August 7, 2009
The August Buzzer is now out!
The August 2009 Buzzer is now on all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! In this issue, we've got info about the Canada Line service…
August 7, 2009
Finnish cops grab a CMBC bus driver assault suspect!
Boy, it's sure great to have the world's police and firemen here for the World Police and Fire Games. A group of Finnish policemen helped apprehend…
August 5, 2009
A roundup of Canada Line coverage, while we wait
A Canada Line train! While we all wait for August 17 to finally arrive, I thought I'd gather up the Canada Line info lying around into one mega post,…
August 5, 2009
The new SeaBus is in the water!
The Burrard Pacific Breeze, in the water at the Victoria Shipyards! It's still being worked on and tested, but our new SeaBus is finally in the water…
August 5, 2009
BePartofthePlan update: the final consultation report, and the 10-year transportation plan
Canada Line is on its way, yay! But I just want to keep you aware of a couple of key things that are still coming down the pipe here. Remember our…
August 4, 2009
It’s official: the Canada Line opens Monday, August 17
Say hello to the Canada Line on August 17! As you may have heard already, the Canada Line has an opening date: Monday, August 17! We're already…
July 31, 2009
Friday fun trivia: name this ticket’s year, part II!
If you like, skip to the end of this post to see another classic transit ticket and tell us what year it's from! Results from last week: what years…
July 31, 2009
The Albion Ferry sails for the last time
The Albion Ferry's service years, written on the Maple Ridge dock. It's the end of an era: the Albion Ferry sailed for the last time today, bringing…
July 31, 2009
Weekend transit service: extra SkyTrain service, Critical Mass, and B.C. Day info
A couple of things to be aware of for the weekend! Edit: Make sure you check the Alerts page for many more events besides the ones mentioned below,…
July 31, 2009
Good luck to the Transit Police in the World Police and Fire Games!
The 2009 World Police and Fire Games open today, and I just want to send a shout-out to our Transit Police competitors! Several members of our…
July 30, 2009
Last sail of the Albion Ferry tomorrow at noon
The setting sun seen from the Kulleet. Photo by Duane Cooke. The Albion Ferry service is set to close tomorrow, so once again, here's a reminder to…
July 30, 2009
The christening of the new SeaBus
The Burrard Pacific Breeze, getting ready for its christening! Last Friday, the new SeaBus---the Burrard Pacific Breeze---had its official…
July 30, 2009
Reroutes for the 5, 17, and N6 from Aug 3 to Sept 6
Watch out, downtown trolley riders! Owing to construction at Granville and Robson, there will be reroutes for the 5, 17 and N6 for about a month:…
July 29, 2009
Hey, the hybrid buses have hit the streets!
The New Flyer articulated hybrid bus is now on the 99 route! The first of our hybrid buses are now on the roads! Four articulated diesel-electric…
July 29, 2009
Reminder: transit service for the HSBC Celebration of Light, tonight and Saturday
With fireworks displays set for tonight and Saturday, here's a friendly reminder to check out my earlier post on transit service to the HSBC…
