e in the Washington D.C. area that believe there will be major
             disadvantages to banning bicycles into Metro during rush hour. First of
             all, there is a petition to repeal the ban on bicycles in the Metro during
             rush hour, which has already had 147 votes out of 200 votes. The petition
             claims the ban "discourages people to use bicycles as form of
             transportation and contribute to urban congestion. Also it inconveniences
             many commuters who do commute on their bikes" (Yang). The signatories all
             passionately advocate for new rules. Government encourages people to use
             bicycles or public transportation to reduce traffic congestion and air
             pollution. However, not all places are within walking distance of public
             transportation. If Metro doesn't allow people to bring bicycles into
             Metrorail during rush hour, this means people may have to go back to using
             cars as their main form of transportation. People sometimes need bicycles
             to commute for the last mile of their commutes. As a result, traffic
             congestion may possibly get worse. According to the D.C. Area Traffic Worst
             in the Nation news report video, D.C. area drivers spend 70 hours a year
             stuck in traffic (Gail). Traffic congestion will only get worse when more
             people drive. Increasing air pollution will be another serious issue then.
             Second, in the financial perspective, some people may not able to afford a
             car. Bicycles are the most effective and affordable transportation for
             them. For long distances, people may take Metro for most of their commute
             and then use a bicycle for the rest of their commuting. For peo
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