May 11, 2009
Wanted: summer getaways on transit and more, for the July Buzzer
The July 2008 Buzzer listed some summer getaways you could reach transit and bike -- I want to do a new list for the July 2009 Buzzer! Got any good…
May 11, 2009
Tonight: #531, #595, community shuttle open house at Langley Public Library
You may have seen this in your local papers, but tonight, there will be a TransLink open house at Langley Public Library, 20399 Douglas Cres, from…
May 11, 2009
Transit on film: Seat Ibiza car commercial
Here's a commercial for a Spanish compact car Seat Ibiza, shot partly on a Mark I SkyTrain at Waterfront Station in 2006. First, I don't speak…
May 8, 2009
Friday fun poll: which type of SkyTrain car do you like best?
If you like, you can skip to the end of this post to answer the Mark I vs. Mark II cars poll. Results from last poll: eye contact on transit Last…
May 8, 2009
The May Buzzer is out today!
The May 2009 Buzzer is now on all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! In this issue we talk about Bike to Work Week, which encourages…
May 8, 2009
TransLink’s Annual General Meeting, Tue May 12, 9am-11am
You're invited to attend TransLink’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12! It will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Firefighters Hall,…
May 7, 2009
Today: open house for #531 and #399 routes at Semiahmoo Mall
There's an open house today at Semiahmoo Mall, asking for feedback on two new routes for Surrey, White Rock, and Langley! The open house is being…
May 7, 2009
A few more photos of the new SkyTrain interiors
One of Chris Cassidy's photos from the new SkyTrain cars. Here's some more photos if you'd like to see more of the new SkyTrain car interiors. Chris…
May 7, 2009
Fleet Overhaul Series, Part 6 of 6: Electronics and high-floor wheelchair lift repair
This little office is where they fix the destination signs for the vehicles. This is the final article in a six-part series about Fleet Overhaul, the…
May 6, 2009
Wanted: questions for the Friday fun polls
Does anyone have any questions for the Friday fun polls? I'm running short on good ideas and I'm certain you all have questions you'd love to ask……
May 6, 2009
Improved interiors for the new SkyTrain cars!
The new SkyTrain car, sitting on the Stadium Station side track. Finally, I’m able to share info about the improved interiors for our new SkyTrain…
May 6, 2009
Port Coquitlam bus reroutes for the May Day Parade
The 86th annual Rotary May Day Parade is on Saturday in Port Coquitlam. (86 -- that's almost as old as the Buzzer!) Anyway, this all means some…
May 5, 2009
Transit on film: The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Well, this might be the best transit-on-film clip yet ---- reader ;-) posted this clip from the Trial of the Incredible Hulk TV movie, shot on a…
May 5, 2009
Bike to Work Week 2009 gets rolling on Monday, May 11
Try cycling to work during Bike to Work Week, which launches its 2009 edition on Monday, May 11! Sign up a team online, and win prizes for…
May 4, 2009
Transit on film: Paycheck
All right, for Monday, here's a fun item to start your week off. Paycheck wasn't exactly Ben Affleck's finest two hours on film (that was Gigli,…
