Some days it’s hard to make it through the day without something like the [theoretically] “public” transit system trying to shame us as ugly narcissistic consumers with their adcreep, just in time for Christmas! Because we are not beautiful, we need plastic surgery. But we should not brag about it or openly discuss it with [...]
It’s too bad that TransLink has chosen four sad, bland, uninspiring, pseudo-clever names for us all to vote on for the name of their new electronic fare card. In the pre-Expo early 1980s we had a similar naming contest for the Skytrain. Hundreds of amazing suggestions were sent in to government. Grace McCarthy said she [...]
I wince in pain every time I board a Skytrain car and see this sign reminding us to keep our transit system clean. The TransLink board is a 21st century example of 18th century taxation without representation as the draconian BC Liberal government altered TransLink’s existence to ensure an appointed board is not accountable to [...]
The weeks and months leading up to Winnipeg’s 2010 civic election have been nothing short of a three-ring media circus. High drama, contentious issues, diametrically opposed mayorial candidates locked in a dead heat, scandals: Winnipeg lacks not for schmaltzy political showmanship. The downside of constant pre-election melodrama is that media attention is focused on reactionary [...]
Dear Regional Resident, Be a part of TransLink’s on-line advisory panel and get directly involved in the future of transportation in your region. via TransLink Listens. I enjoy doing surveys. I know polling often has more impact on policy choices than voting every 4 years or writing a form email to the premier. TransLink, however, [...]
