66-700: TransLink , formally the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority and previously the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority , is the statutory authority responsible for the regional transportation network of Metro Vancouver in British Columbia , Canada, including public transport, major roads and bridges. Its main operating facilities are located in the city of New Westminster . TransLink
132-424: A body corporate . '. A statutory authority is a generic term for an authorisation by Parliament given to a person or group of people to exercise specific powers. A statutory authority can be established as a corporate Commonwealth entity or a non-corporate Commonwealth entity. A statutory authority may also be a body within a Commonwealth entity, exercising the powers given by Parliament but administratively part of
198-479: A 90-minute period on the bus or on SkyTrain or SeaBus. All buses are considered one-zone fares, but cash fares on buses are not transferable to the SkyTrain or SeaBus owing to technological incompatibility between bus fare box–issued transfers and Compass fare readers. Zone fares apply weekdays before 6:30 p.m. During evenings and on weekends, passengers can travel throughout the system on a one-zone fare. There
264-482: A different logo based on these colours, with the exception of the West Coast Express . The board decided against changing West Coast Express's purple colour to blue, since purple and yellow create a premium brand differentiable from TransLink's blue and yellow livery. Repainting of vehicles did not incur any additional costs, as it was completed during regular maintenance repaints or new vehicle purchases. At
330-409: A fare inspection at any time. Those who fail to pay the fare or fail to produce a valid fare could be removed from the transit system and/or fined $ 173. Currently, only Transit Security and Transit Police have the authority to issue fare evasion fines. Customer Service Attendants and other transit employees may request compliance in regards to fares, but have no authority to issue a fine. Failure to pay
396-399: A new livery composed of yellow, blue, and two shades of grey, which was then adopted as a permanent corporate livery. This new livery was later added to older SeaBus vessels and SkyTrain rolling stock in an attempt to unify the fleet. In January 2020, TransLink converted most of its B-Line service into a new service called RapidBus , whose vehicles sported a new livery. The RapidBus livery is
462-502: A passenger passes through and they differ for those paying with stored value on their Compass cards versus those paying by cash or contactless credit card. Cash and stored value fares are the same for concession riders. Cash and contactless credit card fares are equal. Fares were last increased on July 1, 2024. Compass card holders and those with Compass transfers (issued by Compass vending machines at SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express stations) are permitted unlimited transfers within
528-593: A property development slowdown. On April 26, 2007, the provincial government introduced legislation to restructure TransLink. The proposed successor body was to be known as the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority. The legislation received Royal Assent on November 29, 2007, and came into effect on January 1, 2008, with some parts of the organization, like the Council of Mayors, beginning functions
594-550: A proposal to adopt a new 0.5 percent sales tax to fund improvements in transit infrastructure, and completion of current TransLink projects. Ballots were mailed in March, and had to be returned by 8:00 pm on May 29, 2015. The tax was designed to generate annual revenue of $ 250 million to help fund an $ 8 billion, 10-year transit plan including the following projects: The tax was supported by environmental groups, student groups and nearly every local government. Opposition to
660-430: A restructuring of the executive of the body, and increases in the areas under TransLink's jurisdiction. The reorganization of TransLink proposed the following changes: Falcon had called the old board "dysfunctional", saying that board members were focused on the interests of their own municipalities instead of the broader interests of the region. According to Falcon, the board of directors had "no ability there to develop
726-574: A state-owned corporation as "a statutory authority that has corporate status". Statutory authorities at the State or Territory level are established under corresponding State or Territory laws. Each statutory authority tends to have its own enabling legislation, or originating act , even if it was established before the relevant over-riding legislation. For example, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
