February 15, 2011
Moving Through: transit-oriented mini-walks from the Museum of Vancouver, Sat Feb 19, 2011
This event crossed my desk: I thought many of you might be interested! The Museum of Vancouver is offering an "out of the box" exploration of…
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 10, 2011
A look back at the 2010 Olympics after one year on, from a transit perspective!
A cheerful crowd waits to board the SeaBus after the Olympic opening ceremonies, Friday February 12, 2010. Over 60,000 people headed to BC Place for…
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 3, 2011
SkyTrain historic pamphlets: Transformers teach kids to ride the system!
Up up and away: the SkyTrain Transformer helps kids learn to ride the system! Why yes, that IS a SkyTrain Transformer! He's the star of Up, Up, and…
February 2, 2011
SkyTrain history: a little more Charles and Diana
Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales at Patterson Station in 1986. Aha --- I'm pleased to present a story from Ven Rao, one of the SkyTrain…
February 1, 2011
Links and tidbits for Tue Feb 1, 2011
I saw this written on a bus window this winter :) Tidbits and links on transportation from the last little while! Alexander Chen turns the New York…
January 28, 2011
Fun poll results: 50% have turned a lost item in, 50% have not
Wow, I don't think a poll has ever turned out this way before! Last week I asked if you'd ever found a lost item on transit and turned it in. And…
January 28, 2011
Rider alerts for UBC buses, the 135, and New West Station, Jan 29 and 31, 2011
A couple of key transit updates have crossed my desk. Spread these around if you know people who might be affected! Saturday, Jan 29, 2011: one…
January 21, 2011
SkyTrain historic photos: Princess Diana visits SkyTrain and more
Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Patterson Station. Photo dated May 6, 1986. Click for a much larger version! Prince Charles and Princess Diana…
January 20, 2011
Come to a Mia Birk cycling talk from the SFU City Program, Wed Jan 26, 2011
In case you're interested, the SFU City Program is hosting a talk by Mia Birk, who helped develop the City of Portland's hugely successful bike…
January 20, 2011
Links and tidbits for Thu Jan 20, 2011
Bob sent along a snapshot of his collection of farecards dating back to 1990! Thanks Bob! A roundup of interesting tidbits and links about…
January 18, 2011
Allison Koberstein: Buzzer illustrator interview!
Allison Koberstein with her lovely cover illustration for the January 2011 Buzzer! Ack: I kind of fell off the wagon with interviewing our Buzzer…
January 17, 2011
Guest post: Average Joe Cyclist on becoming a bicycle commuter – if I can do it, so can you!
With my own winter-ready bike parked nearby, I realized that I have become one of those fearless bicycle commuters – and also reflected on what a…
January 14, 2011
Friday fun poll results: 83% have carried something cumbersome on transit
When your transit vehicle is empty, it makes it easier to get heavy luggage on board :) Last week, I asked if you had ever carried something really…
