February 29, 2012
On the system – fare evasion
The Transit Security badge To say fare evasion is a hot topic on this blog and in Metro Vancouver in general is an understatement. Not only has it…
February 24, 2012
Predictive departure times for real-time Next Bus
This is one internal beta version for predictive bus departure times in map view. In simple terms, the main question that the new TransLink…
February 20, 2012
The New Pattullo Bridge – we want to hear from you!
The existing (old) Pattullo Bridge Back in July 31, 2008, TransLink's Board of Directors decided the Pattullo Bridge (built in 1937) needed to be…
February 17, 2012
Real-time transit information beta test part II wrap-up
Luke was the first tester of the day! At the beginning of the month, I put out a call for a couple of testers to help us look at where we've come…
February 17, 2012
Friday Fun Poll – Has the new mobile site changed how you use transit?
Smartphone with new mobile site loaded on it It's been a crazy week, so I haven't been able to post anything this week until now! Don't worry, next…
February 10, 2012
Estimating fare evasion
Over the last day, there has been quite a discussion on the Buzzer blog and on our Facebook page about fare evasion. The discussion has also spread…
February 8, 2012
The costs of fare evasion
A Transit Police Officer and SkyTrain Attendant at work Fare evasion is one of those perennial themes I come across when I scan our Twitter channel,…
February 4, 2012
The February 2012 Buzzer and Andrea Rodgers: Buzzer illustrator interview
The #3 and Andrea The new print Buzzer is out! A good chunk of this issue is devoted to what's in store for transit in 2012. I don't want to steal…
February 2, 2012
Looking for two testers to test existing Real-Time Transit Information and help us look to the future
Testers will provide feedback on the latest and past updates to nb.translink.ca It's that time again to invite Buzzer Blog readers to help us shape…