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LUAS stops have informative maps
LUAS stops have informative maps
From: ddartley November 22, 2009
Jerry Jaycox/Fort Pulaski Wheelie
Jerry Jaycox/Fort Pulaski Wheelie
From: Savannah Bicycle Campaign November 21, 2009
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20090719_18-03-56
From: ubrayj02 November 21, 2009
Meeker
this is the road I take on my ride home and cars are always speeding way too fast. Looks like I'll be riding under the BQE for a while. Would suck to be on the road when that happens again and it will. Does a lot actually.
Meeker
From: John Prolly November 20, 2009
Car
this is the road I take on my ride home and cars are always speeding way too fast. Looks like I'll be riding under the BQE for a while. Would suck to be on the road when that happens again and it will. Does a lot actually.
Car
From: John Prolly November 20, 2009
Smashed
this is the road I take on my ride home and cars are always speeding way too fast. Looks like I'll be riding under the BQE for a while. Would suck to be on the road when that happens again and it will. Does a lot actually.
Smashed
From: John Prolly November 20, 2009
Crowd
Crowd
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Joyce Marin (Allentown), Becky Bradley (Easton), Darlene Heller (Bethlehem)
Joyce Marin (Allentown), Becky Bradley (Easton), Darlene Heller (Bethlehem)
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Panel
Panel
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Darlene Heller
Darlene Heller
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Steven Bliss, RenewLV's Executive Director
Steven Bliss, RenewLV's Executive Director
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Charlie Luthar and Bryan Smith, Hellertown
Charlie Luthar and Bryan Smith, Hellertown
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Bob Freeman and Diane Elliott
Bob Freeman and Diane Elliott
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Panel
Panel
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Sal Panto, Mayor of Easton
Sal Panto, Mayor of Easton
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
Ron Young on Panel
Ron Young on Panel
From: renewlv November 18, 2009
2009 Jaycox Wheelie
2009 Jaycox Wheelie
From: Savannah Bicycle Campaign November 15, 2009
Mine and hers
Mine and hers
From: baudman  November 14, 2009
Pedicab Operator Busted At East Drive & 63rd St.
I'm not sure why, since the pedicab regs go into effect later this week, this happened on Saturday. His passengers were directed to exit the cab. I don't think they paid him for the ride up to this point.
Pedicab Operator Busted At East Drive & 63rd St.
From: bicyclesonly November 17, 2009
Parks Dept's Traffic Enforcement Campaign Against Cyclists
These barriers were introduced in Central Park last spring, and have intensified the conflicts cyclists face with pedestrians on the pathways, and with motorists on the transverses (which are the only alternatives to pathways for cyclists seeking to cross the park). This is the new and improved edition, which is larger than the original, and sports a nifty "bikebusters" logo at the top. Way to inspire nasty conflicts between peds and cyclists! Oh . . . don't mind the giant Parks Dep't SUV sitting on the sidewalk. It is necessary. The Parks Dep't peace officers can't be expected to walk 100' from the curb at Columbus Circle to the kiosk at the Loop where they take up their important work of scolding cyclists into dismounting as they exit the Loop. I saw them this morning use this SUV to ferry themselves the 100' to their post, along the no-bike-riding pathway. After delivering their human cargo, well, I guess they just sort of assumed it would be too hard to park on the street (too many placard holders parking illegally there), so they just parked the SUV on the sidewalk. A good way for Sgt. Smith in the SUV to keep dry in the rain, maybe listen to some tunes while on patrol. It's a good thing too that Parks had the foresight to post three Parks peace officers at the kiosk on this rainy Saturday, or they might not have been up to the threat posed when I, walking my bike, attempted to escort my 7 year old daughter while she rode up the nearly-deserted path. Those three officers had her off her bike in an instant. And I don't fault them for never saying a word to the pedestrians crossing the Loop at the same spot against the red light, forcing the cyclists to yield to them . . . we can't expect them to enforce more than one one law at a time. If the officers got caught up in asking the pedestrians to observe the lights, a seven-year old who is perfectly legal on the sidewalk might slip by undetected by this 25' wide path, wreaking havoc in the process. All bitterness aside, I'm OK with comprehensively managing the park for everyone, but that has to mean taking the transportation needs of cyclists into account, by providing reasonably safe routes for cyclists through the park instead of transverse death-traps, as well as installing adequate bicycle parking facilities in the park. There must be some reasonably safe and convenient way for cyclists to connect from the Central Park Loop to the Broadway cycle track at Columbus Circle (or at least at 7th Ave.). But instead we have the exact opposite--multiple Parks personnel assigned to make the connection as inconvenient and unpleasant as possible.
