Safe System Principles for Motorcycles
National and global targets to reduce 50% of fatalities and serious injuries from road traffic cannot be reached without a significant reduction of fatally and seriously injured motorcyclists. Global stakeholders in motorcycle safety have identified principles for a safe transport system for motorcyclists as a key element to improve safety for motorcyclists. The use of MC differ greatly across the world, from recreational riding to everyday transport, and a safe system for motorcyclists need to take into account different use of MC represented globally. The aim of the project is to define such principles. Examples of research questions are
- What injury level (fatalities, life-threatening injuries, disabling injuries) should a safe system for motorcycles take into account?
- What future improvements in vehicle design, safety systems and protective equipment should be considered in a safe system for motorcycles?
- Which different transport needs related to motorcycles should be dimensioned for a safe system for motorcycles
- What design principles for infrastructure and speed should apply to achieve a safe system for motorcycles?
Other non-SAFER partners are MIROS, Florence University, iRAP, and Losningar.
Key words: MC, PTW, Safe System, Vision Zero
