B.C. unveils $300M to expand Metro Vancouver transit after federal budget snub
There was no new money for Metro Vancouver transit in the 2024 federal budget. The province unveiled funding Wednesday aimed at expanding bus service.
Economy
Apr 17
Mayors approve ‘stopgap’ 2024 TransLink funding, but ‘fiscal cliff’ still looms
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn described the investment plan as a 'stopgap' measure to address congestion on the system as work continues to secure stable, long-term funding.
Canada
10 hours
TransLink fares expected to increase 2.3% by July
The investment plan also suggests a one-time bump to Metro Vancouver property taxes this year by $80 million, which will cost $37 more for the median property owner.
Canada
Mar 27
Langley City mayor says TransLink should have 1 elected governing body
Currently, there are two governing bodies at the top of TransLink — the Mayors’ Council and TransLink’s board.
Canada
Mar 28
King George SkyTrain station to close for 6 weeks for track maintenance
Starting on April 27, the King George SkyTrain station, the Expo Line's Surrey terminus, will shutter to the public while crews complete track work.
Traffic
Mar 25
RCMP investigate gunfire in Willowbrook area of Langley
Police said there were no immediate reports of injuries. A motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
Crime
Apr 10
Busy long weekend travel expected in B.C.’s South Coast
Easter long weekend is always a busy time from taking a plane to a ferry, many will be travelling for their long weekends in B.C.'s South Coast.
Canada
Mar 28
Vancouver Canucks fans get loud inside and outside arena for Game 1 of playoff run
From Delta, to Surrey, to outside Rogers Arena, fans across Metro Vancouver celebrated the Vancouver Canucks' Game 1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Sports
Apr 22
Transit strike: Company trying to ‘bully’ its way to deal says union
A 48-hour transit strike for all Coast Mountain buses and the SeaBus began at 3 a.m. Monday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement.
Traffic
Jan 22
Surrey allocating $138M for 72 Avenue expansion
Surrey city council has approved the 72 Avenue extension project which comes with a price tag of $138 million.
Traffic
Mar 13
TransLink says to expect delays on buses, SkyTrains due to snowfall
TransLink is warning passengers to give themselves extra time and to dress warmly in anticipation of delays in its systems.
Weather
Jan 17
New TransLink Mayor’s Council campaign calling on residents to ask for government support
New advertising at SkyTrain stations and bus stops and on social media will fast-track communication between community members and their government officials.
Canada
Jan 10
Canada Line service resumes in downtown Vancouver after medical emergency
The three-hour outage halted service between Waterfront Station and Olympic Village Station, meaning no service in the downtown core.
Traffic
Feb 12
Metro Vancouver transit negotiations underway, hearing scheduled for SkyTrain picket lines
If no deal is reached, CUPE 4500 previously said it will halt bus and SeaBus services at midnight on Feb. 3, which may include SkyTrain services as well.
Canada
Jan 31
Metro Vancouver transit supervisors begin job action
As of 8 a.m. Saturday, about 180 supervisors with TransLink subsidiary the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) have initiated an overtime ban amid a break in contract talks.
Canada
Jan 6
Multiple groups seek ‘essential service’ label for public transit in Metro Vancouver
A Jan. 22 petition notes that more than 20 per cent of Surrey residents alone use transit for their daily commute, according to the city's 2018 strategic transportation plan.
Feb 1
Vast majority of Surrey residents still rely on cars, survey finds
On Tuesday, the Surrey Board of Trade (SBoT) released the results of its eighth annual Surrey Roads Survey.
Politics
Jan 30
Transit strike escalation could last 72 hours and include almost all services: union
The union representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver is warning commuters that strike action could escalate if a deal is not reached by 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 3.
Economy
Jan 24
No deal reached: Bus and SeaBus services in Lower Mainland suspended for 48 hours
The union representing Metro Vancouver rapid transit and rail workers has notified its members that all transit may be shut down on Monday.
Traffic
Jan 21
Metro Vancouver transit strike hearing delayed
The BC Labour Board Relations hearing that was scheduled for Monday regarding the Metro Vancouver transit strike has been delayed.
Canada
Jan 26