Parks Dept's Traffic Enforcement Campaign Against Cyclists
From: bicyclesonly November 17, 2009
Sidewalk funeral parking! git yer free parking here!
Sidewalk funeral parking! git yer free parking here!
From: ratherbebiking November 16, 2009
Decapitated Meter on Madison Ready to Be Transformed Into Bike Parking
CB 8 has authorized 2 of these to be retrofitted as bike parking racks, on each side of each block of Madison (up through the low 90s, I think). Bring it on!!
Decapitated Meter on Madison Ready to Be Transformed Into Bike Parking
From: bicyclesonly November 13, 2009
Bike racks have feelings, too
This photo shows the damage that automobiles inflict on our cities, environment, and, closest to my heart, bikes and bike parking. An errant motorist jumped the curb and crashed first into the tree, then the bike rack, and finally the bike parked here. The LaSalle Blue Line station entrance is just steps away (in the background). Imagine the fate of a bicyclist who might have been locking their red Schwinn road bike to the bike rack only to find a 2-ton metal box hurtling in their direction. How much did the collision cost, according to the photographed scene? Tree removal and replacement: >$1,000 Bike rack removal and replacement: $500 Vintage Schwinn: $200 Cleanup: $150 Please drive carefully. I've seen this again and again. See the after shot.
Bike racks have feelings, too
From: Steven Vance November 13, 2009
beach bikes
beach bikes
From: benjamin running November 12, 2009
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Tuesday morning on the Henry Hudson Drive.
L1000572
From: c34 November 17, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
SF Summer Streets Kids
SF Summer Streets Kids
From: almonroth November 13, 2009
27th and broadway
These guys were blocking the bike lane, but I decided to let it slide . . . this time.
27th and broadway
From: interloafer November 12, 2009
Hit & run
A memorial for Martha is seen ahead. Notice the sidewalk width. Martha Gonzalez was killed in Pilsen while crossing the street on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The driver of a purple, four-door sedan is yet to be found. Photo featured on Streetsblog. I made the more gruesome photos private at the request of the deceased's family.
Hit & run
From: Steven Vance November 8, 2009
West Side Y Likes Bikes
The West Side YMCA has maintaned a ike rack right out front for visitors as long as I can remeber. Compare the 92nd St. YMHA, which is trying to prevent cyclists from locking up to nearby signposts.
West Side Y Likes Bikes
From: bicyclesonly November 11, 2009
Crosswalk to nowhere
This is not helpful for anyone. There are no curb ramps. The crosswalk crosses a road but doesn't take a pedestrian anywhere. At Jewel, 1224 S Wabash in South Loop. I think grocery stores employ bad designers.
Crosswalk to nowhere
From: Steven Vance November 10, 2009
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L1000499
From: c34 November 9, 2009
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L1000502
From: c34 November 9, 2009
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L1000491
From: c34 November 9, 2009
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L1000486
From: c34 November 9, 2009
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L1000459
From: c34 November 9, 2009
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L1000437
From: c34 November 9, 2009
New St. Paul Street Bike Lane, Baltimore
This lane extends from E. University Parkway to 31st street or so.
New St. Paul Street Bike Lane, Baltimore
From: ratherbebiking November 9, 2009
DC's new 15th Street cycle track
Original name: 15thstreetbiketrack.jpg
DC's new 15th Street cycle track
From: BeyondDC November 9, 2009
This is where this car came to stop
Rolling to the visibility edge of this intersection, many drivers were witnessed completely surprising pedestrians ready to cross at this stop sign. If the car to the left were not parked there, pedestrians would be seen much sooner. Hopefully, seeing pedestrians earlier would inspire drivers to come to a complete stop *before* the unmarked crosswalk. Even a painted white line could help define where cars should stop before proceeding into the intersection..
