The two streetcars are on loan from Belgium Transport Company spotlight Bombardier technology. The track runs from Granville Island to Cambie Station. Trips are free and run 18 hours a day.
Using the existing Downtown Historic Railway, these 100% low-floor modern streetcars will operate on the 1.8-km of upgraded rail infrastructure. The upgrade is the...
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Translink has asked 20,000 Members of the Employer Pass Program to participate in their “Ask Me” campaign and so far 7,000 have responded yes. These folks are being asked to wear red “Ask Me” buttons and to help transit riders with transit information.
They will supplement the Transit Hosts at all Skytrain and Canada...
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I spent some time on Granville Street this morning, admiring the new (and unusual) art installations on the Pedestrian Mall. There was plenty of room to walk and to observe, and several people were taking advantage of the chance to take photos….before the street was filled with Olympic guests. I saw a volunteer in...
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What a great ride! I just shared the front car of the Canada Line with six of Coke’s representatives. Splendid in their Santa-red jackets – that wonderful clear red that just happens to be my favourite colour – they were wonderful spokespeople for their company and its culture. Indeed, it made me reflect that...
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Well, it’s finally here! After all the rhetoric, arguments, ups and downs, hypes and lows…..it’s here! We are going live in Vancouver, in February 2010, and the world is truly arriving on our doorsteps..
How do I know this for sure? Well, I have this from the very best of sources. You see, I talk...
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Three coffee chains provide free wireless in Vancouver. Blenz and Waves chains provide hassle-free wireless to customers. Starbucks also provides 2 hours of free wireless but you need to sign up for an account. I’ve been successful only twice using the free Starbucks service. I’ve created a Google map to locate Blenz and...
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