August 19, 2011
Friday Fun Poll: Do you say “Thanks” to bus drivers?
Now that's a happy driver... maybe somebody said, "thanks!" I'm sure many of you notice it. Many of you actually do it yourselves. And…
August 17, 2011
Transit Anniversaries: SkyTrain’s Silver anniversary celebration, Canada Line and Bridge turn 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mak5wW7lo28 SkyTrain turns 25 The SkyTrain system officially turned 25 late last year (December 11, 2010, to be…
August 17, 2011
BYD Electric Bus demo at Metrotown today
The BYD electric bus ****This event has just been cancelled due to a mechanical problem with the bus. :( It may be rescheduled for tomorrow. I'll…
August 16, 2011
Help us beta test the first phase of TransLink’s Real-Time Transit Information
A sneak peak of the new Next-Bus Real-Time service I hinted in the Comments section of the last new mobile site post that I might have some…
August 12, 2011
Surrey Rapid Transit – May/June 2011 summary report and UBC Line Rapid Transit March/April summary report
The Surrey Rapid Transit May/June 2011 summary report (click on 'What We Heard' to get the report) is now available on the TransLink website. The…
August 10, 2011
A SkyTrain employee describes the Granville SkyTrain Station during the Stanley Cup riots
In light of the England riots, I thought it would be nice to read a 'good news' story about the recent Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver. Our friends at…
August 8, 2011
The August 2011 Buzzer and Alanna Scott: Buzzer illustrator interview
The cover of the August, 2011 Buzzer and the artist, Alanna ScottThe August Buzzer is out! In case you don't know, the Buzzer newsletter comes out on…
August 4, 2011
Come take a look at the Nova LFX demonstration bus
New Nova bus TransLink is trying out Some Buzzer readers have commented on the new Nova diesel LFX 60’ (18.3 meter) articulated bus that TransLink…
August 4, 2011
Bus Stop Hop
BC Paraplegic Association Bus Stop Hop 2011 - Brad Jacobsen from mat strand on Vimeo. Bus Stop Hop 2011 This Sunday, August 7, 2011, is the 10th…
August 2, 2011
Wrap-up note from BCRTC president & general manager, Fred Cumming’s, ride on the system, July 5, 2011
Fred Cummings with a field operations supervisor. Photo by Anna Mae Abia Last month, BCRTC president & general manager, Fred Cummings spent the…
July 29, 2011
2011 B.C. Day long weekend, Pride Parade and Festival of Light transit service
English Bay fireworks There are loads of festivities and, hopefully, relaxing planned for this weekend. In order to make your three days off as…
July 28, 2011
Links and Tidbits for July 28, 2011
Splitscreen: A Love Story from JW Griffiths on Vimeo. The last month has whizzed by so fast! Here's some interesting tidbits and links about…
July 25, 2011
The 2011 CUTA BC Youth Summit is looking for volunteers!
Note: This is a scheduled post as I’m away this week, returning Thursday July 28, 2011. If you need to reach TransLink info or staff, see this……
July 25, 2011
Buzzer blogger away Mon July 25, back Thurs July 28, 2011
I'm away for a few days. I'll be answering your comments and e-mails on Thursday, July 28, 2011. Here’s some handy links in case you need info/help…
July 21, 2011
The July 2011 Buzzer and Erick Villagomez: Buzzer illustrator interview!
The cover of the June 2011 Buzzer and the illustrator Erick Villagomez If you've been on a bus, West Coast Express, SeaBus or SkyTrain in the past…
