TransLink is warning commuters and riders that due to snow conditions, transit services will be impacted across its system.
It is warning passengers to give themselves extra time and to dress warmly in anticipation of delays.
In the Lower Mainland, snowfall is expected to be between 10 and 30 centimetres throughout Wednesday. Essential travel only is recommended.
“We started preparing for the snow starting (Tuesday),” said Tina Lovgreen, a TransLink spokesperson.
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“We have activated our snow plan, (which) means there is service across our network but customers should expect a bit of delay due to the weather.”
Lovgreen said TransLink has switched out its 60-foot buses for its 40-foot buses as they are “a bit more agile” in snowy conditions.
Snow-rated tires have been installed on around 33 per cent of TransLink’s bus fleet but TransLink admits steep and snowy conditions can make it tough for buses, especially at higher elevations.
For SkyTrains, staff will be “attending” the system to prevent emergency braking. SkyTrains will be running at lower than usual frequency and will be operating at slower speeds.
TransLink is also telling customers to stay up to date with the latest information on its alerts webpage and its social media accounts.
Just before 10 a.m., BC Transit announced its services have been affected around the province including in Merritt, Cowichan, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast.
HandyDART services are also being impacted.
BC Transit said its customer alert platform on its website is currently offline until further notice.
For the latest updates with BC Transit, visit its social media account.