(28 Sep 2023)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris, France – 13 September 2023
1. Timelapse of cyclists bike lane at junction ++MUTE++
HEADLINE: Biking fervor overwhelms Paris streets
2. Pan of cyclist riding across busy street
ANNOTATION: To bike in Paris, sharp eyes are increasingly a must.
3. Pan of cyclist
4. Pan of cyclist with traffic in background
5. Pan of cyclist on bike lane
6. Pan of cyclist wearing helmet
7. Pan of cyclist with traffic and lorry in foreground
8. Close of cranks and feet of cyclists
9. Cyclist on rental bike
10. Pan of cyclist on cycle path
11. Pan of cyclist in traffic
12. Cyclist stopping at light
ANNOTATION: Rivers of new cyclists are turning commutes into bike-lane mayhem.
13. Timelapse of cyclists and motorists outside Paris town hall ++MUTE++
14. SOUNDBITE (English) James Manley, British cycling enthusiast and truck driver:
++BEGINS ON PREVIOUS SHOT++
“I’m glad that I’m an experienced cyclist so I find it quite safe, but I could understand that it might be a bit chaotic if you’re not too comfortable on the roads.”
15. SOUNDBITE (French) Michel Gelernt, 70, retiree:
++OVERLAID WITH CUTAWAY++
“Paris has become unliveable. People can’t stand each other. Everybody is selfish so it makes traffic worse than before. Bike riders also make it more unpleasant because they’re unruly.”
16. Tracking shot of cyclists on bike lane across from the Louvre museum
ANNOTATION: This mega bike route cuts across the city and runs along the Louvre Museum.
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Paris, France – 14 September 2023
17. Various of bicycle counter along cycle path
ANNOTATION: It has seen record daily and weekly numbers in September.
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Paris, France – 13 September 2023
18. Tracking shot of cyclists on main North-South cycle path through Paris
ANNOTATION: The French capital’s main North South twin lane is one of Europe’s busiest.
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Thibault Quéré, 27, spokesperson for Federation of Bicycle Users:
“It’s a kind of revolution especially when we think about what used to be Paris in the past.”
20. SOUNDBITE (English) Thibault Quéré, 27, spokesperson for Federation of Bicycle Users:
“We know that for people to ride bikes, the most important thing is to feel safe and to feel safe we do really need some bike lanes and we need some networks of bike lanes. It’s not only about getting one bike lane in just one street. We need to create big networks especially in very dense cities like Paris.”
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris, France – 14 September 2023
21. Wide of cyclists riding down bus lane
ANNOTATION: City Hall says this network has grown from a measly 200 km to over 1,000 km in 20 years.
22. Pan of cyclist
23. Wide of cyclists riding down bus lane
ANNOTATION: The pandemic and overwhelming car-traffic drove many new bikers to two wheels.
24. Superimposed montage of bike sign, cappuccino cup, metro signage, bike green light and rental bicycle
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Paris, France – 13 September 2023
25. SOUNDBITE (French) Deborah (no last name given), 41, executive assistant:
++OVERLAID WITH PREVIOUS SHOT++
“It’s about comfort and also it’s reassuring because I know I’ll be on time. And also, it’s enjoyable!”
26. SOUNDBITE (French) Michel Gelernt, 70, retiree:
“Cycling is extraordinary! It remains the fastest means to get around Paris. You’re free! When it’s nice outside, you notice the nature around you. I get up at 5 AM. At 6, along the quays, it’s beautiful! No really, cycling is a lot of fun.”
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris, France – 10 July 2023
27. Wide of Olympic rings outside Paris town hall
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