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The Club des villes et territoires cyclables : a network of bicycle friendly
cities (France)
Copenhaguen - Thursday, june 24th 2010
« Club des Villes et Territoires Cyclables »
In 1989 : 10 cities gathered to found the Club2009 : a network of 1000 members
including 3 Regional districts and 3 counties
Since its creation :
it developed an active collaboration with the CERTU, a government center of research for roads and national development
Nowadays :
A reknown technical know-how largely spread through medias
A major think tank for knowhow and experience sharing
Organisation of events in partnership such as meetings, congresses
Publications
A valid representative with governement and local authorities, transportation
professionals and Medias
The Club Main Focus
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All users - 15 %
Bike users - 30 %
1 – Accidentology
2 - Urban schemes
3 - lobbying
Parking : a crucial stake
Another major stake : Suburban schemes
Historical review ofBike Share Programs In France
1974: City of La Rochelle– Implementation of the « yellow bikes » program
1998: City of Rennes – Clear Channel « à la carte » bike program
2005: City of Lyon - Vélo’v program– 4000 units & 340 stations
2007: City of Paris - Vélib’ program– 20,600 units & 1,451 stations
2010: City of Bordeaux - VCUB’ program– 1,545 units & 129 stations
2010: 30 cities have implemented Bike Share Programs
Bike share programs
are the tip of the iceberg
regarding the use of bikes
as a means of urban transportation
Observatory of active living
115 french cities and territories have been questioned about different criteria’s:
- Bike sharing- Marked and separated cycle lane- Bicycle services- Bike arches- Biking school- …
Observatory of active living
« The toolbox »
« The Observatory letter »
La lettre de l’Observatoire
Février 2010
Observatory of active living
Cartography
Observatory of active living
Conclusion
Among numerous partners: CCBS - Italy, Barcelona and Sevilla - Spain, Brisbane - Australia, Bogota - Columbia,…