Strengthening an Argument on Bike Lanes

Medium Strengthen Enhance Argument

In a recent city council meeting, a council member argued that increasing bike lanes in urban areas would lead to a reduction in traffic congestion. The council member supported this by citing a report from a neighboring city where the addition of bike lanes resulted in a measurable decrease in vehicle traffic. To strengthen this argument, what additional information would be most effective?

Statistics showing that areas with bike lanes also have lower pollution levels.

Colorful maps illustrating the location of current bike lanes.

Testimonies from city residents expressing their desire for more bike lanes.

Data correlating increased bike lane usage with a corresponding drop in car usage.

A graphic depicting the number of bikes sold in the area.

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