This is where this car came to stop
From: Intersection 911 November 9, 2009
BYO Bike Rack
Still waiting for your CityRack request to be answered? Why not roll your own with just a bucket, some piping, and a little concrete? (Fuji Restaurant, 36 St & 9 Av, Manhattan)
BYO Bike Rack
From: jpchan November 8, 2009
Monthly Carnage: Hit & run in Pilsen is among 5 pedestrian deaths in past 30 days
Martha was killed by a driver in a purple 4-door sedan for which police are still searching. If you have any information, please call police at 911, or The Martha Gonzalez Memorial Committee at 312-203-4986. There's a reward for information that leads to the conviction of the driver. Pedestrian fatalities in the past 30 days: -Martha Gonzalez, Tuesday, October 13th, 1700 S Halsted Street. Driver at large. -Larry Nelson, Saturday, October 17th, 1100 S Cicero Avenue. Driver at large. -Kim Brown (pregnant), 50 N Kostner Avenue (her child was delivered via Caesarean section but died). Driver (James Cox) arrested and charged with aggravated driving under the influence. -Rachel Gilliam, Sunday, November 1st, 4300 N Lincoln Avenue. Driver at large. Pedestrian injuries recently: -Three teenagers (most likely UIC students), Saturday, September 26th, 1220 S Halsted Street (right across from James Stukel Towers dormitory). Driver at large. Please read what Tom Vanderbilt is writing about jaywalking on Slate.
Monthly Carnage: Hit & run in Pilsen is among 5 pedestrian deaths in past 30 days
From: Steven Vance November 8, 2009
Digs
blocking the bike lane...
Digs
From: John Prolly November 6, 2009
Pigs
blocking the bike lane...
Pigs
From: John Prolly November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
Philadelphia Bicycle Traffic
From: K_Gradinger November 6, 2009
Will They Never Learn?
After opponents of the bike lane on this block took down the bike lane signs, DoT put up a bigger sign. Hah!
Will They Never Learn?
From: bicyclesonly November 4, 2009
MTA Maryland Bus on North Charles Street
September 28th, 2009
MTA Maryland Bus on North Charles Street
From: ratherbebiking November 3, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
"A battle of man v. bus." NYC traffic law (contradictorily?) tells bicyclists to keep as close to the side of the roadway as practicable, but at the same time to keep out of this "buses only" lane.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuters, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
Riding to school on the sidewalk. They need a protected bike path.
NYC Bicycle Commuters, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
Though the intersecting traffic has a red light, it's still usually best for a parent to ride on the child's flank, between the child and oncoming traffic. When you're out in front, you can't see what's happening behind you.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
Riding on the sidewalk. She needs a protected bike path.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 5th Ave. @ 79th St.
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 79th St. Transverse @ 5th Ave.
Many cyclist avoid the transverses, because they are so dangerous, even though they are usually the only legal way to get through the park without a huge detour.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, 79th St. Transverse @ 5th Ave.
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
Another Secret Central Park Bike Rack
I found another "secret" bike rack in Central Park, just outside the Arsenal, where the top administrators for the Parks Department and certain other city agencies work. Just like the racks at Lasker Pool and the 96th St. tennis courts, these racks are tucked away for use by city workers and other insiders with an organized presence recognized by the Parks Department, like the tennis players. No racks are provided for other visitors visting the park's major public attractions, such as the Zoo, Lasker Pool, the East Green, the North Meadow ball fields, the Carousel, and Bethesda Fountain. I've repeatedly asked the Parks Department to install bike racks in Central Park, but nothing has happened. The logic of bike racks in the park is inescapable. The park is full of tourists on bikes eager to spend their money if they can only lock up somewhere securely and conveniently. The park is full of destinations to which bicycles are most convenient means of transportation. Columbus Circle (and to a certain degree, the Plaza) are transit hubs, where bicyclists might well want to lock up and switch modes to subway. And many, many other NYC parks have bike racks. Given how much of the park is devoted to car parking, why no bike racks for casual visitors to Central Park? Send an email to Commissioner of Parks Adrian Benepe, or send a letter to Central Park Conservancy President Doug Blonsky, asking for Central Park bike parking, today.
Another Secret Central Park Bike Rack
From: bicyclesonly November 3, 2009
Deutsche Post Mail Delivery by Bicycle
On a rainy Monday morning in the schanze quarter of Hamburg, this German postal service worker delivered mail by bicycle.
