Road Wars - Cycling In Paris

On 15th Oct 2024, a 27-year-old cyclist was killed in a bike lane in Paris. His name was Paul Varry. He was run over by a car after an argument with a driver. What happened to Paul was extreme, but it resonated with many Parisians. For Paris is undergoing a cycling revolution. The city has created a vast network of bike lanes, introduced new restrictions for cars. The number of cyclists has soared. But there have also been conflicts, as cars, bikes and pedestrians try to navigate the new balance of power. So is Paris's plan working? Is this transformation the future for other major cities? Anna Holligan goes to Paris to find out.

Presenter: Anna Holligan

Producer: Alex Last

Sound mix: Neil Churchill

Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashaman

Editor: Penny Murphy

How a recent killing in Paris reveals a dark side to the city's cycling revolution.

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