| With changing global circumstances such as increasing | | | | fuel and also not paying high rates for parking. |
| fuel costs, traffic and high fees for parking, there has | | | | Cons: In West Coast cities and those with milder |
| been a change in how people get around, whether to | | | | temperatures, cycling is a year-round activity enjoyed |
| work or appointments or even to grocery stores. One | | | | by many, especially the hardy who bike in the winter |
| of the means of transport that has gained support is | | | | months. Biking in the city can be a dangerous activity. |
| cycling. In many major cities and surrounding areas the | | | | Inadequate laws can be problematic to cyclists. |
| push for cycling lanes and laws to protect bikers has | | | | Currently, other than owning a bike little else is required |
| grown in popularity and more and more people have | | | | by law to outfit cyclists. Most states and provinces do |
| taken to the streets with two wheels instead of four. | | | | not require helmets, reflective clothing and the |
| There are however both pros and cons which all | | | | knowledge of signals. Cars and other vehicles also do |
| cyclists and drivers should consider. | | | | not require knowledge of bike signals either which can |
| Pros: Cycling is one of the best means of transit. Not | | | | be confusing and dangerous for cyclists. Many people |
| only is it better for the environment, healthier for the | | | | who ride bikes are very courteous and respect the |
| rider and less costly than driving. Most buses are | | | | rules of the road, especially in a city setting which can |
| outfitted with bike racks and other modes of | | | | be very dangerous at rush hour. There are |
| transportation such as subways generally allow a few | | | | occasionally cyclists who disrespect the rules by taking |
| bikes per car for those people commuting from longer | | | | non-cycling routes which can be deadly as narrow |
| distances. Cyclists are also seeing cities changing to | | | | roads, dark conditions and lack of safety equipment |
| accommodate their needs. Bike lanes and streets | | | | can lead to accidents. |
| which are bike friendly are beginning to be a part of | | | | Cycling is a great activity. It is healthy, environmentally |
| the city. As much as biking instead of driving is good | | | | friendly, cost efficient and a great way to travel. As |
| for the environment it is even better for your health as | | | | long as cyclists follow the rules of the road and are |
| it is recommended to get 20-30 minutes of exercise | | | | properly outfit in safety equipment such as reflective |
| per day. One of the biggest benefits of cycling is the | | | | gear, both clothing and on the bike, and a helmet, |
| lower costs associated with it. Commuting to work | | | | cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and |
| saves money as you are not stuck in traffic burning | | | | make a difference in the world. |