Paris. Vélo Liberté

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Paris' ambitious public-private "Vélib" bike initiative encourages residents to forgo cars for bikes and public transportation. In the process, the program has fostered a unique popular culture, complete with its own language, jokes, and pick-up lines. Its success has inspired cities like São Paulo, Venice, and London to begin adopting similar programs Distributed by PBS Distribution.

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30 min

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Date of Publication

[2013], c2008

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Films on Demand

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