# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person for The Way We Move, a conference all about transportation in Metro Vancouver.About this EventWHO GETS TO SHAPE THE WAY METRO VANCOUVER MOVES?The Way We Move is a one-day public conversation about the future of transportation in our region.Hear from transportation leaders, policymakers, researchers, advocates and community voices.September 5, 2026 SFU Harbour Centre 9:30 AM–3:00 PM?️ TICKETS FROM $10Everyone is welcome.Whether you drive, take transit, cycle, walk, use HandyDART, or rely on rideshare services, transportation affects your daily life. This conference brings together residents, transportation professionals, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and community organizations to explore how we can create a transportation system that works better for everyone.Join us for a full day of inspiring conversations, interactive workshops, and networking with people who are helping shape the future of transportation across Metro Vancouver.What You'll GainLearn from transportation leadersHear directly from experts and decision-makers about the future of transit, accessibility, transportation planning, and mobility across Metro Vancouver.Connect with people making changeMeet planners, researchers, advocates, labour representatives, elected officials, students, and community members who are passionate about improving how our region moves.Leave with practical ideas and toolsDiscover how residents can participate in transportation planning, influence local decision-making, and help build safer, more reliable, and more accessible communities.Conference ThemesTogether, we'll explore:Transit reliability and service improvementsAffordability and accessibilityWalking, cycling, and active transportationRegional connectivityClimate resilienceMobility equityTransportation and economic growthBuilding healthier, more inclusive communitiesThis is an opportunity to move beyond assumptions and have thoughtful, evidence-informed conversations about what works, what doesn't, and where we go next.Interactive WorkshopsParticipate in hands-on workshops where you'll learn practical skills, hear community perspectives, and discuss real solutions with fellow attendees.Workshop topics include:Navigating City Halls and influencing local decision-makingTransportation justice and mobility equitySupporting seniors and accessible transportationCycling as transportation and community empowermentThe experiences of HandyDART workers and the people they serveThrough interactive discussions, storytelling, and participatory workshops, attendees will:Explore challenges and opportunities across transit, accessibility, safety, and connectivity.Learn from one another across roles, backgrounds, and communities.Share practical, individual and collective actions that empower residents to shape a city that truly reflects their needs and dreams.Confirmed Speakers & GuestsCity of Vancouver - Lon LaClaire, General Manager of Engineering Services, City of VancouverTransLink - Becca Mayers from TransLink’s Planning DivisionUBC’s Transportation Planning Adam Hyslop (overseeing technical project development for the planned Millennium Line UBC SkyTrain Extension)Movement - Denis Agar, Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit RidersUBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs: Andrea Reimer, Adjunct Professor of PracticeWorkshop - Women Transforming Cities - Florence Li on how to navigate your City Council to influence decision-making.ATU local 1724 - HandyDART Workers -Joe McCann, President, on the struggle of workersWorkshop - BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) Elders on the MoveWorkshop - Community Bikes - Bike as a means of transportation and social justice.Inclusivity is key to us! If you require a waiver of your ticket cost, email info@thinkcityedu.com . We will send your free ticket by email!Come if you are interested in:People power.Community building.Learning about decision-making and city rights.Learning about inclusion, equity, mobility, sustainability and transportation.Networking with labour unions, activists and city planners. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/the-way-we-move-a-metro-vancouver-conference-on-transportation/100001991398199622 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, conferences, sports, trips-adventures, cycling, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: 515 W Hastings St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 40, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 515 W Hastings St - **lat**: 49.28451159999999 - **long**: -123.1116016 - **full address**: 515 W Hastings St, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/aa845bb1bd28cb88ef40ba28d26ceb233ad55c0cb86b85b2931ed3d7d4736ca9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1780949785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation being held? - **A:** The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 515 W Hastings St, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation? - **A:** The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation is organized by Think City Education Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Way We Move: A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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