Metro Vancouver's Regional Transportation Strategy, Transport 2050, is aligned with and supports the region's growth strategy, Metro 2050, to create a more livable and sustainable region. This alignment involves coordinating land use and transportation planning to encourage development in urban centers and frequent transit areas, supporting various modes of transportation, and considering the impact of infrastructure on public health.Guided by our Regional Transportation Strategy, we work to connect the region and enhance its livability by planning a sustainable transportation system. But transportation doesn't just mean transit — we're also responsible for walking, cycling, major roads, and bridges. - https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/strategies-plans-and-guidelines/transit-and-transportation-planning
Translink administers and is responsible for all transit that connect the towns, municipalities and dense urban nodes spaced along the transit lines within Metro. A more detailed transit line breakdown:
SkyTrain: Expo Line: Connects downtown Vancouver to Surrey, New Westminster, and Burnaby.
Millennium Line: Serves Burnaby, Port Moody, and Coquitlam.
Canada Line: Links downtown Vancouver to Richmond and Vancouver International Airport.
Buses: Extensive network: TransLink operates a comprehensive bus network throughout the city and surrounding areas.
RapidBus: Select bus routes offer limited-stop service for faster travel.
SeaBus: Water transit: Connects downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver with frequent sailings at every 15 minutes
West Coast Express: Commuter rail: Provides service from downtown Vancouver and beyond Metro to Mission, with stops in several eastern suburbs and towns
Ferries: False Creek Ferries:Small passenger ferries operating on False Creek, connecting various points like Granville Island and Yaletown.
Aquabus: Another operator of ferries on False Creek, offering similar routes and services.
Millennium Line: Serves Burnaby, Port Moody, and Coquitlam.
Canada Line: Links downtown Vancouver to Richmond and Vancouver International Airport.
Buses: Extensive network: TransLink operates a comprehensive bus network throughout the city and surrounding areas.
RapidBus: Select bus routes offer limited-stop service for faster travel.
SeaBus: Water transit: Connects downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver with frequent sailings at every 15 minutes
West Coast Express: Commuter rail: Provides service from downtown Vancouver and beyond Metro to Mission, with stops in several eastern suburbs and towns
Ferries: False Creek Ferries:Small passenger ferries operating on False Creek, connecting various points like Granville Island and Yaletown.
Aquabus: Another operator of ferries on False Creek, offering similar routes and services.
But transportation doesn't just mean transit — we're also responsible for walking, cycling, major roads, and bridges
Other important aspects: Compass Card: TransLink utilizes a Compass Card system for fare payment, which can be used on all modes of transportation.
TransLink Trip Planner: A tool is available to plan trips and find the best routes using all modes of public transit.
Accessibility:TransLink strives to make its services accessible, with elevators and ramps at most SkyTrain stations and priority seating on buses
TransLink Trip Planner: A tool is available to plan trips and find the best routes using all modes of public transit.
Accessibility:TransLink strives to make its services accessible, with elevators and ramps at most SkyTrain stations and priority seating on buses