World's best bus stops

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...

Police Incident at Waterfront Station

"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...

Vancouver to spend $8.5M on streetcar route

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...

Columbia Station gets Better Lighting.

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...

7,000 join Facebook petition for 24/7 SkyTrain

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...

[Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.... and Community Shuttles] - My Daily Journey...

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'...

Vancouver to Raise Bus Fares

"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...

4 Skytrain Stations Closed Due to Medical Emergency

 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...

Skytrain May Go on Strike

 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...

Velomutation Weekend Holds Much in Store

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...

SFU Surrey adds gown to town

"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...

Skytrain is now allowing bicycles

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...

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