December 16, 2016
The season of giving continues with thousands of donations for Toys for Tots
Delivering our promissory note of 3,000 toys to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau! Lots'o'toys! It was a unseasonably chilly morning when Sparky…
December 16, 2016
The December 2016 issue of the Buzzer is now on the system
Happy holidays! The December 2016 print Buzzer is now on the system. Much of this issue is dedicated to Winter Service Changes. This sheet change is…
December 16, 2016
VIDEO – 28 new SkyTrain cars ordered to improve rapid transit service in Metro Vancouver
Today is a historic day as pen was set to paper in a deal that will improve transit in our region! A $93 million order for 28 new SkyTrain Mark III…
December 16, 2016
Bus Route Buzz: New service – 191 Coquitlam Central Station/Princeton
Great news for Burke Mountain residents! Introducing the 191 that will provide service to the Burke Mountain neighbourhood, connecting residents to…
December 15, 2016
Buzzer blog reader submission: Winter poem
Regular transit user and Buzzer blog reader Carrie Tomiye sent us this lovely poem she wrote about travelling on transit during the winter months.…
December 14, 2016
Bus Route Buzz: Anmore and Belcarra – C26
Explaining the changes for Anmore and Belcarra and the C26 is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 182 Moody Centre Station/Buntzen Lake 1 – The C26 has a new name!…
December 13, 2016
Ivan Chan Photography explores the Evergreen Extension
Thanks to Ivan Chan Photography for all the great photos in this post! The Buzzer blog gladly receives emails from readers and transit riders…
December 13, 2016
Fare Review Phase 1 results are in!
In May and June of 2016, we asked riders and others across the region to tell us what they would like to see in a new transit fare system. Nearly…
December 12, 2016
Lost Property office opens on Saturdays for 3-month trial starting January 7, 2017
The Lost Property Office, located at Stadium–Chinatown Station. Have you ever lost something on transit? It can be a panicked and stressful…
December 12, 2016
Bus Route Buzz: Port Moody and north Coquitlam – 178/C25/C26/C27/C28/C29/C30
Community Shuttles in the Tri-Cities, they are a'changin' – bringing new route names and new routes to Port Moody and north Coquitlam. A rose by…
December 11, 2016
Bus Route Buzz: 169 Braid Station/Coquitlam Central Station
Oh my gosh, we're back again! For this edition of Bus Route Buzz, let's look at route 169. 169 Braid Station/Coquitlam Central Station With the…
December 9, 2016
Links and Tidbits December 9, 2016
Links and tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation from the last few weeks or so. If you have links to…
December 9, 2016
TransLink secures $150 million in ninth bond issue
Some great financial news for TransLink! TransLink has successfully launched its ninth bond issue in November. This brings in $150 million for…
December 9, 2016
Bus Route Buzz: Port Coquitlam and northeast Coquitlam – 159/188/C37/C38/C40
Ta da!! Introducing brand new bus service for northeastern Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam! These routes will now provide direct connections to the…
December 8, 2016
Join TRAMS for their annual holiday lights tours around Metro Vancouver
Courtesy of TRAMS Do you love outdoor holiday decorations AND old transit vehicles and memorabilia? Well then, you're in luck! Because TRAMS (The…
