TransLink’s Annual Address: Investing in Transit To Drive Our Economy
TransLink’s Annual Address: Investing in Transit To Drive Our Economy
Metro Vancouver is growing at an unprecedented rate, with one-third of our population relying on transit every week to stay connected and on the move. Demand is soaring, and our transit system is bursting at the seams.
Public transit isn’t just a way to get around — it’s the engine driving our region’s economic success. It connects people to job opportunities, enables businesses to thrive, and lays the foundation for future growth. By reducing travel times and household costs, while boosting affordability and quality of life, transit plays a critical role in making Metro Vancouver one of the best places to live and work.
But the future of our transit system is at a crossroads. To keep pace with growth and ensure our region remains one of the best places to live, TransLink must secure a new funding model. The choices made today will determine whether TransLink can continue to deliver world-class transit service, while investing in the expansions that will propel our region into the future.
Join TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn as he shares our bold vision for the future with vital investments that will drive Metro Vancouver’s economy forward.
Keynote Speaker:
Chief Executive Officer
TransLink
Kevin Quinn is the Chief Executive Officer of TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s award-winning transportation authority. As CEO, Kevin Quinn oversees management, planning, finance, and the growth and delivery of bus services, SkyTrain, SeaBus, HandyDART, and West Coast Express transit services, as well as cycling and walking infrastructure, five bridges, and the Major Road Network.
Under Kevin’s leadership, TransLink has released several plans that shape the future of transportation in the region, including Transport 2050, TransLink’s latest Regional Transportation Strategy and Transport 2050: 10-Year Priorities, the Climate Action Strategy, the Customer Experience Action Plan, the 2022 Investment Plan, and the Real Estate Development Program.
With sights set on the future and feet grounded in the present, Kevin takes every opportunity to listen to customers’ needs and ensures that TransLink continues to make strides forward for a better tomorrow by putting sustainability, reconciliation, and inclusion at the forefront.
Kevin serves on the board of directors for the American Public Transportation Association and is a member of the Presidents Group, a group of executives championing accessible and inclusive workplaces.
Prior to his time at TransLink, Kevin served as Administrator and CEO of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Kevin holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University and was recognized as one of Mass Transit magazine’s Top 40 under 40 transit professionals
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