by Rick | Apr 24, 2020 | Buses, Issues, Transit
Drastic ridership and financial losses – for TransLink farebox, gas tax and parking tax revenue – are leading to significant public transit service reductions. TransLink has announced major service cuts, including route eliminations, starting April 24 with...
by Rick | Apr 18, 2016 | Bus, Buses, City Transit, Issues, Pedestrian, Rapid Transit, Regional Transit, Transit
The following was submitted by Transport Action BC to the Vancouver Sun as an op-ed piece. It was written in response to the City of Vancouver staff report recommending that the 800 block (Robson Square) of Robson Street be permanently closed to all vehicles,...
by Rick | Dec 17, 2014 | Bus, Buses, City Transit, Issues, Pedestrian, Rapid Transit, Regional Transit, Transit
TransLink is upgrading several Expo Line SkyTrain stations. The upgrades are needed due to the age (some are almost 30 years old) of the stations and to improve passenger flow, accessibility, capacity and security. This is a large, multi-year project. Details are...
by Matthew Buchanan | Jan 14, 2013 | Bus, Buses, Issues
You can now find information about BC Transit buses in Kamloops from your smartphone or computer. Links: Google Transit rides to Kamloops – CBC BC Transit new release BC Transit – Kamloops main page BC Transit trip planner for Kamloops shows...
by Matthew Buchanan | Nov 25, 2012 | Bus, Buses, Issues, Pedestrian
Transport Action BC is concerned with the City’s decision to extend the Robson Street closure between Howe and Hornby Streets for an extended trial that is seems intended to become permanent. The closure has serious implications for transit users that must be...
by Matthew Buchanan | Nov 12, 2011 | Bus, Buses, City Transit, Issues, Publications, Rail, Rapid Transit, Streetcar-LRT, Studies, Transit
South of Fraser Mayors want for Light Rail Transit in Surrey, and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure is listening. LRT technology is a better fit for the lower density region consisting of Surrey and Langley many believe. TransLink is doing a...