December 1, 2013
Preparing transit for winter conditions
I doubt we’ll get this much snow, but you never know! We've had a mild Fall in Metro Vancouver and so far the Winter has been the same. However,…
August 7, 2013
I Love Transit 2013: Doot doola doot doo… Nardwuar loves transit!
Nardwuar (right) with Fred Armisen at SXSW 2013. Photo by John Biehler on Flickr. Oh man, you guys! Look who's talking transit with us this year:…
March 12, 2013
TransLink 101: keeping our system in a state of good repair
For February 2013, we’re going back to basics with TransLink 101---explaining TransLink and its work! SkyTrain, by Michelle Lee As you travel around…
February 13, 2013
Leading the Way Youth Summit
For those with a love for transit and sustainability there’s a wonderful event happening in Calgary between May 10-12, 2013. The Leading the Way…
September 7, 2012
Links and tidbits for September 7, 2012
An interesting piece of subway art from New York based artist: Sophie Blackall. Thanks Translinked for the link! Here's another semi-regular roundup…
July 30, 2012
Links and tidbits for Mon July 30, 2012
Derek Cheung has a trolley print and he's looking to identify the artist. Details below --- let us know if you have any info! Here's our…
December 19, 2011
Holiday gift ideas for transit fans 2011
Though time is short until the biggest gift-giving day of the year, I thought I would continue the annual tradition of gift ideas for transit fans. I…
December 8, 2011
A visit to SkyTrain Control
The CUTA Youth Summit 2011 tour group Back in October, I joined a group of CUTA Youth Summit 2011 delegates on a tour of BC Rapid Transit Company’s…
September 28, 2011
TransLink reaches gold in sustainability
In June, I told you about CMBC's (Coast Mountain Bus Company) Idle Free campaign. CMBC was recognized by CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association)…
April 8, 2011
Reminder: Sapperton/United Boulevard Phase 2 workshops start Wed Apr 13, 2011, plus phase 1 wrapup notes
Note: This is a scheduled post as I'm away this week, returning Monday April 11, 2011. If you need to reach TransLink info or staff, see this post!…
April 7, 2011
The 14 Hastings returns to Vancouver: an interview with planner Peter Klitz about the iconic bus route
A Brill trolley with the BC Hydro colours, operating as the 14 Hastings in 1967. Note: This is a scheduled post as I'm away this week, returning…
March 28, 2011
On removing freeways and reforming buses: an interview with Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute
Dr. Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute, at the Hotel Vancouver on March 28, 2011. I got a chance to speak with Dr. Kee Yeon…
March 15, 2011
Notes from the first Sapperton/United Boulevard workshop, Sat Mar 12, 2011
Here's a quick update via our public consultation team, about the first Sapperton/United Boulevard workshop, held on Saturday, March 12, 2011. More…
February 24, 2011
Links and tidbits for Thu Feb 24, 2011
Buzzer pal Tim Choi is building a model of the new SeaBus, the Pacific Breeze. Here's how the cabin looks so far! As usual: tidbits and links about…
January 21, 2011
SkyTrain historic photos: Princess Diana visits SkyTrain and more
Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Patterson Station. Photo dated May 6, 1986. Click for a much larger version! Prince Charles and Princess Diana…
