Light rail advocates get it wrong on SkyTrain debt servicing
Our opponents are weaponizing “debt servicing” to turn the public against SkyTrain.
Ottawa transit technology report unfairly compares SkyTrain and LRT
Ottawa’s report that led to selection of LRT technology downplays the SkyTrain using flawed data—here’s why the math doesn’t add up
Putting an end to the myth that SkyTrain is proprietary
SkyTrain is not a proprietary transit system.
Billions Spent, No Shift: Portland’s LRT vs. Vancouver’s SkyTrain
Two cities (Portland and Vancouver) invested billions in rail transit—but only one saw its travel patterns change.
Examining SkyTrain History: the Canada Line and why it uses a different technology
The Canada Line’s final contractor estimated that a grade-separated line would cost $90 million less than a hybrid at-grade LRT line.
Why a surface LRT on Broadway to UBC would be a disaster
A SkyTrain extension—not an at‑grade LRT—is the only reliable, high‑capacity solution capable of meeting the Broadway–UBC corridor’s long‑term transportation needs.
SkyTrain delivered 96% on time performance this quarter
New data shows SkyTrain’s on‑time performance has reached 96%, proving the system is becoming more reliable—not less.
While Portland LRT ridership drops, Canada Line soars beyond all expectations
A tale of two cities: As ridership drops on the LRT in Portland, it soars on our Canada Line here in Vancouver
Canada Line outperforms entire LRT system
The Canada Line has attracted more riders than the entire Portland MAX light rail transit system
Why SkyTrain expansion in Surrey does not require a new OMC
Existing SkyTrain storage and maintenance expansions could provide enough capacity to support Surrey’s SkyTrain extension without building a new OMC.