Paris. Vélo Liberté
Description
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.
Runtime
30 min
Series
Subjects
- Environmental policy (316)
- Natural resources (402)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Local transit (17)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2008
Database
Films on Demand
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