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Transportation & Travel Links
This area is of interest if you are looking for alternative forms of transportation or are traveling within the Lower Mainland and between B.C. and other areas. (June 18, Transportation & Travel)  

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  Transportation  

BC Ferries
BC Ferries serves 46 ports of call on 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia. The crossings between Vancouver Island and B.C.'s Lower Mainland last from less than 90 minutes to two hours. (June 16, BC Ferries )

Translink

Translink
Responsible for planning and operating a regional transportation system that supports the regional growth strategy, air quality objectives and economic development of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. (June 17, Translink)

BC Transit
BC Transit is the corporation charged with providing public transportation throughout the province outside of Greater Vancouver. Responsibility for public transportation in the Lower Mainland is GVTA (June 14, BC Transit )

Translink

Handy Dart 
HandyDART is a public transit service which uses specially equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use public transit without assistance. ion and where you can go for more info. (June 15, Transportation)  

  Sustainability  

BEST - Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
B.C. BESTs' mission is to make our communities healthier places to live by promoting sustainable transportation and land-use planning, and supporting pedestrian, cycling and transit-oriented neighborhoods.  (June 15, BEST)  

Co-operative Auto Network 
The Co-operative Auto Network (CAN) is a not-for-profit co-operative incorporated to foster car sharing as an alternative to the privately-owned automobile. (June 17, CAN)

Cycling Information
Cycling benefits the environment, economy, and is a healthy form of exercise. The province provides many safe, accessible & convenient bicycle facilities on the Province’s highways. (June 11, Cycling )  

Ride Share 
Wasting hours in traffic?, spending thousands on your single occupant vehicle? Share a ride, carpool reduces stress, reduces costs, and saves time. The Jack Bell Foundation can help you by matching you with one or more commuters. 
  (June 7, Ride Sharing)  

  Travel  
YVR Vancouver Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 
Greater Vancouver's gateway to the world, and Canada's second busiest airport, with some 15.1 million passengers, approximately 235,000 tonnes of cargo and 257,000 take-offs and landings per year. (Jun 16, YVR)

Highways Road Reports
BC Govt. Road Reports Page: To find the latest reported conditions for highways in British Columbia. (June 15, BC Highways )

State Border

Border Line Ups - USA Side
Provides traffic cams located in northwest Washington state around the Douglas and Pacific border crossings. (June 16, Border Traffic ) 

Border Line Ups

Border Line Up's 
BorderLineUps.com provides web cam images of Canada/USA border crossings. Images provide a partial view of border line up's for Abbotsford/Sumas Crossing, Aldergrove/Lynden Crossing, Pacific Highway/Blaine Crossing, and Peach Arch/Blaine Crossing. (June 16, Border Traffic ) 

  Services  

Vancouver Traffic

 

Greater Vancouver City Traffic Info and Traffic Cams:
The city of Vancouver provides traffic coverage for downtown Vancouver, including; road closures, construction zones, and traffic web cams. (Jun 16, Profile)

Gas Tips

GasTips.com
GasTips.com is a free service. They provide tools to enter & retrieve gas prices for the stations in your area. (June 16, BBC News )

Greyhound

Bus Services - Greyhound 
Greyhound Canada has special family rates and senior’s savings plans, we bring the enriching experience of travel to citizens of every age. (June 15, Opinion) ( Jun 17, Bus)  

 Delta Industry  
 
Boundary Bay Airport

Boundary Bay Airport 
Boundary Bay Airport in Delta B.C. is one of Greater Vancouver's busiest and most versatile resources. The airport is ideally situated at the edge of the Boundary Bay. Just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. (Jun 15, BBA)  

Westshore Terminals

Westshore Terminals
Westshore Terminals is Canada's leading coal export facility and the largest dry bulk terminal on the west coast of the Americas. In 2005, Westshore is celebrating its 35th anniversary and remains the busiest coal export terminal in all of North America. (Jun 15, Westshore)

Port of Vancouver

Vancouver Port Corporation
Port of Vancouver Moves $43 Billion in Goods, up 48%
30,100 direct jobs, $1.5 billion in direct wages, $4 billion in total GDP. Port of Vancouver’s activities generate significant employment and business opportunities for Canadians.
(Jun 15, VPC)

TSI Systems

TSI Systems Inc. 
Deltaport's location saves 4 hours on turn around time for calling vessels compared to the inner harbour. TSI utilizes a 'multi-trailer' system, allowing one tractor to pull a three container train between gantries, storage and intermodal yards. (Jun 15, TSI)

 

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