CNN PRODUCER NOTE     Lizzy Showman and Kathleen Fitzgerald, students at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, share with us this video feature and tell us about their project to create a virtual community for NYC's M15 bus line commuters.

'Not only is the M15 line the second busiest in the nation, it is also a big part of our own daily commute. Witnessing the long hours and sometimes hectic atmosphere the M15 bus drivers experience is part of the reason we connected with the bus line and decided to do something to show our appreciation. On top of that, the line services over 16.5 million riders a year (a few of whom we interviewed), allowing for a shared experience [...] that, in a weird and wonderful way, bonds all of us,' says Showman.

The video was filmed and edited by Jeremiah Jireh Fabre of Paddle Productions. Read more about Showman and Fitzgerald in this story for CNN's Impact Your World.
- elchueco, CNN iReport producer