Having a U-Pass is one thing, but finding your way to campus is another. While the U-Pass may increase the number of alternative means of transportation available, it is important to find the most appropriate commute for you. Full bus, SkyTrain (rapid transit), and SeaBus route and schedule information is available online at the TransLink website or phone 604.953.3333. Translink also provides a free online Trip Planning service. To use this automated planning tool to help organize your next trip, click here.

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Transit Etiquette

Simple acts of courtesy allow all transit riders to travel more comfortably:

Allowing people to disembark before attempting to board.
Moving well away from the doors so that others may board.
Move behind the red line and as far to the rear as possible.
Not occupying two seats by putting clothing or other belongings beside you, or sitting in an aisle seat.
Disembarking by the rear doors of buses when possible.
Keeping suitcases and backpacks out of the aisle.
Being careful that your shoulder bag, umbrella or camera doesn't swing and hit a seated passenger on the head. Please remove and carry backpacks by hand.
Bundling skis and poles so that there are no sharp points and carrying them in an upright position.
Controlling the volume of music players so that others aren't disturbed.
Not eating or drinking on board. Regulations say that food and drinks may not be consumed on TransLink vehicles and that only food that is properly wrapped and beverages that are securely covered may be transported.
Giving up your "Courtesy" seat to the elderly and people with disabilities. The first forward-facing seats are particularly appropriate for blind passengers accompanied by guide dogs.

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Reviews and Media

UBC/AMS U-Pass Media Releases:

UBC Students Go to Referendum Over Transit Pass [Webpage]
18-month review of U-Pass Program [PDF - 3 Mb]
This study was conducted in partnership with UBC, the AMS, SFU, SFSS, and TransLink to identify how U-Pass Programs can be enhanced to better meet the needs of students, universities, and TransLink, in addition to informing the development of potential future U-Pass programs.

Performance reviews of other U-Pass programs:

Universal Transit Passes in Canada [Website]
An overview of all "universal transit" (a.k.a. U-Pass) programs in Canada, provided by Transport Canada.
U-Pass Program at Simon Fraser [Website]
U-Pass - University of Washington, Seattle WA [PDF - 2.37 Mb]
One of the most successful programs in North America.
Unlimited Access - various US colleges and universities [PDF - 195 Kb]
A review of a national program providing a cost-effective transit solution.

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Transit Service Improvements

View past service improvements and changes made by TransLink

December 2008
Transit Service Improvements effective December 29, 2008: Download
September 2008
Transit Service Improvements effective September 1, 2008: Download
April 2007
Transit Service Improvements effective April 23, 2007: Download
December 2006
Transit Service Improvements effective December 18, 2006: Download
October 2006
44 UBC/Downtown Route Change: Download
September 2006
Transit Service Improvements effective September 4, 2006: Download
Broadway Corridor Bus Lanes: Download

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U-Pass Partners

	University of British Columbia www.ubc.ca
	UBC Alma Mater Society www.ams.ubc.ca
	UBC TREK Program Centre www.trek.ubc.ca
	TransLink www.translink.bc.ca
	VanCity www.vancity.ca

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Other Important Websites

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