Author: Movement
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More fare hikes, yikes! We need a low-income transit (LIT) pass now!
On July 1, TransLink will implement another 5% fare increase, making life for Metro Vancouverites even more expensive. This new fare hike in July will add another $120 per family member to household expenses each year. The cost of living here is already the highest in Canada, and another increase this July will only deepen…
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R2 Extension, MNS BRT, what does it all mean?
TransLink announced that the Second Narrows Bridge is getting a RapidBus! Is that what we wanted? The R2 extension in September 2026 will make it a one seat ride from Metrotown to the North Shore. This follows the same route as the BRT we want, but a BRT will be much cooler. It will have…
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RELEASE: The Real Solution for Metro Vancouver’s Most Congested Crossing
With smart transit projects, governments can make buses faster and more reliable than cars in a matter of months. Compared to spending billions of dollars and waiting decades on a new crossing, fast, frequent, and reliable transit is the clear winner. For Immediate Release April 19, 2026 Recently released traffic data confirmed that the Ironworkers…
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RELEASE: What you need to know about the transit plan that just dropped, and why it won’t happen without provincial action
There are some exciting changes proposed, but without funding, they’re just dreams. Will the province step up to fund them? For Immediate Release March 20, 2026 TransLink just dropped the final version of a plan to update the transit network from UBC all the way to New Westminster, called the Burrard Peninsula Area Transportation Plan,…
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What’s the holdup?
We, the undersigned, call on TransLink to allow passengers to board any bus from any door. Here’s why: Help spread the word! Print up some posters and post them to help get the word out about our petition! Posters are available in Colour and Grayscale Print-friendly versions. Available in the following languages: English, *Stewart &…
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Unpacking Transit in Surrey
Transit in Surrey is at a turning point. Major projects are underway, including the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along King George. Several key plans that envision the future of transit in Surrey are also in development, including the Surrey Transportation Plan, the Surrey Transit Vision, the Official Community Plan update,…
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RELEASE: How will FIFA affect transit riders?
March 6, 2026 Vancouver and TransLink recently announced some major changes to the transit system for the duration of the FIFA World Cup. We’re working on finding out exactly what impacts – both positive and negative – this will have on transit riders of Metro Vancouver. We’re pleased to see plans for an additional 600…
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Surrey’s 2026-2030 proposed budget | What transit riders need to know
The City of Surrey dropped their proposed 2026-2030 budget/financial plan detailing how they will raise and spend money in the next five years. How does this impact transit riders? First, here’s a crash course on who funds what: Budget What does it fund? How is it paid for? TransLink budget Running buses, trains, and ferries…
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RELEASE: Heated Rivalry-lookalike contest draws a crowd for better transit on 49th Ave in South Vancouver
Send an email to Vancouver for bus lanes on 49th Ave! Visit our campaign page for all the details. A rally organized by transit advocates turned Langara–49th SkyTrain Station into a “red carpet” for bus lanes and a Hudson Williams-lookalike contest. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Feb 14, 2026 SOUTH VANCOUVER, BC — Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit…
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Roll Out The Red Carpet for Bus Lanes on 49th!
Take action for a better commute on 49th Ave! The 49 is the busiest local bus in all of Metro Vancouver, but it’s also one of the most delayed. Bus lanes are coming to 49th Ave! The City of Vancouver just announced bus lane plans on 49th Ave. But it’s not enough — they are…
