Author: Movement
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Big bus on the 23 and dozens of frequency boosts: Highlights of the Spring service changes
TransLink has just put into effect new service changes this past Monday, mostly addressing overcrowding across the region.
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More Extended Thoughts on the New Investment Plan
Movement has taken some time to digest today’s TransLink funding announcement and discuss with volunteers on our Discord server. Here are the key themes: What does this agreement mean? The agreement would increase bus service by 5% compared to current levels, focused predominantly on overcrowded routes, industrial areas, regional parks, and corridors that are intended…
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Immediate Response: Save the Bus was successful!
The Bus Has Been Saved; TransLink announces 5% service increase starting in September TransLink has posted the details of its 2025 Investment Plan, which confirms that the province and the Mayors’ Council have come to an agreement to ensure there are no cuts to bus service between now and 2027. There will be a 5%…
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Rally for Transit sees huge turnout
Our Rally for Transit this past Sunday was a massive success! Despite the pouring rain, 300 people turned up at Metrotown Station to have their voices heard and to fight for the future of public transit in Metro Vancouver. While the Mayors’ Council and the province continue their negotiations over how they will address the…
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Release – Deadline for TransLink funding deal looms. Let’s have a rally!
Movement’s advocacy has reached a fever pitch as the negotiations for TransLink’s $600m funding deficit reaches their final stages. Through phone calls, e-mails, social media, and signed letters, thousands of people and organizations have spoken up to prevent transit cuts. These efforts will culminate in a rally at Metrotown Station on Sunday, March 23, at…
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Rally for Transit
March 23rd at Metrotown Station We’re organizing a rally in order to save our buses! Join us at Metrotown Station from 1-2pm on Sunday, March 23 to make our voices heard and tell the government to address TransLink’s operating budget shortfall before it’s too late. Bring your friends and anyone else who wants to protect…
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Let’s Save the Bus! and prevent huge cuts!
Without new funding, up to 50% of your bus service will be cut, as well as 30% of rail service. Transit is an essential service that we can’t do without. If the province cuts transit, traffic will become even worse, many will lose access to their jobs, and British Columbians will suffer. It will be…
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We can have nice public spaces without banning buses from Granville
February 5, 2025 VANCOUVER – Today, the City of Vancouver released a concept for a public square on Granville Street that would affect 80,000 bus trips per day. Why are we concerned? This proposal runs the risk of getting buses stuck in traffic, and making vulnerable riders less safe. If the buses aren’t running on…
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Movement responds to Federal transit funding announcement; calls for focus on relief for Canadians
For Immediate Release 28 January 2025 VANCOUVER – The federal government has announced $66 million per year in capital funding for TransLink over the next 10 years starting from 2026. While this is a step towards ensuring our system is maintained, it falls short of their responsibility to Canadians. The public transit financial crisis exists…
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Tell Vancouver to Be More Ambitious Upgrading the Bus Lanes on East Broadway!
Broadway’s buses are unlike any other on the continent, and if you ride them, you already know that. We have plenty of mindblowing stats about Broadway below, but perhaps the most shocking is that the 99 is the busiest bus route in Canada and the US.
