New Westminster – Metro Vancouver Transit Police are committed to ensuring that everyone has a safe ride on our transit system and reaches their destination safely. With Canada Day festivities scheduled in most municipalities on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd, the trains and buses will be extremely busy and often filled to capacity. In addition, there are a number of other scheduled events over the weekend, including the Jazz Festival at David Lam Park in Vancouver, which will cause further congestion.
While our officers will be on duty in high visibility roles throughout the transit system, we are asking the public to assist us in keeping our system safe. We ask that our passengers remain vigilant and report any problems or anything out of the ordinary to us……….See Something, Say Something. Enter our Text Code, 87 77 77 into your mobile devices so that you can report any issues to us, discreetly and in real time. This will give us the opportunity to deploy our officers quickly and efficiently. In an emergency call 911, whenever possible.
Please Note: Passengers heading into downtown Vancouver on the transit system should be aware of a change to the Howe Street entrance to Waterfront Station on Canada Day. The Howe Street entrance will be “Exit Only” from 4 pm until the end of service. At 9 pm, the doors at the east and west ends of the main lobby of the station will be locked and used for “Exit Only”. Signage and staff will be on hand to direct passengers to appropriate entrances and exits for the duration.
Anyone choosing to take transit should consider the following:
Plan ahead
Be alert
Protect your belongings
Be safe
Drink responsibly
By working together, we can ensure that your experience on our transit system will be a safe one. Enjoy your weekend!
Happy 150th Canada!
Text us directly and discreetly at 87 77 77 or call us at 604-515-8300. See Something, Say Something!
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