February 27, 2009
I Love Transit Week essay: Jon Coleman, about the #4 bus
To cap off I Love Transit Week, here's another essay. Amazing local blog VancouverIsAwesome once ran a tribute to the #4 bus, written by contributor…
February 26, 2009
I Love Transit Week essay: Dave Olson
For I Love Transit Week, I'm happy to share a contribution from Dave Olson, who is a prolific and talented local writer, podcaster, poet, Canucks…
February 20, 2009
Friday fun poll: have you given up your seat in the past month?
(Looking for the surprise post advertised in the February print Buzzer? Please click here -- it's about I Love Transit Week and our first live…
February 19, 2009
A few notes for the SkyTrain silent dance party on Saturday
SkyTrain will play host to a silent dance party on Saturday. So, it looks like thousands have signed up via Facebook for a silent SkyTrain dance…
February 5, 2009
Vancouver transit on The Nature of Things
By the way: CBC's The Nature of Things has a feature on Vancouver tonight, with some attention to SkyTrain and our public transport system in…
January 29, 2009
Transit riders, take note: Saturday night will be busy
Saturday night is always a busy night in downtown Vancouver, but a heavy date calendar for Saturday, Jan. 31 means larger crowds than usual on that…
January 29, 2009
Something neat: How we get to work
For all those who like transportation data, Erick over at Regarding Place magazine has a new feature up on how we get to work in our region. He's…
January 28, 2009
MediVac helicopter lands at Port Coquitlam Transit Centre
Last Friday, a serious motor vehicle accident closed Kingsway Ave in Port Coquitlam for the afternoon, and a MediVac helicopter used Port Coquitlam…
January 26, 2009
The last Pattullo Bridge update (or so we hope)
STATUS OF BRIDGE The bridge structure was completed on Sunday Traffic safety and control measures were dealt with in the late afternoon through the…
January 26, 2009
Pattullo Bridge reopens! Special transit service continues today
(Video of TransLink CEO Tom Prendergast and VP of Planning and Capital Management Sheri Plewes announcing the reopening of the Pattullo Bridge…
January 22, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update — Thursday afternoon
STATUS OF BRIDGE Pile driving began and we started with a 60’ length of pipe. Pile driving may continue from 2-5 days. ROAD ADJUSTMENTS Rush hours…
January 22, 2009
Main Street public art program has its official launch
In the midst of all this Pattullo news, I just wanted to mention that our first Main Street public art project had its official launch last…
January 22, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – 9 a.m. Thursday
(Video above is of Tom Prendergast, our CEO, and Sheri Plewes, our VP of Planning and Capital Management, making the announcement yesterday at 2pm…
January 20, 2009
Pattullo Bridge update – 3:30 p.m.
STATUS OF BRIDGE Demolition of asphalt was completed around very early Tuesday morning and is currently being hauled away. Demolition of the timber…
January 20, 2009
Albion Ferry late-night service tomorrow
A heads up that the Albion Ferry will be operating one vessel from 9:00 p.m. on Jan. 21st (Wednesday) till end of service at 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 22nd…
