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Government moves to 'mainstream' motorcycling
Road safety minister David Jamieson last week announced the publication of the first National Motorcycling Strategy designed to ensure the 'mainstreaming' of motorcycling as a means of transport.
The strategy recognises that an increasing number of people are turning to motorcycles and scooters in order to beat congestion, as well as riding bikes for pleasure.
The strategy aims to ensure that:
- motorcycling is recognised as a 'mainstream' mode of transport
- transport planning and infrastructure decisions fully take motorcycling into account
- motorcycle design continues to improve
- the attitudes and behaviour of both drivers and motorcyclists are focused on looking out for each other
- pre-test and post-test training continues to improve, making it attractive to riders
- the motorcycle test is reviewed, including a review of the delivery of the Direct Access Scheme.
Craig Carey-Clinch, Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) director of public affairs said: "The industry is delighted to welcome this extremely important step in motorcycle policy development. Now that the National Motorcycle Strategy is in place, we can move forward and further develop policies that can improve safety, access and security for motorcycle users."
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