Deutsche Post Mail Delivery by Bicycle
From: ITDP-Europe November 3, 2009
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A cycle track in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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From: BeyondDC November 2, 2009
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Busway in downtown Orlando.
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From: BeyondDC November 2, 2009
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Busway in downtown Orlando.
xDSC_0174
From: BeyondDC November 2, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
From: bicyclesonly November 1, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
From: bicyclesonly November 1, 2009
Electric rides inside, no racks outside.
The frenchie makes friends with other bikes parked at the handicapped sign poles. - // Ignored shoppers.
Electric rides inside, no racks outside.
From: meligrosa November 1, 2009
Pole party.
- // Ignored shoppers.
Pole party.
From: meligrosa November 1, 2009
Market Street Cyclist
The streets of SF are relatively empty because there aren't 280,000 cars coming over the Bay Bridge. Blog post about my Friday visit to SF and the Copenhagenize talk.
Market Street Cyclist
From: richardmasoner October 30, 2009
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
NYC Bicycle Commuter, W'burg Br.
From: bicyclesonly October 30, 2009
Bronx Terminal Market: Ped Entrance
The walkway is pitiful. Barely wide enough for two people standing still, much less walking past each other. The walls make the space seem even smaller. My guess is that this was done to prevent shopping cart theft. It's sad how much space is dedicated to the horribly underused car entrance and how little space is given to pedestrians.
Bronx Terminal Market: Ped Entrance
From: Jacob-uptown October 28, 2009
Bronx Terminal Market: Ped Entrance
The LaGuardia administration founded the Bronx Terminal Market in 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, as a food wholesale market. The parking garage is supposed to pay for itself, but when I visited, it looked pretty empty. This may be somewhat due to several large stores that are not yet open.
Bronx Terminal Market: Ped Entrance
From: Jacob-uptown October 28, 2009

Videos

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Streetfilms Shortie-Brooklyn Bridge Bike/Ped Congestition Oct. 2009
From: StreetfilmsVlog
Added: October 22, 2009
10/25/2008 FN-2: Fright Night Zombie Walk
From: TheAFWBlog
Added: October 25, 2008
Streetfilms- Drivers Behaving Rudely
From: StreetfilmsVlog
Added: October 15, 2009
Fast-Tracking High-Speed Rail For California
From: goOCTA
Added: October 2, 2009
cops sawing bikes on Bedford ave
From: benrunning
Added: October 1, 2009
Dynamic American Cities
From: LLorenz100
Added: September 7, 2009
Be Kind, Don't Leave a Rider Behind
From: Intersection911
Added: September 9, 2009
Pedal Power Documentary: Aaron Naparstek interview
From: cogentbenger
Added: September 22, 2009
Bike Ride down Manhattan's 2nd Avenue
From: nycbikemaps
Added: September 19, 2009
Kissena Velodrome Bike Ride
From: nycbikemaps
Added: September 9, 2009
Bike Ride Down Broadway in NYC: 59th St to Herald Square
From: nycbikemaps
Added: August 22, 2009
Streetfilms » Bus Rapid Transit Bogotá
From: enriquepenalosa
Added: August 30, 2009
Popular carless commute route in Portland
From: Intersection911
Added: August 25, 2009
How to Make Your Own Bike Lane
From: bikesasaurus
Added: July 20, 2009
Pigeon Politburo w. Jeff Mapes Part 3 of 5
From: ubrayj02
Added: June 29, 2009
The Voice Of Safety Speaking
From: LLorenz100
Added: June 6, 2009
Anti LRT Pro PRT
From: MNPOLITICS
Added: June 14, 2009
Robert Levine CB6 April 11
From: StreetsBlog
Added: April 13, 2007
NYPD Vehicles Ruin Central Park
From: lfreedman500
Added: March 10, 2007
StreetFilms-Gridlock Sam Schwartz Part 1 Interview
From: StreetsBlog
Added: January 30, 2007
Volunteer Ambulance Driver Trying to Drum Up Customers?
