January 23, 2012
Favourites, the path of your bus route and functionality improvements added to Next Bus!
A mobile map of the #9 showing the route after path (in-orange) saved using the new favorites function Every few weeks or so, the mobile team rolls…
January 18, 2012
Family-friendly transit
A dad taking his daughter in a stroller on a bus Before I became a parent, I didn't think about the logistics of moving myself and my child around.…
January 16, 2012
Some transit history and a thank you card
A 1990 brochure featuring the transit system! Every once in a while, myself and my colleagues receive some interesting content from readers in our…
January 11, 2012
Burnaby Mountain Gondola Business Case
Cover page of the Burnaby Mountain Gondola Business Case and Alternatives Assessment The business case and alternatives assessments for the Burnaby…
January 11, 2012
Input wanted on proposed fare increases
TransLink's Regional Transportation Commissioner is seeking feedback on the proposed fare increases for 2013. Visit the Commission's website to find…
January 10, 2012
Monthly FareCards are now available on the 20th day of every month
A sample of a 3-Zone monthly FareCard Humans are prone to routines. Every month, there are bills to be paid by a particular date, food to be made at…
January 6, 2012
The January 2012 Buzzer and Karen Garry: Buzzer illustrator interview
The first Buzzer of 2012 is now on the system! The first Buzzer of 2012 is out. This month is all about art and the Canada Line. If you ride the…
January 4, 2012
Links and tidbits for January 04, 2012
http://youtu.be/QZPAcDvADBI A belated Happy New Year to you all! The trolley busses we use may not be that old, but the technology is pretty much…
December 23, 2011
2011 holiday schedule reminder, plus best wishes for the season
Happy Holidays from the TransLink Family! Click on the picture to see our holiday ecard. Just a reminder that our 2011 holiday service schedule…
December 22, 2011
New bus shelters for the Newton bus exchange
Newton bus shelters just installed The Newton bus exchange is getting a set of eight new bus shelters this week, to replace ones the previous…
December 21, 2011
GPS-enabled search added to Next Bus
GPS-enabled search on Next Bus Today, the team behind TransLink's mobile site has a holiday present for site users -- more updates, including…
December 19, 2011
Holiday gift ideas for transit fans 2011
Though time is short until the biggest gift-giving day of the year, I thought I would continue the annual tradition of gift ideas for transit fans. I…
December 16, 2011
Bus Driver Appreciation Day at Vancouver Technical School
Vancouver Technical School students showing their appreciation for bus operators. Starting in the early hours this morning, students at Vancouver…
December 15, 2011
The 2011 Reindeer Bus
Happy holidays from the ReindeerBus! You may have noticed the ReindeerBus over the last few weeks, making its rounds of the Lower Mainland. After…
December 14, 2011
Calculating savings on the cost of gas
Drivers often compare the cost of gas between stations, choosing the one offering a lower price even when it's only a slight savings. Who hasn't seen…
