PROS AND CONS OF CREATING CYCLE LANES THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Cycling is environmentally-friendly. It is also a great physical activity that helps us to stay fit. So why is cycling popular in only a few countries? One of the reasons is the lack of cycle lanes throughout the city. Most modern cities are designed for cars and have no separate cycle lanes. So why don't they make more cycle lanes? Let us consider pros and cons starting with the pros.
First of all, cycle lanes reduce the number of accidents. Secondly, they clear the streets of cyclists and that is convenient for motorists. Thirdly, cycle lanes encourage more people to ride bikes.
But there are also cons. Separate cycle lanes are expensive to construct. They should not be just lanes simply painted on the streets or pavements. Another con is that cycle lanes are usually narrow, having space for one cyclist to go, but there can be a lot of cyclists travelling at different speed and sometimes this can lead to conflicts and accidents.
As we see, there are both advantages and disadvantages of creating cycle lanes throughout the city, and we should consider each of them carefully before we say "yes' or "no" to cycle lanes in the city.
Jane: Oh, I love my new flat. What a wonderful sitting room. Mike: 1) It's really great! I'll help to put the furniture in place. 2) Can you give me a hand, David? David: Sure. Mike: Where do you want the sofa, Jane? Jane: 3) I think, the best place is in front of the window. Mike: All right. 4) What about the armchairs? Jane: They'll look nice next to the fireplace. Mike: What about the picture? Jane: 5) Put it on the wall opposite the sofa. Be careful! It's very old. Mike: What else? 6) What about the table? Jane: Place it between the sofa and the armchairs. Mike: What about the carpet? Jane: Oh,dear! I forgot! it should go under the furniture.
Джейн: О, Я люблю свою новую квартиру. Какая чудесная гостиная. Майк: 1) Она действительно замечательная! Я расставить мебель на место. 2) Ты мне Дэвид? Дэвид: Конечно. Майк: Куда ты хочешь поставить диван, Джейн? Джейн: 3) Я думаю, лучше всего - напротив окна. Майк: Ладно. 4) Что насчет кресел? Джейн: Они будут чудесно смотреться рядом с камином. Майк: А что насчет картины? Джейн: 5) Повесьте ее на стену напротив дивана. Будьте осторожны! Она очень старая. Майк: Что еще? 6) Что насчет стола? Джейн: Поставьте его между диваном и креслами. Майк: А как быть с ковром? Джейн: О, ужас! Я забыла! Нужно подложить его под мебель.
PROS AND CONS OF CREATING CYCLE LANES THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Cycling is environmentally-friendly. It is also a great physical activity that helps us to stay fit. So why is cycling popular in only a few countries? One of the reasons is the lack of cycle lanes throughout the city. Most modern cities are designed for cars and have no separate cycle lanes. So why don't they make more cycle lanes? Let us consider pros and cons starting with the pros.
First of all, cycle lanes reduce the number of accidents. Secondly, they clear the streets of cyclists and that is convenient for motorists. Thirdly, cycle lanes encourage more people to ride bikes.
But there are also cons. Separate cycle lanes are expensive to construct. They should not be just lanes simply painted on the streets or pavements. Another con is that cycle lanes are usually narrow, having space for one cyclist to go, but there can be a lot of cyclists travelling at different speed and sometimes this can lead to conflicts and accidents.
As we see, there are both advantages and disadvantages of creating cycle lanes throughout the city, and we should consider each of them carefully before we say "yes' or "no" to cycle lanes in the city.