Clarence Eckerson Jr.
Clarence Eckerson Jr. is the Director of Video Production for NYCSR's StreetFilms and producer of bikeTV. He loves the color purple, chocolate chip cookies, and enjoys walking, biking, and taking transit. He has never owned a driver's license.
Recent Posts
Streetfilms: A Bright Beginning for Phoenix Light Rail
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Everyone knows that Phoenix has a huge sprawl problem. But now transit-oriented development is on the upswing in this Sun Belt metropolis. 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). Future […]
Streetfilms: Meet Veronica Moss, A.U.T.O. Lobbyist
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Ever wonder what folks working for sustainable transportation at the federal level are up against on K Street? For this Streetfilms exclusive, we were granted unfettered access to Veronica Moss, lobbyist for the Automobile Users Trade Organization (AUTO). Veronica gave us a few precious moments inside her SUV to talk about roads, traffic, cyclists, and […]
Streetfilms: Hal Grades Your Bike Locking 3 — The Final Warning
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With Bike Month well underway and lots of new cyclists hitting the streets, we need a sage to remind us how easy it is to roll your bike. So, once again, I’m pleased to present immortal Bicycle Habitat mechanic Hal Ruzal in the last chapter of his exclusive Streetfilms trilogy on proper bike locking. Hal […]
Streetfilms: The Search for the Zozo
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As New York history buffs can tell you, until the early part of the 20th century, the city was prime habitat for Zozos — large, furry, innocent purple creatures that freely roamed the streets, mingling with people and enjoying the public realm. But after the advent of the automobile their numbers slowly dwindled. By the […]
Streetfilms: Bike Rush Hour on Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge
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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. On a recent vacation there, I couldn’t resist cranking out a Streetfilms shortie, so I hooked up with […]
Streetfilms: Behind the Scenes at LA Traffic Control
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I have to admit: The thought of filming a control room designed to move vehicles more efficiently didn’t excite me at first. But once I met Senior Transportation Engineer Bill Shao and the friendly staff at Los Angeles’ Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC), I was full of curiosity. Developed to help direct traffic during […]
Streetfilms’ Greatest Hits
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It’s hard to believe, but Streetfilms has reached the 200 mark. Most of them are really high quality productions that are being used around the world to fight for better, more livable streets, and a happier planet. This celebratory promo features some random moments from over 50 Streetfilms, has 200 edits, and guest stars from […]
Introducing Livable Streets Education
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The newest member of the Livable Streets Initiative, Livable Streets Education (LSE), partners with schools, cultural institutions and community-based organizations working for improved urban livability, greener transportation, and safer streets. This spring, LSE is in residency at 15 schools around New York City, working with students in grades K-8, as well as partnering with community […]
Streetfilms: BRT and Bikes on LA’s Orange Line
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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: Tap Foot, Lights Blink, Cross Street
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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
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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
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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 […]