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Sep. 05, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

A Huge Platform Plank — Vancouver Civic Election

Having seen the NPA’s Ken Sim on a bike, it’s time for yet another colossal event in the 2018 Vancouver…
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Aug. 09, 2018 / Gordon Price

The Broadway Line: Ransford vs. Walker

We’re reviving a Vancouver-oriented Price Tags Golden Oldie from December 2012 that rings with resonance today, as we enjoy lively and…
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Aug. 02, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Thoughts On Vancouver Rapid Transit – Broadway to UBC

TransLink, UBC and City of Vancouver engineers and planners have told us what they think about the technology for the…
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Jul. 17, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Skytrain To UBC — Town Hall July 28

Metro Vancouver campus commuters and transit-takers, here’s your chance to attend a “Town Hall” presentation and discussion on extending Vancouver’s…
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Jul. 10, 2018 / Gordon Price

Why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Targets Transit

They’re back, attacking a favourite target.  In an op-ed in the Sun, director Canadian Taxpayers Federation director Kris Sims says:…
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Jul. 07, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Major Bike Network Funding for Metro Vancouver

TransLink has approved the routes for major new regional bike infrastructure — the Major Bike Network (MBN). Funding is already…
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Jul. 02, 2018 / Gordon Price

TransLink Funding: Where the Waste Was

Another sign (literally underfoot) of improved responsiveness and service from TransLink. With approved plans and assured funding, TransLink has been…
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Jun. 05, 2018 / Colin Stein

Sorry, Bus Full: The Case for Vancouver’s Millennium Line Extension (Video)

In April, Price Tags published a post on the UBC announcement regarding their desire to fund the remaining dollars —…
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Apr. 20, 2018 / Gordon Price

Transit in Two Cities: A Comparison of Seattle and Vancouver

Last month the Seattle Times sent reporter David Gutman up to Vancouver for a story on the similarities and differences…
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Apr. 20, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

The World of *Mageddons

Most things change, but some never do. It’s time for a (nearly) serious review of the World of *Mageddons™ . …
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Apr. 19, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Subway to UBC [Updated]— In Serious Talks

Similar to YVR Airport’s approach, UBC may decide to kick in some money and other inducements and approach senior governments…
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Apr. 06, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

TransLink Says Double~Deckers are a "Go"

There has been a four-month demonstration project with double-decker buses being used by TransLink in Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley…
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Mar. 28, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Multi-Mode Traveler Alert

TransLink has some good news for multimodal travelers in Metro Vancouver about the Metrotown station. Exciting news for our multi-modal…
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Mar. 16, 2018 / Ken Ohrn

Really Big Regional Announcement

The Mayors council and the Province have announced the plan that completes funding for Phase 2 of the 10-year vision…

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