Vélib’ is present in 56 municipalities in the Métropole du Grand Paris. It represents a useful, low-cost and clean method of transport for getting to a station or a neighbouring town. But Vélib’ represents a cost (€10,000 per year and per station for installation and maintenance) for the municipality; the stations take up space on the streets meaning less room for parking and less pavement space; and cycling is not accessible to all. Several municipalities in the region have had access to Vélib’ for many years: Saint-Denis, Aubervilliers, Bondy and Aulnay.

Is La Courneuve not entitled to it? What do we think?

In our society, access to medical care is not the same for all. Yet, it is a right and everyone should be able to benefit from a comprehensive health plan. How many of us have already given up seeking medical treatment because of inadequate reimbursements of the sums paid? Several cities have supported the setting up of affordable complementary health insurance that guarantees better cover. Subject to what conditions? For whom? And how much does it cost the municipality? If health is a common good, is it not up to the inhabitants of La Courneuve to act together to ensure that access to healthcare is possible for all? What do we think?

La Courneuve supports the values of equality, sharing and respect for others. However, currently, several public spaces and local sports facilities are monopolised by certain groups which discourage their use by others: “the strongest” have taken charge. How should we act against these relationships of domination?

Is it necessary to regulate usage, numbers, encourage women to use the public space and ensure diversity? What do we think?