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From page 1... ... A key resource for guidance on improving motorcycle safety and awareness is the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS) , published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, 2000) Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... Objectives of the Emphasis Area The objectives for improving motorcycle safety and increasing the awareness of the unique characteristics of motorcycles include: • Incorporate motorcycle-friendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices • Reduce the number of motorcycle crashes due to rider impairment • Reduce the number of motorcycle crashes due to unlicensed or untrained motorcycle riders • Increase the visibility of motorcyclists • Reduce the severity of motorcycle crashes • Increase motorcycle rider safety awareness • Increase safety enhancements for motorcyclists • Improve motorcycle safety research, data and analysis Explanation of Objectives Considering the needs of motorcyclists during the planning and construction of roadways can reduce the likelihood of motorcycle crashes. Creating a motorcycle-friendly environment goes beyond providing a gentle alignment of traffic lanes, but also entails such things as keeping the roadway free of foreign debris, providing a safe roadside free of objects or obstacles to motorcyclists, maintaining safe roadway surfaces during maintenance projects, SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-2 Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that from 1986 through 1996 more than 7,900 motorcyclist fatalities have been prevented by motorcycle helmet use, with an estimated health cost savings of more than $10 billion. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... 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 SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-4 EXHIBIT I-1 Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies Objectives Strategies 11.1 A Incorporate motorcycle-friendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices 11.1 A1 Provide full paved shoulders to accommodate roadside motorcycle recovery and breakdowns 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) Read the entire page →
From page 5... ... SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-5 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 Read the entire page →
From page 6... ... 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. Read the entire page →

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... A key resource for guidance on improving motorcycle safety and awareness is the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS) , published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, 2000)

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... Objectives of the Emphasis Area The objectives for improving motorcycle safety and increasing the awareness of the unique characteristics of motorcycles include: • Incorporate motorcycle-friendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices • Reduce the number of motorcycle crashes due to rider impairment • Reduce the number of motorcycle crashes due to unlicensed or untrained motorcycle riders • Increase the visibility of motorcyclists • Reduce the severity of motorcycle crashes • Increase motorcycle rider safety awareness • Increase safety enhancements for motorcyclists • Improve motorcycle safety research, data and analysis Explanation of Objectives Considering the needs of motorcyclists during the planning and construction of roadways can reduce the likelihood of motorcycle crashes. Creating a motorcycle-friendly environment goes beyond providing a gentle alignment of traffic lanes, but also entails such things as keeping the roadway free of foreign debris, providing a safe roadside free of objects or obstacles to motorcyclists, maintaining safe roadway surfaces during maintenance projects, SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-2

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... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that from 1986 through 1996 more than 7,900 motorcyclist fatalities have been prevented by motorcycle helmet use, with an estimated health cost savings of more than $10 billion.

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... 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 SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-4 EXHIBIT I-1 Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies Objectives Strategies 11.1 A Incorporate motorcycle-friendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices 11.1 A1 Provide full paved shoulders to accommodate roadside motorcycle recovery and breakdowns 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)

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... SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-5 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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... 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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