Pedestrian Videos

Back in October as part of the Walk21 conference, I was very lucky to be able to accompany a small group of international pedestrian experts on an exclusive walking tour of the High Bridge, which has been closed to the public for nearly 40 years. Since Streetfilms is all about sharing, we interviewed a few folks-in-the-know and have posted the breathtaking experience of what it was like being up there. Not soon after starting as a volunteer for Transportation Alternatives back in the 1990s I can recall reading of a push to open the High Bridge during a postcard campaign directed at then Parks Commissioner Henry Stern in 1998. In the years since, there have been many community groups, non-profits, and public agencies which have gotten involved in raising public awareness and advocating for its re-opening. City Parks Foundation, The High Bridge Coalition, and C.L.I.M.B. just to name a few. Although over the years there have been many announced target opening dates and talk of getting the capital funds needed, of recent there is much momentum. Very early in 2010, community input and design will finally begin. Then we can hope it will not be long until we can all walk and bike across this magnificent structure.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at ... the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

Pedestrian Red Carpet - Caroline Rhea hits the red carpet at the DMV. Learn about all the hottest trends, fads, and fashions at well, the DMV. Cruise with an expecting Caroline for the most average Hollywood styles.

We love walking down our tree-lined streets in Ann Arbor, along the Huron River and through our vibrant downtown. But as motorists we don't yield for pedestrians at crosswalks. We speed through residential neighborhoods. Why? Not all communities in America experience this problem. The Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition is hosted a pedestrian forum to explore this issue and engage our community around the topic of improving the pedestrian safety in Ann Arbor. We can have a community where we no longer feel invisible as pedestrians-- where motorists stop to allow children to cross the street. Residents voiced their concerns to city staff, and learned how Ann Arbor is currently addressing these issue. We are all a part of shaping the pedestrian vision for Ann Arbor's future. Panelists will included Susan Pollay, Ann Arbor DDA Director, Eli Cooper, Transportation Manager for the City of Ann Arbor, Pat Cawley, Senior Project Manager for the City, Kristen Larcom, City Attorney, Officer Patton, Ann Arbor Police Department, Carolyn Grawi from the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, Robert Wagner, Director of Lurie Terrace and Rory Neuner, Urban Policy Specialist for the Michigan Environmental Council.

Learn the importance of teaching your children about pedestrian safety