In some parts of the world, people have become more focused on themselves than their communities. What problems can this situation cause and how can they be solved?

Transportation has evolved in the
last
fifty years, from bullock carts to
bicycles
to cars and buses. During
this
period,
usage
of
bicycles
is minimised despite the health benefits.In
this
essay, I will look
firstly
at the reasons and
then
highlight how to encourage
bicycle
usage
with appropriate examples. To start with, in most countries urban roads remain the same and it is almost congested with private and public vehicles,
therefore
no space for
bicycle
riders,
also
putting
cyclist
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at risk.Recently road and safety
NGO
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released statistics on accidents highlighting cyclist is the most vulnerable to hit and run cases.The other reason,per-capita income has increased,influencing laymen for choosing two or
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four-wheelers
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four- wheelers
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instead
of a
bicycle
. Nowadays, having two or four-wheelers is acting as a status symbol,neglecting
health
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benefits
by
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using
bicycles
. To increase the
usage
of
bicycle
,
first
,a separate cycle lane
need
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to create which is well connected with the city centres and other important places with the shortest route, away from the main roads.
This
will give immense security to cyclists.
Second
,a government initiative is needed where buyers can purchase
bicycles
on
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the subsidised rate along with the tax relief.
Third
, health policies should be interlinked with the
usage
of pedal bikes.
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, leading insurance organisation comes with
the
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incentive plans, wherein users can get loyalty points for every kilometre ride by
the
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bicycle
but pedal bikes should have a GPS tracker.Fourth, the government should increase taxes on buying
the
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motorcycles or cars.
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, in Denmark, heavy taxes on
the
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vehicles
which
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discourage buyers,
as a
result
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the preferred mode of commuting through pedal bikes,
the
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highest in the world. In conclusion, stating the reasons followed by the ways to increase
the
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bicycle
usage
, people have to understand the benefits and the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Social isolation
  • Mental health issues
  • Community participation
  • Social cohesion
  • Civic pride
  • Volunteerism
  • Charitable contributions
  • Collective responsibility
  • Cultural heritage
  • Educational campaigns
  • Collective action
  • Tax deductions
  • Recognition programs
  • Mentorship
  • Community leadership
  • Intergenerational interactions
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