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<p>Clarence Eckerson Jr. is the Director of Video Production for NYCSR&#8217;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&#8217;s license.</p>


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SEE IT: In Boston, Bus Rapid Transit Works

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Newly painted, center-running bus lanes on Columbus Ave. near Jackson Square in Boston, pictured on Sept. 1, 2021. The new busway is expected to open later this month.

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Eyes On the Street: Columbus Ave. Busway, Almost Ready to Ride

A rider boards an MBTA bus on Broadway in Everett.

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Tonight: Help the T Design A New Bus Network

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MBTA Flood Resiliency Projects Face Major Test As Henri Approaches

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After a 6-Month Hiatus, New Orange Line Trains Are Back On Track

New Green Line tracks and fresh pavement on the future Community Path, pictured from Cross Street in Somerville, looking northwest towards the McGrath Highway, on July 30, 2021.

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Green Line Extension Update: Trains Arrive in Somerville

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Green Line Crash Highlights Need For Overdue Automated Braking System

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State House Update: Lawmakers Override Gov. Baker’s Transit Budget Veto

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From Mattapan, Mayor Janey Announces Fare-Free 28 Bus Pilot Program

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State House Update: Baker Vetoes RTA Budget Increase, Proposal Advances for New T Governing Board