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A few words about FEMA. 23 members 17 countries Representing all PTW users. A few words about FEMA. Representing and promoting riders’ interests in the EU and in Geneva Working closely with the whole Motorcycle Community. A few words about FEMA. Citizen organisation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A few words about A few words about FEMAFEMA
• 23 members
• 17 countries
• Representing all PTW users
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• Representing and promoting riders’ interests in the
EU and in Geneva
• Working closely
with the whole Motorcycle Community
A few words about A few words about FEMAFEMA
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• Citizen organisation
• Independent / Expert / No commercial interest
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• Office in Brussels
• 4-person Secretariat
• 3 Brussels-based employees
• 1 safety expert (UK-based)
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Current FEMA important Current FEMA important issuesissues
1. Motorcycle safety
2. Infrastructure and related EU standards
3. PTW Integration in transport policies
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1. Motorcycle 1. Motorcycle SafetySafety
• Motorcycle safety = sensitive issue:– Strong emotional side– The safety paradoxe: safety
(restriction, control) >< freedom (motorcycling essence)
– Overall lack of knowledge (% other means of transport)
– Lack of motorcycle experts (motorcyclists)
– Many preconceived ideas (about motorcycling and motorcyclists)
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1. Motorcycle 1. Motorcycle SafetySafety
• Overview of motorcycle use in Europe
• Motorcycle safety into context
• Key safety aspects– Human factors– Vehicle factors– Environmental factors– Social factors
• References & scientific evidences
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2. Road Infrastructure2. Road Infrastructure
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From all cases:• 30% road surface defects• 7.7% environment→ primary
contributing factor• 8% environment → secondary
factor• 6% design defects• 6% hazardous traffic situation• 10% inappropriate maintenance,
design, road furniture or signs
The role of infrastructure in The role of infrastructure in motorcycle accidentsmotorcycle accidents
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EU institutions & InfrastructureEU institutions & Infrastructure
• Motorcycle casualty rates highlighted by EC and EP during the mid-term review of the RSAP
• EP 2005/2007 report on road safety: “Infrastructure in particular, must be thought and developed considering the needs of all road users including the more vulnerable ones, namely motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians.”
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• The Infrastructure directive:– Discussed at EP– Can be really effective in
reducing road risks (hence motorcycle fatalities) providing common instruments to strengthen safety:Road safety impact assessmentRoad safety auditsNetwork safety managementSafety inspections
EU institutions & InfrastructureEU institutions & Infrastructure
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3. Transport policies & 3. Transport policies & MobilityMobility
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• The Commission Green Paper on Urban Transport:– To be adopted this autumn– An opportunity to recognise
PTWs’ contribution to the transport mix
– FEMA’s contribution paper
EU institutions & EU institutions & Urban TransportUrban Transport
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• USB sticks– FEMA profile– Urban Transport: FEMA’s
contribution paper– Infrastructure Directive:
FEMA’s position paper– Motorcycle Safety: FEMA’s
« European Agenda for Motorcycle Safety »
– Support FEMA’s work
• 2 printed copies circulating
MEP Ride 2007MEP Ride 2007
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Enjoy the evening!
MEP Ride 2007MEP Ride 2007