When we think of bike-friendly cities, it’s usually Copenhagen or Amsterdam at the top of our minds. Paris is eager to join the club and undergoing a remarkable transformation lately. This interview with the man overseeing the transformation makes one thing clear: A city dominated by cars is a choice, and there is no reason it cannot be reversed. «Public space is rare, precious, and very useful. It belongs to everyone and it can’t be captured by one unique usage, which is the automobile.»

From Weekly Filet #363, in September 2021.