September 8, 2009
A few tidbits you might be interested in…
In tidbits today, the Transit Police have released their 2008 Report to the Community. I have several tidbits on hand that I just haven't been able…
September 4, 2009
SeaBus running one boat service on Sunday, Sept 6
SeaBus riders, take note again: there will only one boat service on Sunday September 6, with half-hour service starting at 8:00 a.m. The MV Burrard…
September 3, 2009
Road Services Division fixes buses on the go
One of our Road Services Division vans! Our buses have a type of “first aid” help on the road now! It’s the role of the new Road Services Division…
August 28, 2009
SeaBus running one boat service on Sunday, August 30
SeaBus riders, take note: there will only one boat service on Sunday August 30, with half-hour service starting at 8:00 a.m. The MV Burrard Otter is…
August 24, 2009
More public art debuts on Main Street
An articulated trolley on the 3 route, wrapped in a design by artist Germaine Koh for 88 BLOCKS, the Main Street public art program. Look for a new…
August 20, 2009
Canada Line roundup: even more pics and video, and passport stamp info!
A Canada Line train breezes by Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. Photo by Steve Chou. Some more tidbits about the Canada Line! Even more photos, video,…
August 19, 2009
Guest post: Vancouver Transit and Art
Ink illustration by Peter R. Bach. Here's a lovely change of pace from all the Canada Line stuff. This is a guest post by Jason Vanderhill, who is an…
August 18, 2009
Photo and video of Canada Line opening day
A Canada Line train at Lansdowne Station on opening day. Photo by Dennis Tsang. Whoosh --- Canada Line's opening day is over! And several readers…
August 17, 2009
Share your Canada Line opening day or first-ride stories here!
A Canada Line train on the North Arm Bridge! The Canada Line opens today with free rides from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and this post is for you to share…
August 14, 2009
Scenes from the Canada Line bike and pedestrian bridge opening!
Led by the Transit Police, cyclists and pedestrians take a ceremonial first walk across the Canada Line bike and pedestrian bridge on its opening…
August 10, 2009
What are those weird poles at the Main Street bus stops?
The metal poles at some Main Street bus stops will carry real-time bus arrival displays this fall. If you’ve been to Main Street lately, you might…
July 15, 2009
The Central Park Line: the very first interurban in greater Vancouver
A map of the Central Park Line, outlined on a 1936 Wrigley's transit map supplied by the Burnaby Village Museum. Today, I’m pleased to present a…
July 8, 2009
Link fun for a gloomy Wednesday
I wish the weather was like this photo right now. While we wait for the weather to warm up again --- and Environment Canada better not be joking…
June 22, 2009
One week left for the BePartofthePlan discussions
Just wanted to send out another reminder to join in our BePartofthePlan discussions and give us your thoughts on the region's transportation future.…
June 19, 2009
10-Year Plan workshops in Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Richmond, June 22-24
There are three 10-Year Plan workshops coming up next week --- come by if you can! Monday, June 22, 2009 6:30PM - 9:00PM Evergreen Cultural…