Can dockless bikes help solve LA’s traffic problem?

Feb. 01, 2018

In China, a dockless bike share program is transforming Shanghai and Beijing. Could cheap and easy access to bikes help curb LA’s car addiction?

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BRING ON THE BIKOCALYPSE

Credits

Guest:

Felix Salmon - Host of the Slate Money podcast, WIRED - @felixsalmon

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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