Italy - It has been some time since we have attended any motorcycle conference or been “out” in the world of motorcycle events about research and riders’ issues. It is a world that is populated by those through their specialised fields and riders’ representation that are steering the issues riders face as well as those along for the ride who fund and plan what issues are important to make for safer motorcycling. Elaine from Motorcycle Minds is currently very active, researching the Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes as part of a team conducting a rider’s survey/study … [Read more...]
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Crash Barriers Spain – Fitting Regulation
Spain - Ver la versión original en español: In 2005, in Spain a specific standard and a new Motorcyclist Protection System (SPM), was developed to improve the safety of motorcyclists in case of a fall and impact against a metallic crash barrier. It was after the protests of bikers in 2001 and 2002 when the Minister met representatives of riders and promised to work for a solution. This resulted in the UNE135900 standard and conforming to this standard the first SPM of Spain was developed by the Ministerio de Fomento (Ministry of Public Works). This was December, … [Read more...]
Crash Barriers in Spain
Spain - Ver la versión original en español - From the beginning of time, barriers to prevent a potential source of danger have been the survival strategy for animals and humans. Some animals still continue using techniques to improve their camouflage and to protect themselves from predators. As control over the environment improved, humans abandoned the strategies of animals to avoid specific hazards. Fences, shields, armour and fortress walls are examples of the methods that men adopted for certain risks. The fundamental goal is to provide an obstacle to a … [Read more...]
Crash Barriers
Back To Virtual Research Library Australia Basyc MPS - Motorcyclists Protection System Australia - New Zealand pdf 2.16mb Ingal Rub Rail pdf 317kb Ingal Stack Cushion pdf 576kb Australia - Wire Rope “Un-safety” Barrier - 2006 pdf 407kb Flexible Barrier Systems Along High-Speed Roads: A Lifesaving Opportunity - December 2003 pdf 824kb Motorcycle and Safety Barrier Crash-Testing: Feasibility Study - Australia - 2000 pdf 479kb Belgium Improvements in Motorcycle Safety - Spoiler for Crash Barriers - 2004 pdf 364kb Europe FEMA - New Standards For Road … [Read more...]
MotorLab – Ideas In Motion
Italy - Riders throughout Europe organise themselves to save motorcyclists from injury or death when they crash and impact crash barriers by mobilising to have Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) – underrun guard rails fitted to crash barriers at identified crash barrier sites. In this case, Italy. Recently we reported on the not for non-profit organization MEHRSi from Germany which has the aim to significantly reduce the death rate and the degree of injury among motorcyclists/cyclists by having the “safety barriers” of all curves, that are dangerous for motorcyclists, … [Read more...]
Thank You MEHRSi
Germany – For us at Motorcycle Minds one of the pieces or systems of road infrastructure that we have reported on and have been involved from a rider’s perspective are Vehicle Restraint Systems – Crash Barriers – in all their forms and in solutions to protect riders with the installation of Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) to original barrier systems. Over the years we have seen road infrastructure authorities struggle to accept the “danger” that road side and central reservation barriers present to riders including their placement and types of barrier systems. This … [Read more...]
NABD On The Highways
England - Last year Rick Hulse the Chairman of National Association for Bikers (NABD) wrote an article published in the bike magazine Back Street Heroes regarding his participation in the Highways England Motorcycle Safety Working Group. As Rick explains, “Just occasionally I have been involved in consultative committees or working groups that have actually made a positive difference for motorcyclists with disabilities and in some cases for motorcyclists in general but these have been few and far between.” Ricks initial thought was, “I’ll go along to the first meeting … [Read more...]
