Perils for Pedestrians

TV talk about people who walk

Perils for Pedestrians Episode 158

Topics in Episode 158:

  • We talk with two cyclists about bicycling in Paris.

  • We visit the Paris bicycle advocacy organization, MDB ("Mieux se Déplacer à Bicyclette" -- "Better to Move By Bicycle").

     

Bike and bus lane

Bicyclists share a special lane with buses in Paris, France. The city of Paris has been adding bicycle lanes and other facilities to help promote more bicycling. There are many remaining challenges, such as a shortage of secure bicycle parking, particularly near small, walk-up apartments.