With 2016 in the rear view mirror, your 2017 New Years resolutions should be in full swing. If by chance you’re still humming and hawing for a resolution that resonates with you, consider making your way through 2017 with some of these goals.

1. 1. Get Active
   Metro Vancouver is a beautiful region full of near endless areas to explore. Just steps from TransLink’s Metrotown station is Burnaby’s Central Park, home to scenic walking/running paths, an outdoor fitness circuit, and playground. And for when the snow melts, enjoy tennis courts, horseshoe pits, golf, lawn bowling and more.

1. 2. Try Something New
   Whether your interest lies in learning a new language, hobby, sport or otherwise, transit connects you with a host of enriching opportunities. The Evergreen Cultural Centre, now easily accessible from the Evergreen Extension, offers improv classes, art direction, or even tickets to a show! If food is your jam, try some new eats at one of Daily Hive’s 45 places to eat along the Evergreen Extension.Metro Vancouver, and our local ski hills, have been inundated with snow this season. Now’s a great time to get out and enjoy some Nordic or Alpine skiing or riding, snowshoeing, tubing or tobogganing — with daily trips to Grouse Mountain, there’s no reason not to!

   …pure and cold. Looking across to Vancouver after New Years eve snowfall… . . . . . . . . . . . . . #nature #indies_gram #eclectic_shotz #urbex #dailyhivevan #vancouver #heatercentral #artofvisuals #composition #publicimage #dailyhivevan #scenic #nofilter #symmetrykillers #exposure #streetphotography #nikon #fullframe #vancityfeed #vancity #androidography #android

   A photo posted by Andrew (@andyinstamatic) on Jan 1, 2017 at 2:34pm PST

1. 3. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
   At TransLink, we care about the environment! Did you know that CMBC operates many CNG buses in order to reduce carbon emissions and lower maintenance costs? Consider parking your car and taking transit and be a little greener this year. If parking your car indefinitely isn’t an option for you, consider a multi-modal option like riding your bike part way! Every bus in the CMBC fleet is equipped with bus bike racks to help facilitate your multi-modal journey. Various car sharing and bike sharing options are also available within a close proximity to most SkyTrain stations.

1. 4. Save Money
   Did you know that Stored Value on a Compass Card never expires? If you’ve been travelling with single use, or paper fare media, now’s the time to make the switch to Compass. Not only does your stored value never expire, you have access to other great features and benefits such as Auto Load and Balance Protection. Additionally, travelling with a Compass Card gives you a discounted per trip price as well as full transferability across all modes of travel!

   Methinks SOMEONE (@yojoane) likes the new #EvergreenExtension! Have you been lucky enough to grab one of the commemorative Evergreen Compass Cards? They’re available at CVMs at Evergreen stations! ^ac #riderrepost #repost

   A photo posted by TransLink (@translinkbc) on Dec 21, 2016 at 2:11pm PST

    

2. 5. Unplug
   We know that many Buzzer Blog readers use their time on transit to listen to music, read, play games, and even “zone out”, but what if you put down the smartphone for any, or all of your commute and took the time look up and be present! You never know, you might just even find love!

Do you have a New Years Resolution for 2017?Let us know in the comments section!

Author: Sarah Kertcher