A cyclist's thoughts
There is no doubt that far too many people in Dhaka city, the eleventh mega city of the world, drive cars. This leads to congestion on the roads, pollution in the air and of course, a serious depletion of one the world's most precious natural resources--oil.If more people were to turn the bicycle as a means of transport, think how much more pleasant our city would be! The bicycle costs a mere fraction of the cost of cars and needs far less maintenance. They take up far less parking space and are almost silent, even when ridden at speed. They also provide people with a very healthy form of exercise. This would surely benefit the individual and the nation.
Of course, steps must first be taken to provide a safe and pleasant route for all these bicycles to take. It is quite unacceptable for them to share the road with cars. We all know how inconsiderate car drivers are to other road users and it is already dangerous enough for cyclists on the road.
The provision of cycle tracks would not only make this form of transport safer but would also attract other people to give up their petrol guzzling monsters and start breathing fresh air once again.
A cyclist
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