Letters

Rights of cyclists and pedestrians

Comment on "Beijing spends big on sidewalk, bicycle-lane work" (China Daily, Aug 19)

Beijing's roads are almost entirely occupied by vehicles. It's really dangerous to ride a bike on many roads in Beijing: Cars will go by fast, the drivers blasting their horns. It's also difficult for pedestrians to walk on Beijing's sidewalks, as many of them have become parking lots. The roads should not be fully occupied by vehicles because cyclists and pedestrians deserve the same rights as vehicle drivers on the roads. And to some extent, the rights of cyclists and pedestrians should be given priority, because they are not only disadvantaged groups on the road compared with vehicle drivers, but also use a more healthy, environmentally friendly transportation mode that should be promoted.