January 10, 2011
Heads up: possible snowfall Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 11-12, 2011
A photo of a snowy #130 from March 9, 2009. The meteorologists are predicting snow flurries today, Tuesday, and Wednesday (January 10-12, 2011), so I…
January 7, 2011
iBusVan iPhone app now discontinued (unless you can take over the project!)
Arrr! iBusVan, a really good Vancouver transit iPhone app, is sadly no longer available. Zhenwang Yao, the developer, has let me know that owing to…
December 21, 2010
1986 SkyTrain photos from Alan M
SkyTrain racing through the Expo 86 grounds. Photo by Alan M. Note: I'm still on holiday until Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011! This is a scheduled post.…
November 25, 2010
Brrr! Tips for riding transit in snowy weather
Metrotown SkyTrain station, covered in snow this afternoon! The weather outside is frightful, so it's a good time to highlight some handy tips for…
November 18, 2010
CUTA 2010: electronic fare systems session
Title slide for the electronic fare systems session TransLink is hosting the 2010 Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) fall conference this…
November 15, 2010
CUTA 2010: Transit Oriented Development and Land Use Policies
The moderator for the Transit-Oriented Development session As mentioned, the Canadian Urban Transit Association's 2010 fall conference is in…
November 4, 2010
Links and tidbits, Thu Nov 4
Spotted: someone brought their own seat on the SkyTrain! And a lovely chair it is. (I assume she was carrying it home :) Tidbits and links about…
October 27, 2010
Central Valley Greenway: an update from our planning team
Part of the Central Valley Greenway in New Westminster. As you probably know, I've hosted a lot of discussion and feedback about the Central Valley…
October 25, 2010
Reminder: have your say on our funding priorities and service optimization plan
Public consultation! You may have seen this photo before: for some reason we use it everywhere. Two important online questionnaires are closing on…
October 14, 2010
Tidbits and links for Thu Oct 14
Freeloading varmints trying to hitch a ride at Stanley Park! This hilarious picture was snapped by David Lam. Tidbits and links about transportation!…
October 12, 2010
Contest: name our future electronic fare card!
Edit, 1:35 p.m.: added one of the promotional videos above! There's a second video here too. Starting today, Tuesday, October 12, 2010, you can…
October 8, 2010
Fun poll results: 74% have not rideshared
Last week's poll asked whether you have ever tried ridesharing! Neatly enough, 100 readers took the poll. When all was said and done, 74% (74…
October 7, 2010
Important: bus stop changes at Commercial-Broadway Station, Mon Oct 11
Commercial-Broadway Station will temporarily shift its bus stops on Monday October 11, owing to road construction work. The red checkered outlines…
October 5, 2010
Ride-Share Week: Carolyn’s real-life ridesharing story
Carolyn Reitzel, using another transportation alternative! For this year’s Ride-Share Week, Carolyn Reitzel has kindly agreed to share her…
October 1, 2010
Changes for the 258, 701, C25 and C26, starting Mon Oct 4
There are some slight changes for four routes starting Monday, October 4, 2010. Please pass along if you know someone affected! 258 to change bays…
