VOICED: Beijing looks to revitalise bicycle culture

The video discusses the efforts of the Friends of Nature group in Beijing to promote cycling amidst increasing car dominance. It highlights the challenges cyclists face due to insufficient bike lanes and traffic congestion. The government has introduced a bike rental service to encourage cycling and reduce pollution. Despite these efforts, the cultural shift towards cars as a status symbol persists, with fewer people choosing bicycles today compared to the 1980s.

What is the main challenge faced by cyclists in Beijing according to Die Haiping?

• Weather conditions

• High cost of bicycles

• Insufficient bike lanes

• Lack of bicycle shops

What solution has the Beijing government introduced to address road congestion?

• Subsidized car purchases

• Free public transport

• Free bike rental service

• Increased parking fees

What is the goal of Beijing's larger plan regarding bicycles by 2015?

• To eliminate all cars

• To increase the popularity of bicycles

• To reduce the number of bicycles

• To build more highways

What percentage of Beijingers rode bicycles in the 1980s?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

Why have cars become more popular than bicycles in Beijing?

• They are faster than bicycles

• They are more environmentally friendly

• They are seen as a status symbol

• They are cheaper than bicycles