January 12, 2009
CMBC’s Snow Plan
Trolleys stuck in the snow on Main Street, January 4, 2009. Photo by the indefatigable Terry Muirhead. Okay, again as requested in the comments from…
January 7, 2009
Well, if it’s not snowing, it’s flooding. How does this affect transit?
(Watch the clip to hear Drew Snider give an update on transit service from 7:15 a.m. -- or just read below.) As many of you might have heard by now,…
January 5, 2009
Hello 2009! Er… why is the snow still here?
The packed walkway between Commercial and Broadway Stations. Happy new year to you all on our first day back from Christmas holidays! It's a busy…
December 29, 2008
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holiday service and fares
And now, here's the overview of transit service and fares during the New Year holiday! For more details, please visit the TransLink website or call…
December 28, 2008
Public art hits the road on Main Street
The two sides of the afghan-wrapped articulated trolley that will be travelling the #3 route. (Click for a larger version!) Note: I'm still on…
December 22, 2008
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day holiday service and fares
Here's the overview of holiday service and fares for this week! For more details, please visit the TransLink website or call 604-953-3333 for more…
December 8, 2008
Retired trolleys make their way to Mendoza
One of our retired trolleys on a flatbed truck, arriving in Guaymallen, Argentina en route to Mendoza. Thanks to the kindness of Jorge Luis Guevara,…
November 27, 2008
Version 1.1 of TransLink’s iPhone App is now out
The updated iPhone app features Google Maps integration! Hey, version 1.1 of TransLink’s iPhone app is now available! Version 1.1 is both an update…
November 25, 2008
A visit to the Lost Property Office
The Lost Property Office, located in a corner of Stadium Station. Regular readers will remember that I did a story on the Lost Property Office in the…
November 6, 2008
Update on the retired trolleys sailing to South America
Trolleys being loaded into the cargo hold of the vessel Wisdom. Photo courtesy CTL Westrans Shipbrokers. I've received some more info and a few more…
November 5, 2008
Thinking ahead: A backgrounder on Transport 2040 and our 2010 10-year plan
TransLink CEO Tom Prendergast gave a speech at the Vancouver Board of Trade this morning, discussing our long-term strategies and the challenges…
October 31, 2008
Retired trolleys set sail for Argentina
A trolley being hoisted into the cargo hold of a ship bound for South America. We bid a fond farewell to 80 retired trolleys down at the Fraser…
October 28, 2008
An update on iMove
Reader xl asked for an update on iMove, the transportation information website launched in November 2007 by TransLink and a number of partners.…
October 7, 2008
Massey Tunnel bike shuttle service operates this winter
The Massey Tunnel - bikes can shuttle through it all winter! Big news in the world of regional cycling! The Massey Tunnel bike shuttle service will…