February 15, 2010
Checking in with SeaBus, Mon Feb 15 at 10 a.m.
Transit host Vince helps out a customer. I checked in with staff over at SeaBus at around 10 a.m. this morning, just to see how things are going. It…
February 10, 2010
The Olympic torch runs through Aberdeen Station
The Olympic torchbearer heads up the escalator onto the train. Photo by Alex Dawson. Alex Dawson managed to catch some shots of the Olympic torch as…
February 5, 2010
Chloe Lan: Buzzer illustrator interview!
Chloe Lan and her illustration for the January/February Buzzer! Let's keep going with the fine tradition of interviewing our Buzzer illustrators!…
February 4, 2010
The Buzzer blog’s plan for the Games period
Yours truly, cycling the region to get you the inside scoop on transit and the Olympics. The Olympics will be on from February 12 to 28, and during…
February 2, 2010
A Buzzer blog iPhone app!
The Buzzer blog iPhone app! Wow – you can now download a Buzzer blog app for your iPhone, created by local developer Mark Larocque! Search for…
January 21, 2010
The Olympic Line streetcar makes its debut
My first day ride certificate! The Olympic Line streetcar launched today, and I went down to Olympic Village Station this morning to be a part of…
January 18, 2010
Links post for Monday
Here’s a roundup of some transport-related links that you might like – so much is happening right now owing to the Olympics, plus people have sent…
January 15, 2010
Friday fun poll: how long is your commute?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about how long your commute takes. Last week: when did you start riding transit? Last…
January 4, 2010
Photos of the new SeaBus on its maiden voyage
I was away for the launch of the new SeaBus, the Burrard Pacific Breeze on December 23. However, several lucky blog readers made it on board and sent…
December 17, 2009
Adopt-a-Stop: a proposed user-created web app
Brainstorming for the Adopt-a-Stop web app. A few people have already caught onto this, but if you haven't heard yet, we've released our transit data…
December 4, 2009
2009 holiday parade reroutes for the weekend
The reindeer bus from Coast Mountain Bus Company! It will be in the Rogers Santa Claus Parade this Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo by the indomitable David…
November 17, 2009
Justin Chen: Buzzer illustrator interview!
Justin Chen and his illustration. (Justin said he needs a haircut, so an illustrated self-portrait will have to suffice!) Continuing the fine…
November 6, 2009
Friday fun post: more 1937 trivia
If you like, skip to the end of this post to answer the second round of 1937 Buzzer trivia. Last week's post: ever forgotten to buy a FareCard at…
October 28, 2009
Winners of the 2009 U-Pass photo contest
The 2009 U-Pass photo contest winners: Abbye Dahl, Maggie Baynham, and Claire Seaborn. Congratulations to Abbye Dahl, Maggie Baynham, and Claire…
October 23, 2009
Friday fun post: have you thought about your Olympic travel plans?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to answer the Olympic travel question. Last week's post: 1937 Buzzer trivia Click to see a larger version!…