From: lfreedman500
Added: January 11, 2007
StreetFilms - Atlantic Avenue #2 (Second Cut)
From: StreetsBlog
Added: December 22, 2006
StreetFilms-Double Parking
From: StreetsBlog
Added: December 7, 2006
StreetFilms-Above The Law
From: StreetsBlog
Added: November 7, 2006
StreetFilms-Portland: Older Adults Bike Program
From: StreetsBlog
Added: November 1, 2006
Streetfilms: FIGMENT Festival on Governors Island
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From: iamnotthatdave
Added: April 4, 2009
BikeSummit Press Conference
BikeSummit LA 2009 http://bikesummitla.wetpaint.com/ Press Conference...
From: ubrayj02
Added: March 6, 2009
Stimulus for Transit-- not Highways
The Senate is considering adding an additional $50 BILLION to highway expansion in the latest stimulus package. If the new Democratic leadership wants to be 'green', they'll recognize that highways aren't the answer- transit and smart growth are the 21st century solutions. To show that, I remixed of the 70's 'Crying Indian' PSA. Originally for showing that litter was bad for the environment, it's clear today that cars and highways do far more damage than any amount of personal litter. Thanks to Dave Snyder for the original impetus. For more on how to stop the highway expansion see: www.streetsblog.org www.t4america.org
From: marccas
Added: February 5, 2009
A fleet of idling SUVs on 55th St.
This has been happening every day, for much of the day, for a couple years (they're even visible in Google maps street view). I believe the vehicles are owned by, or serve, the Park Central Hotel. I have emailed them twice to try to get them to stop but I have seen no response or action. I will post more videos of this same group of vehicles idling to show how it is a constant problem. It is, of course, illegal, and destructive in countless ways. This video was recorded the morning of 2/3/09.
From: ddartley
Added: February 3, 2009
Cairo traffic
crazy intersection in Cairo: cars, buses, motorbikes, bicycles, & pedestrians
From: Konradprojects
Added: January 25, 2009
Pedestrianism Vol. 2.mov
From: arthurshotwell
Added: December 11, 2008
Pedestrianism (Royksopp - Sing A Song)
Time lapse video of my roughly 2-mile walk to work through SF's Potrero Hill, Showplace Square and SoMa neighborhoods. Music: Royksopp - Sing A Song Higher res: http://www.vimeo.com/2354287
From: arthurshotwell
Added: November 26, 2008
Antonio Rosell presentation at Solutions Volume 3
Community Design Group is an urban planning firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning, placemaking and urban design, and community engagement. They work with communities of all sizes to develop people-centered, asset-based and sustainable approaches to mobility and place. Antonio Rosell, director and founder, says that the purpose of the firm's work is to support the creation of humane, interesting, thriving and sustainable environments that allow our communities to grow and prosper economically, socially, artistically and ethically.
From: voidoid21
Added: November 24, 2008
The Great Commuter Challenge 2008
The Great Commuter Challenge is a race between 3 modes of transportation: the bicycle, the car, and walking/transit. Three local celebrities raced along one Twin Cities route, running typical errands on the way to to the finish line. The outcome is certain keep you on the edge of your seat! Watch watch the action right here and root for one of three contestants: Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak - Bike Roadguy (aka Star Tribune reporter Jim Foti) - Car Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter - Walking & Transit
From: voidoid21
Added: May 13, 2008
5th ave Brooklyn in the teens
I wonder what the sidewalk was like to get this guy out here.
