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West Coast Express trains #4 and 5 are operating, but only as far as Port Coquitlam Station.

Coast Mountain Bus Company has put a bus bridge in place to pick up customers and get them to Braid Station and SkyTrain. The 97 B-Line is also picking up passengers from Port Moody Station to get them to Lougheed Station.

As mentioned earlier, SkyTrain’s Millennium Line is keeping its rush hour service in place longer to accommodate the additional customers.

Once again, for information on the actual incident, please contact Coquitlam RCMP.

Hi There!

Here is the very latest from Translink Spokesperson Drew Snider:

Single-track service is now running between Commercial-Broadway and Burrard Stations.

We’re keeping the bus bridge in place for the time-being and also advising customers they may want to transfer to 99 B-Line to go to the Canada Line station at Broadway-City Hall.

Update to follow…

M

Here’s the very latest on the SkyTrain trouble from Translink Spokesperson Drew Snider:

A number of trains have to be cleared from the area between Commercial-Broadway and downtown, so there is no SkyTrain service in that area until that’s been done.

Trains are only going as far as Commercial-Broadway; a bus bridge has been set up.

Millennium Line trains are running VCC-Clark to Sapperton and turning back with a shuttle between Columbia and Sapperton.

Technicians are working on the problem.

Updates to follow…

M

Two shuttles are now in service, running between 1st and Broadway and 1st and Hastings (they are able to turn around in the 1st & Commercial intersection).

Customers may still find it faster to walk to Hastings or Broadway.

 Police are still investigating an accident involving a pedestrien. No word on when Commercial Drive will be re-opened, west bound traffic is also blocked on 1st Avenue until further notice.

M

Here is the very latest from Translink Spokesperson Drew Snider:

Due to a crash on Commercial Drive, there is currently NO BUS SERVICE ON COMMERCIAL BETWEEN HASTINGS AND BROADWAY.

The #20 is routing via Broadway and Main back to Hastings in both directions.

The #160 will do local pickups and drop-offs in both directions along Hastings.

A shuttle will be set up shortly between Hastings and Broadway, but it will operate only in the southbound direction as the traffic-calming devices on local side-streets make it impossible to turn around a northbound bus.

The shuttle bus can only serve the southbound stretch between FIRST AVE. AND BROADWAY.

Customers wanting to go northbound (i.e. to downtown Vancouver) from any point north of Broadway will need to walk to Hastings to get a bus; customers wanting to go southbound from any point north of 1st will have to walk up to 1st.

Picking up the #20 on Broadway west of commercial is also an option.

More details to come…

M

Here’s some important information that we’d appreciate your passing on to your viewers, listeners and readers.

As of Monday June 20, the new bus-only lanes go into full revenue service on Marine Drive in the North Shore.

These lanes run towards Lions Gate Bridge — westbound between Tatlow and the cloverleaf in North Vancouver and eastbound from Pound Road (east end of Ambleside Park) to Taylor Way in West Van.

The bus-only restriction is in effect 24/7; the only time non-transit vehicles are allowed to use them is to make a right turn at the next available opportunity — a driveway or intersection.

Also in effect is the transit priority signal on Marine Drive at Taylor Way, heading towards Lions Gate Bridge. This signal allows buses to cut diagonally across the intersection to get to the queue-jumper lane.

The transit signal comes on after the left-turn signals but before the through-traffic signal, so motorists driving towards Lions Gate Bridge on Marine Drive have to be careful not to “jump the gun” and wait until the through-traffic signal turns green.

Also, motorists coming off Taylor Way onto the approach to Lions Gate Bridge must make sure they do not block the intersection. Police have said they will watch for violations.

The transit signal priority and the bus-only lanes are designed to make commuting more efficient and reliable — and more attractive to others, helping to reduce congestion on Lions Gate bridge.

As noted during the reporting on service for Game 6, TransLink and its operating companies will provide additional service during Game 7 – win or lose.

SkyTrain will operate one hour later than usual, so the last departures from Waterfront Station will be 2:15 a.m. Service frequency will be enhanced after the game to reflect demand.

Customers may want to purchase return tickets ahead of time and avoid lineups after the game at ticket vending machines. Portable fareboxes will be set up before the game at King George, Stadium and Vancouver Centre Stations, and after the game at Stadium, Vancouver Centre and Granville. Please note that these portable fareboxes accept EXACT COIN FARE ONLY.

In order to manage large crowds, access to some SkyTrain stations may be restricted with fewer entrances/exits available. Signs will be posted and SkyTrain Attendants in the area to assist.

Buses will again have extra coaches standing by in various locations around the system – such as Downtown Vancouver, Surrey and Bridgeport Station – to supplement service as directed by Transit Supervisors: these will also be available later into the service day to help NightBuses.

Again, due to the celebration site closures in Downtown Vancouver, North Shore-bound buses will their trips further west than usual. West Vancouver customers should board outside The Bay and stops west of that; North Van customers should board at Georgia and Burrard and stops west. Trolley buses that normally use Granville Street will use Seymour (northbound) and Howe (southbound).

In the event that crowds become too heavy on Seymour, they may be routed temporarily via Broadway, Main and Hastings, while West Vancouver customers will have to catch their bus at Georgia and Burrard. There will also be detours in Surrey around the celebration site at 72^nd St. and Scott Road.

