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.

»   This ^^ new subway and station in China is sheer panda-monium!

»   What’s on trend for Russian subway commuters? CRAZY! Check out these St. Petersburg residents trying to one-up each other with their commuting attire.

»   ” I couldn’t help it. It just popped in there… It’s the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.” (In Waterloo Station!)

»   This London, Ontario police office is using public transit for his job in a new way. Not a bad idea!

»   I know of a few local SkyTrain and bus fans who could relate to this awesome effort!

»   JUST TAKE MY MONEY! You can buy vintage pieces of MTA assets online!

»   Transit haute couture. Would you wear this?

»   Talk about some crabby commuters.

»   Ew. Boston subway is surely not the exclusive transit home to these microbes but I just don’t want to think about it!

»   There’s been subway pizza rat. Now meet subway bagel and cream cheese rat!

»   Worried you’re missing out on the latest social media fodder on your commute? You could always print it out like this woman!

»   NO. Nononononono clipping nails (toe or otherwise) on transit!

»   From NYC underground subway to a NYC underground park, Mr. Subway Symphony finds a home for his melodic tones.

»   From subway rapper to Netflix star just like that!

»   The Philadelphia subway vent guy saga continues!

»   LA Metro is serious about riders safety! Their new PSAs may showcase stick people, but the effect is real. What do you think? W

»   NYC always gets the cool tech! This StreetEasy map shows the best subway stops for singles.

»   This is real life. Be careful on transit and don’t make decisions like this – for Pokemon or any other reason!

»   Transit riders took a survey about what they want. What they really, really want.

»   Mercedes unveils their self-driving bus. It certainly looks slick! Thoughts?

»   You think your backpack (or others’ bags) are a nuisance on transit? What if you had to carry a 3D printer on your commute?

»   Edmonton bus shelters are going green by installing solar panels!

»   Retired subway trains make for great graffiti art spaces for this interesting festival.

»   MTA is looking to the future. What do you think of the proposed changes?

»   I would LOVE this! Although with this new subway strap design, there may be less ‘meetcutes’ on transit!

»   Transit heroes to the rescue again!

»   That must have been one holy ride.

»   Think you know better than MTA planners? Here’s your chance to prove it! Design your own NYC subway system.

»   A personalized portrait of your commute for your very own. What a fun and artistic endeavour!

»   Here’s a list of people who apparently should be BANNED FOREVER from transit. What’s your take? Anyone to add or save?

»   An awesome still-standing and soon to be restored 1916 Rochester subway train is the very last one!

Author: Adrienne Coling