The Riders ViewGraeme HayGovernment Relations Executive3rd 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 05-09 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

Contact Area

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.http://www.theihe.org/news/publications/ihe-guidelines-motorcycling/1. Introduction2. Policy3. Travel Plans4. Road Design5. Parking6. Road Maintenance7. Road Safety8. Traffic Calming9. Safety Audit