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Index of changes in the number of bicycles Index of annual changes in the number of bicycles between 1998 and 2007 Changes 2007/2006 2.50 2.17 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 1.08 1.19 1.12 1.19 1.15 1.51 1.58 1.66 1.63 +33% Index drawn up from counts recorded on a sample of 6 sites (bd de Sébastopol, bd Saint-Germain, rue de Rivoli, bd Henri IV, av. Daumesnil, quai de Jemmapes), every other Tuesday, between the following timeslots: 8.30-9.30am and 5.30-6.30pm. 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 1 = Reference value, 1997 annual average Comparison of quarterly indices between 2006 and 2007 3.50 3.00 2,50 2.00 1.50 1.56 1.08 1.97 2.05 1.85 2.30* 1.64 2.75 2006 2007 1.00 0.50 0.00 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 *launch of the Vélib’ self-service bicycle hire system on 15 July 2007. Trends: Sharp increase compared with 2006 of the number of bicycles in the recorded sites. This increase, observed throughout the year, was even higher in the 3rd and 4th quarters due to the launch of the Vélib’ system. The first half of 2007 had better weather conditions compared to the same period in 2006, the opposite was observed for the second half of 2007. Source: Météo France Temperatures: 13.0°C in 2007, 12.7°C in 2006. Precipitation: 690 mm over 641 hours in 2007, 634 mm over 677 hours in 2006. Index of monthly changes in the number of bicycles for 2007 3.50 3.00 2.50 3.05 3.13* 2.88* 2.24 2.17 1.75 1.43 1.51 Annual average 2.29 1.76 2.12 1.61 2.22 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1 = Reference value, 1997 annual average * Recorded outside periods affected by strike action. In 2007, the use of cycle paths peaked in October and was at its lowest in January. Since 15 July, an average share of 31% was recorded for Vélib’ in the bicycle counts. 14

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Paris Transport and Travel 2007 Report

Cover
Contents
Journeys in the Paris region
Public transport
Travel by bicycle
Pedestrians on the move
Journeys made by people with reduced mobility
Traffic
Travel by motorcycle
Parking
Journeys by taxi
Journeys made by tourists
The carriage of goods
Travel safety
Planning public space
Atmospheric pollution
Economic backdrop
Key figures for 2007
The Observatoire des déplacements (Paris transport  monitoring center)

Paris Transport and Travel 2007 Report

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