Cycling is healthier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular . What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?

Even though

cycles

are becoming less attractive than fancy cars, trains or buses, it provides numerous benefits to both individuals as well as the environment. Several reasons have caused

this

trend and,

nonetheless

, the

government

can take many actions to promote cycling. It is a matter of fact that some people do not consider

cycles

as an effective form of transport.

Firstly

, most of them think

cycles

are comparatively less safe than public transport to

use

every day. When someone is cycling, they should pay extra attention to other nearby vehicles.

For instance

, in Singapore, seventy per cent of road accident are caused by cyclists.

Hence

, people afraid to

use

them regularly.

Secondly

, even though cycling has many positive merits on one's health, some people refused to

use

cycles

to work since it is tiring. Everybody wants to start their work or studies freshly in the morning.

Therefore

, they prefer more comfortable public transport or private vehicle over a cycle. Due to these

reasons

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,reasons

show examples

most of the youngsters and elders resent

cycles

to

use

in day to day work.

Nevertheless

, the

government

can promote cycling in the community. The authorities have a huge responsibility for raising public awareness of environmentally friendly transportation methods by doing nationwide campaigns. The increased

use

of fossil fuels has become a critical problem that mainly affects climate change.

Hence

, every individual should help to protect the air by using a less harmful method of transportations.

Moreover

, the

government

can build safe side roads in cities to cycle riders. If the public feels safe when riding a cycle,

then

they will

use

it as the main transportation method.

For example

, in Sri Lanka, separate side roads are allocated to cyclists which facilitate to go anyplace in the city fastly.

Hence

,

cycles

are extremely popular among adolescents. In conclusion,

although

cycling has many positive impacts on physical health and the environment, still it is not a much popular way of transportation due to safety concerns and less comfort. The

government

can build separate paths for cyclists as well as increase the public knowledge on the necessity of preserving the environment for the wellbeing of all the living beings to tackle

this

problem.