The Riders View Graeme Hay Government Relations Executive 3 rd December 2014

My background Riding since I was fourteen Touring – UK and Europe Green Lane riding Classic motorcycles IAM Senior Observer Chairman of CSMA Motorcycle group Apprenticed at Vauxhall Motors Twenty eight years as a Highways Engineer Construction, Maintenance, traffic, Fleet and vehicle maintenance, Rights of Way and Network management.

Motorcycling The UK has 1,350,000 motorcycles registered Annual Registrations 92,000 from 134,000 in 2004 Fastest sales growth is in Scooters and un-faired bikes Second fastest is Adventure bikes – thanks, Ewan McGregor Motorcyclists are many times more likely to undertake advanced skills courses than any other road user group 328 fatalities in 2012 – 40% reduced from Av.

What is the BMF? Founded in 1960 Representing many one-make and local motorcycle clubs To counter the consequences of “The Wild Ones” To provide a link for the clubs To engage with government, councils, community leaders To develop rider training courses To encourage shows, events, rallies and friendship To represent all that is fun and good in motorcycling

What is the BMF? Direct Membership – 7,000 Club Affiliated Membership – 78,000 Annual Shows at Peterborough and Kelso attract up to 50,000

Who do work with Internationally? UNECE – Vehicle Standards EU – Vehicle standards FEMA – All aspects of national, local and international regulation, road safety and rider training with Rider groups from EU, UK and Iceland, Switzerland and Norway.

Who do work with nationally? DfT – Vulnerable Road users HA – Road users group DVSA – Training etc TfL – Motorcycle safety group ITS – Various ITS aspects Road Safety GB – forthcoming national project MCIA Driving Schools (ADI) IAM, RoSPA, BRAKE etc. LARA GLASS

Who do work with Locally? Local Highways Authorities Road Safety Training bodies Police Authorities Fire & Rescue Health Service professionals Community groups Education Authorities Local Charities LARA TRF

The Road Surface and Motorcycling

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Surface Failures - Texture Variable/unpredictable grip across the pavement Loss of Texture Riding on Bitumen

Surface Failures – De-Lamination Variable/unpredictable grip across the pavement Longitudinal difference in levels

Joint Failures Variable/unpredictable grip across the pavement Longitudinal difference in levels Holes Standing water Concealment of defects

Joint Failures Variable/unpredictable grip across the pavement Longitudinal difference in levels Resultant Rider Behaviour

Anti-skid Failure Variable/unpredictable grip across the pavement Loss of Texture Riding on Polished Stone

Failed Structure Crazed Surface Standing water Flying Debris Potholes Avoidance behaviours Skiding

Deflection Deformation at Junctions Vertical variations > 75mm Low speed steering deflections Deformation Often Invisible Directional stability Standing water Affects cornering

What do many riders think they need? A smooth ride – negative texture Pristine appearance – black and shiny No loose material No joints No ironworks No one else using it other than me and my mates…..

What does a rider really look for in a surface? Consistent surface profile and texture, across the full road width Predictable grip No loose material No significant texture/grip changes Selected Ironworks treated with High Friction material No C of G disturbance Changes in surfaces formed away from points of braking/steering Lateral changes on level < 40mm Longitudinal changes in level < 6mm Undulations at normal crossfall/longfall gradients No standing water

Guidance for Engineers IHE Guidelines for Motorcycling. 1.Introduction 2.Policy 3.Travel Plans 4.Road Design 5.Parking 6.Road Maintenance 7.Road Safety 8.Traffic Calming 9.Safety Audit