TransLink Receives $300M for Bus Service Expansion

The Government of British Columbia is providing up to $300 million in new capital funding to TransLink, the regional transportation authority for Metro Vancouver, to support the purchase of new buses and service expansion in the 2024 Investment Plan.

• The funding will enable more frequent bus service, reduced overcrowding, and extended hours of operation for more than 60 routes, as well as improved late-evening availability for HandyDART services.
• This investment builds on the province's previous $479 million contribution last year, which is being used for immediate service increases.
• The funding supports the region's growing population and the need for a transit system that can keep up, particularly in fast-growing communities like Surrey and Langley.

• SkyTrain Expansion: The SkyTrain network will see a 27% increase with the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension and the Broadway Subway project.
• Bus Rapid Transit: New bus rapid transit services will be introduced along various corridors in Metro Vancouver, featuring improved rider amenities, dedicated bus lanes, and greater efficiency.