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Some countries spend a lot of money to make bicycle usage easier. Why is this? Is this the best solution to traffic congestion?

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Over the years, the usage of bicycles has become more popular among the citizens. With its upcoming trend, the government has taken measures to implement new road rules and create paths designated for cycling.
This
 initiative has been very useful in helping with
traffic
 congestion
as well as
 creating a healthier
country
. As the economy progresses, many would start earning a good income and
this
 would allow them to purchase motor vehicles.With an increase of motor vehicles on the road, the first issue we face would be
traffic
 congestion. Roads are meant to take citizens from point A to B, but now many are utilising driving on roads,
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 Uber. Most of the people working for Uber are usually driving around, even though empty in search
for
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 jobs.
This
 increases
traffic
 among the smaller lanes.
Moreover
, with everyone driving in cars the
country
 faces two major problems. With the introduction of more cars, the amount of carbon emissions
also
 increases.
This
 increases the amount of air pollution in the
country
. As countries need to create more paths for roads, trees are being cut down and the pollution level stays high,
In addition
, as many people sit and drive, with the lack of exercise,obesity is
again
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another issue in the
country
.
This
 would
then
 lead to serious health issues as medical attention needed to solve
this
 problem would soon be at
all time
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 high. In conclusion, It is safe
to conclude
 that, countries that do spend money towards supporting bicycles are utilising their funds well bicycles do play an important role in both
traffic
 congestion
,
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 and
medical
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the medical
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 health of the
country
 and its people.
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