Advocacy, education and outreach in support of Vancouver's public spaces

13929873944_0436b8a181_z Downtown Bus Service Review – an opportunity to create new public space in downtown Vancouver

Earlier this month, Translink unveiled the latest stage of their review of Vancouver’s downtown bus network. The materials include a set of draft network design concepts — essentially modified routes for a number of downtown buses. This is particularly important for... Continue reading »

April 19, 2014   |   0 comments
Downtown Bus Network Help enrich Vancouver’s downtown public space: Downtown Bus Service Review & Robson Redux

A quick update to let you know about two important initiatives related to Robson Square and downtown Vancouver’s public realm. They are time-specific, so please take a moment to read on. Downtown Bus Service Review Last year, Translink initiated a... Continue reading »

April 9, 2014   |   0 comments
9958735986_596a12e1c6 November 7: Conflicted Space? Robson Square, Viva Vancouver and the #5 Robson Bus

The VPSN is excited to be part of an upcoming City Conversations event at SFU Harbour Centre next week. We’ve participated in these before, and they’re always result in a great discussion and sharing of ideas. This time, the topic... Continue reading »

October 30, 2013   |   0 comments
Bus Stop in Blue Downtown Local Bus Review & News on Funding Regional Transit

Photo by Reva G. A quick update on a few transit topics we’re following: The City of Vancouver and TransLink are in the midst of a joint study of downtown local bus service to take into account the many changes... Continue reading »

September 29, 2013   |   0 comments
Picnurbia Downtown Vancouver Local Bus Service Review: opportunities for Robson Square and more!

Photo by Hubert Figuière. The City and Translink are reviewing downtown bus service. This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to weigh-in on the sorts of improvements that they’d like to see to the bus network. Moreover, it... Continue reading »

June 22, 2013   |   0 comments