Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Streetfilms

By Clarence Eckerson

Streetfilms: BRT and Bikes on LA’s Orange Line

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Mar 23, 2009 | 10 Comments

Who would have thought that one of the best Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in the U.S. would be in its most sprawling city? In October 2005, the Los Angeles County Metro Authority (or Metro) debuted a new 14-mile BRT system in the San Fernando Valley using a former rail right-of-way. Unlike many "rapid" bus […]

Streetfilms: Straphangers Tell Albany to Save Transit

By Brad Aaron | Mar 20, 2009 | 4 Comments

Wednesday was Lobby Day in Albany, and among those descending upon the capitol was a busload of New York City transit riders, organized by the Campaign for New York’s Future, who support East and Harlem River bridge tolls as part of the MTA rescue plan. Before the day was out, the group of some 50 […]

Streetfilms: Tap Foot, Lights Blink, Cross Street

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Mar 18, 2009 | 15 Comments

Along Seattle’s historic waterfront I happened upon a unique pedestrian-activated crosswalk that blinks as people cross. Yes, I have seen over a dozen lighted ped signals before in myriad cities, but all required the user to press a button to manually begin the cycle. So, you ask, how is this one different? Well check this […]

Streetfilms in San Francisco: Making a Better Market Street

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Mar 16, 2009 | 2 Comments

Just about everyone who visits San Francisco’s grand Market Street is awed by its hustle and bustle, myriad modes of transportation, and beautiful architecture. But just about everyone also agrees that Market Street has much bigger potential as a space that accommodates its users in more efficient and human terms. Streetfilms was able to talk […]

Streetfilms: Take a Ride on the Seattle Streetcar

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Mar 10, 2009 | 15 Comments

Seattle’s South Lake Union Streetcar is a 1.3-mile line that opened in December 2007, the first leg in the city’s commitment to new transit and light rail. It passed the half million passenger milestone in its first year, surpassing ridership projections. The streetcar features many top-of-the-line tech amenities, including real time arrival message boards, solar-powered […]

Streetfilms: Signing On to Save Transit

By Brad Aaron | Mar 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

Last week we saw citizens of Minneapolis explain the many ways they rely on transit service to conduct their daily business. Streetfilms’ Robin Urban Smith captured New Yorkers doing the same, as Transportation Alternatives collected letters to state lawmakers from Queens residents who oppose possible MTA fare hikes and service cuts. If you haven’t yet […]

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