February 8, 2012
The costs of fare evasion
A Transit Police Officer and SkyTrain Attendant at work Fare evasion is one of those perennial themes I come across when I scan our Twitter channel,…
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 27, 2012
North Shore Area Transit Plan
The longer I spend at TransLink, the more I realize how much work is put towards planning for the future of transit. Besides the day-to-day…
December 19, 2011
Holiday gift ideas for transit fans 2011
Though time is short until the biggest gift-giving day of the year, I thought I would continue the annual tradition of gift ideas for transit fans. I…
December 5, 2011
Google maps, email and print options added to Trip Planner
Trip Planner now uses Google Maps! It was only last week that I wrote about the latest updates to Next Bus. This week's exciting announcement is…
December 1, 2011
Service and fares for the 2011 holiday season
It's that time again to talk about holiday service changes. Please note that there are also December service changes. For info on these, check the…
November 3, 2011
Fall Bike to Work Week
The latest edition of Bike to Work Week is well on its way, and I finally skipped the bus and SkyTrain and onto my bike this morning to take part.
October 7, 2011
Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council vote to approve the “Moving Forward” supplemental plan
Look for changes to the system in the not so distant future Today, the Metro Vancouver Mayors' Council voted in favour of the "Moving Forward"…
September 21, 2011
Burrard Station elevator out of service starting Monday, September 26th
If you're using Burrard Station this upcoming Monday, please take note of changes to elevator accessibility due to construction. I don't usually…
September 8, 2011
New ways to find your way: An interview about TransLink’s new transportation wayfinding strategy
New ID sign at the Bridgeport Bus Exchange TransLink's Joanne Proft, Project Manager in Infrastructure Planning, said something interesting when I…
September 4, 2011
Our new mobile website is live!
m.translink.ca main page After a lot of planning, work and some testing (thanks again, Buzzer readers), the newly upgraded mobile website is finally…
August 24, 2011
September service changes and optimization
Changes are coming to some September transit schedules Fall is quickly approaching (September 23rd to be exact), and with the change in the weather…
August 22, 2011
On the road to another record
Has your commute changed recently? There's been a lot of reflection these past couple of weeks on transit and TransLink. Last week, we celebrated…
July 29, 2011
2011 B.C. Day long weekend, Pride Parade and Festival of Light transit service
English Bay fireworks There are loads of festivities and, hopefully, relaxing planned for this weekend. In order to make your three days off as…
July 20, 2011
Base plan and ‘Moving Forward’ supplemental plan – webinar wrapup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-pGK4jsJqk Last night's webinar on the 2012 Base Plan and Supplemental Plan was chock-full of useful information and…
