About 120,000 people new residents moved to Metro Vancouver last year — many of whom were newcomers to Canada. We chat with the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia for a better understanding of just why and how transit is so important for newcomers as they settle into Metro Vancouver.Oleh TransLink

Our first installment of Quick Sips, where we deliver quick and tidy answers to your questions. We tackle why there's a third platform at Stadium–Chinatown Station, the Expo 86 monorail, why the trolleybus routes operate where they do, what are the different buses and SkyTrain models, the NightBus, and more!…

Think about your bus route. Have you wondered why it carries that number? Well, there's probably a story behind how it got that number. Michael Vena, who is the manager of service planning at Coast Mountain Bus Company, explains the principles they try to apply when numbering a route.Oleh TransLink

It's arguably the most iconic sound in Metro Vancouver: the "doo doo doo" as the doors on the SkyTrain. But how did it come to be? We chat with both the retired and current manager of operations planning at SkyTrain to uncover the history of this iconic sound and how it has stood the test of time.Oleh TransLink

You ride the SkyTrain during the day, but where do they go at night for downtime and TLC at the end of a long day of work? Listen to find out and what an expanding SkyTrain system means for that — all made possible with funding from many years ago. But with an ever-growing system, we’ll need more investments to continue to build it out and accommod…

“Transportation might only be a small part of everyday, but it is that part that makes everything else possible.” Those are the astute words of Chris Chan, manager of travel training at TransLink. Chris shares his challenges learning how to use transit as a newcomer and how that informs his mission to ensure new riders are setup for success as part…

"My name is Taylor!" It's been a long time coming as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to Vancouver in December. How does SkyTrain plan extra service on the Expo and Millennium Lines for large events like this? What about when there's single tracking or shuttle trains for track maintenance? Explaining it all is Ian Fisher, manager of operations planni…

Our popular @TransLink X (Twitter) account is one of the most followed in Metro Vancouver and is known for delivering top-notch customer service to our riders. Meet one of the voices behind the keyboard answering your questions. Discover the role the Customer Information team plays in delivering up-to-date transit information to your fingertips.…

Step aboard with us for ride-along with Transit Security! We walk the walk and learn more about their role is in supporting and fostering a safe and reliable transit system for you.Oleh TransLink

You hear the voice every day as it narrates your SkyTrain commute, telling you what the next station is. But have you wondered who the voice belongs to? Listen to find out.Oleh TransLink

We wrap up the second season by giving you the "T" on what it's like to operate the West Coast Express. What are some of the most common reasons for delays? And what makes the WCE experience so special?Oleh TransLink

Join us as we travel down the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, explaining how we chose the names for each of the eight new stations along the way.Oleh TransLink

Discover the extensive work that goes on behind the scenes at TransLink's Lost Property Office. What is the most commonly recovered item? What about the most bizarre?Oleh TransLink

We've got the "T" on how buses are prepped for winter weather. Plus, why do we position attendants at the front of the SkyTrain during snow? We reveal the answers.Oleh TransLink

Explore the intricate dance of maps, signs and more as they come together to help you seamlessly navigate throughout the transit system.Oleh TransLink

There's so much more than meets the eye when it comes to making SkyTrain go. We visit the brains of the SkyTrain operations, the air traffic control of SkyTrain.Oleh TransLink

Hop on board with us! We're going where very few people have gone before: the captain’s chair, perched high atop the SeaBus vessel.Oleh TransLink

Follow the unique career trajectories of its Chief Officer Suzanne Muir and Constable Travis Blair. Muir started on the soccer pitch and is a Canada Soccer Hall of Famer. Tune in for a glimpse of what it's like to walk the beat as a member of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police.Oleh TransLink

You're invited to ride the rails with a SkyTrain Attendant to discover what it really entails. It will surprise you as there's truly more than what meets the eye. Don't believe us? Listen to find out.Oleh TransLink

It's spooky season. Have you ever felt a chill as if someone was watching you? We explore spooky stories and urban legends with Greg Mansfield, author of "Ghosts of Vancouver." We'll take you on a ride you won't forget. Tune in if you dare!Oleh TransLink

In this bonus episode, Jawn celebrates this milestone anniversary by speaking with the people who illustrate the past, present, and future of Vancouver's iconic trolley bus.Oleh TransLink

We close out our first season where we began: a deep dive on SkyTrain. This is all the things we do behind the scenes to maintain safe and reliable service for you.Oleh TransLink

Take this ride with us on why an elevator and escalator may not be available. We have the "T" on the types of regular inspections that have to be done, why we take pride in our work, and more.Oleh TransLink

Just one of the many ways we're putting you at the heart of everything we do. Plus, tips on where to go with your bike and Bike Bus.Oleh TransLink

What are some of the reasons why buses can be late and what are we doing to make them more reliable, for you? Listen and find out.Oleh TransLink

Metro Vancouver is growing by 50,000 new residents each year — we need to help provide people with sustainable ways to move and live. Discover how we're breaking new ground to support transit expansion and helping to deliver new housing.Oleh TransLink

We also reveal what it takes to transform an idea into a SkyTrain line or bus route that you can ride. Plus, what are we talking about when we playfully say the 99 Tree-Line?Oleh TransLink

Dr. Amy Hanser, an associate professor of sociology at the University of British Columbia, joins us to discuss the fascinating social interactions we share on transit. We also hear from bus operators to find out what they think when you say thanks!Oleh TransLink

Playing loud music, blocking the doors and not taking backpacks off — some of the things fellow riders do that might give you the ick. Robert Willis with TransLink takes us behind the scenes on a pair of transit etiquette campaigns and shares his observations as our in-house expert.Oleh TransLink

Host Jawn Jang goes behind the scenes at our training centre. Derrick Bayer, chief instructor at Coast Mountain Bus Company, puts him through the paces as Jawn takes a spin at the wheel of our bus simulator for a taste of what it's like to operate a bus.Oleh TransLink

Matt Doyle, SkyTrain's vice-president of maintenance and engineering, has the answer why the SkyTrain doesn't run all night. He also explains what's going on behind the scenes on the SkyTrain tracks overnight when most of us are asleep.Oleh TransLink

I'm your host, Jawn Jang. Come behind the scenes with me as I put some voices and names to the work that we do at TransLink. Can't wait to get started. Welcome aboard to What’s The T.Oleh TransLink