I want to ride my bicycle!

Bicycles, a “micromobility” option, are a great alternative to cars and other fossil fuel transport (LoBasso, 2019). Global temperatures are increasing and expected to climb further if no changes are made, with temperatures rising as much as 3 degrees by 2030 (LoBasso, 2019). The small spike in temperature will be responsible for extreme weather events like droughts, wildfires, and floods. In 2015, a study was conducted by the Institute for Transportation, which demonstrated that carbon dioxide emissions from urban passenger transport may decrease by 11% by 2050 if switched to alternative modes of transportation. Additionally, there could be savings of $24 trillion between 2015 and 2050 (Mason, Fulton, and Davis, 2015). But the US falls behind other countries in the implementation of bike transit. 6% of transportation is done by bike in other large countries such as China, Japan, and a few European countries. Comparatively, 1% of trips are made by bike (Mason, Fulton, and Davis, 2015).

Comparing transport energy efficiency by mode. Twitter: @evolvingcities

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I am the Essaiyan — Part Healthcare Professional. Researcher. Public Health. Writer. Scholar. I need at least 237 mL of coffee daily.