Transportation

news

Ferry Fare Hikes Slowed, Will Still Top Inflation

Next on to do list: 'develop a vision' for BC's ferry service, says Lekstrom.

By Andrew MacLeod, 10 May 2012

news

Yellow Cabs Drawn into Rocky Mountaineer Labour Fight

Rail line reportedly asks hotels to 'avoid' taxi company, while union is found guilty of contempt.

By Tom Sandborn, 10 May 2012

books

Taras Grescoe's Excellent Adventure on Public Transit

The author of 'Straphanger' on global riders, killing fares, SkyTrain and more. Plus an excerpt on mobile Vancouverism.

By David Beers, 4 May 2012

news

Accusations Mount over Aveos Crash Ousting 2,600 Workers

Air Canada's latest move against bankrupt spin-off further enrages unions.

By Tom Sandborn, 4 May 2012

opinion

Five Paradigm Shifts to Enhance a City

Vancouver's progressive planners, designers, and architects, on images inspiring their worldview.

By  Various Contributors, 4 Apr 2012

books

'Ferry Tales'

On BC's marine highways, islanders and urbanites collide. A look at culture on board.

By Crawford Kilian, 15 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

A City that Runs on Itself

Cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically? UBC students envision building this into Vancouver's future.

By Patrick M. Condon, 1 Mar 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

Vancouver in 2050: Transit City

Team of UBC landscape architecture and planning students envision getting around easily, sustainably. Second in a series.

By Patrick M. Condon, 22 Feb 2012

news

'Like Yesterday's Trash'

Locked out Teamsters at Rocky Mountaineer say they've been 'erased' by politically well-connected management.

By Tom Sandborn, 17 Feb 2012

opinion

No Way, YVR!

Vancouver airport's improvement fee hike, set by unelected officials with BC Lib ties, should be grounded.

By Bill Tieleman, 31 Jan 2012

news

Taking Ferries Private Causes 'Hardship' for Many: Commission

Sweeping recommendations include limiting fare increases, upping gov't contributions.

By Andrew MacLeod, 25 Jan 2012

news

Hop in a Cab, See the Future

Taxis aren't going away, but their car-sharing appeal is driving new options.

By Karen Quinn Fung, 10 Jan 2012

news

Study for BC Ferries Urged Steep Fare Hikes at Busy Times

Report advised way to make more money yet carry fewer, FOI reveals.

By Andrew MacLeod, 5 Jan 2012

news

A Tyee Series

Politics Buffet BC's Carbon Agenda

Premier Clark inherited bold climate policies and strong pressures on all sides. What will she do?

By Tom Barrett, 22 Nov 2011

news

Tories' Quick Trigger on Labour Disputes Dangerous, Say Experts

Air Canada intervention worries bargaining pros on both sides of table.

By Ben Christopher, 17 Nov 2011

life

My Journey to the Birthplace of the 'Burbs

I might have hated Levittown if East Van was still home. But after a few weeks in New York, something changed.

By Christine McLaren, 14 Oct 2011

news

Are Vancouver Politics Getting Ford-ified?

Team that got Rob Ford elected mayor of Toronto has new target: the 'greenest city' party running Vancouver.

By Geoff Dembicki, 13 Oct 2011

life

A Tyee Series

Soggy Cycling Ahead

Tell us how you roll in the rain. Last in our self-propelled summer series featuring the best of Momentum.

By Karen Johanson, 26 Aug 2011

life

A Tyee Series

Talking Bikes with Talking Head David Byrne

Why Byrne loves cycling and thinks you should too.

By Bryna Hallam, 19 Aug 2011

life

A Tyee Series

Going Head-to-Head on Helmet Laws

Looking at both sides of the never-ending debate on cycling headgear.

By Elly Blue, 5 Aug 2011