen around the region to mark Vaisakhi festivities! About the design: It takes inspiration from the artistry of Rumala Sahibs — the ornately embroidered fabrics found in Sikh Gurdwaras. The unique wrapped bus is covered in bright orange and blue, the traditional colours of Sikhism, and also features a vibrant floral pattern. What they’re saying: “This has been a dream of mine for years; I’ve always wanted to see my artwork on a bus,” says Jag. “Whether it’s the young ..read more

The annual Vaisakhi parade is nothing short of colour and festivities as the South Asian community celebrates one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar! What is it: Vaisakhi is celebrated by people of Indian descent as a festival of harvest and renewal, as well as a time to meet friends and family. It is also one of the holiest days in the Sikh calendar. It marks the formation of the Order of the Khalsa more than 300 years ago. Metro Vancouver’s Vaisakhi celebrations are among the largest outside of India. If you go: The Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade takes place on Saturday, Apr ..read more

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