From: CaptainDisko
Added: October 31, 2008
Kent Ave Brooklyn 6am
High speed pass before sunrise. Kent Ave is a race track and is without any NYPD presence. 18 wheelers pass each other just like this moron passed us and another car
From: CaptainDisko
Added: September 17, 2008
SF Test Sunday Streets
yadda
From: StreetsBlog
Added: August 15, 2008
Green Spaces and SPN: Blogging Sustainability Pt.3
Green Spaces hosted Blogging Sustainability in Partnership with the Sustainable Practice Network on June 26th, 2008. Over 60 people showed up to hear the take from leaders in blogging, take a rooftop tour and have some organic wine provided by the Greene Grape in Fort Green Brooklyn. Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor, Inhabitat.com Jill Fehrenbacher edits Inhabitat www.inhabitat.com, and is a freelance designer and student at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She created Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Brown University, where she received a B.A. in Art Semiotics, and Central St. Martins, where she received an M.A. in Design Studies, she currently resides in New York City, which so far has been good for her obsession with rooftop gardens and vegan junk food restaurants. Ken Rother, President/COO of Treehugger Ken, President and COO, is responsible for bringing the vision and strategy of TreeHugger to life. Ken has been involved in the Internet since the early 90's when he co-founded Mountain Lake Software in Toronto Canada. Mountain Lake helped some of Canada's largest financial institutions take their first steps onto the WWW. Ken has held various roles including VP of operations responsible for all deliverables of their internet consulting division and later as divisional CIO introduced process altering technology to their globalization business. His interest in the environment dates back to his first summer job leading low impact canoe trips in northern Quebec. Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Aaron Naparstek works for the Open Planning Project where he is editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog.org. Aaron is a journalist, author and community organizer working on urban environmental issues in NYC. He is the author of Honku: The Zen Antidote for Road Rage, a book of humorous haiku poetry inspired by the unique brand of motorist sociopathy observed from his apartment window. Naparstek lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. He is a founder of the Park Slope Neighbors community group and an organizer of the Grand Army Plaza Coalition.
From: GoodNewsBroadcast
Added: August 14, 2008
Green Spaces and SPN: Blogging Sustainability Pt.2
Green Spaces hosted Blogging Sustainability in Partnership with the Sustainable Practice Network on June 26th, 2008. Over 60 people showed up to hear the take from leaders in blogging, take a rooftop tour and have some organic wine provided by the Greene Grape in Fort Green Brooklyn. Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor, Inhabitat.com Jill Fehrenbacher edits Inhabitat www.inhabitat.com, and is a freelance designer and student at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She created Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Brown University, where she received a B.A. in Art Semiotics, and Central St. Martins, where she received an M.A. in Design Studies, she currently resides in New York City, which so far has been good for her obsession with rooftop gardens and vegan junk food restaurants. Ken Rother, President/COO of Treehugger Ken, President and COO, is responsible for bringing the vision and strategy of TreeHugger to life. Ken has been involved in the Internet since the early 90's when he co-founded Mountain Lake Software in Toronto Canada. Mountain Lake helped some of Canada's largest financial institutions take their first steps onto the WWW. Ken has held various roles including VP of operations responsible for all deliverables of their internet consulting division and later as divisional CIO introduced process altering technology to their globalization business. His interest in the environment dates back to his first summer job leading low impact canoe trips in northern Quebec. Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Aaron Naparstek works for the Open Planning Project where he is editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog.org. Aaron is a journalist, author and community organizer working on urban environmental issues in NYC. He is the author of Honku: The Zen Antidote for Road Rage, a book of humorous haiku poetry inspired by the unique brand of motorist sociopathy observed from his apartment window. Naparstek lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. He is a founder of the Park Slope Neighbors community group and an organizer of the Grand Army Plaza Coalition.
From: GoodNewsBroadcast
Added: August 14, 2008
Green Spaces and SPN: Blogging Sustainability Pt.1
Green Spaces hosted Blogging Sustainability in Partnership with the Sustainable Practice Network on June 26th, 2008. Over 60 people showed up to hear the take from leaders in blogging, take a rooftop tour and have some organic wine provided by the Greene Grape in Fort Green Brooklyn. Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor, Inhabitat.com Jill Fehrenbacher edits Inhabitat www.inhabitat.com, and is a freelance designer and student at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She created Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Brown University, where she received a B.A. in Art Semiotics, and Central St. Martins, where she received an M.A. in Design Studies, she currently resides in New York City, which so far has been good for her obsession with rooftop gardens and vegan junk food restaurants. Ken Rother, President/COO of Treehugger Ken, President and COO, is responsible for bringing the vision and strategy of TreeHugger to life. Ken has been involved in the Internet since the early 90's when he co-founded Mountain Lake Software in Toronto Canada. Mountain Lake helped some of Canada's largest financial institutions take their first steps onto the WWW. Ken has held various roles including VP of operations responsible for all deliverables of their internet consulting division and later as divisional CIO introduced process altering technology to their globalization business. His interest in the environment dates back to his first summer job leading low impact canoe trips in northern Quebec. Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Aaron Naparstek works for the Open Planning Project where he is editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog.org. Aaron is a journalist, author and community organizer working on urban environmental issues in NYC. He is the author of Honku: The Zen Antidote for Road Rage, a book of humorous haiku poetry inspired by the unique brand of motorist sociopathy observed from his apartment window. Naparstek lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. He is a founder of the Park Slope Neighbors community group and an organizer of the Grand Army Plaza Coalition.
