February 13, 2010
iPhone app roundup for Vancouver transit
I’m not sure everyone is aware of all the iPhone apps that can be used to navigate or find out more about Vancouver transit. So I thought I’d put a…
February 13, 2010
Olympic events cancelled or postponed? Your event ticket is still valid on transit
As you may have heard already, the Men's Downhill and Women's Super-Combined skiing events today have been postponed. But tickets for those events…
February 13, 2010
Heads up: many Olympic sports events start today, Sat Feb. 13!
OK, the headline to this post sounds obvious --- but it actually means something to you in terms of traffic and transit in the region! With many…
February 12, 2010
Friday fun post: are you planning to go to a lot of Games events?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about travelling during the Olympic period. Last week: do you tend to help out new folks…
February 12, 2010
I’m out and about during the Opening Ceremonies
Yours truly, cycling the region to get you the inside scoop on transit and the Olympics. Just a quick note to say I will be out and about in downtown…
February 12, 2010
Stadium-Chinatown Station: how it works for the Olympic period
Apparently there's a bit of confusion about Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station for the Olympic period, so here’s a post to hopefully sort things out.…
February 11, 2010
Heads up: Olympic opening ceremonies, Fri Feb. 12
Well, you knew it was coming --- the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies are at B.C. Place tomorrow, Friday, February 12! Just like the dress rehearsal…
February 11, 2010
Lonsdale Quay bus loop & SeaBus service currently suspended due to police incident
Update, 6:13 p.m. The incident below has been resolved! SeaBus is now back in service -- please expect a few delays while crowds are cleared. The…
February 11, 2010
Congrats to our third staff member in the torch relay!
Chelsea from CMBC (right) receives the flame from the previous torchbearer on the North Shore. Congrats to Chelsea, a first-year apprentice from CMBC…
February 11, 2010
Try ridesharing to Park & Rides or Olympic transfer hubs during the Games
Our Olympic communications team has heard that some people are having difficulty finding space at the Park & Rides around the Lower Mainland—even…
February 11, 2010
SeaBus boosts service with three vessels for the Games
A SeaBus seen through the window of the newest SeaBus. On Monday, SeaBus started its extended hours for the Olympics! (For visitors who may not…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs by the north SeaBus terminal!
The Olympic torch speeds past the north SeaBus terminal on Lonsdale Quay! Many thanks to Barb from SeaBus, who sent in this photo of the torchbearer…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs through Aberdeen Station
The Olympic torchbearer heads up the escalator onto the train. Photo by Alex Dawson. Alex Dawson managed to catch some shots of the Olympic torch as…
February 10, 2010
A Dutch bike ride in Richmond! (You can do it too!)
One of the 400 Dutch bikes sent from Holland to Richmond! Since we’re talking transportation and Olympics this month: did you know you can ride a…
February 10, 2010
Update: transit service for the opening ceremonies dress rehearsal, Wed Feb 10
The lineup for the smaller opening ceremonies dress rehearsal on Monday, February 8. Those are security screening tents in the distance. Here's an…
