April 19, 2012
The April 2012 Buzzer and Mark Atomos Pilon: Buzzer illustrator interview
Illustration and illustrator Another month, another Buzzer newsletter. This month's issue came out last Friday and was devoted primarily to April…
March 19, 2012
Links & Tidbits for March 19, 2012
http://youtu.be/n-AbPav5E5M The intersections in Holland look a little different than they do here. I spot only a handful of personal vehicles in two…
March 12, 2012
The March 2012 Buzzer and Andy Dixon: Buzzer illustrator interview
Andy and his vivid drawing of transit in Steveston The cover of the latest issue. If you're taking transit, make sure to pick up the new March…
February 29, 2012
On the system – fare evasion
The Transit Security badge To say fare evasion is a hot topic on this blog and in Metro Vancouver in general is an understatement. Not only has it…
February 24, 2012
Predictive departure times for real-time Next Bus
This is one internal beta version for predictive bus departure times in map view. In simple terms, the main question that the new TransLink…
February 17, 2012
Real-time transit information beta test part II wrap-up
Luke was the first tester of the day! At the beginning of the month, I put out a call for a couple of testers to help us look at where we've come…
February 17, 2012
Friday Fun Poll – Has the new mobile site changed how you use transit?
Smartphone with new mobile site loaded on it It's been a crazy week, so I haven't been able to post anything this week until now! Don't worry, next…
February 4, 2012
The February 2012 Buzzer and Andrea Rodgers: Buzzer illustrator interview
The #3 and Andrea The new print Buzzer is out! A good chunk of this issue is devoted to what's in store for transit in 2012. I don't want to steal…
February 2, 2012
Looking for two testers to test existing Real-Time Transit Information and help us look to the future
Testers will provide feedback on the latest and past updates to nb.translink.ca It's that time again to invite Buzzer Blog readers to help us shape…
January 23, 2012
Favourites, the path of your bus route and functionality improvements added to Next Bus!
A mobile map of the #9 showing the route after path (in-orange) saved using the new favorites function Every few weeks or so, the mobile team rolls…
January 18, 2012
Family-friendly transit
A dad taking his daughter in a stroller on a bus Before I became a parent, I didn't think about the logistics of moving myself and my child around.…
January 16, 2012
Some transit history and a thank you card
A 1990 brochure featuring the transit system! Every once in a while, myself and my colleagues receive some interesting content from readers in our…
January 10, 2012
Monthly FareCards are now available on the 20th day of every month
A sample of a 3-Zone monthly FareCard Humans are prone to routines. Every month, there are bills to be paid by a particular date, food to be made at…
January 6, 2012
The January 2012 Buzzer and Karen Garry: Buzzer illustrator interview
The first Buzzer of 2012 is now on the system! The first Buzzer of 2012 is out. This month is all about art and the Canada Line. If you ride the…
December 21, 2011
GPS-enabled search added to Next Bus
GPS-enabled search on Next Bus Today, the team behind TransLink's mobile site has a holiday present for site users -- more updates, including…
