The Advantages of having Cycling Paths

Cycling paths are roads or small paths that are dedicated to cyclists only. There are some towns and cities that have cycling paths while others do not. Not many people do understand the importance of having these paths and some of them feel that they should be done away with altogether. However, there are some advantages of having cycling paths in towns as opposed to what most people may think.

• Decrease in the number of accidents. Most accidents that involve cyclists happen because they have to share the road with automobiles. By having a separate path for motorists and one for cyclists, such accidents can be prevented. This will lead to an overall decrease in deaths involving cyclists.
• Better street organization. Ever been upset because a cyclist almost ran you over on the curb while you were walking? This has happened to several people before and this can be quite annoying. Most cyclists take detours because they want to avoid the traffic jams that are on the road and occupied by cars and buses, hence they take to the sidewalks. By them having their own cycling paths and pedestrians their own sidewalk they won’t be forced to ride on curbs and running into people.
• By cycling, a lot of people will also be encouraged to cycle as a means to improve their lifestyle. Having a cycling path will ensure that cyclists can get to wherever they need to go without them being harassed or them having to harass anyone. In addition to this, it is rare to see cyclists stuck in their own traffic jam hence a lot of motorists will be encouraged and even intrigued enough to try cycling to their different destinations. This way, they can avoid the traffic jams that can often cause them to be late to work and other meetings.
• As a healthy alternative to driving, cycling uses more body energy. Your heart beat goes up as well and blood circulates within your system at an increased rate; you get to burn up fat and your metabolism is raised. All of this is needed if you are looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. By adding cycling paths,  a lot of people will be encouraged to cycle instead of driving to work.
• One advantage of cycling as a whole, means that there is no combustible fuel being used and hence the environment can be conserved and remain pollution free. This is another reason as to why cycling paths should be introduced. If many more people chose to cycle instead of drive, then the world  would be a much cleaner place. Aside from that, the cost of fuel would go down because not many people will be running for it. This is because when you cycle, you use your body’s energy and this can be renewed through eating healthy and resting.