What's the T | The TransLink Podcast

Jun 14 2024 32 ep. 21 mins 56
What's the T | The TransLink Podcast artwork

Join host Jawn Jang as he uncovers “What’s the T” with Metro Vancouver transit in TransLink’s podcast. Come behind the scenes with us as this podcast reveals the voices and stories that drive your transit system forward.

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S3E10 | Why transit is so important for newcomers

Jun 14 2024 18 mins  
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.

S3E9 | Quick Sips: Why there's a third platform at Stadium-Chinatown Station

Jun 06 2024 18 mins  
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!

S3E8 | How are bus routes numbered?

May 30 2024 15 mins  
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.

S3E7 | Doo doo doo you know the story of the SkyTrain chime?

May 24 2024 16 mins  
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.

S3E6 | Where does the SkyTrain sleep at night?

May 16 2024 17 mins  
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 accommodate population growth for year

S3E5 | How we're helping newcomers learn to use the transit system

May 10 2024 17 mins  
“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 of fostering a transit system

S3E4 | How do we plan SkyTrain service for events and track maintenance?

May 02 2024 19 mins  
"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 planning for SkyTrai

S3E3 | We reveal a voice behind TransLink's Twitter account

Apr 25 2024 20 mins  
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.

S3E2 | What's the role of Transit Security?

Apr 18 2024 16 mins  
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.

S3E1 | Meet the voice of SkyTrain

Apr 11 2024 16 mins  
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.