February 27, 2009
Bus re-routes on Hastings, Sun Mar. 1
Just a heads up that on Sunday, March 1, Hastings Street will be closed to all traffic between Seymour and Howe Streets to allow trolley overhead…
February 27, 2009
Friday fun poll: do you try to stand up before you get to your stop?
Last Friday, I asked if you had given up your seat in the past month -- no judgment of course! We had 87 people answer, and the majority (72% - 63…
February 27, 2009
I Love Transit Week essay: Jon Coleman, about the #4 bus
To cap off I Love Transit Week, here's another essay. Amazing local blog VancouverIsAwesome once ran a tribute to the #4 bus, written by contributor…
February 27, 2009
I Love Transit Night = great success!
Wow! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and participated in I Love Transit Night yesterday! It was lovely to meet all of you in person!…
February 26, 2009
Reminder: Buzzer blog live meetup tonight
Here's what the End Cafe looks like, as you approach it from Commercial Drive Station. Just a reminder that I Love Transit Night is tonight, if you'd…
February 26, 2009
I Love Transit Week essay: Dave Olson
For I Love Transit Week, I'm happy to share a contribution from Dave Olson, who is a prolific and talented local writer, podcaster, poet, Canucks…
February 25, 2009
I Love Transit Week: paper buses and trains!
Well, who are these guys? They are miniature paper versions of a TransLink bus and SkyTrain, the two transit cutouts that I’ll have at I Love…
February 25, 2009
I Love Transit Week essay: John Calimente on exploring cities via transit
For I Love Transit Week, I'm happy to present an essay from John Calimente, who writes the TransitFan column over at Regarding Place. It's about…
February 24, 2009
I Love Transit Week: favourite SkyTrain stations
Here’s another reminder to come to I Love Transit Night this Thursday! Send me an RSVP if you can make it: it’s the Buzzer’s first live meetup and…
February 23, 2009
I Love Transit Week: share your system secrets
First off: thanks to everyone who sent an RSVP for I Love Transit Night! If you’re planning on coming, please send me an RSVP too: it’s the Buzzer’s…
February 20, 2009
Friday fun poll: have you given up your seat in the past month?
(Looking for the surprise post advertised in the February print Buzzer? Please click here -- it's about I Love Transit Week and our first live…
February 20, 2009
Next week is I Love Transit Week – and the Buzzer’s first live meetup!
Here's the surprise I warned you about in the February Buzzer: from Feb 23-27, it’s going to be I Love Transit Week on the blog! Why? Because while…
February 19, 2009
A few notes for the SkyTrain silent dance party on Saturday
SkyTrain will play host to a silent dance party on Saturday. So, it looks like thousands have signed up via Facebook for a silent SkyTrain dance…
February 18, 2009
Passenger house of third SeaBus arrives at Victoria Shipyards
The SeaBus passenger shell arrives at Victoria Shipyards last week. Thanks to the Victoria Shipyards, here is a photo of the aluminum SeaBus…
February 17, 2009
Open houses for Canada Line bus changes – Feb. 21 & 23, Surrey and YVR
We're holding open houses in Surrey and at YVR this upcoming weekend to discuss Canada Line bus route changes. Come on out: we want your feedback on…