Links and Tidbits – January 20, 2017

Links and Tidbits – January 20, 2017

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.

»   Have you heard? TransLink has kicked off a bevy of transit improvements with the 10-Year Vision!

»   Rotterdam transit in the Netherlands is going cashless!

»   If you need some help with your transit etiquette, take a look at this handy list of “how not to be a jerk on transit.”

»   Transit makes beautiful music in this new subway inspired musical.

»   Vancouver wasn’t the only city to drop trou’ for a transit ride this winter. Check out our T. dot counterparts!

»   Trump’s face seems to be everywhere lately… including transit maps? Once seen, cannot unsee!

»   Why is everyone trying to tell us all the germs and bacteria that live on transit?? *shudder*

»   NYC’s got a brand new subway line – one that was planned nearly a century ago and it’s got some amazing art pieces.

https://qz.com/865550/new-york-city-plans-to-save-the-post-election-subway-therapy-sticky-notes-forever/

»   More books on transit – this time in New Zealand. I full support this awesome movement

»   ^^ This 11-year-old is channeling some Lucy from Peanuts by offering advice for a small fee in the subway.

»   Like transit swag? Check out these mini metro maps turned into pins, wall hangings and even mugs!

»   14 NYC subway facts that will cause you anxiety.

»   Now, 14 unappreciated subway moments that make your day.

»   Trolley bus fans unite! Looks like the tech some of our fleet uses is pretty popular.

»   This new gear for cleaning subway track sucks. No, really!

Model on anti-smoking bus shelter ad coughs when smokers walk by

»   Dogs needs bus tours too!

»   The next time you need to hold on while riding the SkyTrain, why don’t you check out this transit hack!?

»   The London Underground is attempting a new way to help those with hidden disabilities on transit. What’s your take?

»   So, you think you can plan a rapid transit system? Have at it with yet another “build your own subway” game!

Author: Adrienne Coling