From: GoodNewsBroadcast
Added: August 14, 2008
Summer Streets NYC v1.0 - Grand Central
7 miles of NYC streets, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, is closed to traffic and freed for use by everyday New Yorkers and visitors. We loved it! This clip is in front of the south façade of Grand Central, which is usually only accessible to cars. Everyone was so thrilled to be able to take in the iconic view and see the Vanderbilt statue up close for the first time!
From: darkpilotnyc
Added: August 11, 2008
Summer Streets NYC v1.0
7 miles of NYC streets, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, is closed to traffic and freed for use by everyday New Yorkers and visitors. We loved it! This is a stretch through Astor Place and south down Lafayette St. Listen for Kate Mikuliak from Councilmember Rosie Mendez's office saying hi to me as she rode past in the first 0:15! Everyone was out in the streets!
From: darkpilotnyc
Added: August 11, 2008
NYC Summer Streets '08
Here's a 3 minute short video of the Aug 9th "Summer Streets" in NYC which closed 7 miles of roads to cars and opened them to pedestrians and bikes etc
From: cbink
Added: August 11, 2008
Sustainability Practice Network
Blogging Sustainability Moderator: Bonnie Hulkower, Treehugge Panelists: Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor-in-chief Inhabitat.com Ken Rother, President/COO Treehugger Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Date & Time: Thursday June 26, 2008, 6-8pm Location: Green Spaces 33 Flatbush Ave (corner Flatbush & Livingston) Brooklyn Mass Transit - take B, Q, and R to Dekalb Ave, or the 4, 5 to Nevins Street, or A, C to Hoyt Shermerhorn St. Please RSVP events@sustainabilitypractice.net For more information, or to join SPN, visit www.sustainabilitypractice.net Blogging has become an influential form of information gathering, particularly in the green world. New media forums, websites, and blogs have played a major role in furthering the message of sustainability. In doing so, they have helped move sustainability to the mainstream, often covering issues before the traditional media gets to them. Websites vary from magazine offshoots to personal advice to the musings of corporate executives. What these websites often share is an informal and interactive readership. On these websites writers are often more easily criticized and held accountable, and commentators evoke a wide range of perspectives. Yet, fact-checking is not mandatory, and people may seek out like-minded "communities of interest" and echo chambers, which can foster a narrower perspective. How do today's citizens inform themselves? What are the effects of the shift away from one-to-many media formats? This panel will examine how websites such as www.streetsblog.com, www.Inhabitat.com, www.Treehugger.com, and others further the message of sustainability. Panelists will discuss how new media can reach out to untapped audiences, and how to spread the message further. Bios: Jill Fehrenbacher, Editor-in-chief, Inhabitat.com Jill Fehrenbacher edits Inhabitat and is a freelance designer and student at Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. She created Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Brown University, where she received a B.A. in Art Semiotics, and Central St. Martins, where she received an M.A. in Design Studies, she currently resides in New York City, which so far has been good for her obsession with rooftop gardens and vegan junk food restaurants. Ken Rother, President/COO of Treehugger Ken, President and COO, is responsible for bringing the vision and strategy of TreeHugger to life. Ken has been involved in the Internet since the early 90's when he co-founded Mountain Lake Software in Toronto Canada. Mountain Lake helped some of Canada's largest financial institutions take their first steps onto the WWW. Ken has held various roles including VP of operations responsible for all deliverables of their internet consulting division and later as divisional CIO introduced process altering technology to their globalization business. His interest in the environment dates back to his first summer job leading low impact canoe trips in northern Quebec. Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-chief Streetsblog.org Aaron Naparstek works for the Open Planning Project where he is editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog.org. Aaron is a journalist, author and community organizer working on urban environmental issues in NYC. He is the author of Honku: The Zen Antidote for Road Rage, a book of humorous haiku poetry inspired by the unique brand of motorist sociopathy observed from his apartment window. Naparstek lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. He is a founder of the Park Slope Neighbors community group and an organizer of the Grand Army Plaza Coalition. The Sustainability Practice Network (SPN) is a NYC-based forum and list server for professionals, academics and students working with corporate responsibility and sustainability issues to build a community based on learning, discussion, information and idea exchange. SPN supports the growth of sustainability practice and bridges disciplines to advance sustainable development by drawing on the knowledge and expertise of its members. Green Spaces Green Spaces is a hub for leading green entrepreneurs, providing networking programs, infrastructure and a community to launch their business. This message was sent from Jennie Nevin to feinberg@design21sdn.com. It was sent from: Green Spaces, 33 Flatbush Ave Floor 5, Brooklyn, NY 11217. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below.
