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Proposed TransLink bus stop removals raise accessibility concerns in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
A proposal to remove more than a dozen bus stops along Hastings Street in Vancouver is drawing concern from some residents and outreach organizations in the Downtown Eastside, who say the changes could make it harder for vulnerable people to access essential services.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/translink-bus-stop-changes-on-hastings-street-9.7202620?cmp=rss

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines Apr 7

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Investigation: Unmasking the anonymous hosts of 'Russians with Attitude,' a pro-war podcast popular with US far-right -- Novorossiysk port on fire again as Ukrainian strike campaign on Russian oil export infrastructure continues -- As Russian attacks on Ukraine's railways intensify, passenger trains now targets for drones -- Serbia sees no Ukraine trace in alleged gas sabotage plot after Hungary hints at Kyiv's involvement ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/tuesday-april-7-2026/

King County Metro (bot)Mar 26

Metro’s bus stop schedules are getting a fresh new look
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2026/03/26/metros-bus-stop-schedules-are-getting-a-fresh-new-look/
#KingCountyMetro #busschedules #rideralert #Busstops #News

Metro’s bus stop schedules are getting a fresh new look

King County Metro is rolling out updated bus stop schedules designed to be easier to read and more helpful for riders with our coming semi-annual service change March 28. These refreshed schedules …

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AnneTheWriter Mar 25

This week in #Chicago , two food delivery #robots from two different companies ran into different bus stop kiosks and broke the glass sides. Both companies have offered to pay for the damages.

My brain went to wondering if the robots were trying to get to #Hogwarts ...

(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)

#Humor #Humour #FunnyMeme #Puns #HarryPotter #Kiosks #BusStops #BusStop #MassTransit #AI #FoodDeliveryRobots #FoodDelivery #Robots #Robotics

Hacker News Feb 25

The United States needs fewer bus stops

https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/

#HackerNews #busStops #publicTransport #urbanPlanning #transportationPolicy

The United States needs fewer bus stops - Works in Progress Magazine

Bus stop balancing is fast, cheap, and effective. It can turn a service people tolerate into one they’re happy to use.

Stephen Rees

Nov 17, 2025

From Translink

New bus stop lights roll out to improve safety and visibility

TransLink testing solar-powered lights at 14 bus stops

TransLink is improving safety and comfort with new solar-powered lights at bus stops.

The project will test lights at 14 locations where customers or staff have identified a need for improved lighting. The initiative will improve visibility for both Bus Operators and waiting passengers.

https://link.etranslink.ca/v/443/61496305bc86358ce3247db52391d8c524b98893a48c639a23f1f694ea285081

#Vancouver #transit #busstops