February 11, 2010
Congrats to our third staff member in the torch relay!
Chelsea from CMBC (right) receives the flame from the previous torchbearer on the North Shore. Congrats to Chelsea, a first-year apprentice from CMBC…
February 11, 2010
Try ridesharing to Park & Rides or Olympic transfer hubs during the Games
Our Olympic communications team has heard that some people are having difficulty finding space at the Park & Rides around the Lower Mainland—even…
February 11, 2010
SeaBus boosts service with three vessels for the Games
A SeaBus seen through the window of the newest SeaBus. On Monday, SeaBus started its extended hours for the Olympics! (For visitors who may not…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs by the north SeaBus terminal!
The Olympic torch speeds past the north SeaBus terminal on Lonsdale Quay! Many thanks to Barb from SeaBus, who sent in this photo of the torchbearer…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs through Aberdeen Station
The Olympic torchbearer heads up the escalator onto the train. Photo by Alex Dawson. Alex Dawson managed to catch some shots of the Olympic torch as…
February 10, 2010
A Dutch bike ride in Richmond! (You can do it too!)
One of the 400 Dutch bikes sent from Holland to Richmond! Since we’re talking transportation and Olympics this month: did you know you can ride a…
February 10, 2010
Update: transit service for the opening ceremonies dress rehearsal, Wed Feb 10
The lineup for the smaller opening ceremonies dress rehearsal on Monday, February 8. Those are security screening tents in the distance. Here's an…
February 9, 2010
Heads up: full dress rehearsal for the opening ceremonies, Wed Feb 10
Here's a note to remind you that the full dress rehearsal for the Olympic opening ceremonies takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10. Why is…
February 9, 2010
Congrats to our staff in the Olympic torch relay so far!
Sergio from CMBC in the torch relay! Just a note to say congratulations to Annie and Sergio from CMBC, who have carried the Olympic flame in the…
February 8, 2010
TransLink and Foursquare team up to offer a transit badge!
I’m so excited to announce that we are working with Foursquare, the mobile social-networking site, to put out a special “transit champion” badge for…
February 8, 2010
TransLink’s Olympic communications centre is now open
TransLink's Olympic communications centre. How glamorous :) TransLink’s Olympic communications centre has started up today! It's a room full of…
February 5, 2010
Friday fun post: are you helping out new folks on transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about helping out new folks on transit. Last week: are you noticing the Olympic crowds…
February 5, 2010
“Ask Me”: one more place to turn for transit help
Just one more note for visitors to our region! You might see a lot of locals wearing red “Ask Me” buttons during the Games, and it’s to encourage…
February 5, 2010
Reminder: Olympic souvenir passes are valid as of Monday, Feb 8
The 3-zone Olympic FareCard. Just a reminder that the six-week Olympic transit passes are valid starting next Monday, February 8! So if you were…
February 5, 2010
Chloe Lan: Buzzer illustrator interview!
Chloe Lan and her illustration for the January/February Buzzer! Let's keep going with the fine tradition of interviewing our Buzzer illustrators!…
