May 28, 2010
Friday fun post: ever read what someone else is reading on transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to tell us if you've ever read what someone else is reading on transit. Last week ago: where do you like to…
May 28, 2010
Three companies shortlisted for our smartcards and faregates project
TransLink is working on developing a smartcard for our system, much like the Oyster Card in London. Photo by mirka23. Our media relations team put…
May 28, 2010
Frequent transit service maps: an invitation to draw your own
View Frequent Bus Service in a larger map Some time ago, Tessa e-mailed me and asked whether TransLink had any maps showing frequent service routes…
May 27, 2010
Bike to Work Week 2010 kicks into gear on Monday May 31
If you want to give biking to work a try, Bike to Work Week 2010 is next week: Monday, May 31 to Sunday June 6! Sign up a team from your school or…
May 27, 2010
Post-secondary students get in free to the APTA rail conference, June 6-9
Your humble Buzzer editor manning the Vancouver 2010 booth at last year's APTA rail conference in Chicago. We're hosting the American Public…
May 27, 2010
Service changes at (and near) VCC-Clark Station for APTA Rail Rodeo, June 1-6
VCC-Clark Station! TransLink is hosting the 2010 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference in June, and one of the big parts…
May 26, 2010
Collingwood Days, Sat May 29
Collingwood Days is coming up on Saturday May 29! It's a fun-filled family event celebrating community, arts and culture and family, and it's…
May 26, 2010
Enter the Cherry Blossom Festival haiku contest by Mon May 31
Here's another poetry contest to enter: the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival's haiku invitational! Write a great haiku about the cherry blossoms,…
May 25, 2010
Angus McIntyre retires after 40 years behind the wheel
Longtime trolley driver Angus McIntyre will be retiring at the end of May! (We made sure to get the trolleys in the background of this picture :)…
May 21, 2010
Friday fun post: where do you like to sit on transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to tell us where you like to sit on transit Two weeks ago: guess the year of this transit pass The pass!…
May 21, 2010
Important: Dunsmuir St bus stops east of Howe to be discontinued, Mon May 24
A map of the Dunsmuir Street bike lane, from the City of Vancouver. The City of Vancouver has just approved a dedicated bike lane for Dunsmuir…
May 21, 2010
Come hear me talk about the Buzzer with the Vancouver Historical Society, Thu May 27
The Buzzer logo from 1936! The Vancouver Historical Society has kindly invited me to give a talk about the Buzzer next week, on Thursday May 27! If…
May 20, 2010
UBC Line consultation closes tomorrow, Fri May 21
Riders wait for the 99 at Commercial-Broadway Station. If you haven't yet shared your thoughts on the UBC Line alternatives, do it soon! Our online…
May 20, 2010
A SkyTrain map with historical notes and more!
A detail from David's Metro Vancouver rail diagram, featuring historical notes and milestones in one handy map! David M, a longtime Buzzer blog…
May 19, 2010
Links and tidbits, Wed May 19
A 6-car Mark 1 train leaving Brentwood Station. Photo by DennisTT! Oof -- here's another round of tidbits and links. If you have any to suggest, or a…
