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Riding the Bx12 Select Bus Service

The Bx12 Select Bus Service in the Bronx gives an efficient alternative to current transit options.

Los Angeles’ Eco-Village

Los Angeles' Eco-village offers a sustainable alternative to the dominant American lifestyle of over consumption and mis-use of natural resources.

Sunday Parkways Chicago

One Chicago neighborhood closes it's streets to cars, transforming it into a safe, healthy and fun public space.

Simultaneous Car-free Celebrations in Milwaukee

Milwaukee enjoys a car-free street summer weekend double header.

Bastille Day: Games, Sand & Car-free fun in Brooklyn

Brooklyn celebrates Bastille Day by closing down the street and transforming it into a Pétanque court.

Figment* 2008 on Governors Island

This weekend, FIGMENT 2008, a free, non-profit art project, drew upwards of 10,000 people to Governors Island for a three day festival of performance, music and participatory art. Partnering with Governors Island, the producers of FIGMENT hope to increase the enjoyment of art by placing it in an under-utilized public space just minutes from downtown. Streetfilms was there to cover the event and speak to one of the creators of what it is all about.

Lessons from L.A.: A Rush Hour Drive with a City Planner

Streetfilms Nicholas Whitaker took a back seat, rush hour ride with City Planner Deborah Murphy through the streets of Los Angeles. Murphy pointed out some of the difficulties one encounters in L.A. as a pedestrian advocate, commuter, and champion for change.

Lessons from LA: Looking at BRT

Looking at some of the pros and cons of Bus Rapid Transit in Los Angeles.

The Street Life of Havana

Ethan Kent from PPS takes us on a pictorial journey of his trip to the streets of Cuba.

NYC Bike Move!

It's possible to move by bike in NYC with a little moxie and help from your friends.