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have not considered motorcycles as a user of the transportation infrastructure. For example,
traffic signal systems frequently include the use of sensors embedded in the pavement to
detect the presence of a left-turning vehicle. The sensors, however, are often unable to detect
the presence of a motorcycle, thus causing the motorcycle rider to wait until another vehicle
enters the left-turn lane, or violate traffic code and make an unauthorized left turn.
Motorcycles should be included in the development and implementation of ITS.
The last objective deals with motorcycle crash data. In order to properly understand the
particular safety problems related to motorcycle use, there must be an improvement in
motorcycle traffic research and motorcycle crash data analysis. Historically, roadway safety
studies have often neglected to include motorcyclists as an individual roadway user group
and develop motorcycle-specific safety strategies that may be outside of the general motor
vehicle safety umbrella.
Strategies designed to fulfill these objectives are presented in Exhibit I-1.
Target of the Objectives
The objectives contained in this guide are intended to target a variety of issues and a broad
audience. Because motorcycle safety cannot be pinpointed on one controlling factor, neither
can the responsibility of providing this safety fall upon the shoulders of one group of
EXHIBIT I-1
Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies
Objectives Strategies
11.1 A Incorporate motorcycle-friendly 11.1 A1 Provide full paved shoulders to accommodate roadside
roadway design, traffic control, motorcycle recovery and breakdowns
construction, and maintenance
policies and practices 11.1 A2 Consider motorcycles in the selection of roadside barriers
11.1 A3 Identify pavement markings, surface materials, and other
treatments that reduce traction for motorcycles and treat or replace
with high-traction material
11.1 A4 Maintain the roadway to minimize surface irregularities and
discontinuities
11.1 A5 Maintain roadway surfaces in work zones to facilitate safe
passage of motorcycles
11.1 A6 Reduce roadway debris such as gravel, shorn treads, snow
and ice control treatments (sand/salt), and that resulting from
uncovered loads from the roadway and roadside
11.1 A7 Provide advance warning signs to alert motorcyclists of
reduced traction and irregular roadway surfaces
11.1 A8 Incorporate motorcycle safety considerations into routine
roadway inspections
11.1 A9 Provide a mechanism for notifying highway agencies of
roadway conditions that present a potential problem to motorcyclists
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EXHIBIT I-1 (Continued)
Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies
Objectives Strategies
11.1 B Reduce the number of 11.1 B1 Increase motorcyclist awareness of the risks of impaired
motorcycle crashes due to rider motorcycle operation
impairment
11.1 B2 Expand existing impairment prevention programs to include
motorcycle riders and specific motorcycle events
11.1 B3 Target law enforcement to specific motorcycle rider
impairment behaviors that have been shown to contribute to crashes
11.1 C Reduce the number of 11.1 C1 Increase awareness of the causes of crashes due to
motorcycle crashes due to unlicensed unlicensed or untrained motorcycle riders
or untrained motorcycle riders
11.1 C2 Ensure that licensing and rider training programs adequately
teach and measure skills and behaviors required for crash avoidance
11.1 C3 Identify and remove barriers to obtaining a motorcycle
endorsement
11.1 D Increase the visibility of 11.1 D1 Increase the awareness of the benefit of high-visibility
motorcyclists clothing
11.1 D2 Identify and promote rider visibility-enhancement methods
and technology
11.1 E Reduce the severity of 11.1 E1 Increase the use of FMVSS 218 compliant helmets
motorcycle crashes
11.1 E2 Increase the use of protective clothing
11.1 F Increase motorcycle rider 11.1 F1 Form strategic alliances with motorcycle user community to
safety awareness foster and promote motorcycle safety
11.1 F2 Increase awareness of the consequences of aggressive
riding, riding while fatigued or impaired, unsafe riding, and poor traffic
strategies
11.1 F3 Educate operators of other vehicles to be more conscious of
the presence of motorcyclists
11.1 G Increase safety enhancements 11.1 G1 Include motorcycles in the research, development and
for motorcyclists deployment of ITS
11.1 H Improve motorcycle safety 11.1 H1 Develop and implement standardized data gathering and
research, data and analysis reporting for motorcycle crashes
11.1 H2 Include motorcycle attributes in vehicle exposure data
collection programs
11.1 H3 Develop a set of analysis tools for motorcycle crashes
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professionals. It is thus appropriate that this guide provide objectives that are far-reaching
and that encompass many areas of expertise.
Meaningful progress toward accomplishing the above objectives will be achieved only with
the cooperation and involvement of all stakeholders--licensing agencies, motorcycle riders,
roadway designers, law enforcement, and legislators--with all stakeholders taking
responsibility for implementing those strategies within their area of responsibility. By
working together, everyone will work towards the objective of this effort, which is to reduce
the number of motorcycle injuries and fatalities.
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