SeaBus will operate 3-ferry service beginning at 3:30p.m., continuing with the three boats as long as necessary. (Two ferries will run their regular schedules, and the third will be available as needed to handle “overload” crowds in the prevailing direction and then “deadhead” back.) SeaBus will continue operating until approximately 2:20 a.m., to coincide with the SkyTrain schedule.

West Coast Express will operate on its usual schedule; however, the 4:20 p.m. departure from Waterfront Station will have 10 cars, to accommodate more people heading home in time for the game.

Once again, Transit Police will be working to maintain safety and security on the transit system, and are observing a “zero-tolerance” policy for open liquor and rowdy, dangerous and unsafe behavior.

Here is the very latest on the Transit situation for this afternoon from Translinks Information Officer Drew Snider:

Once again, the TransLink and its operating companies will provide additional service to accommodate possible celebrations surrounding the Stanley Cup final.

SeaBus – will have all three ferries in operation – running 10-minute frequency – from 4pm until at least 8, and possibly longer. Two-ferry operation – 15-minute frequency – will continue until midnight.

Buses – will provide their usual weekday service, with additional coaches available to be deployed as and when needed during the post-game period.

SkyTrain – will have the usual rush-hour service leading up to game time, and enhanced service on all three lines after the game. That enhanced service will continue as long as is necessary to clear crowds.

If the Canucks win and take the Stanley Cup, SkyTrain and regular-day bus services will be extended by one hour.

Customers who do not have pre-paid fares like monthly FareCards, U-Passes or Employer Passes may want to purchase their return tickets ahead of time and avoid lineups after the game at ticket vending machines or when boarding buses. Portable fareboxes will be set up before the game at King George, Stadium and Vancouver Centre Stations, and after the game at Stadium, Vancouver Centre and Granville.

Once again, Transit Police will be working to maintain safety and security on the transit system, and are observing a “zero-tolerance” policy for open liquor and rowdy, dangerous and unsafe behavior.

Georgia Street & the Georgia Viaduct will be closed to traffic today at NOON and remain closed until 5am the tomorrow. Georgia Street will be closed between Richards & Cambie during that time. This will create quite the traffic headache for commuters downtown and surrounding areas. Get around it by leaving your car at home. Use public transit, prebuy your tickets. Think back to what you did during the Olympics to get around town.

Hello All,

Tonight even though the Canucks are in Boston, it really is going to feel like a home game with fans flooding into the downtown core to watch our boys play. They’ll be heading to Rogers Arena, pubs and of course to one of the many live viewing sites that will be set up. Road closures will be in place earlier than you may think to accomodate the rush of fans.

Georgia Street & the Georgia Viaduct will be closed to traffic Monday and Wednesday of this week starting at 2pm and remaining closed until 5am the following days. Georgia Street will be closed between Richards & Hamilton during that time. This will create quite the traffic headache for commuters downtown and surrounding areas. Get around it by leaving your car at home. Use public transit, prebuy your tickets. Think back to what you did during the Olympics to get around town.

Other “Live” sites around the lower mainland include Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre, and Surrey’s Central City Plaza.

Please PLEASE be a responsible fan, and don’t drink and drive. Police will be on HIGH alert during and after the game, looking for everything from speeding to seat belts and of course drunk drivers. Make the right choice and leave your car at home or elect a designated driver. OR just take TRANSIT…here is the latest from Translink’s information officer Drew Snider:

Here is an overview of transit service for Monday, June 6 – Stanley Cup Final Game 3.

Georgia Street will be closed between Hamilton and Richards for the new location of the Celebration Site. For crowd management purposes, this closure will include pedestrians, so it will not be a thoroughfare for those going to Rogers Arena or the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

 *   Customers going to Rogers Arena or the Queen Elizabeth Theatre via SkyTrain Expo/Millennium Line should get off at Stadium-Chinatown Station or Granville Station and use the Dunsmuir St. exit.
 *   Customers going to Rogers Arena or QET via SkyTrain Canada Line should walk down Granville to Dunsmuir or continue to Waterfront Station and transfer to the Expo/Millennium Line.
 *   Customers leaving town on North Shore buses should use the stops at Granville & Georgia as the main stops. NB: This may change if crowds start to impede service.

Other service notes:

 *   SkyTrain will operate enhanced service after the game for as long as necessary up till the normal shutdown time of approximately 1:15am.
 *   Customers may pre-purchase return tickets at King George, Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Blvd. exit) and Vancouver Centre Stations. These tickets help avoid having to stand in line for the return trip and are valid until the close of service. Pre-pay locations will also be set up after the game at Vancouver Centre, Granville and both Stadium-Chinatown exits.
 *   SeaBus will operate single-ferry service after 7pm (half-hour frequency) until the last sailing from Waterfront at 1:15am, although the second ferry may be put into service if demand warrants it.
 *   Additional buses will again be staged in downtown Vancouver and at Richmond-Brighouse Station to be deployed as Transit Supervisors deem necessary.

Once again, Transit Police will be keeping a zero-tolerance policy for open liquor and any behavior dangerous to the public. That said, crowds on Saturday were rowdy but generally well-behaved: a good standard to keep up!

 GO CANUCKS GO!!

Talk to you soon!

M