How to encourage bicycle commuting - Test
  • 1. What is a primary benefit of encouraging bicycle commuting?
A) More car accidents
B) Higher gas prices
C) Reduced traffic congestion
D) Increased parking revenue
  • 2. What infrastructure is most important for bicycle commuters?
A) Limited parking spaces
B) One-way streets
C) Dedicated bike lanes
D) High-speed highways
  • 3. Which of the following is a good incentive for bike commuting?
A) Increased parking fees
B) Mandatory carpooling
C) Employee bike repair station
D) Toll roads
  • 4. What is a 'bike buddy' program?
A) Selling bicycle parts
B) Matching experienced and new cyclists
C) Repairing damaged bicycles
D) Organizing bike races
  • 5. What is the main purpose of a 'bike to work' day?
A) Promoting cycling as transportation
B) Raising money for charity
C) Testing bicycle safety equipment
D) Closing down car lanes
  • 6. Why is end-of-trip facilities important?
A) To allow cars to park
B) To increase travel time
C) Provides showers and lockers
D) To make people bike longer distances
  • 7. What is a good way to address safety concerns?
A) Increase car speed limits
B) Offer bicycle safety training
C) Remove bike lanes
D) Discourage night cycling
  • 8. How can you make bike commuting more accessible to seniors?
A) Ban seniors from bike lanes
B) Build steep hills
C) Discourage seniors from cycling
D) Promote e-bikes
  • 9. What type of bike is best for most commuter trips?
A) Unicycle
B) Hybrid or city bike
C) Racing bike
D) Mountain bike
  • 10. What is the function of a bicycle helmet?
A) Make cyclist look stylish
B) Attract attention
C) Improve bicycle speed
D) Protect head in case of an accident
  • 11. How do bicycle sharing programs promote cycling?
A) Forces people to cycle
B) Removes bike lanes
C) Increases bike prices
D) Offers affordable bike rentals
  • 12. What financial incentive can encourage cycling?
A) Charge per bike mile
B) Increase price of bike parts
C) Reimbursement for bike maintenance
D) Tax on bicycles
  • 13. How can public transit integration help?
A) Removes bike racks from buses
B) Increases fares for cyclists
C) Allows cyclists to combine cycling and transit
D) Disallows bikes on transit
  • 14. What is a common barrier to bike commuting?
A) Lack of secure bike storage
B) Abundance of bike lanes
C) Plenty of showers at work
D) Low cost of gas
  • 15. What type of clothing enhances visibility?
A) Black clothing
B) Brightly colored clothing
C) Camouflage clothing
D) Dark clothing
  • 16. What role does community advocacy play?
A) Blocking bike lane construction
B) Increasing car traffic
C) Discouraging cyclists
D) Pushing for bike-friendly policies
  • 17. What is a potential challenge regarding route planning?
A) Having too many route options
B) Finding safe and direct routes
C) Not having a destination
D) Always going downhill
  • 18. Which of these promotes a cycling culture?
A) Discouraging group cycling
B) Organized group rides
C) Removing bike racks
D) Banning cycling events
  • 19. What is the purpose of bike parking?
A) To create obstacles for cyclists
B) To block sidewalks
C) For car parking only
D) Provides secure storage
  • 20. What kind of feedback is beneficial for improving cycling?
A) Soliciting cyclist feedback
B) Assuming all cyclists are happy
C) Making decisions without input
D) Ignoring cyclist complaints
  • 21. What is the role of education in promoting cycling?
A) Make cycling seem dangerous
B) Discourage people from cycling
C) Spread misinformation about cycling
D) Teach cyclists about safety rules
  • 22. What is a sharrow?
A) Bike repair shop
B) Bike storage shed
C) A type of bicycle gear
D) Shared lane marking
  • 23. What is a benefit of encouraging employers to support cycling?
A) Higher absenteeism
B) Decreased productivity
C) Improved employee health
D) Increased employee stress
  • 24. How can data collection help?
A) Understand cycling patterns
B) Create unnecessary rules
C) Discourage cycling
D) Waste resources
  • 25. What's a benefit of using bike computers/apps?
A) Increase air pollution
B) Damage bicycles
C) Promote sedentary lifestyle
D) Track progress and routes
  • 26. What weather-related factor most discourages biking?
A) Light breeze
B) Heavy rain or snow
C) Mild temperature
D) Sunny weather
  • 27. Why is maintenance important for bike commuting?
A) Reduces bike speed
B) Increases riding difficulty
C) Makes the bike heavier
D) Ensures safety and reliability
  • 28. What type of lighting is essential for night cycling?
A) Dim flashlight
B) Front and rear lights
C) Only decorative lights
D) No lights are needed
  • 29. How does urban planning contribute to bicycle commuting?
A) Designing car-centric cities
B) Ignoring cyclists' needs
C) Removing bike lanes
D) Creating bike-friendly infrastructure
  • 30. What is the benefit of partnerships with local businesses?
A) Charge cyclists extra
B) Offer discounts to cyclists
C) Remove bike parking
D) Discourage cycling
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