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Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs encourages cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation. Proponents argue that it reduces traffic congestion, lowers emissions, and promotes a healthier lifestyle. Opponents argue that it can be costly, may take away road space from vehicles, and might not be widely used.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @BB92Y36Nationaldisagreed…3mos3MO

Enough bike lanes have been provided already. Shortening width of streets have proven a problem in certain areas.

 @B9GCYCMagreed…4mos4MO

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/fostering-bicycle-safety-human-and-planetary-well-being

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/better-bike-infrastructure-improves-environmental-and-human-health


https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8516176/

These studies shows cycling is beneficial for not just human but environmental health also.

 @B96DVGPGreenagreed…4mos4MO

Palmerston North Council and Auckland Council have stats showing people will ride bikes more if they feel safe. Riding bikes has positive health effects.

 @B96BFJ8ACTdisagreed…4mos4MO

Bicycle lanes take up space on already too narrow lanes and they remove parking spaces critical for local businesses. Bicycles are not registered and do not contribute any funding for creation and maintenance of these lanes.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No

 @BCWWFKYdisagreed…2wks2W

Where road conformation allows, simple road markings will suffice. Not expensive. Elsewhere let's just share and be patient.

 @B9GCYCMdisagreed…4mos4MO

Countries that have proper bicycle infrastructure and incentivises the use of this infrastructure benefit from improved mental and physical health easing the burden on the healthcare system. The money saved on healthcare costs makes up for initial investment in the infrastructure. Of course more people on bikes means less cars on the road, so less traffic for those that still need to drive.

 @B96DVGPGreendisagreed…4mos4MO

If we are serious about health and climate change, we need to encourage more cycling and less driving.

 @B96BFJ8ACTagreed…4mos4MO

Cyclists do not contribute financially via registration fees and are therefore passing the cost on to people who do not use the facilities

 @BD5FQLWACTanswered…6 days6D

No. Sounds like a good idea, but the reality is millions spent that was not spent on the roads and infra. They are letting the country down while convincing them they're "helping".

 @BCXSW2T answered…2wks2W

promote use of bike lanes do not expand on bike lanes

 @BCBDZC5answered…1mo1MO

No. This involved politicians yelling at shop-keepers, massive disruption to the city and roads, people unable to make deliveries. It's a mess, and is being poorly managed.

 @BC72VBDanswered…2mos2MO

I would like to see more rural bike lanes before someone gets injured

 @BBX7PLZanswered…2mos2MO

No. Another good idea... made useless, invasive, and offensive by politicians.

 @BBLBVTTGreenanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, but cycle lanes are already pretty accessible

 @BBB8CDXanswered…2mos2MO

Yes but not at the expense of making parking and normal day driving harder

 @B6DRMFDMāorianswered…9mos9MO

Yes, But subsidizing bikes would be important first

 @B5G5BNHanswered…12mos12MO

Add more bike lanes but don’t decrease roading in exchange.

 @9SR8TDCanswered…2yrs2Y

increase but not adding bike lanes or expanding, the road is for cars

 @9RWHKMKanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but not at the expense of cars. The government must provide sufficient ability for people to commute, not fixate on bikes or any 1 solution.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think cities can balance the needs of both cyclists and drivers on busy streets?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What is more important to you: reducing traffic and emissions or keeping road space for cars? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think biking should be promoted as a green alternative to driving, or is it not practical for most people?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would you be more likely to bike if there were a bike-sharing program near you? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about sharing the road with both cyclists and cars? What challenges does that present?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe dedicating more street space for cyclists is fair to drivers?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what ways could cycling impact the environment in your community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How safe would you feel biking in your town, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What do you think is the biggest barrier to making cycling a more popular way to get around?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your daily routine change if your city had more bike lanes?

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