Labour Day holiday service, Mon Sept 6
I’m still on holiday! This is a scheduled post. It’s Labour Day on Monday, September 6, 2010, so buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. West Coast Express operates no trains or TrainBus on Monday. Remember that the whole transit system is a single zone on Labour Day, so zone fares are not [...]
Tips for smooth travel during the first weeks of September
I’m still on holiday! This is a scheduled post. Happy September! Let’s kick off the month with some useful travel advice. Check out the video of the fall 2009 transit crowd above — we’re barrelling into that time again! So I’ve dug up some travel tips from the archives as the rush begins in the first [...]
Info sessions on the West Vancouver bus-only lane on Marine Drive, Thu Sept 2 and Sat Sept 4
I’m still on holiday! This is a scheduled post. You’re invited to learn more about the bus-only lane on Marine Drive in West Vancouver! As you may know, an eastbound bus-only lane is being built on Marine Drive, starting just west of the Village at Park Royal to Taylor Way. The reason: no more traffic lanes [...]
A bit about the U-Pass BC program starting this fall
I’m still on holiday! This is a scheduled post. With the school year fast approaching, I thought I’d put up some more info about the new U-Pass BC program that comes into effect on September 1. In June 2010, the Province of British Columbia announced its new U-Pass BC program, offering a universal bus pass to [...]
Away for two weeks: back Mon Sept 13
Just a note to say I will be away on holiday for the next two weeks! A few posts are scheduled go up while I’m away, and I’ll be back to answer your comments and e-mails on Monday, September 13. Here’s some handy links in case you need info/help while I’m off: Follow the TransLink Twitter account [...]
The September 2010 Buzzer is now out!
The September 2010 Buzzer is now on board all buses, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express! This issue focuses on the fall service changes that start September 6. Trolley bus service is back on Granville Street, and we’ve managed to get the whole map of changes into the issue, on top of the entire list of [...]
Two new West Coast Express train cars are here!
Two of our new West Coast Express (WCE) train cars are now here! We have seven of these train cars on order for 2010, thanks to investment from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, as well as our own funding. The two new cars are the first to arrive, and were unveiled [...]
Links and tidbits for Wed Aug 25
Tidbits and links! If you have any to suggest, or a photo to showcase on these posts, e-mail me at thebuzzer@translink.ca. I’m especially in need of good photos to showcase. The video above is from Transport for London in the UK, kicking off a new video series to encourage cycling. The backing track is a new [...]
Open houses for New Westminster Community Shuttle service changes, Tue Aug 31
As part of our September 2010 service changes, there will be changes to the routes for the C3, C4, and C8 shuttles in New Westminster. As such, we’ll be hosting an two open houses to show people the three changed routes and answer any questions! Here’s the blurb I’ve been given: In consideration of ridership demand, [...]
Fall bus service changes start Monday September 6
With September comes the start of the school year and a ramp-up for many businesses—so starting Monday, September 6, we’re making our quarterly bus service adjustments to reflect these changed travel patterns. While I’ve already mentioned the trolley bus service returning to Granville Mall on September 7, there are also a number of other service [...]