From: GoodNewsBroadcast
Added: July 15, 2008
2008-06 Bicycle Music Festival
Snippets of the prep for BMF nightride and some raw footage of the rolling performance.
From: obviouslyhuman
Added: June 24, 2008
Crossing Delancey 2
Dangerous pedestrian crosswalk at Clinton and Delancey, NYC
From: theheffster
Added: April 17, 2008
Crossing Delancey 1
Dangerous pedestrian crosswalk at Clinton and Delancey, NYC
From: theheffster
Added: April 17, 2008
Green Wheels Sidewalk Brushclearing
Green Wheels NEC members noticed sidewalks were overgrown in Arcata, California, making it difficult to walk. So they headed out to do something about it... More at www.green-wheels.org Volunteers are Chris Rall, Chad Johnson, Sara Dykman, Aaron Antrim and Adam Jamin
From: aaronantrim
Added: November 5, 2007
MTA clipping bikes Williamsburg
Created by Aaron Curran
From: varonearts
Added: October 23, 2007
Routine Speeding At Site of Bicyclists' Death
Radar gun session demonstrates routine speeding by motor vehicles on 65th St. Transverse in New York's Central Park during morning rush hour. the speed limit here is 30 MPH, and the traffic sign the back of which is visible on the left reads: CAUTION-SLOW-LANE NARROWS TO 11'0." An account and discussion of the fatal crash that occurred here in December 2006 is found here: http://www.streetsblog.org/2007/08/22/central-park-66th-street-transverse-is-unsafe/ Pictures and excerpts from the police investigation of the fatal accident are found here: http://flickr.com/photos/11992136@N08/sets/72157601595007852/ New York Department of Transportation and Police Department have been advised of this dangerous condition. Will steps be taken remove the hazard presented by the routine speeding next to this hazardous pinch point before another bicyclists is injured or killed?
From: lfreedman500
Added: October 3, 2007
Cars Ruin Central Park III
The traffic trying to exit the Central Park Loop this morning at 7th Avenue and 59th Street was backed up nearly to 72nd Street. There was no apparent reason for this other than congestion. Perhaps those who formerly used the CP Loop between 7 and 8 am and have under the new schedule simply shifted their trip to later, causing this congestion. It shouldn't take folks too much longer to figure out that they must simply stop driving through the park (or at all), rather than clinging to old habits. The best way to get the message across to these people is to eliminate cars from Central Park entirely. here are the two previous installments in this series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxBv2Hx52rM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaD0fgKfFo4
From: lfreedman500
Added: September 18, 2007
South Shore Motorists Allow Pedestrians To Take Over Roadway
A common sight on Long Island's south shore--recreational walkers ignore the grassy shoulder and walk instead in a single lane roadway. This is illegal but the pedestrians in these parts do it routinely. The motorists make sure to pass at a safe distance and speed. Why do so many of these same motorists, when in NYC, fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and otherwise play "chicken" with pedestrians?
From: lfreedman500
Added: August 15, 2007
South Shore Bicyclists' Right to Road Respected
Here on Long Island's south shore, the motorists seem to understand the need to keep a safe distance from bicyclists and pass them only when it is safe to do so--even if it slows them down temporarily. Why do so many of these same motorists, when they return to NYC, routinely endanger bicyclists by pushing them to the margins of the roadway and passing at unsafe distances and speeds?
From: lfreedman500
Added: August 15, 2007
Part II: The Case for an East 91st Bike Lane
The nine-year old bicyclist shown in the previous clip explains why a westbound bike lane on East 91st Street would be good for bicyclists, children, and others who use this street, despite the objections of some.
From: lfreedman500
Added: August 14, 2007