FuckYeahSubways

theatlanticcities: “I wanted to show a part of the Megalopolis...

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:18:52 +0200

“I wanted to show a part of the Megalopolis that struck me, that showed very clearly that something is not working well for us as human beings in relation with our environment.” -Héctor Mediavilla

A glimpse of Mexico City’s subway as seen through the lens of photographer Héctor Mediavilla.

Known as one of the worst cities in the world in which to drive, Mexico City’s rush hours aren’t much better underground with a subway system that generates around 4 million riders a day.

Read: Inside Mexico City’s Chaotic Underground Rush Hour

[Images: Héctor Mediavilla]

meredithsledge: The metro in DC. Loved it.

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:19 +0200

meredithsledge:

The metro in DC. Loved it.

Photo

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:11 +0200

bodyhate: Obsessions of mine Onze de Setembre - La Sagrera

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:02 +0200

bodyhate:

Obsessions of mine

Onze de Setembre - La Sagrera

classinc: #metro #subway #underground #riodejaneiro #brazil 🚇

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:30 +0200

classinc:

#metro #subway #underground #riodejaneiro #brazil 🚇

theteaandtoastmachine: Riding the Copenhagen metro. My photo.

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:00:21 +0200

theteaandtoastmachine:

Riding the Copenhagen metro. My photo.

jakubdvorak: subway station

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:21 +0200

jakubdvorak:

subway station

soun1005: Subway #seoul #subway #korea

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:00:17 +0200

soun1005:

Subway #seoul #subway #korea

sw-arts: Subway-station “HafenCity Universität”, Hamburg

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:15 +0200

sw-arts:

Subway-station “HafenCity Universität”, Hamburg

lickupcrumbs: Subway entrance to Bockenheimer Warte located in...

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:44:37 +0200

lickupcrumbs:

Subway entrance to Bockenheimer Warte located in the city center of Frankfurt, Germany

joedoe: I’ve typed and retyped this but haven’t found an easy...

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:27:23 +0200

joedoe:

I’ve typed and retyped this but haven’t found an easy way to say it, nor did I ever think i would have to- my best friend of over 7 years is dying of cancer.

Steven was diagnosed on April 13th and had emergency surgery to remove the cancerous tumor while I was on a work trip in California. He’s since learned that, at the young age of 24, this aggressive cancer has spread to his lymph nodes and possibly other parts of his body including his lungs. He has a second major surgery planned for May 24th, where they will remove his lymph nodes.

Let me explain why I’m writing you all- unlike myself he doesn’t come from an large, generous family with the resources to help if one of us is in need. Because of this I am his emergency contact and have been for years and I feel it’s my responsibility to help him figure out a way to pay for his treatments during this scary and stressful time.

His insurance has said they will not pay for his $20,000 vital surgery on May 24th, a mere 16 days away. And because of his lack of funds, no collateral and past medical history, the hospital is requiring him to pay $10,000 before the surgery and $10,000 post-surgery. His doctors have also informed him that he will have intensive chemotherapy over the next few months which will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, on top of regular doctor visits and expensive medicine.

He’s contacted many cancer organizations for help, reached out to countless charities, and has not found a way to raise the money quickly enough, so we’ve started a fundraiser online hoping to be able to pay for this next surgery before it’s too late.

Steven has been a major part of my life for over 7 years- we’ve worked together at three jobs (we’re both currently at The 88), traveled the country together, and have shared more memories than I could possibly recount. He has been there for me no matter the situation- happy, sad, or difficult, always with a positive outlook and words of wisdom wise beyond his years. He is simply one of the most generous, humorous, and interesting people I’ve ever met and someone I can’t imagine being removed from my life.

Please make this easier for him and myself, donate what you can and share this with your friends, your coworkers, your family, anyone who will donate a few dollars. Anything is appreciated. http://www.giveforward.com//fundraiser/j7c2/fuckcancer

A quick break between subways, but it’s for an important cause. Plus, he lives in New York where subways are a big part of the city.

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:10:31 +0200

thisbigcity: jenesaispourquoi: To a greater or lesser degree,...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:50:20 +0200

thisbigcity:

jenesaispourquoi:

To a greater or lesser degree, most modern subway diagrams ignore the true geographic locations of lines and stations. Riders need to know which line serves which station, and where to transfer to get there, but actual mileage or accurate compass directions aren’t necessary to navigate the system. A time-scale map agrees, but adds a bit of information that the rider does care about: travel time. Stations are spaced according to travel time between them. (You don’t need to tell me these times are, let’s say,optimistic. They’re based on scheduled travel time from MBTA’s trip planner. Your results will vary.)

This is AWESOME. Click through the photo for the whole explanation :)

Travel times on subway maps - interesting approach, but only really for cities with few subway lines, all going in and out of the city centre.