January 30, 2009
Friday fun polls: Exit strategies for the window seat
Last Friday, I ran a poll asking where you like to sit on the bus. After 143 votes, we have the results at right -- an almost dead even split…
January 29, 2009
Transit riders, take note: Saturday night will be busy
Saturday night is always a busy night in downtown Vancouver, but a heavy date calendar for Saturday, Jan. 31 means larger crowds than usual on that…
January 29, 2009
Something neat: How we get to work
For all those who like transportation data, Erick over at Regarding Place magazine has a new feature up on how we get to work in our region. He's…
January 28, 2009
From the opening of the Pattullo Bridge, 1937
A detail from the cover of the 1937 Pattullo Bridge souvenir programme. Scans provided courtesy of the Burnaby Village Museum. Thanks to Lisa Codd,…
January 28, 2009
MediVac helicopter lands at Port Coquitlam Transit Centre
Last Friday, a serious motor vehicle accident closed Kingsway Ave in Port Coquitlam for the afternoon, and a MediVac helicopter used Port Coquitlam…
January 27, 2009
Open houses for Canada Line bus changes – Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 in Richmond
We're holding two Richmond open houses this upcoming weekend to discuss Canada Line bus route changes. Come on out: we want your feedback on what…
January 26, 2009
More photos of the Pattullo Bridge repairs
Many thanks to reader and photographer Duane Cooke, who also sent along some more photos of the bridge construction on Sunday. (Here's the other set…
January 26, 2009
The last Pattullo Bridge update (or so we hope)
STATUS OF BRIDGE The bridge structure was completed on Sunday Traffic safety and control measures were dealt with in the late afternoon through the…
January 26, 2009
Photos of the Pattullo Bridge repairs
Also, we have some great photos of the bridge construction on Sunday thanks to Terry Muirhead, a local transit enthusiast and photographer. You may…
January 26, 2009
Pattullo Bridge reopens! Special transit service continues today
(Video of TransLink CEO Tom Prendergast and VP of Planning and Capital Management Sheri Plewes announcing the reopening of the Pattullo Bridge…
January 23, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – Friday afternoon
STATUS OF BRIDGE Pile driving continuing today. The demolition contractor, Enviro-Vac, completed timber debris cleanup on the Surrey side of the…
January 23, 2009
SkyTrain bike ban eased on starting this weekend
This just in: bikes are allowed back on SkyTrain starting Friday at 7 pm, and will also be allowed on for off-peak hours Monday through Friday…
January 23, 2009
Where do you like to sit on the bus?
For some Friday fun, let's do a poll! When I get on the bus, I like to sit in: ( polls) Come on, I know you've all got an opinion on this---the…
January 23, 2009
The January Buzzer is out today!
Get the latest Buzzer on all our buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express today! This issue has a feature article on the annunciators, the…
January 23, 2009
Video of the Pattullo bridge repairs
Ken Hardie, our director of communications, posted this video of the Pattullo Bridge repairs yesterday, in case you're curious. As you can see,…
