Streetfilms: New York Bike-Share, Now in Previews
With the first anniversary of Vélib approaching and New York officially exploring the possibility of its own program, what better way to celebrate than trying out a free bike this weekend, courtesy of The New York Bike-Share Project. Streetfilms' Elizabeth Press dropped in to get reactions on the first day of this year's event, which lasts through Monday.
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