There should be more motorcycle lanes in the US.

"My argument is it is more unsafe for pedestrians, bikers and parked cars to be in heavy traffic on the highway than to be in a lane meant for them. Most motorcycle accidents happen because large vehicles cannot see them. Therefore it would be beneficial, for motorcyclists, and pedestrians alike. " First, pedestrians would be on the sidewalk. If my opponent is referring to highways, where there are rarely sidewalks, pedestrians are rare on highways anyway. My argument is that it would be much more safe, universally, to (if the country WERE to invest in additional transportation paths/lanes) invest in mere bicycle lanes, rather than lanes for motorcycles, bikes, and the like. To make motorcycles more visible to larger vehicles, perhaps it would be more efficient to mandate the requirement of lights to be on during driving times, instead of reserving an entire separate lane for them. This would be beneficial to all, hurting none. "What is sounds like my opponent is saying is ‘Just because something is safer doesn't mean we should get it due to factors such as money. '" All I am saying is that there are many potentially dangerous things in the country, some of which would be pathetic if banned. For example, a pair of scissors can cause injury to people. It could be "safer" if this item was banned from the United States. However, scissors are essentially a part of this country's way of life. They are needed. This is only an analogy of what I am referring to; other aspects of a problem should be taken into account before deciding what is indeed best. To combat motorcycle injury, a better approach than adding a separate motorcycle lane would be to wear a helmet, protective gear, and perhaps most importantly, keep motorcycle lights on while driving. This would help to prevent other vehicles from not seeing the motorcycle, and thus help to prevent accidents altogether. "It is safer for pedestrians and bikes to be in a separate lane than in the same lane as heavy traffic. " Pedestrians are on the sidewalk, and bikes sometimes on the sidewalk. Like I said earlier, there is often either a sidewalk for bikes, sometimes a bike path, or even a bike lane. If none of these are available for more sustainable transportation, then it would be more advisable to construct separate bicycle lanes. "I do not understand what my opponent is talking about. Every parking lot I have seen is separate from the highway. Thus would be an invalid argument. I doubt my opponent meant that, but I don't know what else he might be talking about. Thus I do now know how to argue that. " I was referring to the fact that motorcycles lane additions would cause less parking space. It would be dangerous for motorcycles to zoom by while people in parked cars are trying to enter and exit their cars. It would, in fact, be even more dangerous, as, instead of having, for example, seven feet between the parking lane and the normal driving lane, there might only be two feet between the parking lane and such an additional motorcycle lane. This, being such a small margin, would be hazardous. "I understand my opponents view, but what if the shoulder of the normal lane is expanded, to ensure fewer accidents because of having to pull over when necessary? " Such an expansion would not work at all in city streets, or for that matter, any streets with buildings/parks/and the such on either side. It would also be unfeasible on the highways, due to farming. However, also on highways, some cars still might need to pull over fast. It would be dangerous if a motorcycle lane was, still invariably, in the way of them pulling over. "I disagree, I believe that some tax dollars need to be spent on motorcycle lane to promote safe driving. My opponents concerns with them learning motorcycle safety would be met because of the cops assigned to the motorcycle lanes, enforcing helmet laws, and the staggered driving laws that motorcycles are supposed to follow. Yes money needs spent on education, but the fact that schools are not that great are not our faults. My reasoning: every school I have been in has spent all the tax dollars on sports equipment. However, this is a separate issue. " Safe driving can still, effectively, be promoted without the addition of motorcycle lanes. If the transportation budgets have enough money to spend it on motorcycle lanes (which would surely not happen any time soon), it is time that such money be allocated to the education budget. Schools across the country could have improved educations systems. This issue is vital to the nation at the current. Most schools do not exclusively spend their money on sports equipment, though. I am not an expert on education funding, but most schools could use more money to improve educational facilities to assist learning. "Yes it is unfortunate that they do not wear helmets, however, in separate lanes the cops assigned to the motorcycle lane, they can concentrate on motorcyclists, not wearing helmets. " This can also be done, most likely just as effectively, in normal driving lanes. Thus, I have negated the resolution. There should not be more motorcycle lanes in the United States, for the reasons supplied. It is seemingly illogical to add more motorcycle lanes in the United States. It is hoped that both my opponent and I have learned from this debate.