The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Command has appealed to government at all levels to build roads designed with bicycle lanes to enhance safety of cyclists.
The Sector Commander, Mr Hafiz Mohammed made the appeal to mark this year’s World Bicycle Day in Kaduna on Thursday.
The theme of this year’s World Bicycle Day is, “Cycling for Earth and Humanity.”
About 50 cyclists marked the event by cycling 4 kilometres within the metropolis.
Mohammed said that affordability, uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle made it a sustainable means of transportation as such cyclists safety should be prioritised.
“We must ensure that safety measures, such as wearing of helmet, strict compliance to traffic rules and regulations should be adhered to while cycling.
“Developed nations have embraced cycling, especially for short distances.
“People cycling should not be seen as poor. Attitudinal change must be encouraged, especially in the third world,” Mohammed said.
The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer for Kaduna, Dr Godwin Omiko, said when we reduce motorization in our environment it would bring in fresh air.