Infrastructure countermeasures to mitigate motorcyclist crashes in Europe
By: prepared by the American Trade Initiatives ; David A. Nichol ... et al
Contributors: FHWA International Technology Scanning Program; United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of International Programs; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; National Cooperative Highway Research Program; American Trade Initiatives, Inc
Publisher: Federal Highway Administration, Office of International Programs
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Motorcycling accidents; Prevention; Traffic safety
Other titles: International Technology Scanning Program
Description: "The number and rate of motorcyclist deaths on U.S. roads are rising dramatically. The Federal Highway  Administration, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and National  Cooperative Highway Research Program sponsored a scanning study of five European countries to  evaluate infrastructure improvements to aid motorcyclists.  The scan team found that the types of infrastructure safety improvements used in Europe, with the exception  of motorcycle-friendly roadside barriers, were those that generally improved safety for all vehicle classes.  The biggest differences the team observed were in behavioral safety, helmet laws, training, and licensing.  The team also noted great cooperation between road authorities and stakeholder groups representing  motorcycle riders.  Team recommendations for U.S. implementation include filling in knowledge gaps to improve motorcycle  safety, conducting research on motorcycle infrastructure safety, and updating design guidelines to  accommodate motorcyclist safety"--Tech. report doc. page.
Notes: "August 2012."

Performed by American Trade Initiatives.

Includes bibliographical references.

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Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, Office of International Programs in cooperation with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, National Cooperative Highway Research Program under contract no. DTFH61-10-C-00027