There are MASSIVE delays on transit across Metro Vancouver right now
The snow that caused problems for morning commuters is now triggering major headaches for those who braved the elements and are trying to get home – particularly those who travel by bus.
On Twitter, TransLink has advised travellers of a number of delays on routes right across the network, including delays of up to 75 minutes on the 99 B-Line between UBC and Commercial-Broadway.
#RiderAlert As of 4:20pm: 99 UBC/Commercial-Broadway is experiencing delays up 75 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
However, that is just one of the problems plaguing the system this afternoon.
On other routes, delays of half-an-hour to 45 minutes are a common refrain.
#RiderAlert As of 4:35pm: 110 Metrotown Station/Lougheed is experiencing delays up 40 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 4:20pm: 104 22nd St Station/Annacis Island is experiencing delays up 45 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 4:20pm: 100 Marpole/22nd St Station is experiencing delays up 45 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 4:20pm: 84 UBC/VCC-Clark is experiencing delays up 30 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 5:05pm: 555 Lougheed Stn/Carvolth Exchange is experiencing delays up 90 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 5:05pm: 555 Lougheed Stn/Carvolth Exchange is experiencing delays up 90 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 5:05pm: 480 UBC/Bridgeport Station is experiencing delays up 30 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 4:55pm: 388 Carvolth Exchange/22nd St Station is experiencing delays up 40 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
#RiderAlert As of 4:45pm: 340 22nd Street Station/Scottsdale Exchange is experiencing delays up 60 minutes due to road conditions. ^sp
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) January 16, 2020
This morning, TransLink warned of “significantly slower service on the transit system” today.
In a statement, TransLink spokesperson Ben Murphy said to expect “significantly slower service on the transit system today.”
“Customers are asked to consider whether they need to travel today,” writes Murphy in an email. “And, if there is a need, whether they could consider travelling outside of rush hours, as commutes will take significantly longer than usual.”
It remains to be seen if anyone will have to push a bus up a hill again, though.
- See also:
- Government warns British Columbians to stay off roads today
- BC Ferries cancelling ALL major route sailings scheduled for later today
- Nearly 30 cm of snow has fallen in Metro Vancouver over the past 24 hours
- A new Snowfall Warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver
- People are skiing to get around Vancouver today (VIDEOS)
- Peak Vancouver: Man uses folding chair to shovel snow (VIDEO)