January 21, 2013
Links and tidbits – January 21, 2013
It's that time for another Links and Tidbits! Here's a fun video about the 100-year-old Grand Central Terminal (see below) via YouTube. Links and…
December 18, 2012
Tips for snowy travel in winter 2012
Snowy Metrotown Station, from December 18, 2012! Well, the powers that be say 5-10cm of snow will be coming tomorrow (December 19, 2012), so it's…
December 18, 2012
Watch for The Buzzer bloggers on CTV Morning Live!
Our very own Robert Willis on CTV this morning! Just a quick note: did anyone catch Robert on CTV Morning Live this morning? You weren't seeing…
December 17, 2012
Compass card: more about the region’s new fare system
Look look: we've rolled out a bit more info about Compass card today! Check out the video above and our updated Compass card site. You'll find more…
December 14, 2012
Fun poll results: 87% prefer a quiet ride on transit
Inspired by a Vancouver Sun article, we asked you on Tuesday whether you liked a quiet transit ride, or wanted more interaction. And after 167…
December 11, 2012
Fun poll: do you prefer quiet on transit?
Many riders turn to their phones on transit! Do you keep to yourself on transit? Or would you rather be interacting with others? I thought we'd…
November 28, 2012
Broadway rapid transit: the view from TransLink
A lineup for the 99 B-Line. As you may know, there's been much discussion about rapid transit along Broadway to UBC in the news today! That's because…
November 22, 2012
Links and tidbits – November 22, 2012
A great viral video with a great message from Metro Melbourne about dumb ways to die, many of which involve transit!
November 19, 2012
Full details of proposed 2013 bus service optimization changes are now online: send us your feedback, or come to an open house!
See the detailed proposals and complete the online questionnaire Service optimization helped us do more with less in 2011. Click for a larger…
November 16, 2012
Heads up: SkyBridge closed for morning of Sunday, Nov 18, 2012
The SkyTrain crosses the SkyBridge from New Westminster to Surrey. Heads up! As mentioned in the November 2012 Buzzer, SkyBridge will be closed for…
November 16, 2012
New 555 bus rides over the Port Mann on Dec 1, 2012, and more bus changes coming Dec 3
Langley MP Mark Warawa, Minister of Transportation Mary Polak, and TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis help launch the new 555 bus service at the new Carvolth…
November 13, 2012
Many fares to increase on January 1, 2013
The fare increases taking effect on January 1, 2013. Click for a larger version. There’s really no easy way to say this: most of our fares will be…
October 30, 2012
All our best to the transit systems in the New York area!
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) YouTube channel posted this video about what the results of Sandy. If you're watching the news or…
October 29, 2012
Cycling is at its highest levels yet in Metro Vancouver: more insight from our trip diary survey
Cycling trips and bike mode share in Metro Vancouver, 2011 As Bike to Work Week kicks off this week, we've got a plethora of cycling stats for you…
October 29, 2012
Bike to Work Week 2012: behind the scenes at a (rainy!) commuter station with Kristin
TransLink staffer Kristin Lillyman at the Robson Bike to Work Week commuter station in front of Whole Foods! It's Bike to Work Week this week! And…
