October 15, 2010
TransLink to proceed with public consultation on proposed supplement
A quick but important note: the following media release went out today on behalf of our Board. TransLink to proceed with public consultation on…
October 15, 2010
Connect with us at our transportation fairs, Oct 16, 17, and 23
We're holding three transportation fairs this October! Learn about our system and comment on our future plans At the fairs, you'll be able to…
October 15, 2010
Friday fun poll: have you used an electronic fare card on another system?
A collection of smartcards! Photo by Joe Mazzolla. Since we're asking you to submit names for our future electronic fare card, here's a fun poll…
October 15, 2010
The Downtown Historic Railway opens Sat Oct 16, 2010
Good news: the Downtown Historic Railway is back on track and will open at noon on Saturday, October 16, 2010! The Railway runs two restored…
October 14, 2010
Transit may be extra busy for We Day tomorrow, Fri Oct 15
Just a heads up that SkyTrain and bus service may be extra busy tomorrow, as the We Day event is on downtown on Friday, October 15, 2010. Here is the…
October 14, 2010
Tidbits and links for Thu Oct 14
Freeloading varmints trying to hitch a ride at Stanley Park! This hilarious picture was snapped by David Lam. Tidbits and links about transportation!…
October 13, 2010
Surrey Rapid Transit consultation workshops start tomorrow, Thu Oct 14, 2010
Just a heads up that the Surrey Rapid Transit Study consultation workshops start tomorrow, Thursday October 14, 2010! I mentioned the Surrey Rapid…
October 13, 2010
Tim Choi writes in about transit in Istanbul, part II
The ferry Tim rode from Besiktas on the European side of the city to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Reader Tim Choi is in Istanbul for a few months and…
October 12, 2010
We want your thoughts on rapid transit in the Surrey area!
Tell us what you think about rapid transit in the Surrey area! This week, we're launching a public consultation to get your feedback on nine rapid…
October 12, 2010
Contest: name our future electronic fare card!
Edit, 1:35 p.m.: added one of the promotional videos above! There's a second video here too. Starting today, Tuesday, October 12, 2010, you can…
October 8, 2010
Fun poll results: 74% have not rideshared
Last week's poll asked whether you have ever tried ridesharing! Neatly enough, 100 readers took the poll. When all was said and done, 74% (74…
October 8, 2010
On Evergreen Line funding and more: TransLink’s potential 2011 supplemental plan
A slide highlighting TransLink's priorities, from the presentation given to councillors and mayors on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Yesterday, TransLink…
October 8, 2010
The October 2010 Buzzer is now out!
The October 2010 Buzzer is now on board all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! This issue is super exciting—it focuses on the…
October 8, 2010
Thanksgiving transit service, Mon Oct 11, 2010
A reminder that all transit service will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule for Thanksgiving, Monday, October 11, 2010. Remember, on a holiday, you…
October 7, 2010
Important: bus stop changes at Commercial-Broadway Station, Mon Oct 11
Commercial-Broadway Station will temporarily shift its bus stops on Monday October 11, owing to road construction work. The red checkered outlines…
