Question

question 5 of 20
which evidence best supports this claim?
the city should add more bicycle lanes to make
commuting safer for both bicyclists and drivers.
a. biking times reports that many major u.s. cities are currently
adding bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure.
b. minneapolis and portland, the two most bike-friendly cities in the
united states, each saw a sizeable drop in traffic incidents after
their bike - lane initiatives took effect.
c. after timmy jenkins was struck by a driver while riding in a bike
lane on reed road last summer, many in brighton wondered if
more could have been done to prevent the accident.
d. the addition of bicycle lanes will decrease the amount of space
that motorists have to maneuver, thus increasing the probability of
traffic accidents.

Explanation:

• Option A just states that many cities are adding bike - lanes but doesn't show a direct connection to safety (the claim is about making commuting safer).
• Option B provides a real - world example (Minneapolis and Portland) where the addition of bike - lanes led to a drop in traffic incidents. This directly supports the claim that adding bike - lanes makes commuting safer.
• Option C is about an accident in a bike - lane. It doesn't support the idea that adding more bike - lanes will make commuting safer.
• Option D actually goes against the claim as it suggests that adding bike - lanes will increase traffic accidents.

Answer:

B. Minneapolis and Portland, the two most bike - friendly cities in the United States, each saw a sizeable drop in traffic incidents after their bike - lane initiatives took effect.