Fun with language: how to say SkyTrain in Cantonese

A SkyTrain near Main Street-Science World. A little while ago there was a conversation on the blog about what SkyTrain can be called in Cantonese.…


Links and tidbits, Wed Mar 23, 2011

Mad Men On Trains from Rich Sommer A roundup of interesting tidbits and links about transportation from the last week or so! Vincent Kartheiser and…


SFU presents two free talks with Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, Korea Transport Institute president, Mar 29 and 31, 2011

Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute Heads up for transit and planning enthusiasts: Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of Seoul's…


Phase 2 of our UBC Line rapid transit consultation launches Wed Mar 30, 2011

Look out: the second round of consultation on alternatives for future UBC Line rapid transit service starts on Wednesday, March 30, 2011! As you'll…


Friday fun post: it’s Bus Driver Appreciation Day today, March 18, 2011!

One of our many great bus drivers at the Coast Mountain Bus Company! How did I miss this in years past? It turns out March 18 is International Bus…


Fun poll results: 75% report a great day on transit once a month or even more frequently!

Last week, I asked how often you had a super great day on transit --- you know, a day when all your transfers line up perfectly and you make it to…


CelticFest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade reroutes, Sat Mar 19 to Sun Mar 20, 2011

Crazy leprechaun clip art from this 1998 CD-ROM collection I have in my office! Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's the opportune time to mention the 2011…


The West Coast Express coffee bar is back in action

The new West Coast Express coffee bar! Donald sent a note along to announce that the West Coast Express coffee bar is back! I hadn't realized it was…


Minor update: TransLink.ca gets a new YouTube account

Minor update: TransLink.ca's main YouTube account is moving! We have secured the youtube.com/translink URL, so we've moved all our videos there…


Reminder: second Sapperton/United Boulevard hands-on workshop, Wed Mar 16, 2011

A reminder that there's a second Sapperton/United Boulevard extension hands-on workshop tonight, Wednesday March 16, 2011. Share your ideas…


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…


Historic SkyTrain and bus illustrations from Ron Love

A very early imagined illustration of the SkyTrain station environment by Ron Love for the Vancouver Regional Rapid Transit project. The rendering of…


A couple of tiny updates to the TransLink.ca trip planning widgets

Just wanted to draw your attention to a couple of teeny (but good!) updates to the TransLink.ca trip planning widgets! Advanced search settings for…


Friday fun poll: super great days on transit

These guys are having a great time on transit :) Sometimes, you hop out the door to start your transit trip and everything seems to just line up. You…


Links and tidbits for Thu Mar 10, 2011

A round up of interesting tidbits and links about transportation from the last week or so! How did I never see the Bike Safety Boogie video before?…


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