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Physically Separated Bike Lanes

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on February 17, 2007 | 114,969 Plays

Physically separated bicycle paths exist in cities worldwide. This video explains what they are, how they work, and asks: "Why not here?"

PARK(ing) Day San Francisco 2006

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on January 1, 2007 | 60,639 Plays

In San Francisco, the REBAR group organized a mass reclamation of automobile parking spaces to provide temporary green space for pedestrians to enjoy.

Bus Rapid Transit: Bogotá

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on January 28, 2008 | 53,941 Plays

In Part 2 of our Bogotá trilogy, we examine the tremendously successful Bus Rapid Transit system which has revolutionized transit there.

Transforming NYC Streets: A Conversation with Janette Sadik-Khan

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on October 22, 2008 | 32,072 Plays

In our exclusive Streetfilms interview, Janette Sadik-Khan talks with Executive Director, Mark Gorton, about some of the highlights her department has achieved in a very short period of time.

Chicane – Animated Traffic Calming

by Elizabeth Press on January 16, 2008 | 28,882 Plays

Do you know what a chicane is? In 24 simple seconds you can find out.

Berkeley Bike Boulevards

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on February 17, 2007 | 26,325 Plays

In Berkeley, Calif. a citywide network of traffic calmed streets called Bicycle Boulevards allows bicyclists to navigate safely. They are marked by wonderful purple signage and street stencils larger than a car!

Melbourne: A Pedestrian Paradise

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on May 5, 2008 | 24,042 Plays

In the last 15 years, the city of Melbourne has altered its landscape with more car-free spaces, wider sidewalks, greener streets, eclectic cafes, public art and a bustling pedestrian haven where people relate more to their environment

Portland: Bike Rush Hour on the Hawthorne Bridge

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on April 29, 2009 | 21,449 Plays

The first time you visit Portland, Oregon, the gaggles of cyclists streaming over the Hawthorne Bridge during rush hour is a sight you will never forget. It's something other cities need to see and be inspired by.

Interview with Enrique Peñalosa

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on February 1, 2007 | 19,262 Plays

Former Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa discusses his amazing success transforming Bogotá into a livable city for cyclists and pedestrians.

Intersection Repair

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on May 31, 2007 | 17,294 Plays

In Portland, Oregon, City Repair promotes intersection interventions where hundreds of people take back their streets by painting street murals and creating community-friendly commons to gather and socialize.

Boulder Goes Bike Platinum

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on December 5, 2008 | 16,791 Plays

Add Boulder, Colorado to the League of American Bicyclists' cities to achieve Platinum Bike Status.

Depaving Day!

by Elizabeth Press on June 19, 2008 | 15,992 Plays

Portland, Oregon's Depave.org leads an asphalt removing project to kick off the World Carfree Conference. Depave.org will continue to work with Goldsmith Properties to transform this now asphalt-free site into a community greenspace. Once completed, the site will be used to educate the public about pavement removal and storm water drainage management.

Seattle Crosswalk: Tap foot, Lights blink, Cross street

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on March 17, 2009 | 14,340 Plays

Along Seattle's historic waterfront, a new-ish pedestrian amenity has popped up: a crosswalk that lights up as you cross, and all you gotta do is tap the yellow-rectangle to activate it.

Ninth Avenue Gets a Physically Separated Bike Lane

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on October 3, 2007 | 11,805 Plays

NYC is getting a separated bike lane. Pinch us! Pinch us!!

Portland, Ore. – Bicycle Boulevards

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on January 29, 2007 | 11,063 Plays

Who needs bike lanes on wonderful streets like these when you keep traffic to a minimum?

Daylighting: Make Your Crosswalks Safer

by Robin Urban Smith on January 12, 2009 | 10,378 Plays

Daylighting is a simple pedestrian safety strategy which removes parking spaces surrounding an intersection in order to create better visibility for all street users and reduce the risk of conflict.

Phoenix’s METRO Light Rail Takes Flight

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on June 17, 2009 | 10,366 Plays

In December, the Phoenix region opened one of the most ambitious transit projects in recent U.S. history: a 20-mile light rail line with 28 stops serving three cities (Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa).

Bike Parking Respect in Chicago: McDonald’s Cycle Center

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on May 20, 2009 | 8,931 Plays

Chicago's Millennium Park hosts of one of the most incredible amenities for cyclists in the United States: McDonald's Cycle Center.

The Transformation of NYC’s Madison Square

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on February 12, 2009 | 8,147 Plays

We already touched on Madison Square in our in-depth interview with Janette Sadik-Khan last fall, but we always felt that it deserved a much closer examination based upon all the footage we couldn't use in that Streetfilm. Take a freaking look!

Carmaggeddon Averted as Broadway Comes to Life

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on July 20, 2009 | 7,453 Plays

When New York City opened up new pedestrian zones in the heart of Midtown this summer, naysayers predicted a traffic nightmare. Nearly two months later, we're still waiting for the much-feared Carmaggedon.