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#1732773186791792-501: A tap in method to pay fares. Tap out however is not required on buses. The cards may be loaded with monthly passes, day passes, or stored value, or any combination, with the ability to auto-load the fare choice. Annual passes have been eliminated. After the December 2015 TransLink announcement that the gates would close on April 4, 2016, groups working with those who have disabilities complained about potential accessibility problems with
858-489: A variation of the standard TransLink livery but features a green-and-blue colour scheme . TransLink works with municipalities within the region to plan and maintain the region's Major Road Network (MRN). The MRN consists of major arterial roads throughout the region which carry commuter, transit, and truck traffic. The 675-kilometre-long (419 mi) network serves to connect the provincial highway system with local municipalities' road networks. TransLink contributes funding for
924-601: A visit to Surrey, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau reiterated the Federal government's financial commitment to helping to build the route. On November 5, 2018, during newly elected Mayor Doug McCallum 's first council meeting, the council voted unanimously to cancel the LRT line in favour of extending the existing SkyTrain line to Langley. The plan was supported by the regional Mayors' Council on November 15. Phase 1 of
990-721: Is a $ 5 surcharge, the "YVR AddFare", applied to most fares paid at Canada Line stations on Sea Island— YVR–Airport , Sea Island Centre , and Templeton —for eastbound trips to Bridgeport station or beyond. Trips using a monthly pass are exempt, as are trips using DayPasses purchased and activated off Sea Island. Trips to the three stations are not subject to the surcharge. Trips between the three Sea Island stations are free. Beginning September 2021, fares were adjusted so to that children aged 13 and younger were permitted to ride for free. Concession fares apply to youths aged 14–18 with identification proving age, and seniors aged 65 and over. Students from all public post-secondary institutions in
1056-736: Is authorised to implement certain legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state, sometimes by being empowered or delegated to set rules (for example regulations or statutory instruments ) in their field. They are typically found in countries which are governed by a British style of parliamentary democracy such as the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries like Australia , Canada , India and New Zealand . They are also found in Israel and elsewhere. Statutory authorities may also be statutory corporations , if created as
1122-487: Is operationally independent and there is no track connection between them. The Expo Line and Millennium Line are operated by British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd., a subsidiary of TransLink. The Canada Line is operated by ProTrans BC, a division of SNC-Lavalin . The West Coast Express is a commuter railway connecting downtown Vancouver to Metro Vancouver municipalities to the east and terminating in Mission in
1188-690: Is the final delivery of the 10-Year Investment Plan, which was scheduled to be rolled out between 2020 and 2030. It included four new B-Lines, more service improvements on buses, SkyTrain, and HandyDART service. It also included the construction of the Surrey–Langley LRT as well as continued funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase one was approved by the Mayors' Council in November 2016; implementation began in January 2017. Phase two
1254-574: The COVID-19 pandemic in the province , specifically to meet physical distancing requirements in combating the spread of COVID-19 . Part of the measures included allowing the boarding and alighting of passengers only via a bus' rear door, which lack the means to collect cash fares. Those needing mobility assistance could continue boarding through the front door. TransLink later reduced capacity on all buses by 50 percent to further physical distancing goals. No changes to fares or capacity were implemented for
1320-615: The Evergreen Extension of the Millennium Line began in 2012 and completed in 2016, expanding service from Lougheed Town Centre to Coquitlam. The Canada Line , which was opened on August 17, 2009, runs underground through Vancouver and then along an elevated guideway with two branches, to Richmond and Vancouver International Airport . It meets the Expo Line at Waterfront station in downtown Vancouver, but it
1386-561: The Expo Line , was built in 1985 as a transit showcase for Expo 86 . The automated rapid transit system has become an important part of the region's transportation network. The Expo Line operates from downtown Vancouver to southern Burnaby , New Westminster , and Surrey . The system was expanded with the opening of the Millennium Line in 2002, which connects Coquitlam , Port Moody , Burnaby , and Vancouver. Construction on
