The Ministry of Transportation revealed a few tidbits about the Evergreen Line Saturday. Transportation Minister Mary Polak says the announcement wasn't just about releasing the names of the stations and was more than a back slapping exercise ahead of May's provincial election. "Well, what is new -- is that we have the early works are mostly … [Read more...]
Government installing car charging stations
January 17, 2013 by
Environment Minister Terry Lake says more and more people are driving electric cars in BC, so the government is installing fast-charging stations around the province to help them out. The fast-chargers can give batteries an 80 per-cent charge after only 20 to 30 minutes, but unlike level two charging stations that take longer, the fast chargers … [Read more...]
Park board seeks feedback on charging stations
May 5, 2012 by
The Vancouver Park Board is hosting an open house Saturday on installing charging stations for electric cars.The stations are proposed at three parking lots along Beach Avenue -- at Broughton, Bute and Bidwell Streets.They'd also have a cellular pole to increase cellphone capacity during crowded events.Gordon Barber with the Park Board... "It's … [Read more...]
No Skytrain fare gates for Main Street or Metrotown Stations
April 17, 2012 by
Two of the busiest Skytrain stations will not be getting fare gates next year. Translink C-E-O Ian Jarvis says that's because significant renovations would be required at the Main Street and Metrotown stations and there's not enough money in the budget. NDP Transportation critic Harry Bains says it doesn't make sense to have fare gates at … [Read more...]
