There should be more motorcycle lanes in the US.

Thank you again ladies and gentlemen for watching, commenting, and voting on this debate. "First of all, it is unsafe to begin with, for pedestrians, bikers, and parked cars (see my Round 1 argument). Second of all, even if it WERE safe, there are many, many things that the government could do to make things just slightly safer, with the spending of millions and millions of dollars. Simply because enormous quantities of money could make something more safe in this country does not mean at every peak and turn this country comes across that it must make the ultimate, safest conditions, regardless of any other factors, including money." 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. 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. "Secondly, people would not have to die due to not implementing a motorcycle lane. Perhaps, with the money not being spent on such a frivolous lane, the money could be invested in programs to help teach motorcycle safety. As well, the money being saved by the local, state, and/or federal governments could be used to promote various motorcycle helmets and safe riding. Such safety features would be more important than potentially putting the lives of pedestrians, other vehicle riders, and bikers at risk." I disagree with the statement, because I have said earlier in this round that most motorcycle accidents occur because cars could not see them. http://www.motorcycle-accidents.com.... Motorcycle safety and wearing helmets wont help much when your body is being squished by more than a ton, into a hot paved road. It is safer for pedestrians and bikes to be in a separate lane than in the same lane as heavy traffic. ‘Logically, there must be a point at which a parking lane has become too narrow to serve a beneficial purpose, causing unsafe and hazardous conditions. This means that, even if the current parking space somewhere is large enough, but just barely, then a motorcycle lane would disrupt that parking lane. A motorcycle lane would not do any good to the parking lane, but instead would only cause unease. This would be especially true when motorcycles zoom by when people are entering and exiting their cars. It would be a safety hazard." 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. However, motorcycles are already probably zooming by the cars, along with other cars. "How wide would it be proposed that this motorcycle lane would be?" I would suppose about half the width of a normal lane. "Of course, by highways, there would be a minimal amount of sidewalks, if any at all. However, I did not realize my opponent was mostly referring to highways. Either way, though, my opponent is claiming there should be motorcycle lanes on highways. As well, my opponent is suggesting these lanes be added to widen the roads overall. By doing this, the only place to put these motorcycle lanes would be on the outside of the normal lanes. This would cause unsafe conditions for cars/vehicles riding in the normal driving lane needing to suddenly pull over, or even to turn onto an exit. With motorcycles zooming by to their right, and with motorcycles being much smaller than cars, it would be much more unsafe to suddenly pull over when necessary." 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? "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. For tax money that is invariably going to be spent on roads, it is more vital to spend it on the normal lanes, rather than separate miscellaneous leans for motorcycles and such. Simply because a motorcycle lane is not featured does not mean motorcyclists cannot drive on the normal driving lanes. The money would best be spent toward everyone driving, on roads that feature cars and motorcycles alike." Florida alone has something like 300,000 registered Motorcycles. Thus there are many motorcyclists in the US. However, it is still dangerous for them to be riding in heavy traffic with the large vehicles. I have ridden on the back of a few, motorcycles in the past, and riding a few myself, I would never be on one in traffic with today's drivers. Skill has nothing to do with playing Russian Roulette, on the highway. You never know when there is a driver behind you that can't see small vehicles, or animals. Yes it would be helpful after the new motorcycle lane is made, that the road is repaved, and improved for both of the types of vehicles. "Perhaps, if tax money WERE to be spent on a separate motorcycle lane, like I said, it would be BETTER spent on the normal driving lanes themselves. Even if this country did find enough money to spend the necessary quantity of money on some type of motorcycle lane, this sum of money would be spent better on education itself." 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. It is unfortunate that so many motorcyclists do not bother to wear helmets. Money should be appropriated necessarily to social programs to promote helmet usage. As well, it is also less likely to get into a wreck by simply engaging in proper safety techniques, such as wearing a helmet and protective gear. There is no need to allocate money into a separate motorcycle lane. 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. No matter how you promote it, unless they get in trouble for not wearing their helmets, they wont. I will admit on a bike, I do not wear a helmet, even on the highway. Bikers, will do the same. I am forced to wear a helmet on a Motorcycle as well as my friend, whose parents do not, and will not. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for watching, commenting and voting on this debate. I eagerly await my opponents response.