Fare gates on public transit systems have very little impact on fare evasion, crime and public disorder. That's the finding of a study carried out by Criminologist Darryl Plecas at the University of the Fraser Valley. Plecas says while the introduction of turnstiles and fare gates is perceived by the public as a panacea to deal with fare … [Read more...]
Is ICBC involvement getting transit tickets paid?
January 28, 2013 by
New laws aimed at forcing transit fare dodgers to pay their fines have been in effect in BC for nearly six months now. But it appears they have yet to bring in any of that money. Among other penalties, ICBC can now refuse to renew your insurance or driver's licence until you pay up. So far, spokesman Adam Grossman … [Read more...]
Transit south of the Fraser badly treated
January 25, 2013 by
The Mayor of Delta is none too happy with the service levels Translink provides her community or any area south of the Fraser. Lois Jackson says there needs to be a realistic look at sharing the load when it comes to paying for Translink services. Jackson says solutions could include Delta going it alone for transit or perhaps a new South of … [Read more...]
Questions for the Transit Police
January 21, 2013 by
Transit Police have some explaining to do. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed Transit Police accidentally left an explosive device on a plane, and didn't know it was missing for two days. It happened in 2011 after a dog training exercise. BC director for the CTF, Jordan Bateman, says this was an expensive mistake. "They had to involve … [Read more...]
2013 brings hike in transit fares
January 1, 2013 by
Happy New Year! Transit fares are going up. Adult one and two-zone fares will be twenty five cents more, and three zones will cost you an additional fifty cents. For a monthly pass, one-zone is up ten dollars to 91 dollars, a two-zone pass costs 124 dollars, 14 dollars extra, and those needing a three zone pass will have to shell out 170 … [Read more...]
Burnaby man charged in transit pass theft
December 13, 2012 by
A Burnaby man has been charged with stealing 25-thousand dollars worth of Translink monthly fare passes. Transit Police say from August to November, there were seven thefts at large grocery stores, convenience stores, and a pharmacy in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. Now charged with theft over 5000-dollars is 44-year-old George … [Read more...]
Transit cop under investigation
December 10, 2012 by
A Transit police Sergeant is under investigation after an incident in a New Westminster bar. Transit police spokesperson Anne Drennan says the alleged bar fight happened September 12th while the Sergeant was on paid medical leave funded by his union. Drennan says New Westminster police are heading up the investigation. "Following … [Read more...]
Auditor General: BC Transit won’t meet provincial targets
December 6, 2012 by
BC's Auditor-General says BC Transit is not on track to meet the provincial government's goal of doubling transit ridership by 2020. John Doyle says ridership has gone up by nearly seven million trips since 2007, but that's 27 per-cent lower than what would be needed to reach that 2020 target. He's recommending government revisit that goal. BC … [Read more...]
Residents South of Fraser River still waiting for transit expansion
December 1, 2012 by
While the City of Vancouver pushes for a rapid transit line down Broadway, people south of the Fraser continue to wait for transit expansion. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says it is not a matter of Broadway rapid transit versus south of the Fraser expansion. Although Fassbender also admits people who live south of the Fraser are getting … [Read more...]
Political group calls for free Transit rides
November 13, 2012 by
With Transit fares going up again in the New Year one Vancouver civic party says "enough is enough" and is calling for free transit rides downtown. Former Vancouver councillor with the Coalition of Progressive Electors Tim Louis says Translink should be looking at making certain areas of the system free. Louis says Seattle and Portland already … [Read more...]
