February 29, 2016
Temporary bus stop relocation during Commercial–Broadway Station upgrades
Bus stop changes at Commercial–Broadway from February 29 until summer 2016 As you've probably noticed, upgrades at Commercial–Broadway Station are…
February 29, 2016
SkyTrain unplugged
Going smartphone free on transit for one week! If you take a look at our most recent Links and Tidbits, we included a link from the National Post.…
February 26, 2016
Talking Transit: 5 minutes with Lora
Talking transit is a new series that features interviews with riders sharing their transit stories! Lora relies on transit to get where she needs to…
February 24, 2016
Pink is powerful!
Pink Shirt Day 2016 Another Pink Shirt Day has arrived! What's Pink Shirt Day? Well, let me tell you! It's a day to stand together (wearing pink, of…
February 22, 2016
February 22, 1890 – the beginning of transit in B.C.
Streetcar on Fort St., Victoria - 1890s Courtesy of BC Archives "Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on way back when..." - Aretha Franklin…
February 19, 2016
Links and Tidbits – February 19, 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…
February 18, 2016
Metrotown Station upgrades update
https://youtu.be/abHy2klo4z4 Construction continues at Metrotown Station and Exchange! We are upgrading Metrotown Station to improve accessibility,…
February 18, 2016
Meet the TransLink Buskers: Nikita
https://youtu.be/13jX-2Yd1Q0 Sure, you've seen (or heard!) the buskers around the system, but I want to know more! Don't you?? Best of the Okanagan…
February 17, 2016
Fun poll results: 35% of voters started taking transit very early in life!
The votes are in... 226 votes to be exact! The question? When did you start taking transit? The answers varied, but the front runner ended up being…
February 16, 2016
TransLink staff helps reunite owner and iPad
Lorraine Johnson Lorraine Johnson was having a hectic day a few weeks ago. Among other things, she was in the midst of buying a new condo with a lot…
February 12, 2016
Meet Jordan – our newest Buzzer contributor!
Jordan Keim Hello Buzzer Blog readers – although you may have seen a few of my posts already, I am excited to be officially introduced to all of……
By Jordan Keim
February 11, 2016
Pattullo Bridge rehabilitation begins April 29, 2016
The Pattullo Bridge The Pattullo Bridge is in need of some TLC! This is one of the oldest bridges in the region and comprehensive rehabilitation work…
February 10, 2016
TransLink gets a new CEO!
**Update - see videos below and at the bottom of the post** We will be streaming live via Periscope with our new CEO Be sure to follow us at 11am.…
February 10, 2016
Testing all gates closed at more SkyTrain stations
All gates closed testing continues at Sapperton Station today We are moving forward with full gate closure testing at many more stations over the…
February 9, 2016
First phase of running rail replacement work complete!
https://youtu.be/8w64CC6yx34 You may have noticed in the past few months that the Expo Line has been undergoing some major maintenance work! As part…
By Jordan Keim
