January 23, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – Friday afternoon
STATUS OF BRIDGE Pile driving continuing today. The demolition contractor, Enviro-Vac, completed timber debris cleanup on the Surrey side of the…
January 23, 2009
SkyTrain bike ban eased on starting this weekend
This just in: bikes are allowed back on SkyTrain starting Friday at 7 pm, and will also be allowed on for off-peak hours Monday through Friday…
January 23, 2009
Where do you like to sit on the bus?
For some Friday fun, let's do a poll! When I get on the bus, I like to sit in: ( polls) Come on, I know you've all got an opinion on this---the…
January 23, 2009
The January Buzzer is out today!
Get the latest Buzzer on all our buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express today! This issue has a feature article on the annunciators, the…
January 23, 2009
Video of the Pattullo bridge repairs
Ken Hardie, our director of communications, posted this video of the Pattullo Bridge repairs yesterday, in case you're curious. As you can see,…
January 22, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update — Thursday afternoon
STATUS OF BRIDGE Pile driving began and we started with a 60’ length of pipe. Pile driving may continue from 2-5 days. ROAD ADJUSTMENTS Rush hours…
January 22, 2009
Main Street public art program has its official launch
In the midst of all this Pattullo news, I just wanted to mention that our first Main Street public art project had its official launch last…
January 22, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – 9 a.m. Thursday
(Video above is of Tom Prendergast, our CEO, and Sheri Plewes, our VP of Planning and Capital Management, making the announcement yesterday at 2pm…
January 21, 2009
A picture of the Pattullo Bridge replacement piece
Here's the Canada Line bridge piece that will be used to repair the Pattullo. Photo courtesy of Surespan Construction! If you hadn't heard, we're…
January 21, 2009
Pattullo Bridge likely back within two weeks or so
Big news from the 2pm announcement! We've found a way to fix the bridge, with an expected completion date within the next two weeks! You can read the…
January 21, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – 10 a.m Wednesday
(Ken Hardie's YouTube video from 5:30 p.m. yesterday is above) Morning all, Not a huge amount of updates on the bridge status today. The biggest is…
January 20, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – 3:30 p.m.
STATUS OF BRIDGE Demolition of asphalt was completed around very early Tuesday morning and is currently being hauled away. Demolition of the timber…
January 20, 2009
Albion Ferry late-night service tomorrow
A heads up that the Albion Ferry will be operating one vessel from 9:00 p.m. on Jan. 21st (Wednesday) till end of service at 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 22nd…
January 20, 2009
Transit update, 10am
SkyTrain Reports are that it looks like a regular day on SkyTrain now – crowds are dissipating. Again, bikes are not permitted on the trains at this…
January 20, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update for Tuesday
(Youtube clip is from yesterday evening - Ken Hardie is doing the voiceover.) BRIDGE WORK Demolition work on the compromised portion of the bridge…
