There will be an enhanced transportation service to optimize the movement of spectators to all city and mountain venues. Increasing public transit capacity and encouraging people to walk, cycle and carpool will help reduce congestion. This will also showcase our collective effort to promote sustainability and healthy ways to get around.

There will be no spectator parking at any of the venues. Parking restrictions are necessary to ensure venues have adequate operating space and to ensure the safe, smooth flow of traffic.

Go Car-Free

Our goal is to make public transportation during the Games convenient, affordable and in keeping with our commitment to environmental sustainability. We want transportation to be enjoyable as well and to this end we encourage you to go car-free and to walk, bike and use public transportation whenever you can. Careful planning using these methods will ensure the best possible transportation experience and provide great opportunities to meet visitors from around the world who share your excitement in the Games.

Transportation Options at Vancouver International Airport
The new Canada Line rapid transit service will take you from YVR-Airport station to downtown Vancouver in 25 minutes and is among several options for getting to and from the airport. Click here for services at Vancouver International Airport.

Getting to the Venues with Public Transportation

Within Metro Vancouver, you will have at your service TransLink’s extensive and fully accessible transportation network of buses and the rapid-transit line, the SeaBus and the West Coast Express commuter rail. For local transportation in Metro Vancouver, a fulfillment fee will apply to each ticket.

The Olympic Bus Network is linked to park-and-ride locations throughout Metro Vancouver and will move spectators to Whistler venues.

For local transportation in Whistler, a fulfillment fee will also apply to each ticket.

Barrier-Free Games
Vancouver is one of the most accessible cities in the world and a leader in providing progressive transportation systems for people with disabilities. Whistler is also committed to accessibility and offers a wide range of accessible routes and adaptive services.

Whether you are arriving at Vancouver International Airport, any Games site or visitor destination within the host communities, you will be warmly welcomed and provided with transportation assistance should you require it. All Games venues will be barrier-free, including the transport areas and load zones. Canada Line and the SkyTrain, the SeaBus and the West Coast Express are all fully accessible. Most TransLink buses have either low-floor access or are lift-equipped. The WAVE fleet includes low-floor buses that provide wheelchair and scooter access; a ramp and kneeling feature lower the level of entry for passengers who use walkers and crutches or who have difficulty climbing stairs. You will find information on accessible services through the TransLink and British Columbia (BC) Transit websites.

BC Ferries provides a hand-luggage service for walk-on passengers. Special services for persons with a disability include vehicle loading for persons who have difficulty with stairs and loading close to an elevator for persons who use wheelchairs or walking aids. Click here to visit the BC Ferries website for information on accessible services.

Transportation Updates
At Games time, vancouver2010.com will serve as a hub for information on the public transportation system that will carry spectators to, from and between venues. This includes links to continually updated information on all Metro Vancouver and Whistler services. Bookmark or add vancouver2010.com to your favourites as this will be an important resource for public transportation timetables, the latest news on traffic flows around venues, travel conditions, maps and everything else you need to know before you set off.