February 11, 2011
TravelSmart: join the movement!
We're proud to launch a new program called TravelSmart today! Through TravelSmart, we’re hoping to help people make smart travel choices for…
February 10, 2011
A look back at the 2010 Olympics after one year on, from a transit perspective!
A cheerful crowd waits to board the SeaBus after the Olympic opening ceremonies, Friday February 12, 2010. Over 60,000 people headed to BC Place for…
February 9, 2011
Transit for the Olympic one-year anniversary celebrations, Sat Feb 12, 2011!
Crowds on Granville Street (looking south from Robson) from February 19, 2010. Photo from the Transit Police. Can you believe it's been one year…
February 8, 2011
Stephanie Wiriahardja: Buzzer illustrator interview!
The February 2011 Buzzer cover illustration and its creator, Stephanie Wiriahardja! And so we continue the fine tradition of interviewing our Buzzer…
February 7, 2011
Donated: a 1943 Buzzer!
A 1943 Buzzer, kindly donated by Mike Conroy. Another quick post to point out another Buzzer that arrived in the mail a while back! This one is from…
February 4, 2011
Friday fun poll: when did you first ride the SkyTrain?
A new Mark II SkyTrain! Whee! As we have been reminiscing about SkyTrain lately, I thought it would be apropos to ask you about your earliest…
February 4, 2011
The February 2011 Buzzer is now out!
The February 2011 Buzzer is now on board all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! This issue talks about the launch of our new…
February 3, 2011
SkyTrain historic pamphlets: Transformers teach kids to ride the system!
Up up and away: the SkyTrain Transformer helps kids learn to ride the system! Why yes, that IS a SkyTrain Transformer! He's the star of Up, Up, and…
February 2, 2011
SkyTrain history: a little more Charles and Diana
Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales at Patterson Station in 1986. Aha --- I'm pleased to present a story from Ven Rao, one of the SkyTrain…
February 1, 2011
Links and tidbits for Tue Feb 1, 2011
I saw this written on a bus window this winter :) Tidbits and links on transportation from the last little while! Alexander Chen turns the New York…
January 31, 2011
More SkyTrain history with Alan M: photos of Scott Road Station, 1990
The banner unrolled after the ribbon cutting. Photo by Alan M. What a bounty: Alan M has shared some great photos from the opening of Scott Road…
January 28, 2011
Fun poll results: 50% have turned a lost item in, 50% have not
Wow, I don't think a poll has ever turned out this way before! Last week I asked if you'd ever found a lost item on transit and turned it in. And…
January 28, 2011
Rider alerts for UBC buses, the 135, and New West Station, Jan 29 and 31, 2011
A couple of key transit updates have crossed my desk. Spread these around if you know people who might be affected! Saturday, Jan 29, 2011: one…
January 28, 2011
Last day to vote on the smartcard name, Friday January 28, 2011
A ticket vending machine on the Canada Line. In 2013, we'll be using electronic fare card instead! Reminder: today, Friday, January 28, 2011, is your…
January 28, 2011
CUTA BC Youth Summit application deadline extended: Mon Feb 21, 2011
Update: we've extended the deadline for applications for the CUTA BC youth summit! The new deadline is now Monday, February 21, 2011, not Monday,…
