TransLink

• 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

  Apr 25
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus services resume, special mediator appointed

  Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver returned Wednesday morning after the end of a 48-hour strike.

  Traffic

  Jan 24