public transit

Student wearing a grey jacket and a blue backpack running after a 145 bus that is speeding away from the bus stop.
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Never have I ever: Public transit edition

Osna Hadef March 11, 2025

Is it just me, or has Metro Vancouver’s public transit system gone to the dogs lately? All while the fares are expected to keep rising? The sheer audacity, man!  Before diving into more complaining, I acknowledge that we have a functioning public transport system. We can get anywhere around Metro Vancouver, as long as you’re not afraid of three or more transfers between different modes of transportation and 20 minutes of walking.  That being said, we are a world behind transit systems like Japan’s — not only are the buses and trains spotless and high-tech, but the operators literally apologize…

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The inside of a skytrain car with various people sitting and standing. Lines of poetry flash across the background.
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Poetry in Transit presents stanzas for a safe ride

Hailey Miller October 9, 2024

Poetry in Transit is back for its 28th year to transport you into a poetic abyss amidst the hustle and bustle of bus delays and SkyTrain chaos. The aim of Poetry in Transit is to make your commute a little…

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SkyTrain as seen from below on a cloudy day.
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Public transit is the way forward to sustainable cities

Dylan Tonekham June 5, 2024

As climate change remains a massive threat to humanity, the Canadian government has pledged initiatives to fight it, such as the 2030 emissions reduction plan. Though a noble plan to combat emissions, there’s a better solution that isn’t being pushed…

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