February 15, 2010
Links and tidbits about the Olympics and transit so far
Crowds wait for Millennium Line trains at Commercial-Broadway Station on Friday, February 12. We're four days into the Olympics and of course I have…
February 14, 2010
Victory ceremonies at B.C. Place: exit at Main Street and Stadium Station
Here's a note from our Olympic communications that went out earlier today. TransLink reminds people taking the Expo and Millennium Lines into…
February 14, 2010
SeaBus south terminal after the opening ceremonies
Crowds waiting at the SeaBus south terminal at Waterfront after the opening ceremonies on Friday, February 12. Just got these photos from my…
February 14, 2010
The 250 keeps on going
The 250 on its route. Photo by Lisa Parker. Lisa Parker sent along this photo she posted on Flickr, of the 250 heading on its route as protests…
February 14, 2010
Next Bus SMS tip: how to get the times for just one specific bus route
Well, just in time for Valentine's Day, here is a tip for finding times for your one and only bus route :) Likely you've heard of our Next Bus SMS…
February 14, 2010
Bike valets offer free secure bike parking in Vancouver
The bike valet service near LiveCity Yaletown in downtown Vancouver. If you’re cycling to Olympic events in Vancouver, remember that you can leave…
February 13, 2010
Opening ceremonies: photos & such from the transit side of things
Crowds coming out of Yaletown-Roundhouse Station at about 4:30 p.m. Well, as mentioned, I went down to see what the crowds looked like on transit for…
February 13, 2010
iPhone app roundup for Vancouver transit
I’m not sure everyone is aware of all the iPhone apps that can be used to navigate or find out more about Vancouver transit. So I thought I’d put a…
February 13, 2010
Olympic events cancelled or postponed? Your event ticket is still valid on transit
As you may have heard already, the Men's Downhill and Women's Super-Combined skiing events today have been postponed. But tickets for those events…
February 13, 2010
Heads up: many Olympic sports events start today, Sat Feb. 13!
OK, the headline to this post sounds obvious --- but it actually means something to you in terms of traffic and transit in the region! With many…
February 12, 2010
Friday fun post: are you planning to go to a lot of Games events?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about travelling during the Olympic period. Last week: do you tend to help out new folks…
February 12, 2010
I’m out and about during the Opening Ceremonies
Yours truly, cycling the region to get you the inside scoop on transit and the Olympics. Just a quick note to say I will be out and about in downtown…
February 12, 2010
Stadium-Chinatown Station: how it works for the Olympic period
Apparently there's a bit of confusion about Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station for the Olympic period, so here’s a post to hopefully sort things out.…
February 11, 2010
Heads up: Olympic opening ceremonies, Fri Feb. 12
Well, you knew it was coming --- the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies are at B.C. Place tomorrow, Friday, February 12! Just like the dress rehearsal…
February 11, 2010
Lonsdale Quay bus loop & SeaBus service currently suspended due to police incident
Update, 6:13 p.m. The incident below has been resolved! SeaBus is now back in service -- please expect a few delays while crowds are cleared. The…
