Critique Urban Bicycle Ban Argument

The following argument appeared in a publication about urban development:

"In our city, the number of bicycle accidents has risen sharply over the past year. To address this issue, we must implement a ban on bicycle riding in high-traffic areas. If we do not take this action, we will continue to see a rise in accidents, endangering both cyclists and pedestrians. Therefore, banning bicycles in these zones is the most effective solution to enhance road safety in our city."

Discuss how well-reasoned you find this argument. In your response, identify any questionable assumptions, flaws in the reasoning, or lack of evidence. You may also provide suggestions for how the argument could be strengthened.