Using Bicycles As An Alternative To Automobiles

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Term Paper Title	Using Bicycles As An Alternative To Automobiles
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Using Bicycles As An Alternative To Automobiles

Using Bicycles As An Alternative To Automobiles

October 21, 1996
Ecology & Design
University of Colorado

Abstract:

This paper basically shows the reasons to use the bicycle as an alternative
     mode of transportation.  It will points out the benefits of the use of a
               bicycle.  It will also show what is being done to get
rid of the negative                aspects of using a bicycle for
transportation.

Bicycling is one of the fastest growing forms of recreation.  People are drawn
to it for many reasons, being out in the fresh air, the thrill of speed, the
physical challenge, along with many other things.  But there can be many more
uses for the bicycle.  The use that this paper will focus on is transportation.

The use of bicycles can greatly improve the economy of a nation. A comparison
between the efficiency of the transportation systems of the United Stated and
Japan points this out.  In 1990 Americans spent 17.9 percent of the GNP on
transportation, whereas the Japanese spent only 10.79 percent on transportation.
This difference of nearly 7 percent, gives the Japanese economy much more money
for investing in their future.

Our Economy is not the only thing we should worry about, and it is also not the
only thing that can be improved by the use of bicycles.  There are several major
problems that could be drastically reduced by the increased use of bicycles.
Traffic would be a lot lighter due to the extremely small size of bicycles.  It
would also greatly reduce the wear and tear on our roads and highways, and
therefore reduce government expenditure.  But one of the most serious problems
it would reduce is that of pollution and smog in out larger cities.

There are more benefits to biking, though.  There are benefits that come at a
more personal level.

Biking greatly improves ones health.  It can be a way to exercise without taking
much times out of ones schedule.  The time one would spend biking to work serves
two important purposes.  One, getting to work, but also as a great form of
exercise.

Improved mobility in crowded situations.  In downtown areas, biking to work may
actually save time.  Cars crawl through congested traffic, while bicyclists ride
around it.  The time it takes to park a car could also be factored in.  Finding
a parking space takes time and may be far away, while bikes are easy to lock and
can be locked close to any destination.

Personal economics are also important.  Cars are expensive to ow...

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