Trust Translink when it comes to transportation during Vancouver Olympics 2010.

Translink operates the SeaBuses that navigate the Burrard Inlet, the city buses, the West Coast Express commuter train and the automated rapid transit system commonly known as the SkyTrain. Part of the City of Vancouver’s Host City Transportation Concept Plan includes an additional fleet of buses dedicated solely to transporting spectator to and from Olympic venues. Other Game-time improvements will include 48 new SkyTrain cars, a third SeaBus and 85 additional buses joining the 115 that were recently added.I am sure one of these methods of transportation will come to your rescue during Winter Olympics 2010:

  1. The newly expanded SkyTrain features the Canada Line, a 16-stop, 25-minute connector (You read it right- It takes only 25 minutes) between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the City Centre so save yourself from getting stuck into crazy Vancouver traffic.
  2. If you’re coming via Vancouver Island or any of the smaller Gulf Islands take advantage of the BC Ferry fleet. You’ll love our new, impressive Super Ferries.
  3. Translink’s commuter buses alone provide an ideal form of transportation with countless routes, frequent service and multiple stops.
  4. The West Coast Express will add half a dozen more weekday trips and 16 more weekend trips for an 80% capacity increase during the Games.
  5. The newly expanded Sea to Sky Highway that connects Whistler with Vancouver will get you to your destination in no time.
  6. Whistler and Valley Express (WAVE) transit system will include buses with low floors, ramps and wheelchair/scooter access. The BC Transit fleet that services the Pemberton-Whistler-Squamish area will expand from 39 buses to 135 and have five times the existing service hours running 24-7 once the Games come to town. Yes, we love the fact that expanded 24-hour bus routes will connect Whistler to the neighbouring communities of Squamish and Pemberton.

Also, some 180 more buses and 30 more HandyDART vehicles will join the Metro Vancouver fleet. SeaBus and SkyTrain schedules will implement extended hours.

Some other tips for Travellers to Vancouver Olympics 2010:

  1. Carry an umbrella or a Raincoat. You never know with Vancouver Weather.
  2. If possible, stay away from rental cars (you won’t find parking) and taxis (The money you spend on taxi bill could have been used for meals for the entire week)
  3. Take advantage of Public transit.