It is astonishing how we designed our public spaces around the car. But it is utterly mind-blowing how society seems to accept that status quo! (by Karl Jilg)

To encourage people to purchase cleaner vehicles & fund #ClimateEmergency actions, here's our survey on residential parking permits including a *NEW* surcharge on polluting vehicles, starting with model years 2023+ shapeyourcity.ca/parking

We're proud to announce the launch of the interactive First Peoples’ Map of B.C.— the only platform of its kind in Canada. Indigenous people can upload their local languages, cultural touchpoints, & highlight local artists for others to explore. #Indigenous #Innovation

Innovators! TransLink's 2021 Open Call for Innovation is now open at translink.ca/opencall.

In times like this, it's worth thinking about how our city is designed - why can't I freaking sit down anywhere - in the shade - where are the public washrooms - where can I get water if I'm thirsty - without paying - why do I have to breathe car exhaust everywhere

Greta: Adults keep saying "we owe it to the young ppl to give them hope". But I don’t want ur hope. I want u to panic. I want u to feel the fear I feel every day. Then I want u to act. I want u to act as u would in a crisis. I want u to act as if our🏠is on 🔥. Because it is.

On Sept. 30 don’t think of #NationalDayofTruthandReconciliation as a Holiday. It’s a day for all Canadians to reflect & educate themselves on the darkest times in our country. A day to honour survivors of #residentialschools & those that we lost. #bcpoli #vanpoli #firstnations

Beautiful fall day for a gravel ride. Finally put some knobby tires on my Roubaix!

Taking transit can be rewarding... LITERALLY! TransLink has launched their first-ever sweepstakes rewarding customers for hopping on board! Register today and Tap In to Win! buzzer.translink.ca/2021/11/tap-in…

It turns out the treasure at the end of the rainbow is actually ... The Independent? Your move, Vancouver House. #yvr

Plan a city like you mean it. Here's what it could look like if we put the design, safety, mobility, climate, utility and economic pieces together. Perfecting the city street isn't impossible, it merely awaits those who dare. bit.ly/3c0hUy3

"Others cannot imagine that we can actually do what is necessary – which is nothing less than building a new and better world....If we don’t....the cost of addressing the crisis is dwarfed by the cost of not doing so." theguardian.com/environment/20…

Why haven't we pedestrianized Mainland Street yet? This is a vibrant public space just waiting to happen, already walkable and accessible by public transit. Parking (there's SO much) and automobile through traffic are the only things standing in the way of it. City of Vancouver

Each and every fresh snow reveals how much we’ve over-designed our streets & roads for cars, making them faster & more dangerous, and how much space we could reclaim for people and public life. We call them #sneckdowns. GIF via Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  #sneckdown

Transport 2050 — the region’s new 30-year transportation strategy — has been adopted! Thanks to everyone who shared their vision and ideas. To see how #Transport2050 will shape the future of how we move and live, visit transport2050.ca.

What were the top 10 bus routes and SkyTrain stations in 2021? In what areas of Metro Vancouver did ridership bounce back the strongest? TransLink's 2021 Transit Service Performance Review is full of these fun stats - released today.