September 28, 2011
TransLink reaches gold in sustainability
In June, I told you about CMBC's (Coast Mountain Bus Company) Idle Free campaign. CMBC was recognized by CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association)…
September 23, 2011
Friday Fun Poll: How do you spend most of your time on transit?
Do you read on transit? I found the last poll so interesting, fun and popular that I thought I'd keep the poll vibe going with a fresh one. This time…
September 21, 2011
Burrard Station elevator out of service starting Monday, September 26th
If you're using Burrard Station this upcoming Monday, please take note of changes to elevator accessibility due to construction. I don't usually…
September 19, 2011
Links & Tidbits for September 19, 2011
Here's a gem of a 1976 Montreal Métro video that's been making the rounds on the Internet of late. Thanks…
September 16, 2011
Washrooms on the system
Do you want to see more washrooms on or near the system? Where are the washrooms on the system? That's a good question. If you're taking the SeaBus…
September 12, 2011
The results of the August “Do you say ‘Thanks’ to bus drivers?” poll
The results are in for the "Do you say 'Thanks' to bus drivers?" poll. It seems most Buzzer readers say "Thanks" to bus drivers, but not always. This…
September 8, 2011
New ways to find your way: An interview about TransLink’s new transportation wayfinding strategy
New ID sign at the Bridgeport Bus Exchange TransLink's Joanne Proft, Project Manager in Infrastructure Planning, said something interesting when I…
September 4, 2011
Our new mobile website is live!
m.translink.ca main page After a lot of planning, work and some testing (thanks again, Buzzer readers), the newly upgraded mobile website is finally…
September 4, 2011
The September 2011 Buzzer and Ed Spence: Buzzer illustrator interview
The cover of the September, 2011 Buzzer and the artist, Ed Spence The latest issue of the Buzzer is now on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast…
September 2, 2011
Labour Day holiday service, Mon Sept 5, 2011
Wooohooo, It’s Labour Day on Monday, September 5, 2011. That not only means it's a holiday for many of us, it also means that buses, SeaBus, and…
August 31, 2011
Putting a shine on a good cause
Shining the bus 2007 at UBC The first week of school is a hairy time. New students are trying to figure out where their classes are, staff are…
August 29, 2011
Real-time transit information beta test wrap-up
Buzzer blog mobile testers: Graham, Josh, Eric, Ronald and Walter This morning, five Buzzer readers were among the first non-TransLink members of the…
August 26, 2011
Moving Forward public meetings
Your chance to learn about the possible future of transit in Metro Vancouver If you've been keeping up to date on TransLink funding issues, you'd…
August 24, 2011
September service changes and optimization
Changes are coming to some September transit schedules Fall is quickly approaching (September 23rd to be exact), and with the change in the weather…
August 22, 2011
On the road to another record
Has your commute changed recently? There's been a lot of reflection these past couple of weeks on transit and TransLink. Last week, we celebrated…
