Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Clarence Eckerson

StreetFilms: Park(ing) Day 2007

By Aaron Naparstek | Sep 24, 2007 | 8 Comments

Clarence Eckerson may have set an all-time speed record for the production of this inspiring StreetFilm on Park(ing) Day 2007. It’s a good one. Seeing pre-schoolers participating in an outdoor music class — in a parking space — on Brooklyn’s busy Cortelyou Rd., you definitely get the feeling that Park(ing) Day has, in just a […]

The Transportation Alternatives Century Ride 2007

By Aaron Naparstek | Sep 12, 2007 | 3 Comments

On Sunday 6,000 bicyclists took to the streets as part of Transportation Alternatives Century, a 100-mile spin around New York City (that also features routes of 15, 35, 55 and 75 miles). I did 55 this year. As always, the Century is a pretty amazing way to experience the city. Here is a 3-minute video […]

Celebrating a Car-Free Afternoon In Prospect Park

By Aaron Naparstek | Aug 28, 2007 | 12 Comments

Yesterday was the first day of a car-free evening rush hour on Prospect Park’s East Drive. Car-Free Park advocates and Transportation Alternatives members manned the barricades at the Park Circle entrance, reminiscing over more than a dozen years of activism and organizing. That’s StreetFilms’ Clarence Eckerson holding the "Thank you DOT" sign above. Below, T.A.’s […]

For Your Weekend Viewing Pleasure: Portland!

By Brad Aaron | Aug 17, 2007 | 11 Comments

Portland: Celebrating America’s Most Livable CityA StreetFilm by Clarence Eckerson Jr.Running time: 30:00 StreetFilms videographer Clarence Eckerson Jr. offers the director’s cut of his trip to Portland. Clarence made the visit to Oregon last fall, enjoying the hospitality of the Portland Office of Transportation. You may have seen previously posted clips from this vid on StreetFilms. Here it is in its 30-minute […]

StreetFilms Film Festival Tonight in the East Village

By Aaron Naparstek | Jul 10, 2007 | No Comments

Tonight, you’re invited to come see some of StreetFilms‘ greatest hits on the big screen. Clarence Eckerson has put together a 60 minute program including 13 videos. Afterwards, there will be a reception including free beer and pizza. 7:00pmPioneer Theater 155 E. 3rd St. (at Avenue A) Manhattan Cost: $6.50 to $10 Buy tickets online

Go to Car-Free Governors Island

By Jason Varone | Jun 29, 2007 | 1 Comment

Go to Governor’s Island! A StreetFilm by Clarence Eckerson Jr. and Trorb Productions Running Time: 4 minutes 18 seconds Governors Island is a car-free, New York City paradise and now it’s open to the public on weekends from June thru Sept 2nd. Find all the details on the Governors Island Alliance website. To get there, […]

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