February 18, 2010
A bird’s-eye view of the crowds from the Vancouver Lookout
The Waterfront lineup for the Canada Line at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17. When the lineups started during the 3 p.m. rush hour at…
February 17, 2010
All aboard the West Coast Express (there’s extra trips for the Olympics)!
The 6 a.m. West Coast Express train parked at Mission City Station. I got up in the wee hours of Monday morning to ride the West Coast Express (WCE)…
February 15, 2010
Quick takes from Waterfront this afternoon
Transit hosts William and Michelle help out a customer looking for the Vancouver Art Gallery. As the hub for many of our transit services, Waterfront…
February 15, 2010
Plan your transit trips on your smartphone
The mobile trip planner displayed on an iPhone. Click for a larger view! Did you know there’s a mobile version of our transit trip planner? If you…
February 14, 2010
The 250 keeps on going
The 250 on its route. Photo by Lisa Parker. Lisa Parker sent along this photo she posted on Flickr, of the 250 heading on its route as protests…
February 13, 2010
iPhone app roundup for Vancouver transit
I’m not sure everyone is aware of all the iPhone apps that can be used to navigate or find out more about Vancouver transit. So I thought I’d put a…
February 11, 2010
Heads up: Olympic opening ceremonies, Fri Feb. 12
Well, you knew it was coming --- the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies are at B.C. Place tomorrow, Friday, February 12! Just like the dress rehearsal…
February 10, 2010
A Dutch bike ride in Richmond! (You can do it too!)
One of the 400 Dutch bikes sent from Holland to Richmond! Since we’re talking transportation and Olympics this month: did you know you can ride a…
January 29, 2010
Friday fun post: are you noticing the Olympic crowds on transit yet?
If you like, skip to the end of this post to take the poll about Olympic crowds on transit. Last week: how do you feel about your car? Last week's…
January 29, 2010
Service improvements for the C26, C41 & C47 on Mon Feb 1
OK, we do have some service improvements starting Monday, Feb 1 that have nothing to do with the Olympics. They’re just service improvements! And…
January 28, 2010
TransLink’s Olympic story, part 3: the transit host program
The Olympics arrive in February, and TransLink has the huge task of helping people travel during the Games. So here’s a series of articles…
January 26, 2010
Get your transit alerts by text or e-mail!
Sign up for transit alerts through e-mail or text messaging! Here’s where the signup link is located on our front page (or just click this picture!)…
January 22, 2010
Olympic travel tips: a guide to recognizing your transit staff
For those who might be in our region for the first time during the Olympics, here’s a short series of tips to help you get on your way. (If you do…
January 20, 2010
Olympic travel tips: bike travel during the Games
For those who might be on our system for the first time during the Olympics, here’s a short series of tips to help you get on your way. (If you do…
January 19, 2010
TransLink’s Olympic story, part 2: the Transportation Management Centre
The Olympics arrive in February, and TransLink has the enormous task of helping people travel during the Games. So here’s a series of articles…