Tags: Public Transit System.
Vélib’ is a large-scale public bicycle sharing system in Paris France. Launched on 15 July 2007 the system encompasses around 14000 bicycles and 1230 bicycle stations located across Paris and in some surrounding municipalities with an average daily ridership of 85811 in 2011. The name Vélib’ is a portmanteau of the French words vélo (English: bicycle) and liberté (freedom).Vélib’ is operated as a concession by the French advertising corporation JCDecaux.
