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The Future of Urban Mobility Is Bikes!
How Urban Biking Can Improve City Congestion and Air!
We all have heard the spiel about how Electric Vehicles (EVs) solve the vehicular pollution problem. And I agree with that. But, EVs are costly. And lithium mining for batteries is fraught with polluting mines often imposed on local communities.
Considering, ~60% of all car trips are less than 6 miles (US, 2017), can a humble bike, perhaps one with electric pedal assist be a better solution?
Advantages of bikes
Bikes have long been a popular mode of transportation in cities worldwide, and for a good reason. Not only are they a sustainable and environmentally-friendly option, but they also offer numerous benefits for urban mobility.
Bikes can navigate traffic snarls easily. They may often be a faster transport than vehicles. And no problems with…