More Bike Lanes Please

Victoria is a environmentally friendly city that already has a great bike lane system. However, bike lane expansion is sill something that would be beneficial in various ways. An increase in the number of bike lanes will increase accessibility and may encourage their use. If more people rode bikes for transportation, the city would be able to reduce its environmental impact. There is a large cycling community in victoria and also a great majority of environmentalists meaning the majority of victoria's population could get on board with this motion. In addition leaving a lesser carbon footprint, victoria would also become a happier city.  Studies have shown that exercise and the endorphins it releases can alter an individual's mood. Victoria has a large young adult population that are attending post secondary schools, an age vulnerable to mental illness. The average age of onset of depression is 19 years old. Young college students are known for attempting to survive on microwavable meals, ramen and anything else that they: is quick, cheap and easy. Using bike lanes to get to school might help in preventing the “freshman fifteen”. Many students feel they don’t have time to exercise and thus don’t. Biking is a good form of cardiovascular exercise that if the bike lane system expanded could become a part of students every day routine.