International Technology Scanning Program Infrastructure ...

International Technology

Scanning Program

Infrastructure Countermeasures to Mitigate

Motorcyclist Crashes in Europe

AUGUST 2012

Sponsored by:

In cooperation with:

American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials

National Cooperative Highway

Research Program

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Technical Report Documentation Page

1. Report No.

2. Government Accession No.

3. Recipient¡¯s Catalog No.

FHWA-PL-12-028

4. Title and Subtitle

5. Report Date

Infrastructure Countermeasures to Mitigate

Motorcyclist Crashes in Europe

August 2012

7. Author(s)

8. Performing Organization Report No.

6. Performing Organization Code

David A. Nicol, Dennis W. Heuer,

Dr. Susan T. Chrysler, James S. Baron,

Mark J. Bloschock, Keith A. Cota,

Paul D. Degges, Dr. Nicholas J. Garber,

Jeffrey W. Kolb, Melinda McGrath,

Edward Moreland, Dr. Carol H. Tan

9. Performing Organization Name and Address

10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)

American Trade Initiatives

3 Fairfield Court

Stafford, VA 22554-1716

11. Contract or Grant No.

DTFH61-10-C-00027

12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address

13. Type of Report and Period Covered

Office of International Programs

Federal Highway Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation

American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials

14. Sponsoring Agency Code

15. Supplementary Notes

FHWA COTR: Hana Maier, Office of International Programs

16. Abstract

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.

17. Key Words

18. Distribution Statement

behavioral safety, helmet law, licensing law,

motorcycle safety, motorcyclist fatalities,

powered two-wheeler, roadside barriers

No restrictions. This document is available to the

public from the: Office of International Programs,

FHWA-HPIP, Room 3325, U.S. Department of

Transportation, Washington, DC 20590

international@fhwa.

international.fhwa.

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20. Security Classify. (of this page)

21. No. of Pages

Unclassified

Unclassified

52

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22. Price

Free

Acknowledgments

This summary report was completed in cooperation

with the members of the scan team and all of the

transportation professionals and organizational representatives who hosted the scan team and gave of their time

and energy to organize presentations and site visits in

the various countries on the scan itinerary. Without their

gracious hospitality and willingness to share their

knowledge and experiences with the U.S. delegation,

this report would not have been possible.

Sadly, one of our team members, Jeff Kolb, passed

away shortly after our scanning study. He was a valuable

contributor to the team and a pleasure to have as a

traveling companion.

Infrastructure Countermeasures to Mitigate

Motorcyclist Crashes in Europe

AUGUST 2012

Prepared by the International Scanning Study Team:

For:

David A. Nicol (Cochair)

FHWA

Paul D. Degges

Tennessee DOT

Federal Highway Administration,

U.S. Department of Transportation

Dennis W. Heuer (Cochair)

Virginia DOT

Dr. Nicholas J. Garber

University of Virginia

American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials

Dr. Susan T. Chrysler

(Report Facilitator)

Texas Transportation Institute

Jeffrey W. Kolb

FHWA

National Cooperative Highway

Research Program

James S. Baron

American Traffic Safety

Services Association

Mark J. Bloschock

VRX Engineering Inc.

Keith A. Cota

New Hampshire DOT

Melinda McGrath

Mississippi DOT

Edward Moreland

American Motorcyclist

Association

Dr. Carol H. Tan

FHWA

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