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Autolib': Could Paris's Electric Car Share Be A Test Case For Cities Around The World?

Its massive bike share program showed that major cities could let citizens rent bikes, and inspired cities like New York and D.C. to follow suit. Next up: Sharing city-owned electric cars.READ»

Insert Here: Asking People How They Would Improve Their Cities

A new project from 350.org lets people fill in the blank spots in their city with potential exciting improvements.READ»

Zambikes Bamboo Bikes Turn Heads In The U.S., Fight Poverty In Africa

An African bike company builds bikes for the poor, funded by selling you a super-light sweet bamboo ride.READ»

15-Pound, Retro-Tech Flywheel Helps You Pedal Your Bike To Tomorrow

A 22-year-old inventor combines two old technologies into a bicycle that saves energy when it brakes and can then accelerate without pedaling.READ»

Bike Fixtation: The Bike Repair Vending Machine That Sells Parts, Tools, And Snacks

Say goodbye to bike shops. Minneapolis's Bike Fixtation will sell you the parts you need to get your bike back on the road, and give you the tools to make your repairs right there.READ»

A Working Version Of A DIY Bike Lane, Projected From Your Sweet Ride

If your city isn't going to install bike lanes, make one yourself.READ»

A New Version Of London's Bike Map, Inspired By The Tube

A designer proposes a simple way to explain the best bike routes around London, and makes a beautiful map to go with it.READ»

SoBi Bike-Sharing Goes Completely Mobile

The new bike sharing network, piloting in New York City, raises the bar yet again.READ»

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Sure, Your Bike Can Tweet--But Can It Tweet Good?

The designers of the bike show promise and ingenuity. Their Twitter style leaves something to be desired.READ»