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.

»   You think that ^^ this is heartbreak? Check out the video below!

»   D.C. subway turned water park. Yikes!

»   We can dance. We can go where we want to — including the subway. Meet the Showtime Kids aka We Live This!

»   Very meta bus ride there, Potter, very meta.

»   Creepy or forgivable transit behaviour? The staring, I cannot abide!

»   Farmers markets for commuters on the go (literally!) in Toronto. I want this!

»   Gotta catch’em all! Ash, is that you?

»   Some serious strap hanger heroes save the day.

»   Occasionally, bus drivers need some “emotional first-aid,” too.

»   A London subway experiment looks at escalators. What side do YOU stand on? (Fun fact, in Japan, each city could have different escalator etiquette. In Tokyo, you stand to the left but in Osaka, it’s the opposite)

»   Secrets of New York dishes the dirt on vintage NYC subway cars.

»   When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood. Who you gonna call?? I am loving this Ghostbusters inspired NYC subway map!

»   Another metro map redesign. This time for Paris. What do you think??

»   This bus driver’s love for her job is clear with her permanent and visual statement.

»   Body positive only in London’s transit ads thanks to the city’s major!

»   Brighton, U.K. is bus central with the highest number of bus trips per person outside of London.

»   This ^^Subway serenade gives new life to an oldie but a goody!

»   Usually, I’m not a fan of a full bus. But in this case, I’ll make an exception.

»   Office on the go! Tokyo installs quick-use desks and benches on platforms along the Ginza subway line. You know, for those moments when you just NEED to do some extra work.

»   Now I want to buy one of our Community Shuttles and adventure around like this guy!

»   Remember the mystery balloon artist on the NYC subway? He’s been found!

»   Helsinki gets the jump on everyone and fully integrates bike share into their transportation!

»   Remember that guy who stole subway trains not once, not twice but 30 times? He’s getting his own documentary!

»   Subway time can be more than that. Just take a look at these New Yorker cartoons!

»   Way to go, Croatia! We love our bus bike racks!

»   Well, we have self-driving trains. Are buses next?

»   Broadway and transit enthusiasts join together in this great new musical!

»   The newest transit/internet sensation – subway vent guy!

»   See what’s behind the sliding doors across the world.

»   A race to the beach! NYC subway vs an e-bike. Who will win? Watch and find out!

»   Ahhh!! Monsters on the subway!

Author: Adrienne Coling