Listening Parts
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You will watch a discussion between three city council members who are meeting to discuss a new urban cycling initiative for their city.
Question 1 of 8
What is the main concern expressed about the cycling initiative?
safety of cyclists
financial implications
traffic congestion
weather conditions
Question 2 of 8
What solution is proposed to address the project's challenges?
implementing the entire project at once
conducting extensive research first
starting with a test route
seeking additional funding
Question 3 of 8
What factor is mentioned as discouraging potential cyclists?
lack of proper equipment
insufficient bike lanes
risk of bicycle theft
traffic safety concerns
Question 4 of 8
What success metric is proposed for the first year?
reduction in car traffic
improved air quality
increased bike commuting
decreased accident rates
Question 5 of 8
What concern do downtown businesses have?
construction disruption
loss of parking spaces
increased competition
maintenance costs
Question 6 of 8
What additional consideration is raised about the bike lanes?
lighting requirements
width specifications
winter maintenance
surface materials
Question 7 of 8
What route is suggested for the pilot project?
residential to shopping areas
university to downtown
suburbs to city center
park to business district
Question 8 of 8
What additional program is suggested to support the initiative?
bike rental service
cycling competitions
safety education
bike repair workshops