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…
September 14, 2010
Links and tidbits for Tue Sept 14
T is for Transit! Gorgeous photo by jmv. I'm back and slowly returning to the swing of things---there's some long-term, non-blog projects I'm working…
September 7, 2010
Reminder: trolley buses are back on Granville today, Tue Sept 7
One of our old trolleys driving down Granville Street, before the Canada Line construction began in 2006. Note: I'm still on holiday, returning…
August 31, 2010
Info sessions on the West Vancouver bus-only lane on Marine Drive, Thu Sept 2 and Sat Sept 4
A West Vancouver Blue Bus at Georgia and Granville in downtown Vancouver. Photo by sashafatcat. I'm still on holiday! This is a scheduled post.…
August 25, 2010
Links and tidbits for Wed Aug 25
Tidbits and links! If you have any to suggest, or a photo to showcase on these posts, e-mail me at thebuzzer@translink.ca. I’m especially in need of…
August 11, 2010
Trolley service returns to Granville Mall on Tue Sept 7
Click the image to see a large version of this map! After four years of detours, trolley buses will return to Granville Mall on Tuesday, September…