despite the fact that cycling is beneficial to them and helps save the planet. It is mostly due to the lack of safety on the roads and the comfort of motorcycles and cars. In this essay, I will explore why people choose to ride less and propose possible solutions.
One of the main factors in the fall in the popularity of bicycles is people’s concern about traffic safety. The situation in many cities is such that there are fewer and fewer spaces left for cyclists to move as the number of cars and motorcycles increases while there are no special lanes designed for bikes. This makes people feel insecure as riding a bike requires sharing the roads with other vehicles and there is a risk of an accident. So, someone like an employee living a few kilometres away from his/her work would rather use a motorcycle to avoid problems on the way. Another reason is the comfort of motorized vehicles. With increased incomes, people buy cars and motorcycles that enable them to move fast and comfortably without any physical effort.
Some methods exist that can be used to persuade people to ride bikes on a regular basis. First of all, municipal officials should create more dedicated bike lanes and ensure the safety of junctions. This will make people feel safer when riding bikes and will increase the likelihood that people will use bicycles for their commuting to work or to schools. Secondly, companies need to provide a safe place for bike parking and showers for their employees. In such a way, employees who live close to their work places will prefer riding bikes to using motorcycles.
in conclusion, one can say that fewer people use bicycles due to traffic safety concerns and convenience of using motorized vehicles. In my opinion, the improvement of bicycle lanes and facilities in work places can be helpful in solving this problem.