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#17327731867911452-538: The West Coast Express , which extends into the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). On November 29, 2007, the province of British Columbia approved legislation changing the governance structure and official name of the organization. On March 8, 2007, BC Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon announced a restructuring of TransLink. Major changes include new revenue-generating measures,
1518-556: The 2012 TransLink joint analysis. Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink at the time, indicated in 2016 that SkyTrain along the second phase of the project (Fraser Highway Line) was also a possibility instead of LRT; however, the Mayor of Surrey claimed that a SkyTrain solution along Fraser Highway would cost $ 950 million more than LRT. In July 2018, a poll sponsored by municipal party Safe Surrey Coalition , headed by Doug McCallum —then
1584-647: The Canadian government announced that it would spend $ 37 million for improvements to transit security across Canada, including $ 9.8 million for the Vancouver area. CCTV cameras have been installed on all TransLink buses newer than 2006, except for Community Shuttle units. TransLink replaced its special provincial constables, who held limited policing power, with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police in December 2005. In contrast to
1650-401: The Expo Line from King George station to Langley. This plan was approved by the Mayors' Council in principle that same month, but the $ 1.65 billion in funding that was earmarked for the light rail project, which was intended to be repurposed to construct the extension to Langley, was determined to be insufficient to fund the entire extension, with $ 1.9 billion more needed to complete
1716-748: The FVRD, north of the Fraser River . It is operated by the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company. SeaBus is a passenger ferry service across Burrard Inlet between Vancouver and the North Shore municipalities that is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company and integrated with the transit system. It holds approximately 400 people and sails every 15 minutes during rush hour. Fares depend on how many fare zones
1782-702: The Fare Collection Regulation. In September 2012, amendments to the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act came into effect, making TransLink responsible for collection of fines issued by Transit Police and Transit Security. Since October 5, 2015, all bus travel is considered one-zone travel and no additional fares are required for crossing fare boundaries on the bus. On April 4, 2016, TransLink's new fare gates were implemented for ridership on SkyTrain and SeaBus. To open
1848-590: The Lower Mainland, with the exception of the Justice Institute of British Columbia , receive a U-Pass , which is included in student fees. The pass is valid across all three zones. A Fare Paid Zone is a clearly marked territory on which passengers must have valid proof of payment and produce it for inspection upon request of a Transit Employee. Initially, these were only in effect in SkyTrain and SeaBus stations and vehicles until June 25, 2007, when
1914-620: The SeaBus, the SkyTrain or the West Coast Express. On June 1, 2020, TransLink resumed fare collection on buses, citing improved safety features for drivers and the over $ 2 million a month in lost revenue due to the fare suspension. Coast Mountain Bus Company operates TransLink's Transit Security department. Transit security officers are mobile, ride buses and trains, inspect fares, issue fines and patrol TransLink properties. They work closely with transit police to ensure safety throughout
1980-530: The Surrey LRT was the Surrey–Newton–Guildford Line which was to replace the 96 B-Line express bus service once completed and would have connected Surrey City Centre with Newton Town Centre via King George Boulevard and Guildford Town Centre via 104 Avenue. Proposed stops A Surrey–Langley Line was proposed as a future phase after the completion of the Surrey–Newton–Guildford Line and
2046-518: The Yes side ahead in December 2014, but support dropped to 37 per cent the week before the ballots were mailed. After the failure of the plebiscite, several executives at TransLink were removed from their positions. After the failure of the 2015 plebiscite, TransLink developed the 10-Year Investment Plan. The plan was structured to be delivered in three phases over ten years, starting in April 2017. Phase one
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2112-473: The authority) and a number. Just as with laws enacted by Parliament, all laws made by a statutory authority must be published in the Government Gazette. The Parliament of Australia , or a State or Territory Parliament , will delegate its authority to a statutory authority for several reasons; The power to enact legislation has been delegated by Australian Parliaments (State and/or Federal) in
