For several years now there’s been talk that a public bike-share program will soon be available in Vancouver.
I thought 2010 would surely be the year… but alas non
I envy other cities with bike sharing programs; Vancouver will be so much cooler if we had one.

The largest, most popular and perhaps most successful of the bike-share schemes is Vélib’ in Paris.
It was so refreshing to see how much a part of the Parisian culture the bikes has become.
It’s an easy and convenient addition to public transportation.
And everyone looks cool and decidedly European riding the Vélib’.
And all sorts of people ride them, men, women, old, young, stylish people, business looking types, scary looking youth, etc.
Here are some cute shots of Jessica Alba riding around Paris on a Vélib’.

I also got a chance to see London’s newly implemented bike share program this September.
After my experience with London Underground during rush hour, I’d say the city needs this.
Sure, it probably wouldn’t solve transportation woes, but it’s a cleaner addition, and nicer alternative to the Tube.

And Vancouver needs this too; cool factor aside, we need a sustainable public transport option.
Especially if we’re serious about becoming the greenest city in the world by 2020