January 11, 2011
Links and tidbits, Tue Jan 11, 2011
Daryl Claudio took a picture of all his saved transit passes and tickets, collected since 2006! Sent in via Twitter. A roundup of interesting tidbits…
November 19, 2010
Poll results: 86% line up at the bus stop, not the nearby shelter
In last week's fun poll, I asked whether you lined up at the bus shelter, or at the actual bus stop. There were 169 votes in the poll, and the vast…
October 1, 2010
Changes for the 258, 701, C25 and C26, starting Mon Oct 4
There are some slight changes for four routes starting Monday, October 4, 2010. Please pass along if you know someone affected! 258 to change bays…
July 30, 2010
Friday fun post: the 1952 Buzzer bemoans children sitting on transit
For the fun post this week, let's have a look at the Buzzer from May 9, 1952. Download a PDF version here! Now it's totally cliche to say "Wow, times…
June 29, 2010
Links and tidbits for Tue June 29
Tidbits and links! If you have any to suggest, or a photo to showcase on these posts, e-mail me at thebuzzer@translink.ca! Maybe I should start one…
June 18, 2010
Friday fun post: a 1945 Buzzer with planning predictions and poetry
If you like, skip to the end of this post to to read the 1945 Buzzer! Last week: what's your favourite type of seat material? Last week, I asked you…
June 11, 2010
Bus reroutes and SkyTrain repair work over the weekend, Sat June 12 and Sun June 13
Summer events continue on this weekend, prompting a few bus reroutes. As well, SkyTrain will be doing a bit of repair work in the Columbia-Sapperton…
June 1, 2010
Come to discussion sessions with TransLink’s CEO in June, talking about our 2011 plans
TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis Come out to a community information session with our CEO in June! Ian Jarvis, our Chief Executive Officer, will be providing…
January 8, 2010
Friday fun post: when did you start riding transit?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about when you started riding transit. Last year (!): your top transit moments of the…
September 9, 2009
9am-ish transit update for Wed Sept 9
The latest from Drew: OK ... Canada Line peak time appears to be over at BRIDGEPORT, but there may still be some heavy loads out of…
September 9, 2009
8am-ish transit update for Wed Sept 9
Right now: trains to Waterfront are alternating between quite full and half full at City Hall. Platforms are always cleared tho. Lots of ppl get off…
September 8, 2009
8:20am transit update for Sept 8
Update from Drew Snider: Day One appears to be going well on a number of fronts ... CANADA LINE ... buses are arriving packed at…
September 8, 2009
8 am transit update for Sept 8
Morning all! Transit has been flowing pretty smoothly since 7am today. As we head into the 8am hour, the crowds are starting to pick up but the…
August 24, 2009
New series: five spots to visit along the Canada Line
With lots of people so excited to ride the Canada Line, I thought it might be fun to do a little series spotlighting places to visit along the Line’s…
August 21, 2009
Friday fun post: favourite Canada Line station?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the Canada Line station poll! Answer to last week's post: what those SeaBus tokens are Back side…
