Vélopop'

Vélopop' is a bike sharing scheme in Avignon, France, launched in July 2009, engineered by Smoove. This community bicycle program comprises 200 bicycles and 17 stations for short term renting.^[1] The bicycles are secured by a special fork in easy to install bicycle stands with mechanical keys distributed by automatic dispensers.

A Vélopop station outside the city walls

The lightweight stations do not require construction work or electrical connection

The system is designed and assembled in France^[2] and accessible at all times, inside and outside city walls.^[3]

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  Place Pie station
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  The key dispenser opens up and reveals the RFID keys