April 12, 2011
Introducing the new editor of the Buzzer: Robert Willis!
Introducing the new editor of the Buzzer newsletter and blog, Robert Willis! I'm pleased to introduce Robert Willis, who will be taking over the…
April 7, 2011
The 14 Hastings returns to Vancouver: an interview with planner Peter Klitz about the iconic bus route
A Brill trolley with the BC Hydro colours, operating as the 14 Hastings in 1967. Note: This is a scheduled post as I'm away this week, returning…
April 1, 2011
The April 2011 Buzzer is now out!
The April 2011 Buzzer is now on board all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! The whole Buzzer is devoted to the bus service changes…
March 28, 2011
On removing freeways and reforming buses: an interview with Dr Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute
Dr. Kee Yeon Hwang, president of the Korea Transport Institute, at the Hotel Vancouver on March 28, 2011. I got a chance to speak with Dr. Kee Yeon…
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 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?…
March 4, 2011
Q&A with Doug Kelsey, TransLink COO, after his trip on the system on March 2, 2011
As promised --- here's the wrapup interview with Doug Kelsey, TransLink COO, after his ride out on the system on Wednesday, March 2, 2011! To…
March 1, 2011
More SkyTrain historic photos and memorabilia!
Waiting for a ride to the SkyTrain yard at CP Rail's Mayfair Terminal in Coquitlam. March 1985 photo by Bob Webster, sent in by Alan M. I have…
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 22, 2011
Apply to be the Buzzer editor & blogger: I’m on maternity leave as of April 29, 2011!
Me, cycling towards a sparkling future! A pretty big announcement for me today: I'm going on maternity leave starting April 29, 2011! Yes, I'm…
February 21, 2011
1982 SkyTrain station concept drawings!
A 1982 conceptual drawing of Nanaimo Station by Manfred Stein for the firm Architektengruppe U-Bahn. Click for a MUCH larger version! Our recent…
February 16, 2011
Links and tidbits for Wed Feb 16, 2011
Tidbits and links about transportation from the last few weeks or so! As pointed out on Human Transit, the new video from REM makes extensive use…
February 11, 2011
Fun poll results: 59% first rode the SkyTrain when they were kids
In a fit of SkyTrain nostalgia, last week I asked about your first ride experience on SkyTrain. And after 309 votes (one of the highest vote…
February 8, 2011
Stephanie Wiriahardja: Buzzer illustrator interview!
The February 2011 Buzzer cover illustration and its creator, Stephanie Wiriahardja! And so we continue the fine tradition of interviewing our Buzzer…
February 7, 2011
Donated: a 1943 Buzzer!
A 1943 Buzzer, kindly donated by Mike Conroy. Another quick post to point out another Buzzer that arrived in the mail a while back! This one is from…
