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SUMMARY:In Conversation with TransLink
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future of Freight Movement in Metro Vancouver\nWhen most people think of TransLink\, they think of public transit. But did you know that TransLink also plays a vital role in the planning and management of goods movement throughout the Metro Vancouver region? \nTransLink currently has several strategic plans and initiatives under development that have significant implications for the trucking industry. These include a Regional Road Safety Strategy\, with both direct and indirect impacts on commercial vehicle operations\, as well as an initial study to identify Freight Supportive Measures (with more work planned in 2027) that could significantly improve the efficiency\, reliability\, and competitiveness of goods movement in the region. \nThe BC Trucking Association invites you to join a webinar with TransLink to learn about these important initiatives and their potential implications for the trucking industry. This is also an opportunity to share your experiences\, challenges\, and perspectives\, helping to ensure that the realities of day-to-day trucking operations are reflected in future transportation planning decisions. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nRegional Road Safety Strategy: TransLink will provide an overview of the strategy development process\, sharing key findings from the Truck Safety Knowledge Brief\, which examines the factors influencing truck safety across Metro Vancouver.\nFreight Supportive Measures on Gateway-Enabling Major Road Network Corridors: The FSMs Study will identify policy\, infrastructure\, and operational measures that support more efficient freight movement in the region. Given the national goals to diversify Canada’s international trade\, TransLink is proposing to initially focus on opportunities that support the deployment of FSMs along key municipal corridors that are part of the Major Road Network (MRN) and enable international trade to strengthen connectivity to the airports\, ports\, and intermodal facilities in the region\, which collectively make up the “Vancouver Gateway”.\nCurrent and Upcoming Initiatives: TransLink will provide updates on several recent and upcoming initiatives\, including:\n\nPre-feasibility assessment for expanding Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) operations in Metro Vancouver\nImplementation of the Regional Permit Policies and Procedures Manual (RP3M)\nDevelopment of a Dangerous Goods Route Network\nReview of the Regional Truck Route Network\n\n\n\nDiscussion & Feedback\nTransLink is actively seeking input from the trucking industry as these initiatives move forward. This webinar provides a valuable opportunity to raise issues\, identify challenges\, and share practical insights from day-to-day operations. Your feedback can help shape policies\, infrastructure investments\, and operational measures that will affect freight movement across Metro Vancouver for years to come. \nSpeakers\nVivian Law\, Senior Manager\, Multi-Modal Programs\nVivian leads the Multi-Modal Programs team in TransLink’s Engineering Division\, which is responsible for the Major Road Network\, goods movement initiatives and local government funding programs. \nKatarina Stevovic\, Manager\, Major Road Network\nKatarina has more than a decade of public-sector transportation experience spanning capital programming\, project design and strategic planning. She currently manages the Major Road Network and supports safe and efficient multimodal transportation across Metro Vancouver. \nJessica McLennan\, Project Manager\, Goods Movement\nJessica is a transportation planning engineer with more than 15 years of consulting and public-sector experience. She has led freight and logistics initiatives ranging from cargo-bike delivery systems to Long Combination Vehicle operations. \nGreg Kolesniak\, Manager\, Goods Movement\nGreg is responsible for delivering initiatives that support TransLink’s goods movement mandate\, including priorities identified in the Regional Goods Movement Strategy and Transport 2050. He also serves as secretariat for TransLink’s Commercial Vehicle Subcommittee. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.\nLocation: Online\nCost: Free \nRegistered participants will receive the webinar link and event updates by email.
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn- Oct 6
DESCRIPTION:Join BCTA and Orange EV Canada for a Lunch & Learn exploring electric terminal trucks and what fleet electrification can look like in real-world operations. \nAs organizations consider opportunities to reduce emissions and transition to cleaner technologies\, understanding the practical side of electrification is increasingly important. Orange EV Canada will share insights into the use of battery-electric terminal trucks\, including operational considerations\, charging\, maintenance\, performance\, and the process of integrating electric vehicles into existing fleet operations. \nOrange EV Canada specializes in purpose-built electric terminal trucks and provides fleets with supporting charging solutions\, operator training\, maintenance\, telematics\, and service support. \nThis free session is designed to help attendees better understand the opportunities and considerations associated with fleet electrification\, with a focus on practical information and lessons from real-world applications. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn more about: \n\nHow electric terminal trucks are being used in fleet and yard operations\nKey considerations when evaluating whether electrification is right for your operation\nCharging infrastructure and operational requirements\nMaintenance\, uptime\, and total cost of ownership considerations\nPractical lessons from fleets transitioning from diesel to electric\nOpportunities and considerations for fleet electrification in B.C.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion with the Orange EV Canada team. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nLocation: BC Trucking Association; 100-20111 93A Avenue  | Langley\, BC \nRegistration is FREE\, and lunch will be provided! \nWhether your organization is actively considering electrification or simply looking to better understand how electric terminal trucks could fit into future operations\, this Lunch & Learn will provide an opportunity to hear directly from industry experts and ask questions about the technology.
URL:https://bctrucking.com/event/lunch-learn-oct-6/
LOCATION:BCTA Training Room\, 20111 93A Avenue\, Langley\, BC\, V1M 4A9\, Canada
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