We have received the following notification from TransLink:

Starting February 26, 2015 and continuing until spring 2016, the elevator at Metrotown Station is out of service while we build three new elevators and the new Centre Stationhouse.

A HandyDART shuttle will operate approximately every 20 minutes between Metrotown and Patterson stations during the following hours:

o Monday to Friday: – 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

o Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

o Sundays & holidays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Some passengers may want to use alternate travel modes to get to or from Metrotown Station during construction, including the bus. Click here for a full list of buses that service Metrotown Station.

For those that plan on taking SkyTrain, the walk between Metrotown and Patterson stations is 850 metres, or about a 10 minute walk.

Should any of your patrons have questions, please direct them to get in touch with our customer service department at 604.953.3333, or http://www.translink.ca/customerservice.

Additional information about the Metrotown Station and Exchanges Upgrades can be found on our website at http://www.translink.ca/metrotown, or directly http://www.translink.ca/en/Plans-and-Projects/Station-and-Exchange-Improvements/Expo-Line-Upgrades/Metrotown-Station-and-Exchange-Upgrades/Overview.aspx

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street in Vancouver’s West End

In the workshop we will talk about:

• The kinds of violence and abuse seniors with disabilities and physical limitations are experiencing
• Learn what you can do to get help
• Share safety tips with other seniors
• Begin the process of developing a safety plan that will include establishing support circles in your community

For more information please contact Karen Martin, karen@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org, 604 875-0188. Lunch will be provided. Disability supports and transportation costs will be covered.

Here’s a link wonderful little video about our Swing into Spring 2015 fundraiser with photos from our 2014 event:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0RUbGvdm8BFS2RjN0JnWW1YVGM/edit?pli=1

Swing into Spring event page: https://disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org/swingspring.htm