Cycling is a healthier and more 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?

Our modern lifestyles provides us with little or no opportunities to exercise. Busy schedules, sitting around desks,

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arrangements and

overall

dependence on technology

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made physical activity a seldom affair. Cycling to work or school

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to be a norm in many parts of the world but in recent times

people

have opted to

use

other means of transport.

This

essay will examine why cyclists are on the decline and how cycling can make a comeback. If something is on the decline it is vital that we first analyse the factors behind the decline. A major question that needs to be answered here is, why are

people

choosing to

use

other means of transport?

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urbanization

urbanisation

cities

have become crowded. Traffic jams during rush hour have gotten worse,

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has resulted in

cities

prioritising

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of new roads and mega infrastructure projects. From

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that blend into lengthy tunnels to new metro systems which connect different parts of the

city

. Governments are investing most of their resources away from cycling tracks, or “

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” roads. In simple words using other means of transport has become convenient. You can cover longer distances quickly. Urbanisation has

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also

fueled the growth of

cities

beyond traditional boundaries. Commercialisation

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and gentrification of many areas

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lead

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cities

to spread across a wide area. The result of

this

expansion means increased distances which takes away the element of leisure out of cycling. A lot of

people

live in

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and work in the

city

, cyclists need longer time to cover long distances which makes cycling impractical for many. Cycling can be encouraged through both traditional and innovative means. When it comes to traditional methods,

cities

can invest in lengthy designated cycling tracks. These tracks will not only add a sense of safety but

also

encourage cycling enthusiasts to start using their cycles again. A major problem is with

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convenience.

This

is where technology can play a vital role. There are plenty of

car

rental services which allow you to locate, book and pick a

car

using your phone. These cars are parked all over the

city

, customers can pick a

car

in a location nearby, drive around and drop off the

car

at another designated location. Similar smartphone applications can be used to make cycles available across different parts of the

city

.

This

way

people

can

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from far away, can easily

use

a bike within the

city

and go back home without having to make major compromises. Cycling needs to

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in schools. Young

people

should be encouraged to

use

their bikes rather than

use

other

transports

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methods. One of the best ways to do

this

is to have a

cycle only

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day once a month where you are only allowed on campus if you come by cycle. Combining traditional, and innovative methods and awareness amongst the youth will result in cycling making a comeback.