Check out this new public art installation at SkyTrain’s Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station
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by Vincelen Salvaloza
20h ago
Transit riders going in and out of Millennium Line’s Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station are greeted by a row of photographs spotlighting the forest. Created by artist Sarah Anne Johnson, this eight-image series titled Woodland shines light on the essence of a living, breathing forest. Woodland is one of 27 Capture Photography Festival exhibitions in 2024 produced in partnership with Art Gallery Evergreen | Evergreen Cultural Centre. It’s on view at the station from now until March 2025. About Woodland As the saying goes, “there’s more than meets the eye.” So, Johnson in her artistic way, brought the ..read more
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TransLink Podcast: We reveal a voice behind TransLink’s Twitter account
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by TransLink Staff
1d ago
Come behind the scenes with us as What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang reveals the voices and stories that drive Metro Vancouver’s transit system forward. Subscribe and listen everywhere you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts! Our popular @TransLink X (Twitter) account is one of the most followed in Metro Vancouver and is known for delivering top-notch customer service to our riders. Meet one of the voices behind the keyboard answering your questions. Discover the role the Customer Information team plays in delivering up-to ..read more
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10 things to do in and around Stanley Park
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by Vincelen Salvaloza
2d ago
Stanley Park is a Vancouver classic. If you live here, there’s a high chance you’ve explored it to some capacity. The park more than a tourist hotspot.  Believe it or not, the lush, forested area offers some things you may not have had the chance to check out yet. Getting to the park is easy with the 19 Stanley Park/Metrotown bus, which brings you into the heart of the park. The 240 Lynn Valley/Downtown, 246 Highland/Downtown, 250 Horseshoe Bay/Vancouver, and 257 Horseshoe Bay/Vancouver routes also take you near Stanley Park. The bus route to take varies based on where you’re coming from, so p ..read more
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LISTEN: Hear Canucks announcer Al Murdoch at SkyTrain stations on home game days
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by Allen Tung
3d ago
If you’re a Vancouver Canucks fan riding transit to Rogers Arena to watch the team play this Stanley Cup Playoffs, you’ll hear a familiar voice in an unexpected place: Al Murdoch on SkyTrain. We’re excited to partner with the Canucks to welcome Al’s booming voice to SkyTrain stations as a guest voice for the duration of the Canucks playoff run. He is the public address announcer for the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Al’s the voice fans hear in the arena, including when the scoring play is announced after a goal is scored. You’ll hear his voice at most SkyTrain stations along the Expo, Millennium ..read more
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Two kids, no car: how this Vancouver family saves $8,000 annually going car-free
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by Vincelen Salvaloza
4d ago
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
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Take transit to Rogers Arena to watch the Vancouver Canucks this Stanley Cup playoffs
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by Allen Tung
6d ago
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
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How taking transit is good for the planet
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by Vincelen Salvaloza
6d ago
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
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4 big ideas from TransLink’s Bus Priority Vision
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by Allen Tung
6d ago
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
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TransLink Podcast: What’s the role of Transit Security?
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by TransLink Staff
6d ago
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
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TransLink is one of Canada’s greenest employers!
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by TransLink Staff
1w ago
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
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