Author: Movement
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Vancouver City Council Transit Report Card
It’s double election season in British Columbia, with voters heading to the polls to elect not only their municipal governments, but also their provincial government too! But municipal comes first, and in Vancouver, this means voting for a mayor and councillors to form city council. We’ve asked candidates to sign our Transit Hero Pledge (follow…
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RELEASE: The vehicle levy that could prevent disaster and save swing riding-residents $15,000 per year
Both parties have ruled out a vehicle levy to fund transit. Does that mean we’re heading off the fiscal cliff that would target Surrey, Maple Ridge, and the Tri-Cities? For Immediate Release October 2, 2026 In 2025, Movement fought off devastating cuts that threatened to eliminate 50% of transit service. This election is setting us…
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How candidates can be transit heroes this election!
A guide for hopeful municipal mayors and councillors Municipal leaders have a huge impact on transit. Here’s what we’re asking Metro Vancouver council hopefuls to do on our Transit Hero Pledge. There are a few municipality-specific asks in pledges for Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and Richmond in addition to what’s on this page. If you’re a politician running for…
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RELEASE: Movement celebrates first R2 RapidBus in Burnaby at 5:55am
TransLink’s bus expansion starts on Monday and we’re waking up bright and early to be a part of it For Immediate Release TransLink’s quarterly service changes happen on Monday, September 7th, and we’re in for a big one this year. As you may remember, Movement fought hard to prevent transit service cuts, and that effort…
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RELEASE: It was cheap and easy for volunteers to put benches at five bus stops. Will municipal candidates from across Metro Vancouver take the hint?
Better bus stops make a remarkable difference in the lives of transit users. As the population ages, installing shelters, benches, and crosswalks are more important than ever. Photos available here. For Immediate Release This weekend, the New York Times printed a long piece about volunteer-built bus benches in Nashville. Call the Times, because several bus…
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Survey says: What are your priorities for the upcoming municipal election?
As the municipal election approaches on October 17th, we want to make sure the issues that transit riders care about the most are front and centre. Municipal politicians often have the most power to fix problems with transit, so we sent out a survey asking our newsletter recipients what they most want fixed. Here’s what…
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Vote for a transit hero!
Municipal elections to elect mayors and city councillors are coming up on October 17th, 2026. Movement is asking you to pledge to vote for candidates who will push for better transit! Local governments have some of the most power to fix problems with transit, so we’ve asked candidates to commit to: Not sure if you’re…
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RELEASE: Lessons from the 2025 Transit Service Performance Review
TransLink’s 2025 stats show that while systemwide ridership declined, routes with service increases remained resilient. For Immediate Release August 7th, 2026 (revised August 13, 2026) TransLink released its annual Transit Service Performance Review, which provides detailed statistics on transit usage in 2025. Each year, these stats tell lots of fascinating little stories from across the…
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Statement: 6-Month Closure of Broadway & Cambie Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At about noon today, Broadway between Cambie and Alberta was closed. This 6-month closure has the potential to cause delays on one of the busiest bus corridors in North America, a corridor that is on the verge of being upgraded to rail rapid transit. Dedicated “white bar” traffic signals, turn bans, and bus-only…
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RELEASE: Survey Says: Metro Vancouverites want BRT to their favourite shops in Burnaby Heights!
Metro Vancouverites have told TransLink they want a fast and reliable way to reach Burnaby Heights. A recently released survey with over 10,000 responses highlights the support for this routing!
