Cycling by the means of transportation has grown in the United States over the past decade, but individuals still feel unsafe when commuting to their destination. The United States falls well far behind from being a safe place to cycle compared to Denmark, Netherlands, and other Dutch cities. Advanced cycling infrastructures in these cities make it safe and efficient for people to use cycling as a for of transportation. infrastructures such as bigger bike lanes, convenient routes, and greenways al play a big role in the safety of cyclist. This is something the United States lacks, also the common decency to share roads with individuals who are not in motor vehicles. Compared to other countries, the United States has less people on bikes but have more casualties and accidents. Wouldn't you think that less cyclists on the road mean less casualties and accidents? By creating safe infrastructures for cyclist will decrease both casualties and accidents.
Here is another article that goes more in depth on how infrastructures in Dutch cities play a key role in keeping cyclists safe.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150324-how-to-get-a-city-cycling
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