Cycling
Inarguably, one of the best solutions to rising oil prices is the promotion of bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation. This transport alternative should be promoted by policy makers because it offers a number of benefits and advantages both for the people and the environment. As bicycles do not need fuel to run, the more people who will stop using their cars for short-distance transportation, the lesser automobile pollutants (e.g. carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon) will be released in the air. Moreover, the lesser you use your vehicle or using it only for important events can save you more money. But aside from these financial and physical advantages, cycling also promotes health and fitness. Recent studies have shown that cycling can improve a person’s physical work capacity and aerobic fitness and can decrease mortality risk. It is also found to be capable of improving mental health and help mitigate mental depression, as well as improving blood circulation and decreasing the risk for heart attack.
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