Author: Movement
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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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Will you 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: As the election draws…
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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!
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RELEASE: As Wildfires Devastate Northern Ontario, Advocates Across Canada call on Federal Government to Fund Public Transit, not Pipelines
Toronto, ON – As Canadians witness another devastating wildfire season, with communities across Northern Ontario threatened by out-of-control fires, transit advocates from across the country are urging the federal government to make a fundamental shift in its climate priorities by investing in public transit instead of expanding fossil fuel infrastructure. Organizations representing riders in Toronto,…
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What even is a BRT?
A Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT for short) is a type of transit service where buses run in dedicated lanes, separated from traffic. BRT lines might also include signal priority to allow buses to skip red lights, upgraded stations with level boarding, off-board fare payment, and other features you would expect to see at metro…
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RELEASE: Support is building for a Low-Income Transit Pass!
Art by Emily Huang. As the July 1st fare increase looms, support is building for a low-income transit pass Langley City council is voting on a motion on Monday, 2,400+ individuals have emailed their MLA in support, 50+ organizations have signed on, and our rally is coming up on July 1st! For Immediate ReleaseJune 26, 2026…
