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By Clarence Eckerson

The Case for Open Transit Data

By Elizabeth Press | Jul 30, 2010 | No Comments

Ever find yourself waiting for the next bus, not knowing when it will arrive? Think it would be great if you could check a subway countdown clock from the sidewalk? Or get arrival times on your phone? Giving transit riders better information can make riding the bus or the train more convenient and appealing. And […]

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Cycling in Copenhagen, Through North American Eyes

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments

Last month, Streetfilms paid a visit to Copenhagen for the Velo-City 2010 conference. While we were there, of course we wanted to showcase the city’s biking greatness. With such an abundance of bike advocates, planners, and city transportation officials attending from the U.S. and Canada, we also wanted to get their reactions to the city’s […]

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Bike Infrastructure Innovators Take Their Show on the Road

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Jul 9, 2010 | No Comments

"Cities for Cycling" is a project of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) to document, promote and implement the world’s best bicycle transportation practices in U.S. cities. In this Streetfilm you’ll see how a typical visit can inspire, enlighten and energize city leaders & advocates. During Bike Month, experts from the transportation departments […]

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Thousands Play in the Streets at First-Ever “Oaklavía”

By John Hamilton | Jul 7, 2010 | No Comments

On Sunday, June 27, Downtown Oakland opened two miles of its streets for traffic-free fun and activities — zumba dancing, circus arts, BMX bike competitions and performances from local musicians. Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO) partnered with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, Oaklandish, Oakland YMCA, Cycles of Change, and other civic organizations to create the […]

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Bike Month NYC 2010

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Jun 3, 2010 | No Comments

Wanna see a slice of the glorious NYC bike month that was? There were dozens of great events this May, from Bike to Work Day in the Bronx to the David Bowie Dance Ride in Manhattan to Bike to School Day at MS51 in Brooklyn. Of course Streetfilms couldn’t get to all of them, but […]

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Cycle Chic in Copenhagen and Beyond

By Elizabeth Press | May 24, 2010 | No Comments

You can trace the term "cycle chic" back to 2006, when Mikael Colville-Andersen launched his Copenhagen Cycle Chic blog. It means different things to different people, but basically, "cycle chic" is about riding in everyday clothes instead of specialized gear like spandex or cycling shoes. When I was in Copenhagen last December I had the chance to […]

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