October 11, 2013
The October 2013 Buzzer is now on the system
The October 2013 Buzzer is on the system free of charge (as usual)! The big chunk of content for this issue is devoted to an update on the…
October 10, 2013
Developers: Some great transit apps that can help you get where you’re going
Transit App - the location of TransLink HQ is a little off, but close enough! Since we released our transit data to the public at large shortly after…
October 8, 2013
Fun Poll Results: Many of you have tried different smart-card systems!
Two weeks ago, we asked you what kind of electronic fare-systems you have tried around the world. This week, we get to take a look at the results!…
By Angela Chang
October 4, 2013
Share your thoughts on the draft 2014 Base Plan!
The cover of our draft 2014 Base Plan! It's that time of year again! We're looking for your feedback on our draft 2014 Base Plan and Outlook. By…
October 3, 2013
Kids ride free for International Walk to School Week, Oct 7-11, 2013
It's time to get out on the system kids! - photo by Granth It's time again for our younger generation to explore their local transit options while…
October 1, 2013
8 things to know as Compass Beta testing wraps up: Final day of testing!
Three cheers to all our testers! Today’s the final day of Compass Beta testing! Be sure to get in a few more taps before the test officially ends…
By Compass Team
September 30, 2013
Days #19-20 of Compass Beta Testing
A Compass hat worn earlier this year at an info session. Sorry, I don't have any to give away :( Number of taps to-date: 552,135 Number of unique…
By Compass Team
September 27, 2013
Day #18 of Compass Beta testing
Whoa! We've reached over half a million taps! Way to go, Beta testers. There are only a few days left to go, so please keep on tapping!A faregate…
By Compass Team
September 27, 2013
The second annual Metro Vancouver Cycling Action Forum
Infographic about cycling and health from the forum. *not TL property The who’s who in the cycling intelligentsia and those generally in the know…
September 26, 2013
Days #16-17 of Compass Beta testing
Here are some interesting stats for you, as of Wednesday Sept 25 afternoon: Total number of Compass Cards in use: 8.721 Total number of taps:…
By Compass Team
September 24, 2013
Day #15 of Compass Beta testing
Number of taps to-date: over 430,000 A few testers from our testing last week. Average taps per card per day: 3 Any guesses which bus routes have…
By Compass Team
September 24, 2013
William’s travels: Visiting the Salem-Keizer Transit Centre
The Buzzer blog documented the travels of TransLink’s William Hui while he took public transit from Vancouver, British Columbia to Portland, then…
By Angela Chang
September 23, 2013
Days #12-14 of Compass Beta testing
Since I’ve been helping with small group Beta testing at stations lately, I have been getting lots of questions from both testers and curious…
By Compass Team
September 20, 2013
Day #11 of Compass Beta testing
Yesterday, I got to hang out with some of the fabulous Compass project engineers at Waterfront Station. As part of the Beta test, we invited a few…
By Compass Team
September 20, 2013
Fun Poll: What other electronic smart cards have you used?
Hello Buzzer readers! Metro Vancouver's Compass Card is coming soon If you have been following our recent posts, you probably know that we are now…
By Angela Chang
