1. Why?
1.1. Funding
1.1.1. Government/School aids can offer attractive prices for bikes
1.1.2. Special Lease Contracts can give access to High end bikes for a reasonable price
1.2. Fitness/Health
1.2.1. Reuced Stress level
1.2.2. Mental well being
1.2.3. reduced risk of health problems
1.2.4. Awakeness
1.2.5. Personal Enjoyment & freedom
1.3. Environmental Issues
1.3.1. Zero emmissions
1.3.1.1. Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
1.3.1.2. helps reduce air pollution
1.3.2. Minimal environmental impact
1.3.3. Helps reduce traffic conestion
1.4. Time
1.4.1. Time saving
1.4.1.1. Not/Less influenced by traffic congesion
1.4.1.2. Not depending on departures from public transportation
1.5. Non-monetary Initiatives
1.5.1. Well expanded bike infrastructure
1.5.2. Secured bike Locks
1.5.3. Well developed/sufficicent bike slots
1.6. Cost effectiveness
1.6.1. Lower maintenance cost than car
1.6.2. No costs for usage
1.6.3. No parking fees
2. Why not?
2.1. Health
2.1.1. Physical and Mental disabilities creating difficulties for riding a bike
2.1.2. Encountering unsual fatigue during riding a bike either caused by lack of physical exercise or not being used to riding a bike.
2.2. Residence
2.2.1. Individual living in a place far away from daily destinations ( distance greater than 25km)
2.2.2. Surrounding infrastructure in the area isn't encouraging (bad roads, not enough lightning at night, no space available for specific bike parking, etc...)
2.2.3. Time constraints (Daily roads too time consuming either cause of distance or traffic)
2.3. Infrastructure
2.3.1. Poor cycling infrastructure not encouraging enough for biking
2.3.2. Road conditions not optimal for a good biking experience
2.3.3. Not enough space available for parking
2.4. Safety
2.4.1. Common theft
2.4.2. Insecure traffic may threaten one's safety while biking
2.4.3. Unfortunate weather conditions may harm or distract someone while he's biking
2.5. Lack of Awareness
2.5.1. Careless about negative environmental impact (Co2 Emissions).
2.5.2. No knowledge of the set government funds and aids for the purchase and acquisition of a bike.
2.5.3. Personal preference of not wanting to engage in physical activities
2.6. Will
2.6.1. Individuals not willing to use bikes
2.7. Funding
2.7.1. Overall expensive gears and parts
2.7.2. Expensive maintenance
2.7.3. Heavy monthly insurance price
2.7.4. Limited money ressources
2.8. Other transportation methods
2.8.1. Personal preference of taking different transportation methods (walking, tram, etc....)
2.8.2. Cheaper alternatives
3. Iniatives
3.1. Infrastructure
3.1.1. Ensure a well working bike infrastructure by ensuring quality bike lanes
3.1.2. Ensuring a full Acessability with the bike
3.1.3. Provide enough parking
3.2. Safety
3.2.1. Provide safe bike slots
3.2.2. guarded parkings
3.2.3. Provide a safe traffic for the bike usage
3.3. Funding
3.3.1. Create/ Promote funding possibilities
3.3.2. Connect with partners
3.3.2.1. School
3.3.2.2. Government
3.3.2.3. Local community
3.3.2.4. Wholesaler/Bike Shop
3.3.2.5. Companies
3.3.3. Discounts for students