Like you, I've read the stories about Paris and its urbanist transformation in recent years, and I've been inspired to see the photos of all of those cyclists flourishing on Paris's new bike lanes. But one thing I had always wondered: How, in a dense, busy city like Paris, did they find a way to squeeze bike lanes into those streets? Here's the answer.

Big thanks to Camille Hanuise of Paris en Selle for sharing her wisdom and experience, even on a day when it was rainy and windy.

0:00 Introduction
1:13 Reclaiming Space
3:25 Prioritizing Cycling
4:45 Bringing Back Humans
5:54 Sticking to the Plan
7:00 Adjusting for Growth
8:09 Beauty & Pleasure
9:12 Rethinking Old Ideas
10:53 The Biggest Impact
12:00 The Key to Paris's Transformation IMHO

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