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A few words about FEMA

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

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A few words about FEMA

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  1. A few words about FEMA • 23 members • 17 countries • Representing all PTW users

  2. A few words about FEMA • Representing and promoting riders’ interests in the EU and in Geneva • Working closely with the whole Motorcycle Community

  3. A few words about FEMA • Citizen organisation • Independent / Expert / No commercial interest

  4. A few words about FEMA • Office in Brussels • 4-person Secretariat • 3 Brussels-based employees • 1 safety expert (UK-based)

  5. Current FEMA important issues • Motorcycle safety • Infrastructure and related EU standards • PTW Integration in transport policies

  6. 1. Motorcycle Safety • 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)

  7. 1. Motorcycle Safety • Overview of motorcycle use in Europe • Motorcycle safety into context • Key safety aspects • Human factors • Vehicle factors • Environmental factors • Social factors • References & scientific evidences

  8. 2. Road Infrastructure

  9. The role of infrastructure in motorcycle accidents 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

  10. EU 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.”

  11. EU institutions & Infrastructure • 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 assessment • Road safety audits • Network safety management • Safety inspections

  12. 3. Transport policies & Mobility

  13. EU institutions & Urban Transport • 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

  14. MEP Ride 2007 • 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

  15. MEP Ride 2007 Enjoy the evening!

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