June 4, 2010
Friday fun post: what do you do when waiting for transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to tell us what you do when waiting for transit. Last week ago: ever read what someone else is reading on…
June 4, 2010
The APTA International Rail Rodeo gets underway
The rail rodeo sign up at VCC-Clark Station. (Update: click here for the rail rodeo results!) I spent all day Thursday and a bit of Friday out with…
June 4, 2010
Links and tidbits for Fri June 4
An exploded diagram of a Brill trolley, from a May 25, 1956 Buzzer! Click the image to see a larger version, and click to download the full issue.…
June 3, 2010
Bus reroutes for parades and such this weekend, Sat June 5 and Sun June 6
We've got some bus reroutes coming up this weekend owing to summer events -- have a look and see if your route is affected. Saturday June 5 From…
June 3, 2010
A hands-on look at accessibility on buses
Julie from Access Transit tries getting on a trolley with a scooter at Vancouver Transit Centre, under the guidance of trainer Bert. The ramp from a…
June 2, 2010
Happy 94th birthday to the Buzzer!
Images of the Buzzer's first issue! At bottom right is a picture of the jitneys, private cars that competed with the streetcar system. Click for a…
June 2, 2010
An Access Awareness Day quiz!
Again, it's Access Awareness Day on Saturday June 5, so we're exploring accessibility on the blog this week! Today, here's a seven-question quiz…
June 1, 2010
Angus McIntyre’s retirement ride
Angus dancing as the Carnival Band gives him a surprise performance! Photo by Wayne Worden of the Carnival Band. To celebrate his last day after more…
June 1, 2010
Come to discussion sessions with TransLink’s CEO in June, talking about our 2011 plans
TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis Come out to a community information session with our CEO in June! Ian Jarvis, our Chief Executive Officer, will be providing…
June 1, 2010
Post-secondary students: enter the APTA high-speed rail contest for a chance to go to Beijing
Here's another APTA tidbit for post-secondary students: you're invited to enter a contest about high speed rail! Submit an essay or a drawing about…
May 31, 2010
How do you find a bus stop if you are visually impaired? Rob Sleath discusses Access Awareness Day and accessibility on transit
Rob Sleath, the chair of our Access Transit Users’ Advisory Committee It’s Access Awareness Day on Saturday, June 5, so I thought we'd take some time…
May 28, 2010
Friday fun post: ever read what someone else is reading on transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to tell us if you've ever read what someone else is reading on transit. Last week ago: where do you like to…
May 28, 2010
Three companies shortlisted for our smartcards and faregates project
TransLink is working on developing a smartcard for our system, much like the Oyster Card in London. Photo by mirka23. Our media relations team put…
May 28, 2010
Frequent transit service maps: an invitation to draw your own
View Frequent Bus Service in a larger map Some time ago, Tessa e-mailed me and asked whether TransLink had any maps showing frequent service routes…
May 27, 2010
Bike to Work Week 2010 kicks into gear on Monday May 31
If you want to give biking to work a try, Bike to Work Week 2010 is next week: Monday, May 31 to Sunday June 6! Sign up a team from your school or…
