Category: Press Releases
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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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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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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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RELEASE: Transit Advocates Unveil Their Vision for Better Transit in Surrey
For Immediate Release SURREY, B.C. – Transit riders in Surrey are demanding better. As the City of Surrey and TransLink begin work on new transportation plans, including the South of Fraser Area Transport Plan announced on Monday, we are stepping forward with our own community-driven vision for the city’s transit future. Built on feedback from…
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RELEASE: Vancouver announces bus lanes on 49th, Movement reacts with Heated Rivalry-themed rally
Send an email to Vancouver for bus lanes on 49th Ave! Visit our campaign page for all the details. Does Hudson Williams support bus lanes on 49th Avenue, and will he celebrate his birthday with us at our lookalike competition? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb 9, 2026 SOUTH VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has just…
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RELEASE: Vancouver Council Majority Rejects Snow Removal Priority for Transit
For Immediate Release February 4, 2026 VANCOUVER – At the Vancouver Standing Committee on City Finance and Services Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, the majority voted against a motion that would give snow clearing priority to transit trouble spots. “We are disappointed. This motion was simple, it aimed to ensure that everyone, not just frequent…
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RELEASE: End snow bus pile-ups!
Send a comment or sign up to speak in support of motion 5: Bus To Move. Snow clearing priority for transit trouble spots is an obvious solution to our city’s winter woes. Share your story of being stranded in the snow with council. Sign up by 5pm Feb 3rd, 2026. Movement encourages council to vote…
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Ambitious BRT plan will be huge for Surrey, Langley and Maple Ridge, but details and funding matter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2026 Today, TransLink released a more detailed proposal for their Bus Rapid Transit plans in Surrey, Langley, and Maple Ridge. Movement wholeheartedly supports Bus Rapid Transit in the Lower Mainland and is encouraged to see these designs with very significant portions of centre-running bus lanes. We will be reviewing the details…
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RELEASE: Metro Vancouver bus service is expanding on Monday. It’s just a sample of what we could get with more funding.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2nd, 2025 Movement will be riding the first ever mid-day trip of route 80 in the River District.● Available for interviews before, during, and after the ride VANCOUVER – On Monday, TransLink is rolling out increased service on dozens of routes across Metro Vancouver. This is thanks to new funding that…
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RELEASE: As federal transit fund disappears, two potential new transit funding tools identified in Surrey competition
For Immediate Release [Photos available here] SURREY – Last Friday, Movement hosted Transit’s Next Top Funding Model at SFU Surrey campus. 300 spectators attended, and 8 teams presented their tools to fix the transit funding crisis. Two were crowned winners. With the passage of the federal budget today, the Canadian Public Transit Fund is officially…