2178-422: The bus and produce it upon request by a transit official. Enforcement of fares is conducted by Transit Security officers. On all RapidBuses, as well as the 99 B-Line , larger, 18.3-metre (60 ft), three-door buses allow passengers to board through rear doors. As they are bypassing the driver and fare box, they must have a valid fare in their possession. On all other buses, passengers are required to board through
2244-404: The city and to several suburbs. NightBuses leave downtown Vancouver until 4:30 a.m. For the safety of passengers late at night, Transit Security officers ride some of the night buses and respond to calls onboard others. These buses are popular since SkyTrain ends service at 1:30 a.m. but downtown clubs and bars do not close until 3 a.m. The first SkyTrain line, which later became known as
2310-670: The city of Vancouver, buses generally run on a grid system, with most trolley bus routes operating radially out of downtown and along north–south arteries, and most diesel buses providing east–west crosstown service, with the University of British Columbia (UBC) as their western terminus. Outside the city of Vancouver, most buses operate on a hub-and-spoke system along feeder routes that connect with SkyTrain , SeaBus , West Coast Express , or other regional centres. Six high-capacity, high-frequency RapidBus express routes use mostly 18.3-metre (60 ft) articulated buses , rounding out
2376-651: The construction of the Broadway SkyTrain extension, the construction of the Surrey–Newton–Guildford LRT, the launch of two more B-Lines, the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge, pre-construction of the Surrey–Langley LRT, and more rail and station upgrades on the existing SkyTrain network. It also included continued service improvements on buses and HandyDART, and continued funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase three
2442-482: The day after the legislation was approved. On March 19, 2008, the Vancouver Sun reported that TransLink was launching a real estate division that could produce over $ 1.5 billion in revenue over the ensuing ten years. NDP critic Maurine Karagianis introduced a private member's bill dubbed the "TransLink Openness Act". In 2015, residents of Metro Vancouver were asked to vote in a mail-in plebiscite on
2508-565: The entity." A statutory corporation is defined in the government glossary as a "statutory body that is a body corporate, including an entity created under section 87 of the PGPA Act" (i.e. a statutory authority may be a statutory corporation). An earlier definition describes a statutory corporation as "a statutory authority that is a body corporate", and the New South Wales Government 's Land Registry Services defines
2574-401: The fare gate system. TransLink's response was to have staff assist those with disabilities enter or exit the system, or to leave the gates open when staff were not present. This lasted until July 25, 2016, when the gates were fully closed. No data have been presented to indicate if the system has reduced fare evasion, estimated at between $ 6 and $ 7 million per year, which was the promise of
2640-435: The fare gates, to enter or exit the system, a Compass card or Compass ticket (purchased from a Compass vending machine) must be used. Compass cards may be used to pay fares on and buses, although FareSaver tickets may still be used on buses. Paper passes continue to be issued on buses for fares paid in cash. Neither FareSavers nor the transfer tickets may be used to open fare gates. Compass cards work on all transit services using
2706-588: The fare or produce valid proof of payment is an offence. Fare inspections are conducted by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service and Transit Security. Fraudulent use of fares (e.g., using a fake pass, using another person's non-transferable pass,) may result in criminal charges. Passengers found without a valid fare or who fail to produce valid proof of payment are served with an Infraction Ticket of $ 173, under
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2772-548: The following areas; Surrey LRT The Surrey Light Rail system was a planned 10.5-kilometre (6.5 mi) network in Surrey, British Columbia containing one light rail line radiating from the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and transit hub. First proposed in 2012 by Surrey mayor Dianne Watts , construction on the project was planned to start in 2019 with an opening date set for 2024. At
2838-481: The former TransLink special constables, transit police constables have full police powers both on and off of TransLink property. They are based in New Westminster, BC. Shortly after its inception, TransLink's board of directors approved replacement of the old BC Transit colours with TransLink's new blue and yellow colour scheme, or livery . It also created brands for the agency's different services, each with
2904-453: The front doors and should produce a valid fare to the bus driver. Fare inspections on buses are normally conducted by Transit Security officers and on occasion by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service . Failure to produce proof of payment may result in ejection from the bus and/or a fine of $ 173. TransLink also operates a late-night bus service , called NightBus, on 10 routes extending from downtown throughout
