There is a growing trend where the usage of bicycles has significantly decreased across many countries these days. While this shift can be largely attributed to increased reliance on cars and lack of proper infrastructure, I believe that the problem can be effectively addressed by creating more investments in bicycle infrastructure and encouraging public awareness campaigns to pay attention to this global issue.
One compelling reason why for bicycles are giving less attention is an increased reliance on cars by people. With many cars providing greater speed, comfort, protection from weather, air conditioning, and ability to carry belongings, people’s preferences for cars have increased substantially by making cars an even more attractive option when traveling. This, in turn, can lead to diminishing the needs for bicycles in urban and suburban areas. Another factor contributing to this problem extends beyond expanded reliance on cars to lack of proper infrastructure. As most of the cyclist sharing the road with cars, especially in busy roads with high traffic volume, and absence of secure bike parking facilities at local areas which have a sense of insecurity, individuals will have a tendency to vulnerable accidents, and discouragement from adopting cycling as a reliable form of transportation. This, in turn, not only could lead to diminishes the practicality of cycling but also increases the perception of inconvenience and unsafety in the use of bikes. A perfect case in point would be India, where the road is dangerous in local areas for cyclists driving by many combinations of public transports on roads. Therefore, increased reliance on cars and lack of proper infrastructure can be the most driving forces behind why bicycles have lost their needs in this modern life.
To tackle the growing issue of bicycle necessity reduction, it is imperative for governments to take decisive action by providing better investments in bicycle infrastructure for potential users. Given that people afraid of cycling in busy roads without secure bike parking, and fear of collisions with cars or pedestrians, prioritizing creation of safe routes and the designated cycling lanes will counteract this by making cycling the preferred option for commuting, as they provide a safe and direct route to destinations for users. To ensure effective implementation, governments should launch public awareness campaigns to focus on the health benefits of cycling, such as reduced the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity, while developing bicycle usage as an environmentally friendly mode of transport that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution. By doing these, the annual decrease of the bike necessity can be successfully mitigated.
In conclusion, while growing reliance on cars and poor proper infrastructure can be the primary reasons that drive bike necessity decreases, by offering upgraded investments in bicycle infrastructure and engaging public awareness campaigns (that promote the benefits of cycling), governments can effectively address this ever-increasing issue.