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June 2024: Clean Transportation Month

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join the movement! The Metro Vancouver region is leading the next global wave of clean ​transportation innovation​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Metro Vancouver region, its organizations, and its residents are leading the way in creating and adopting clean transportation solutions that mitigate the effects of climate change. Join us in June 2024 as public and private sector organizations celebrate the clean transportation sector in the Metro Vancouver region.
The Metro Vancouver region is home to a culture of innovation that drives clean transportation solutions, and leaders around the world are turning to the region for new mobility innovation.​​​

Did you know?

More than half of the companies in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector in Canada are located in BC, fueling strong synergies between government, industry, and post-secondary institutions.

This year, Invest Vancouver has welcomed two international companies to the Metro Vancouver region, Lumotive from the USA and Wayve from England, whose innovative technology has significant transportation applications.

Complementary policy strategies from local, regional, and provincial government like CleanBC, Climate 2050 Transportation Roadmap, and TransLink’s Transport 2050 enhance and encourage innovation for more clean jobs and a stronger economy.

Clean Transportation Events

​The Metro Vancouver region is home to a broad ecosystem of organizations, including industry, government, and non-profits that are supporting the movement. This month, we're coming together to spotlight local innovations to reduce emissions, reimagine the regional transportation experience, and engage with policy and business leaders from around the world to build a cleaner economy.

With demonstration events, networking sessions for investors seeking their next new mobility investment opportunity, and panels elevating groundbreaking and disruptive ideas, clean transportation month offers something for everyone.​

North Van Bike Fest

D​ate: June 1, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm​​
Location: 126 14th Street W, North Vancouver
Event type: Family friendly, public demonstration

This exciting event is a celebration of our local North Van biking culture, designed to bring together community members of all ages who share a passion for cycling. With a fun lineup of activities and entertainment, the First Annual North Van Bike Festival promises to be a great way to kick off Metro Vancouver’s annual Go by Bike Week from June 3 - 9.​


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E-Scooter Skills Challenge

Date: June 1, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm​
Location: Lansdowne Centre (Northwest Parking Lot)
Event type: Family friendly

​Join the City of Richmond for fun and learning at the free E-scoot​er Skills Challenge. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, test your e-scooter riding skills. Please note: participants must be 16 years or older to attend.​​​​​


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HUB Go by Bike Week

​Date: June 3 ​– 9
Location: Across the region
Event type: Family friendly, public demonstration

​Go by Bike Week is a celebration of cycling, where HUB encourages everyone in Metro Vancouver to give cycling a try and motivate those who already do to keep riding. Any destination counts; log ​your trips to track KM's and greenhouses gas savings.


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HUB Bike to School Week

Date: June 3 ​– ​7
Location: Across the region
Event type: Family friendly, public demonstration​

​Bike to School Week is a free annual celebration that encourages students of all ages to bike, roll, or walk to school. This year, over 100 schools have registered to track trips, making their school eligible for prizes and awards!​​


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Climate Action Dialogues: Transportation

Date: June 6, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Event type: Webinar​​​

Join the ​Climate Action Dialogues on Transportation for insightful discussions with expert speakers, audience Q&A, and networking, as Metro Vancouver navigates the path to a sustainable and resilient future for the movement of people and goods in our region. 


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Car Free Day Surrey

Date: June 8, All day
Location: 7300-7360 137 Street, Surrey
Event type: Family friendly, public demonstration​

Car Free Day in Newton is an exciting event brings together residents, businesses, and organizations for a day of celebration and community spirit. Car Free Day Surrey is the perfect opportunity to get involved and make a positive impact. ​​


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2024 Island City, By Bike Tour

Date: June 9, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm​​
Location: Britannia Shipyards (start / end)
Event type: Family friendly

Jointly staged by t​he Richmond Active Transportation Committee and the CIty of Richmond for over 20 years, this free annual community event offers guided cycling tours of some of the City's new and existing bike routes.


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Burnaby Board of Trade Clean Energy Summit

Date: June 11, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby 
Event type: Conference and panel discussion

The 2024 Clean Energy Summit is celebrating Burnaby as a hub for clean energy. Spotlight opportunities and foster collaboration to expedite our shift towards a clean, low-carbon economy, while also focusing on a broad spectrum of topics including energy production, transportati​on, and more.​​​​​​​


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Foresight Canada Green Fleets Workshop

Date: June 12, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm followed by a rooftop cocktail reception
Location: Deloitte Vancouver
Event type: Workshop​​

Facilitated by the BC Net Zero Innovation Network and Deloitte Canada, this workshop provides an opportunity for corporate fleet managers and directors, CFOs and capital investment officers, and logistics companies to learn about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a green fleet. ​​

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Hy-Fcell Canada 2024

Date: June 17 – ​19​​​
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre
Event type: Conference and panel discussion
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hy-fcell Canada brings together renowned international specialists to discuss solutions for clean energy with hydrogen and fuel cells. The two-day interactive conference program and international exhibition is complemented by a full day of technology tours.​​​​​​


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Let’s Keep Moving – Active Transportation Summit 2024

Date: June 18 – ​19​​​
Location: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street New Westminster
Event type: Conference and panel discussion

​The 2024 Active Transportation Summit - co-hosted by BCCC, MOTI, and movmi - is a two day conference where planners, engineers, and leaders from local and provincial governments, industry, nonprofits, and academia meet to shape the future of Active Transportation in British Columb​ia.


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Steveston Bike Valet

Date: June 22 – September 8​​, Weekends and holidays, 11:00 am -  7:00 pm​
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site parking lot
Event type: Family friendly

Enjoy Steveston by bike this summer with total peace of mind. The Bicycle Valet provides free, secure, coat-check style bike parking with professional valets.​


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UITP North America Forum

Date: June 22 – September 8​​
Location: Vancouver
Event type: Conference

​​​The UITP North America Forum is a multi-modal event designed to help you meet, learn and get inspired from top level professionals from around the world. This year’s Forum will include bus electrification, rail automation, and on-demand mobility.​

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New Mobility Forum 2024

Date: June 27
Location: The Pipe Shop 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Event type: Conference, workshop, and panel discussions​​

Hosted by TransLink, Metro Vancouver (through Invest Vancouver), and the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, the New Mobility Forum 2024 is dedicated to shaping the future of transportation options in Metro Vancouver and to spurring investment attraction and economic opportunities in the emerging mobility and clean transportation space. ​​


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Do you know a Clean Transportation event in June 2024 that should be on this list? Contact info@investvancouver.ca.​

Sector Highlights

You might know that Metro Vancouver has among the highest rates of EV ownership in North America, but did you know we are also a leading developer of clean transportation solutions?

/ 60 Firms

Operating in the region

/ 2,800+ Employees

Median firm employment: 21

/ $2.6 Billion+ Invested

From 2017 to 2021


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