Links and Tidbits – November 1, 2015
Links and Tidbits – November 1, 2015
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.
» Our new Prime Minister heads to the subway to thank transit users for their support!
» A little Twitter teasing became a baseball battle royale between transit companies!
» Carrying a plastic bag full of live crabs on public transit. What could go wrong??
» People who spontaneously burst into song or are in need of a nap are out of luck with Sacramento’s new transit rules.
» Looks like taking the bus is good for business!
He can SEE the music!
» ^ This guy has some competition for most epic subway metal rock out!
» It’s always a good idea to think outside of the box. Or… in this case, out of the toilet?
» TTC is becoming very cycling friendly. They’ve even installed 10 self-service bike repair stations around the system!
» I can’t decide if this story of transit love story from across the pond is cute or creepy. What’s your take?
» Reading is fundamental so take a peek at these fun facts about NYC’s new subway extension!
» LEGO is moving beyond the toy box and the movie theatre and into transportation planning. Check this out!
Fellow Whovians. UNITE. I want this to be real!
» Fashion icon turned subway-goer. At least for a movie ;)
» Everybody say love! LOVE! What a lovely surprise for one half of the couple and surrounding commuters :)
» In Soviet Union, bus drives you! Ok, no I’m not as funny as Yakov Smirnoff. But these Soviet era bus stops are truly interesting!
» Walk or bus? The eternal question can be answered now by Google Maps!
» Usually, stealing ads from bus stops would be a major no-no but this advertising stunt by jetBlue wants you to rip them right off!
» Forget snakes on a plane, this is next level… a snake on a bus!!
» Edmonton bus riders won’t have the Blues after listening to this crooning driver!
» Talk about generous! I’d love to come across a free transit pass. Kudos to this Calgary good Samaritan.
» Pucker up singles! You could date this Don Juan while waiting for your train.
» That famous subway wind scene with Marilyn from The Seven Year Itch is 60 years old. Time flies when you’re having fun!
Author: Adrienne Coling
Rob testing
I notice that TransLink didn’t updated all their clocks this weekend. I was on the Lougheed Station platform and the tv was right but the led box was an hour ahead.
I’ll have to bring my plunger for my next rush-hour ride on the Canada Line! There’s nowhere near enough places to hang on to when the train is packed, especially near the doors… (I promise I’ll use a new one!)
It was definitely thinking outside the box! Or… would that be the bowl? ;)