November 15, 2010
CUTA 2010: Transit Oriented Development and Land Use Policies
The moderator for the Transit-Oriented Development session As mentioned, the Canadian Urban Transit Association's 2010 fall conference is in…
November 12, 2010
Reporting from the Canadian Urban Transit Association 2010 fall conference!
Just a quick heads up that I'm at the Canadian Urban Transit Association 2010 fall conference this week! TransLink is hosting the conference at the…
November 12, 2010
Friday fun poll: do you line up at the shelter or the actual bus stop?
A lineup at Commercial-Broadway Station for the 99 B-Line. Yes, I know it doesn't have a shelter, but in its defense, it is a photo I haven't used…
November 12, 2010
Links and tidbits for Fri Nov. 12
I support alternative transportation! And yes, that extends to brooms :) Taken by donnamatrix and used with permission! Just a couple of tidbits and…
November 10, 2010
Next steps for Evergreen Line and more: an update on TransLink’s potential 2011 supplemental plan
Moving Forward, the plan recommended by our Board, includes the improvements on the map above. Click for a much larger version! Here's an update on…
November 10, 2010
Remembrance Day 2010 holiday service and parade reroutes
A reminder that it is Remembrance Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, so all transit services will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule. There will be no…
November 9, 2010
History tidbit: how to transfer buses in 1974
From 1974: the rules about how to transfer between buses in Vancouver! Michael Taylor-Noonan, editor of the Transit Museum Society newsletter, passed…
November 8, 2010
The Buzzer wins Best Blog at the 2010 APTA AdWheel awards!
The Buzzer's APTA AdWheel award certificate! Some lovely news: the Buzzer blog was named Best Blog at the 2010 American Public Transportation…
November 8, 2010
Farecard naming contest: last day to enter!
Get your suggestions into our contest! You've only got until midnight tonight, Monday November 8, to submit a name for our electronic fare card,…
November 5, 2010
Fun poll results: 80% do move as far back as possible when standing on a bus
In last week's fun poll, I asked whether you move as far back as possible when you're standing on a bus. And well, this poll really struck a chord!…
November 5, 2010
Fall back to standard time, Sun Nov 7
It's that time of year again! Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 a.m.. If you're travelling around that time, please…
November 5, 2010
The November 2010 Buzzer is now out!
The November 2010 Buzzer is now on board all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! This issue talks about Bike to Work Week, which was on…
November 4, 2010
Links and tidbits, Thu Nov 4
Spotted: someone brought their own seat on the SkyTrain! And a lovely chair it is. (I assume she was carrying it home :) Tidbits and links about…
November 2, 2010
Contest inspiration: the 10 most entered names in the contest so far
Our farecard naming contest closes at midnight next Monday, November 8, 2010, so make sure to get your names in! An iPad, plus a year of free…
November 1, 2010
Heads up: TransLink’s Twitter pilot project for November 2010
Update, February 11, 2011: Yay: our Twitter pilot has been permanently extended! Update, February 1, 2011: The Twitter pilot has been extended to…
