The joint venture behind the Broadway Subway extension has released renderings of the future stations, and are seeking public feedback.
Transportation in Metro Vancouver
News on transportation projects across the Lower Mainland, including cycling infrastructure, rapid transit and road improvements.
The extension of the Millennium Line SkyTrain west of VCC-Clark to Arbutus will transform the Broadway corridor and encourage thousands of drivers to leave their vehicles at home.
In Surrey, two planned LRT lines to Guildford Town Centre and Willowbrook in Langley are already encouraging high-density development along the proposed routes.
SFU gondola project seeks public input
The SFU gondola project is seeking public input throughout September, with three routes proposed by TransLink.
Condos for land assembly next to Langara-49th Ave. station
A rezoning application for a 14-storey condo tower next to the Langara-49th Avenue Canada Line station is being considered.
Irony: Burnaby requires lots of parking for new TransLink data centre
In an ironic twist for TransLink, the zoning in Burnaby requires 183 parking stalls based on the site’s location within a town centre.
Over 1,300 units planned in Fleetwood next to SkyTrain extension
Bucci Developments is proposing a mixed-use community in Fleetwood, adjacent to a future SkyTrain station on the Surrey-Langley extension.
Dunsmuir Connection options include cycling underpass, amphitheatre
The city is seeking feedback on the Dunsmuir Connection — the viaduct replacement – including a cycling underpass and outdoor amphitheatre.
Uber and Lyft now operating in Vancouver: pricing, rates
Uber and Lyft will start picking up passengers in Vancouver today at 11 a.m. The ride-share giants also released rates, which start at a minimum of $4.50.
Preferred design for Granville Street Bridge bike lane selected
Enhancements to the Granville Street bridge also include wider sidewalks, a new street network and traffic signals at the on and off-ramps.
Car2Go now known as SHARE NOW: important changes you should know
With a new name comes a new app, and several important changes to how the car sharing service in Metro Vancouver works.
Province announces new study of Upper Levels Highway improvements
The provincial government has announced it will study improvements to the Upper Levels Highway between Horseshoe Bay and Lynn Valley Road.
Vancouver proposes drop-off, pick-up fee for Uber and Lyft
Uber and Lyft should be operating in Metro Vancouver by Christmas, but Vancouver city council is already proposing a new fee to help counter congestion.
City plans upgrades to bike lane on Haro Street
The City of Vancouver is planning to upgrade the bike route along Haro Street in the West End to meet AAA design guidelines. The work will take place next year as part of water main upgrades along the street, from Denman to Thurlow. According to the city, “the Haro Street Bikeway is expected to become […]
New look for Oakridge “Transit Plaza” and office buildings
Development application outlines changes to mall entrance, new façades for existing buildings around Oakridge Centre.
Have your say on the Dunsmuir Connection, Vancouver’s answer to the High Line
The connection will bridge the 15m elevation difference between Dunsmuir Street at the Stadium SkyTrain station and the new road network in False Creek, once the viaducts are demolished.
TransLink explores scooter sharing in Metro Vancouver
You may soon be able to rent an e-bike or scooter in Vancouver, as TransLink examines how micro-mobility could help improve transportation.
