The Commissioner’s review and planning for the future

How public transit is funded is an important topic and one we don’t usually talk much about on the Buzzer. In January, TransLink’s Regional…


2012 Easter weekend holiday service

The 2012 Easter weekend is upon us! I hope there's something in those eggs! Friday, April 6, 2012, is Good Friday. That means transit runs on…


The Frequent Transit Network map

Quick and reliable transit service revealed on a map! The term "Frequent Transit Network" or "FTN" has been mentioned a few times on the blog. As…


Friday Full Poll: Do you eat on transit?

We don't advise doing it. [Update] In fact, you can purchase coffee and snacks on the West Coast Express. However, food and drink on transit can…


Predictive departure times added to the new mobile website

The official launch of the new TransLink mobile website m.translink.ca is almost here! Over the past seven months, the mobile team has been testing…


Elevators and escalators out of service and how Trip Planner, alerts, SMS, email, Twitter and transit information can help you

The elevator and the escalator and stairs at the North entrance of Surrey Central SkyTrain station are currently out of service until July 31st,…


Links & Tidbits for March 19, 2012

http://youtu.be/n-AbPav5E5M The intersections in Holland look a little different than they do here. I spot only a handful of personal vehicles in two…


The New Pattullo Bridge Project webinar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtGI2kxC68&feature=youtu.be Last Thursday's webinar about the New Pattullo Bridge Project can now be viewed,…


The March 2012 Buzzer and Andy Dixon: Buzzer illustrator interview

Andy and his vivid drawing of transit in Steveston The cover of the latest issue. If you're taking transit, make sure to pick up the new March…


St. Patrick’s Day Parade reroutes

CelticFest 2012 It's that time of the year for everything green and Irish. Yup, Celtic Festival is just around the corner as well as the annual St.…


The New Pattullo Bridge Project webinar is this Thursday, March 8, 2012!

A photo of the opening of the Pattullo Bridge in 1937. It's just a few days away. The New Pattullo Bridge Project webinar is this Thursday, March 8…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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