New bike-scooter design inspired by consultation with Bordeaux citizens

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In November 2011, the City of Bordeaux in France began a special consultation with its citizens. In an exercise that could easily have created a Homer mobile, participants were asked to make suggestions on what they would like to see included in the design of a new town bike. Over 300 citizens shared their ideas, which designer Philippe Starck has now used as the inspiration for what has been provisionally called the City PIBAL Streamer - an eye-catching concept where riders can opt to sit and pedal like on a traditional bike, or stand on the platform and use like a scooter... Continue Reading New bike-scooter design inspired by consultation with Bordeaux citizens

Section: Urban Transport

Tags: Bike, Cycling, Peugeot, Philippe Starck, Scooter

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