2000 HSS/PSA Program 1 - History of Science Society

Cover Illustration: SeaBus riders get the best view of Vancouver from the
water. Offering regular service on the busiest routes from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
and late night owl service on some downtown suburban routes until 4:20
a.m., Greater Vancouver’s transit system--the bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus--
covers more than 1800 square kilometers (695 square miles) of the Lower
Mainland. The SkyTrain, a completely automated light rapid transit system,
offers direct, efficient service between downtown Vancouver and suburban
environs. It follows a scenic elevated 29 kilometer (18 mile) route with 20
stations along the way. All the SkyTrain stations, except Granville, have
elevators and each train is wheelchair accessible. The SkyTrain links with
buses at most of the 20 stations and connects with the SeaBus in downtown
Vancouver. It operates daily, every two to five minutes. The SeaBus is a
unique, passenger-only, wheelchair accessible ferry service that connects
Vancouver from Waterfront Station with Lonsdale Quay on the North Shore.
The scenic crossing of Burrard Inlet takes 12 minutes and covers two fare
zones. It’s the only marine bus system of its kind in the world. Bikes are
allowed. TransLink Vancouver has wheelchair lift equipped or low-floor
buses on 78 routes. New routes are introduced every year. Accessible buses
and bus stops are identified by the international wheelchair symbol, while
the letter “L” identifies the schedule service in public timetables.
Photo courtesy of http://www.HelloBC.com.
Printed in the USA.
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