April 15, 2011
Wrapup note from TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis’s ride on the system, Apr 4, 2011
As mentioned, last week TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis spent a morning on the system talking to customers and staff, just like our our COO, Doug Kelsey,…
April 1, 2011
UBC Line: webinar reminder for Apr 4, 2011, plus notes from the first two workshops
Passengers boarding a 99 B-Line bus. One reminder and two workshop recaps from the UBC Line Rapid Transit study! Webinar takes place Monday, April 4,…
April 1, 2011
Watch for TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis on the system next Mon Apr 4, 2011
Ian Jarvis, TransLink CEO On Monday, April 4, 2011, look out for Ian Jarvis, TransLink's chief executive officer, out riding the system! Again, this…
March 23, 2011
Links and tidbits, Wed Mar 23, 2011
Mad Men On Trains from Rich Sommer A roundup of interesting tidbits and links about transportation from the last week or so! Vincent Kartheiser and…
March 23, 2011
SFU presents two free talks with Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, Korea Transport Institute president, Mar 29 and 31, 2011
Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute Heads up for transit and planning enthusiasts: Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of Seoul's…
March 21, 2011
Phase 2 of our UBC Line rapid transit consultation launches Wed Mar 30, 2011
Look out: the second round of consultation on alternatives for future UBC Line rapid transit service starts on Wednesday, March 30, 2011! As you'll…
March 18, 2011
Fun poll results: 75% report a great day on transit once a month or even more frequently!
Last week, I asked how often you had a super great day on transit --- you know, a day when all your transfers line up perfectly and you make it to…
March 10, 2011
Links and tidbits for Thu Mar 10, 2011
A round up of interesting tidbits and links about transportation from the last week or so! How did I never see the Bike Safety Boogie video before?…
February 24, 2011
Links and tidbits for Thu Feb 24, 2011
Buzzer pal Tim Choi is building a model of the new SeaBus, the Pacific Breeze. Here's how the cabin looks so far! As usual: tidbits and links about…
February 9, 2011
Transit for the Olympic one-year anniversary celebrations, Sat Feb 12, 2011!
Crowds on Granville Street (looking south from Robson) from February 19, 2010. Photo from the Transit Police. Can you believe it's been one year…
January 19, 2011
SkyTrain history tidbits: memorabilia!
The certificate given out for riding the prebuild, Main Street SkyTrain demonstration line! Scan kindly provided by Rob Chew. SkyTrain tickets from…
January 12, 2011
Smart card finalist names released: you decide the winner starting Friday, Jan 14, 2011!
Smartcards will eventually replace all forms of tickets and passes on our system. As you may have heard already, we have released the three finalist…
December 17, 2010
Friday fun guest post: It’s all about the numbers… on the bus, by Michael Taylor-Noonan
Our old and new trolleybuses at an event in 2007 --- you can clearly see their differing bus numbers! For this Friday fun post, Michael…
November 30, 2010
United Boulevard Extension: an interview with Sany Zein, TransLink Director of Roads
A map of the United Boulevard Extension with the issue areas delineated. This is pulled from the boards put up at the United Boulevard consultation…
November 26, 2010
Moving on Evergreen Line and more: an update on TransLink’s 2011 supplemental plans
Here's another update on TransLink’s proposed supplemental plans for 2011, which focus on funding for the Evergreen Line, the North Fraser Perimeter…
