February 14, 2010
Next Bus SMS tip: how to get the times for just one specific bus route
Well, just in time for Valentine's Day, here is a tip for finding times for your one and only bus route :) Likely you've heard of our Next Bus SMS…
February 14, 2010
Bike valets offer free secure bike parking in Vancouver
The bike valet service near LiveCity Yaletown in downtown Vancouver. If you’re cycling to Olympic events in Vancouver, remember that you can leave…
February 13, 2010
Opening ceremonies: photos & such from the transit side of things
Crowds coming out of Yaletown-Roundhouse Station at about 4:30 p.m. Well, as mentioned, I went down to see what the crowds looked like on transit for…
February 13, 2010
iPhone app roundup for Vancouver transit
I’m not sure everyone is aware of all the iPhone apps that can be used to navigate or find out more about Vancouver transit. So I thought I’d put a…
February 13, 2010
Olympic events cancelled or postponed? Your event ticket is still valid on transit
As you may have heard already, the Men's Downhill and Women's Super-Combined skiing events today have been postponed. But tickets for those events…
February 13, 2010
Heads up: many Olympic sports events start today, Sat Feb. 13!
OK, the headline to this post sounds obvious --- but it actually means something to you in terms of traffic and transit in the region! With many…
February 12, 2010
Friday fun post: are you planning to go to a lot of Games events?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about travelling during the Olympic period. Last week: do you tend to help out new folks…
February 12, 2010
I’m out and about during the Opening Ceremonies
Yours truly, cycling the region to get you the inside scoop on transit and the Olympics. Just a quick note to say I will be out and about in downtown…
February 12, 2010
Stadium-Chinatown Station: how it works for the Olympic period
Apparently there's a bit of confusion about Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station for the Olympic period, so here’s a post to hopefully sort things out.…
February 11, 2010
Heads up: Olympic opening ceremonies, Fri Feb. 12
Well, you knew it was coming --- the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies are at B.C. Place tomorrow, Friday, February 12! Just like the dress rehearsal…
February 11, 2010
Lonsdale Quay bus loop & SeaBus service currently suspended due to police incident
Update, 6:13 p.m. The incident below has been resolved! SeaBus is now back in service -- please expect a few delays while crowds are cleared. The…
February 11, 2010
Congrats to our third staff member in the torch relay!
Chelsea from CMBC (right) receives the flame from the previous torchbearer on the North Shore. Congrats to Chelsea, a first-year apprentice from CMBC…
February 11, 2010
Try ridesharing to Park & Rides or Olympic transfer hubs during the Games
Our Olympic communications team has heard that some people are having difficulty finding space at the Park & Rides around the Lower Mainland—even…
February 11, 2010
SeaBus boosts service with three vessels for the Games
A SeaBus seen through the window of the newest SeaBus. On Monday, SeaBus started its extended hours for the Olympics! (For visitors who may not…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs by the north SeaBus terminal!
The Olympic torch speeds past the north SeaBus terminal on Lonsdale Quay! Many thanks to Barb from SeaBus, who sent in this photo of the torchbearer…
