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Since the start of 2001, Paris has seen an increase in bicycle use of over 48%. July 15th, 2007 marked the starting point of a major transformation in the way people will travel around the French capital. With the setting up of Vélib, the world’s most ambitious program aimed at facilitating bicycle access — now thousands of bicycles are available from hundreds of stations close to major public transport hubs spread out across the city.

The membership fees of 29 euros/per year increase with each 1/2 hour added, the first one being free, rendering the ride virtually free if you consider a report from”L’observatoire des déplacements dans la capitale” dated from 2005 estimating the average ride to last for 25 minutes .

The system is accessible to ages 14 and up. At the stations, the computer terminals enable you to:
- obtain one-day and seven-day subscriptions
- recharge your account (long duration)
- obtain information ( particularly which other stations are nearby and whether they are available).

Once you have finished your journey, all you have to do is deposit the bicycle back at any Vélib station.

Enjoy the ride!

You’re invited to the Global ECO Trade and Fashion Show. What is it you ask? It’s a trade show connecting green buyers with conventional retailers interested in earth-friendly clothing designs, sustainable textiles, and eco-products. Eco is the acronym for environmentally conscious and organic. ECO’s invitation is for exhibitors from around the world that support sustainable lifestyles. Yeah, I thought that would peak your interest!

Where
Venetian Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

When
August 26 - 29, held in conjunction with the ASAP Global Sourcing Show Great Location!

Why
To connect green and conventional buyers with eco and health suppliers and to explain to conventional retailers why to go green…in an extraordinarily fashionable way!