Vélopop' is a bike sharing scheme in

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, launched in July 2009, engineered by Smoove. This

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comprises 200 bicycles and 17 stations for short term renting. The bicycles are secured by a special fork in easy to install bicycle stands with mechanical keys distributed by automatic dispensers. The system is designed and assembled in France and accessible at all times, inside and outside city walls.
- File:VélopopStationHalles.jpg , Place Pie station File:VélopopKeyDispenser.jpg, The key dispenser opens up and reveals the RFID keys

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Avignon à vélo association

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