August 4, 2009
It’s official: the Canada Line opens Monday, August 17
Say hello to the Canada Line on August 17! As you may have heard already, the Canada Line has an opening date: Monday, August 17! We're already…
July 31, 2009
Friday fun trivia: name this ticket’s year, part II!
If you like, skip to the end of this post to see another classic transit ticket and tell us what year it's from! Results from last week: what years…
July 31, 2009
The Albion Ferry sails for the last time
The Albion Ferry's service years, written on the Maple Ridge dock. It's the end of an era: the Albion Ferry sailed for the last time today, bringing…
July 31, 2009
Weekend transit service: extra SkyTrain service, Critical Mass, and B.C. Day info
A couple of things to be aware of for the weekend! Edit: Make sure you check the Alerts page for many more events besides the ones mentioned below,…
July 31, 2009
Good luck to the Transit Police in the World Police and Fire Games!
The 2009 World Police and Fire Games open today, and I just want to send a shout-out to our Transit Police competitors! Several members of our…
July 30, 2009
Last sail of the Albion Ferry tomorrow at noon
The setting sun seen from the Kulleet. Photo by Duane Cooke. The Albion Ferry service is set to close tomorrow, so once again, here's a reminder to…
July 30, 2009
The christening of the new SeaBus
The Burrard Pacific Breeze, getting ready for its christening! Last Friday, the new SeaBus---the Burrard Pacific Breeze---had its official…
July 30, 2009
Reroutes for the 5, 17, and N6 from Aug 3 to Sept 6
Watch out, downtown trolley riders! Owing to construction at Granville and Robson, there will be reroutes for the 5, 17 and N6 for about a month:…
July 29, 2009
Hey, the hybrid buses have hit the streets!
The New Flyer articulated hybrid bus is now on the 99 route! The first of our hybrid buses are now on the roads! Four articulated diesel-electric…
July 29, 2009
Reminder: transit service for the HSBC Celebration of Light, tonight and Saturday
With fireworks displays set for tonight and Saturday, here's a friendly reminder to check out my earlier post on transit service to the HSBC…
July 29, 2009
Bring a food bank donation for Christmas in July at Burrard Station tomorrow
Santa’s making a visit in July this year to help the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Thanks to the Rogers Santa Claus Parade, Santa will be at…
July 29, 2009
TransitDB: a prizewinning Vancouver transit website
Carson Lam, all dressed up for the Microsoft FTW Ultimate App Throwdown. At the end of June, UBC computer science student Carson Lam emerged…
July 28, 2009
The Buzzer gets a lovely letter
Letter sent by James Lawrence to the Buzzer -- click to read a larger version. Mr. James W. Lawrence sent in this letter last week, and after I…
July 28, 2009
The old elevator in Broadway Station is gone!
Notice anything different? Just a post to point out the old elevator in Broadway Station is gone! It's crazy how spacious it feels there now. (Here's…
July 27, 2009
Photos from the Vancouver City Centre open house
One of the entrances to Vancouver City Centre Station on the Canada Line. Maybe it was the hot weather, maybe it was all the free samples of Jugo…