2970-495: The inauguration of the new Surrey City Council on November 5, 2018, and after a change of municipal leadership, the newly installed council unanimously voted to "indefinitely suspend" the project in favour of an extension of the SkyTrain Expo Line to Langley Centre. This project—among others, including the extension of the Millennium Line west to Arbutus —was included as one of the initiatives in need of funding that
3036-493: The law was changed. Now, all buses, including West Vancouver buses, are designated Fare Paid Zones. The reason for implementing Fare Paid Zones on buses was to remove the responsibility of fare enforcement from bus drivers, as too many of them were being assaulted in disputes over fare payment. Fare enforcement on all buses are now the responsibility of the Transit Police and Transit Security Department. Officers may conduct
3102-466: The new $ 194 million system, although preliminary data showed that revenue had increased by 7 percent after its introduction. On May 22, 2018, the ability to pay with contactless Visa and Mastercard credit cards (including mobile payment software) was added to Compass readers. Fares paid in this manner are charged at the full cash fares. On March 20, 2020, TransLink suspended fare collection on all buses indefinitely in an effort to respond to
3168-457: The old models built in the early 1980s. The new trolley buses have low floors and are fully wheelchair accessible. Many local routes are served by buses manufactured by New Flyer and Nova Bus . TransLink has begun using hybrid diesel-electric buses . Some suburban routes use Orion highway coaches with high-back reclining seats, overhead reading lights and luggage racks. After a successful pilot project through 2017 and 2018, TransLink announced
3234-478: The operation and maintenance of the MRN, but ownership and operation of the roads remain with the local municipalities. Road, cycling, and pedestrian improvement projects in the MRN are also partially funded by TransLink. As a part of the MRN, TransLink also owns and maintains five bridges within the region: Statutory authority A statutory body or statutory authority is a body set up by law ( statute ) that
3300-454: The project. The existing funding would only extend the line 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to Fleetwood in Surrey and add four new stations, terminating at 166th Street. In July 2019, the Mayors' Council voted to extend the Expo Line to Fleetwood using these existing funds. The council also voted to proceed with preparing a detailed business case for the full Surrey–Langley SkyTrain extension, which
3366-554: The provincial election in 2017, the BC Liberals confirmed they would match the federal contribution if they were re-elected. On March 16, 2018, the provincial government approved the construction of this project. Construction was slated to begin in 2019 and was expected to be completed by 2024. The LRT line would have run from Guildford through Surrey Central and terminated in Newton with 11 new stops. On September 4, 2018, during
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#17327731867913432-475: The purchase of 32 Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-decker buses . TransLink began using double-decker buses to serve the 555, 620, and 301 routes. More double-decker buses were deployed to more routes starting in September 2020. In 2007, all TransLink buses became designated fare paid zones. Under this system, a rider is required to be in possession of a valid fare (transfer or transit pass) while on board
3498-705: The region's municipalities, in addition to trolley buses , primarily within the city of Vancouver. The District Municipality of West Vancouver operates the Blue Bus system serving West Vancouver and Lions Bay . Transdev is contracted by TransLink to operate nine community shuttle bus routes in Langley and on Bowen Island , in addition to operating all HandyDART services in Metro Vancouver. The schedules, fares, and routes of these services are integrated with other transit services operated by TransLink. Within
3564-452: The regional public transportation backbone provided by SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express. Electric trolley buses operate on major routes in the city of Vancouver, with one route extending to neighbouring Burnaby . Most trolley bus routes operate in a north–south direction. Trolley buses receive electricity from a network of overhead wires . In the fall of 2006, TransLink introduced a new generation of electric trolley buses, replacing
3630-407: The skill-set to understand major, multi-billion projects." British Columbia New Democratic Party critic David Chudnovsky responded that the reorganization was "ludicrous" and that its purpose was "to get power away from our elected municipal politicians because once in a while they disagree with the aggressive privatization agenda of Mr. Falcon". Chudnovsky was also worried about the consequences of
