2012 smart city project contest.
Better Bicycles
In North America, especially in Canada and the United States, we have a big problem with transportation. Bicycles can solve many public transportation issues but there are a few problems that need answers.
Firstly, many motorists don't respect bicycles or cyclists as road users. There needs to be some obvious perks that make drivers aware of the upsides to using bicycles to commute.
Additionally, in cities, there is a lack of availability of bicycles. If you own one, there is always the danger of it being stolen and you losing your investment. What there essentially is a lack of is public bicycles that are inexpensive and hassle-free. There are several cities, Toronto being one of them that offer "public bicycles" which are expensive and create a stress because of the flawed system.
What we need is bicycles for everyone.
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