It is official, the now closed 800-block Robson Street will be re-opened to car and bus traffic Saturday. City Councillor Andrea Reimer says after hearing from thousands of people they voted to re-open the route. However Reimer says, Robson Street could be closed again in the future, possibly for good, "So we asked staff to continue to … [Read more...]
Traffic woes could continue after Port Mann opening
November 27, 2012 by
Days ahead of its full opening, the new Port Mann Bridge saw commuters gridlocked in both directions during last night’s rush hour. Project spokesman Max Logan says the congestion will ease once the bridge opens its full eight lanes by midday Dec. 1. Along with an accident in one direction last night, Logan adds construction caused some of … [Read more...]
Protest against truck traffic
November 17, 2012 by
They're calling on Translink to get rid of the truck route on 32nd Avenue. Some South Surrey residents are rallying today... claiming the trucks are poisoning children and families with their toxic fumes. Translink has to step up to the plate and the city of surrey has to step up to the plate and have these trucks removed from this section of the … [Read more...]
Vancouver records 14th traffic death of 2012
October 28, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal collision. It happened around 8:30 last evening, at Dunlevy Avenue and Powell Street. The victim -- a 52-year old woman -- was hit by a limousine that was making a left turn. The victim's name isn't being released. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Sheriffs volunteer for extra duty in traffic
August 1, 2012 by
Deputy Sheriffs and other BCGEU members will be rallying to support their proposal to expand the role of Sheriffs to save BC taxpayers money. The idea was rejected at the bargaining table by the Government. The Union believed it was a way to generate revenue and free-up regular officers for crime fighting. BCGEU President Darryl … [Read more...]
Another officer injured in traffic
April 18, 2012 by
A Surrey RCMP officer with less than five years experience has suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to hospital after a crash involving his unmarked cruiser and a jeep. It happened over the dinner-hour Wednesday at 156 Street and 64th Avenue. Sergeant Drew Grainger says the officer had his lights and sirens on, responding to a … [Read more...]
A new approach to easing traffic in Vancouver
April 13, 2012 by
A Vancouver City Councillor wants to help ease traffic along Broadway. George Affleck plans to table a motion that asks the Province to make way for a sort of megabus on the road, and then lobby Translink to get those buses rolling. He says the bi-articulated bus, which is divided into three comparments, can add 30 to 50 percent more … [Read more...]
Traffic deaths tumble in Metro Vancouver
January 12, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The RCMP say traffic deaths in communities the Mounties police in Metro Vancouver tumbled 38 per cent last year.There were 60 deaths, compared to 97 fatal crashes in 2010.Seatbelt-related deaths plunged 75 per cent, alcohol-related fatalities were down 53 per cent and deaths blamed on speed or distracted driving fell as much as 47 per … [Read more...]
Learn how to beat the traffic when heading to Colonial Williamsburg
November 23, 2011 by
You may want to leave I–95 at Fredericksburg and go south to Yorktown on Route 17, a narrower road with stoplights, but less congested. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
How Newspapers Can Optimize Traffic and Revenue with Mobile, Part 1: A Look at Mobile Web
November 7, 2011 by
While many newspapers are seeing substantial audience growth on their mobile Web sites, it still represents a small percentage of overall digital audience. More significant, revenue is growth is not keeping pace with traffic growth. In this joint MMA/NAA Webinar, mobile industry experts will offer five critical steps for optimizing your traffic … [Read more...]
