September 17, 2012
TransLink’s draft 2013 Base Plan
The draft 2013 Base Plan Today, TransLink has released a very important document that lays out our plan for the next three years of transit in Metro…
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…
July 14, 2011
I Love Transit Week 2011: I Love Transit Night is tonight!
I Love Transit Week 2011 Tonight is the big night! If you've sent me your RSVP to thebuzzer@translink.ca, that's great! If you haven't, just show up!…
July 13, 2011
I Love Transit Week 2011: photos, models, testimonials, a haiku and more!
It's I Love Transit Week (July 11-15). All this week, I'm devoting the blog to why we love transit! This week is also special because of I Love…
July 11, 2011
A Bus for I Love Transit Night!
Happy I Love Transit Week, everyone! I hinted that we would be getting a bus this year for I Love Transit Night, and now I can happily say that it's…
June 30, 2011
I Love Transit Night!
After much searching, we've found a venue for I Love Transit Night! This year, it will be on July 14 at Bamboo Cafe across the street from the…
April 7, 2011
The 14 Hastings returns to Vancouver: an interview with planner Peter Klitz about the iconic bus route
A Brill trolley with the BC Hydro colours, operating as the 14 Hastings in 1967. Note: This is a scheduled post as I'm away this week, returning…
May 26, 2010
Collingwood Days, Sat May 29
Collingwood Days is coming up on Saturday May 29! It's a fun-filled family event celebrating community, arts and culture and family, and it's…
September 14, 2009
UBC students: you’ve got many ways to get to school
A chart of the different routes you can take to get to UBC. If you're a UBC student, check out this handy chart showing all your bus route options…
August 12, 2009
Summer spots: Surrey Urban Farmers Market, plus a few more
The Surrey Farmers Market, at Surrey Central Station! A map of the Surrey Urban Farmers Market location! There hasn't been much summer weather this…
July 6, 2009
More photos and video of the new SkyTrain car in action
The new SkyTrain car at Edmonds Station. Photo by Bryan Gal --- see a much larger version here. The new SkyTrain cars hit the system last Friday, and…
June 22, 2009
Hello #595, welcome back C26: June bus service changes start today
The new #595 route connects Langley Centre to Haney Place over the Golden Ears Bridge. The June seasonal bus service changes start today---which…
May 29, 2009
Friday fun poll: how do you signal that you don’t want a bus to pick you up?
If you like, you can skip to the end of this post to answer the signalling poll. Results from last poll: falling asleep and missing your stop Last…
May 13, 2009
SkyTrain question: why do some trains switch at Edmonds?
The SkyTrain, zooming through a station! A while back, Dan B emailed this question about SkyTrain, and I thought I'd share the answer with everyone.…
March 25, 2009
Free pink whistles can help you stay safe
The pink safety whistles from our Whistle Blower campaign -- they are available at Collingwood Community Policing Centre, at 5160 Joyce St in…
