Tehran in need of bicyclists
Tehran in need of bicyclists
As a capital industrial crowded city, we have pollution. It seems no matter what government does, the air condition doesn't change.
Here is a reminder, for all of us, people who are fed up with pollution.
while we still tend to use our cars for a short journey, how do we expect public transport or bikes to help us with sustainable developement? there is only one problem, us. nowadays, we do need using bicycles because peoples health is in total danger. we don't exercise due to our lifestyle. we need something that not only doesn't waste money but also helps us with happiness, and that is bicycle. let's make it clear.
why bike?
1.cycling boosts your mood in the same way all physical exercise makes you happy “by influencing the release and uptake of chemicals in your brain that make you feel good” ("https://www.bikecitizens.net/cycling-and-happiness/''). as mentioned, we don't really do exercise, so this may be a good chance to do it. this also can be a way to make people live happier here.
2.no need to waste money on fuels or electricity.
3.self time managing ride
2 new problems :
1.no bike path
2.no appropriate public transport for moving bicycles if people get in trouble(bike crash, getting tired, accident, ...)
how to fix these? Us is the answer. people who start cycling make roads and change the image of the city. people will get what they want, if they really want it.