September 17, 2012
TransLink’s draft 2013 Base Plan
The draft 2013 Base Plan Today, TransLink has released a very important document that lays out our plan for the next three years of transit in Metro…
September 14, 2012
Exhibit of Angus McIntyre’s historical transit photos starts on September 16, 2012
Photo by Angus McIntyre Keith Daubenspeck (Seattle Transit driver), Angus McIntyre and Brian Kelly about to head out for a fan trip with Brill…
September 13, 2012
Where students can pick up their GoCards
The GoCard rocket pamphlet from the mid-nineties! This is a quick note to our younger readers about who may not have picked up their GoCards yet.…
September 11, 2012
Vancouver Sun article: on TransLink providing quality transit today and looking to the future
One of our busy 99 buses, with a crowd of bikes in front. The Vancouver Sun published an article today on the present state of TransLink's operations…
September 10, 2012
Fun poll results: There’s a lot of nice things people do for each other on transit
Buzzer readers never cease to surprise me. When Jhen posted the last fun poll: what’s the nicest thing another rider has ever done for you?, I…
September 7, 2012
Links and tidbits for September 7, 2012
An interesting piece of subway art from New York based artist: Sophie Blackall. Thanks Translinked for the link! Here's another semi-regular roundup…
September 6, 2012
The Millennium Line turns 10!
The Millennium Line Travel Guide Would you believe that the Millennium SkyTrain Line is 10 years old? Well, it's true! The line officially opened on…
September 4, 2012
Reminder: new fare evasion penalties go into effect today, September 4, 2012
One of our system advertisements about the new fare evasion penalties. Reminder: the new penalties for fare evasion take effect today, September 4,…
September 3, 2012
Fall transit service changes start today
Make sure you double check your transit info before you leave your home today! Firsts can be exciting/challenging. So, make sure you know about the…
September 3, 2012
Reminder: bus service changes start today, September 3, 2012
A bus on the move. Photo by Devlon Duthie A quick reminder that September 2012 bus service changes start today, September 3! Make sure you've checked…
August 31, 2012
The September 2012 Buzzer is on the system
The September 2012 Buzzer is now out! As always, you can find it free of charge on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, West Coast Express or as a .pdf here.…
August 31, 2012
New penalties for fare evasion: here’s what you need to know
One of our ads highlighting the increased penalties for fare evasion, starting September 4, 2012 Over the past few weeks, you might have seen ads and…
August 31, 2012
Labour Day holiday service, Mon Sept 3, 2012
Wow, It’s Labour Day on Monday, September 3, 2012. Besides being a holiday for some, it means that buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain will be operating on a…
August 28, 2012
Look out for bus service changes starting Monday Sept 3, 2012
Bus changes are coming September 3, 2012! Bye-bye summer, hello fall! With September just around the corner, students are going back to school and…
August 27, 2012
TransLink wins three 2012 APTA AdWheel Awards and one IABC Gold Quill Award including best blog, best Twitter channel and best Facebook campaign!
Our 2012 Gold Quill Award of Excellence! We got some great news this morning. We won three 2012 American Public Transportation Association (APTA)…