1. The Club des villes et territoires cyclables : a network of bicycle friendly cities (France) Copenhaguen - Thursday, june 24th 2010

2. « Club des Villes et Territoires Cyclables » In 1989 : 10 cities gathered to found the Club 2009 : a network of 1000 members including 3 Regional districts and 3 counties

3. 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

4. The Club Main Focus

5. All users - 15 % Bike users - 30 % 1 – Accidentology

6. 2 - Urban schemes

7. 3 - lobbying

8. Parking : a crucial stake

9. Another major stake : Suburban schemes

10. Historical review of Bike 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

12. Bike share programs are the tip of the iceberg regarding the use of bikes as a means of urban transportation

13. 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 - …

14. Observatory of active living « The toolbox »

15. « The Observatory letter » La lettre de l’Observatoire Février 2010 Observatory of active living

16. Cartography Observatory of active living

17. Conclusion Among numerous partners: CCBS - Italy, Barcelona and Sevilla - Spain, Brisbane - Australia, Bogota - Columbia,…