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 | 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 | May 11, 2012 | Issues, Pedestrian
The long awaited bridge and paths linking the eastern end of downtown with the Rivers trail and the Valleyview are complete. See the bridge and trails on OpenStreetMap. The bridge and trail will do a lot for walking and cycling in Kamloops; linking parts of the city...
by Rick | May 25, 2010 | Inter-city Rail, Issues, Pedestrian, Rail, Streetcar-LRT, Transit
A lengthy article in The Vancouver Courier discusses the history of the Arbutus Corridor (aka CP Rail’s Marpole spur) since rail service was halted in 1999. Various interest groups and the City of Vancouver have abundant ideas on what to do with this large chunk of...
by Matthew Buchanan | Mar 2, 2010 | Issues, Pedestrian
New York City has decided that the pedestrian plazas and traffic changes made to part of its Broadway corridor will become permanent. The changes have improved pedestrian safety, motor vehicle speeds and are well-liked by the public. The initial...