As more and more Indians are paddling bicycles…a separate bicycle lane has become an essential and vocal demand. Cyclists all over India struggle to make their way through the rushing motor vehicles, which sometimes results in unwanted road accidents as well. Even though Indian road infrastructure is developing considerably at a faster pace with the newer inclusion of road links and flyovers, it still lacks a separate bicycle lane. India is a highly populous country and a place where almost every one or two people have their own car, motorbike or bicycle. Congestion issues are strictly real and vivid. The urban road setting of the country has where congestions are constant and noisy; road infrastructure has no dedicated lanes for cyclists. This creates confusion both for the motor vehicle drivers and the cyclists as well in terms of navigation. Let’s learn some of the prime reasons why almost every Indian street should have a separate bicycle lane. To cut the number of road accidents. Bicycle and Vehicle crash in India is almost a common phenomenon and accounts for half of the road accident rates in India. Creating a separate space for the cyclists would help them to paddle without the fear of getting bumped by any heavy vehicle or pedestrians. The sole intention for creating a separate lane for cyclists is to ensure their safety which otherwise would often be a matter of uncertainty when the cyclists, vehicle users and pedestrians make movements on the same lane. Less congestion and improved flow in traffic A separate lane both for motor vehicle users and cyclists would surely mean less congestion and well-improved traffic flow. Cyclists often get stuck between heavy to light vehicles during traffic even though they are not required to wait for any red or green light unless it's an e-bike. This long haul waiting for the cyclists is merely due to regular traffic congestions, which otherwise would have brought flow in traffic. Creating a separate lane, for example, through parks or other areas, would help the cyclists commute hassle-free, for which the bicycles are usually opted for "to move free and fast". Better navigational choices for vehicle users and pedestrians The same lane for every vehicle user and pedestrian is sure to create a lot of confusion, especially in Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata, that account for most of the traffic in the nation. Quite often, cyclists are compelled to take on the sidewalks, which are meant for pedestrians, just to avoid accidents. Creating a separate bicycle lane will further help the vehicle users and pedestrians in understanding cyclists movement in an actual sense by forming guesses like "will that cyclist take left turn or right, should I wait?" Urban road setting and increased traffic are troubling the bicycle users gravely to commute hassle-free. Creating new separate lanes will pave the way for faster and smarter commuting options.