3696-558: The tax was headed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation who drew the public's attention to purported misuse of funds by TransLink. Supporters countered with other analyses that showed TransLink to be ranked first by cost per service hour, service hours per $ 1 million and service hours per capita. The Yes campaign outspent the No campaign by $ 5.8 million to $ 40,000. Surveys conducted by Insights West showed
3762-574: The time of approval, TransLink estimated that it would take until the end of 2007 to convert the entire fleet to the new livery. In 2001, TransLink introduced a new set of long-distance buses under the ExpressBus brand with its own livery. In 2018, TransLink began to replace these buses and the ExpressBus livery was abandoned for a revised version of the new corporate livery introduced in 2005. In 2003, TransLink placed an order for 228 new trolley buses which began to arrive in 2005. These buses featured
3828-678: The transit network. Transit security officers are authorized to arrest persons committing criminal offences on or in relation to any TransLink property, under the Canadian Criminal Code . They are also authorized to enforce the Transit Conduct and Safety Regulations and the Transit Tariff Bylaw. The Transit Security department is also responsible for the CCTV camera system aboard buses. On November 14, 2006,
3894-599: Was approved in June 2018, and phase three is scheduled for approval in 2019. In November 2018, the Surrey light rail system , including the Surrey–Newton–Guildford (SNG) route and the Surrey–Langley route, was rejected by Surrey City Council after a municipal government change that saw Doug McCallum return to the city's mayorship. McCallum had campaigned on cancelling the plans for light rail and instead extending
3960-735: Was created in 1998 as the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) and was fully implemented in April 1999 by the Government of British Columbia to replace BC Transit in the Greater Vancouver Regional District and assume many transportation responsibilities previously held by the provincial government. TransLink is responsible for various modes of transportation in the Metro Vancouver region as well as
4026-548: Was established in 1949 by the Science and Industry Research Act , but it has since come under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 as legislation covering statutory authorities has evolved. Laws made by statutory authorities are usually referred to as regulations. They are not cited in the same fashion as an act of parliament, but usually with specific initials (depending on
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#17327731867914092-400: Was expected to be completed by early 2020. Revenue service to Fleetwood was projected to start in late 2025; however, the project has been postponed to 2028. A geographic map of the major routes of TransLink's network Buses in Metro Vancouver are operated by three companies. Coast Mountain Bus Company operates regular transit buses, generally powered by diesel or natural gas, in most of
4158-444: Was expected to travel on Fraser Highway and connecting Surrey City Centre, Fleetwood Town Centre and Langley with expected travel time of 24.5 minutes. The Surrey LRT project had been criticized by some local residents, and an advocacy group, who have raised concerns suggesting a lack of travel time improvement, large annual operating deficits, vulnerability to accidents and a lower comparative business case benefits documented in
4224-401: Was proposed to be raised by the imposition of a regional sales tax which was put forward for voter approval in a 2015 plebiscite . The electorate voted against the tax increase to fund regional projects and provide a long term sustainable funding model; however, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner said, after the sales tax was voted down, that the city still planned to build the light rail project as it
4290-465: Was scheduled to be rolled out between 2017 and 2026, and it included the launch of five new B-Lines, and service improvements on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and HandyDART. TransLink planned to purchase 171 more buses, 50 new SkyTrain cars, five new West Coast Express passenger cars, and one new SeaBus vessel. It also provided funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase two was scheduled to be rolled out between 2018 and 2027, and it included
4356-590: Was the main component in her election campaign. The Surrey–Newton–Guildford Line was expected to be in service by 2024 while the Surrey–Langley Line on the Fraser Highway would be completed at a later date. A report outlining the economic benefits of the project was produced by a consulting firm in May 2015. In 2017, the federal government budget included funding contributions to this project. Prior to
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