I want to start talking about a personal story

When I started studying my degree, a trip to Seattle was presented, but during the trip we
were going to take advantage of visiting Canada for 3 days, we were several students of
Industrial Engineering. The days we were there we used public transport and when we were
in Canada, we had the idea of renting bicycles.

The tours were fascinating, we were all happy and nobody seemed to complain, it was as if
we were all used to transporting ourselves that way.

When we return to mexico, we continued to frequent each other to go out, but during the
outings here we never used any public transport, nobody had bicycles at home, and nobody
used to go to the recreational route.

One day at the university we decided to go to breakfast, the place was not in the university,
but it was not far away,

and each one went in a different car to the

restaurant

So, It is a sad reality to realize how people change within another country and their country.
The idea of riding bicycles was silly, dangerous, humili ating, uncomfortable, etc. But in
another country, it was an incredible fashion, something to show off. That's when you
realize that there are prejudices about an activity, and you have to start breaking them in
order to start a good change.

So, I am Valeria Tristan and im going to talk you about the importance of the bicycle.
In recent years, a high increase in the use of cars has been reported in Mexico, the figures
are alarming, car use grows 3.5 times faster than the population.
And this problem brings with it health, environmental, road and many other problems.

Here we have the top of the three reasons why

people say they do not use a bicycle.

Now I want you to ask a question, do you think this a reality or a belief

The truth is that it is a reality

Between (two thousand and seven) and (twenty twelve) , an average of 16,750 (sixteen
thousand seven hundred fifty)
Mexicans died annually as a result of injuries from collisions, rollovers or run over.

of which in (twenty twelve) (thirty percent) were pedestrians and 2% cyclists

But since (twenty eleven) an agreement began to be established between the Ministry of
Health and the Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT), which has the general
objective of reducing deaths due to traffic events by 50% (fifty) by 2020 (twenty twenty)

so road safety, infrastructure and signaling strategies have increased

An interesting fact is that in 2003 (two thousand and

three) a study was carried out in cities such as
Canada, the United States, Denmark and other
European countries. Where it was found that the
risk levels, injuries and mortality of cyclists
decreased as the number of cyclists on the streets
increased.

We can see an example on the slide. The following

graph shows how accidents in New York still
decreased to the point that they have remained
stable as the number of cyclists increases.

And you are going to tell me that this is the United

States, here in Mexico it is another reality.
But I have good news for you.

A 220% (two hundred twenty) increase in bicycle

use since the pandemic in Mexico.
This change is due to the fact that people have chosen to use bicycles in order not to use
public transport and not to expose themselves to covid, also to maintain better health
but this change is good because people have already started taking it as an option.

The use of the bicycle not only focuses on health,

but also on other factors.

According to the economist, several interviews have been done and people comment on
similarities. If before they spent 1 tank a week for $ 500 (five hundred) pesos, this for a
month was $ 2000 (two thousand) pesos but now that they have increased the use of the
bicycle 3 or 4 times a week they spend 1 tank a month so it is reduced by $ 1500 (one
thousand five hundred) pesos

Then we have in health : Cycling increases the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and helps
control cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of developing coronary heart disease by up to
50% (fifty)

speaking of environmental benefits, it reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 11% (eleven()

and is a non-polluting way of getting around.

20 bicycles equal 1 car

Less productin effort and the use of less materials

And if you are still not convinced by the insecurity,

let me tell you. Most of us live in Jalisco
In this year Jalisco was registered with the best score among 31 cities evaluated in 11
different axes such as road safety, climate change, regulation and urban planning, among
others. In the 11 items evaluated, Guadalajara achieves three ratings out of 100 (one
hundred) in the areas of climate change, institutional capacity, and education and promotion

It is a good time to start using the bicycle without prejudice that Jalisco does not have good
tools

The use of the bicycle continues to have disadvantages, since in our country several
elements need to be promoted but in recent years it has gained great strength and people are
beginning to turn to see this option of transportation.

So, That is why I invite you to try it. I am not telling you to sell your cars and no one uses
them anymore, that is impossible and it is not even a good idea but it is possible to use the
bicycle for short distances, respect the bicycle lanes, use the bicycle for family walks,
among others. stuff. I hope you can take that opportunity and personally experience all the
benefits that were discussed here.

Thank you.