Ever sat at a dreary old bus stop and thought, "I bet I could build a better one of these things?" A cappuccino bar, a washroom, maybe some high-speed internet access, a lemonade stand...Well back in reality, here's...
highlighted by Rob Peters | 11 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago 1250 views | 15 comments
"I had some excitement on the commute home today. Still half asleep from my skytrain ride, I ambled out of Waterfront Station and noticed a pair of harassed-looking policemen...no big deal, this is downtown. I started to wake up as I headed to my bus stop and noticed an...
Looks like the old streetcar line to Granville Island will be brought back to life in time for the Olympics. At 1.8 km, it's a distance you could probably walk, really, but if additional segments are eventually...
highlighted by Rob Peters | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago 677 views | 4 comments
For the last several weeks Translink has been upgrading the
lighting at the Columbia Skytrain station. Both platforms are much
brighter to the point where there isn't a huge difference between
night and day. The vending concourse and stairs to the east-bound
platform are...
Keeping track of these Facebook interest groups is like watching democracy in slow motion. Apparently there's even a petition against the petition now."More than 7,000 people have signed an online petition...
highlighted by Rob Peters | 28 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago 837 views | 0 comments
Every morning, at precisely 6:45 AM, my cell phone's alarm clock goes off to wake me up for school. One minute, I'm happily asleep, wrapped up in my gloriously warm sheets and probably dreaming. The next, Ludacris'...
created by amar_k | 38 wks ago | updated 38 wks ago 422 views | 1 comment
"Riding a bus or a skytrain will cost you more, come January.
The Translink board has approved a fare increase to pay for its bus fleet expansion, but not before some loud opposition.
They shouted, chanted and...
highlighted by jordan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 700 views | 0 comments
I don't know anything about this except what I've just received via the faculty list at Simon Fraser University. Sounds bad - does anyone know what is going on? " The following information was...
I've just heard through the administration at SFU Surrey that the Skytrain may go on strike this Friday. Translink says to listen to the radio for confirmation. Apparently the members of CUPE Local 7000 voted...
Check out these events. They look amazing! All happening this weekend. "--> The First International Alley Kitten mini-bike challenge.
Registration at 6 pm, Race at 7 sharp
666 burrard st. (across from the burrard skytrain station).
--> Guerrillart!
9-12pm, after the...
"In a single day, a neglected community in the heart of Surrey is going to become a university town.
More than 2,000 students, faculty and staff are starting school next week at Simon Fraser University's brand-new...
highlighted by mtippett | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 1129 views | 0 comments
I just heard that they have increased the access cyclists have for bringing their bicycles on the Skytrain. It starts August 15th - you can come on with your bike anytime except for rush hours - so don't bring the...
created by petunia | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 235 views | 0 comments