TRANSLINK is encouraging customers to build extra travel time in their commute on Friday morning, as there may be delays in service due to the weather and road conditions.
Extra staff are on hand to keep customers moving, and all services remain operational.
Customers are advised to sign up for Transit Alerts to receive personalized, real-time updates of their commute via text or email or by calling TransLink Customer Information at 604.953.3333.
Here’s what customers should know for each mode:
SkyTrain
- SkyTrain is running to all stations on all three lines.
- Expo and Canada Lines are operating with normal service.
- SkyTrain Attendants are positioned at the front of Millennium Line trains to prevent emergency braking caused by snow and freezing temperatures, resulting in lower-than-usual frequencies.
- Millennium Line customers should plan an extra 10-15 minutes.
Bus
- Some 60-foot buses have been swapped for 40-foot buses.
- There is service on every route but there may be some delays due to road conditions.
- A snow shuttle is currently active between SFU and Hastings/Duthie. Customers travelling on the R5 will have to change buses at Hastings and Duthie.
- As the weather changes, modifications to service may be made. Customers should check their specific route for impacts before going out.
- TransLink is coordinating with municipalities to ensure priority roads are cleared.
HandyDART
- HandyDART is prioritizing customers with medical appointments, work, or school as snow remains on many local or side roads.
- Service availability may vary depending on local conditions.
SeaBus and West Coast Express
- SeaBus and West Coast Express are running regular service.
Weather and road conditions change quickly and TransLink says it will continue to update customers through Transit Alerts.
More details on TransLink’s winter weather mitigation tactics can be found here.