Links and tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation from the last few weeks or so. If you have links to contribute, put them in the comments, or email us.

»   Take a peek behind the scenes at SkyTrain control.

»   Seattle bases bus fares on income

»   CBC tests the most popular Metro Vancouver commutes.

»   Western Pennsylvania transit pioneer honoured.

Strangers ARE nice! Check out the video to prove it! I would love a shoulder to sleep on during my commute some days. Wouldn’t you??

»   What do you think of THIS cycling adventure in Japan?

»   Paris uses effective infographics to keep riders informed of closures.

Watch the opening of the 2.27-mile tunnel under Twin Peaks in San Francisco.

»   Creating a mass transit app for a city that doesn’t have mass transit.

»   Here’s how matatu drivers in Nairobi get passengers to choose THEIR ride!

»   Haaaaaaaaaaave you met Etti-Cat?? This fancy feline is the NYC 1960s subway mascot.

»   You can even buy Etti-Cat’s book!

»   Check out some NYC transit etiquette posters from the 1940s and 50s, pre-Etti-Cat.

»   Free WIFI on buses in Portugal

»   Vaping on transit? The new debate.

»   Waste not, want not! The first bus run on… well… click here and find out!

»   No phone chats or video game beep beep boops! GO transit considers quiet zones on buses.

»   Windsor adds pink bus to fleet to raise money for Breast cancer research

»   From subway to runway, fashion meets transit!

A man struggles with his telepathic powers… that seem to occur only while riding the L train in Chicago.

»   A rare look into the Plymouth subway in England that was filled up over a decade ago.

»   Have you seen this? This prank is terrifying and NOT. COOL.

»   One of the first Canadian-developed Apple watch apps comes from Montreal and it’s for transit!

»   Yo-Yo Ma endorsed subway busker promotes Bach in the subway, a worldwide musical movement!

»   Is it acceptable to shave on transit? How about putting on make up? Is public grooming OK on commute?

LA Metro gives us a play-by-play for escalator etiquette!

»   DC commuter takes her X2 bus experiences to the big screen.

»   Buzzer reader Devon compiled  a list of amazing transit and transportation systems for his bucket list. Check it out! Thanks for sharing, Devon!

»   Commuters in Hangzhou, China enjoy 3D ads on their subway cars.

»   Gloucestershire regiment honoured on stage coach buses.

»   Long lost NYC subway design map found and restored.

»   6 degrees of transportation – Kevin Bacon takes the subway and loves it!

»   While I don’t recommend jumping into old subway tunnels, these pictures are pretty epic!

»   Lost dog take transit around the city. All together now… AWWWW!

»   Pricey but cool. Would you pay to take this bus?

TransLink’s Pet Peeves are making headlines!

Author: Adrienne Coling