ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

Jacques CompagneSecretary General

ACEMThe Motorcycle Industry in Europe

www.acem.eu

Vulnerable ridersSafety implications of motorcycling in the EU

Powered two-wheeler safety:The motorcycle industry perspective

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• ETSC motorcycling review: very opportune timing

• In the context of Urban Transport dialogue– PTWs: a Smart Alternative Appreciated by Citizens

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• ETSC recommendations:A back up of the ACEM Plan for Action

• ACEM supports all the recommendations

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• But with different view angles for two of them

– Recommendation 9 All PTWs should be equipped with ABS and riders educated regarding use and benefits.

– Recommendation 12 The use of protective clothing should, in the long run, be mandatory using the introduction of minimum standards.

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

Motorcycling –– 33 million users in EU 27

Diversity of vehicles, owners and purposes

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• Braking Commitment European Road Safety Charter

– To supply progressively powered two-wheelers with advanced braking systems, by targeting the majority of the offer in 2010

– According to PTW main purpose, distinctive characteristics, e.g. balance, weight, dynamics, general capacities, and cost-effectiveness.

• Optimized, cost-effective, quick taking-up solutions

• 2007 status: 31%

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

– Compliant with safety standards (to be developed)

– According to the• Powered Two-Wheeler characteristics,• Type of usage• The nature of the trip,• The weather conditions

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• ETSC key recommendations

– Recommendation 1 PTWs should be integrated in transport and safety plans with strategies recognising their specificities and needs.>> Integrated approach & shared responsibility

– Use of bus lanes experiment in London• Reduced vulnerability for PTWs• Increased visibility for PTWs• More accessibility for PTWs• Better safety for cyclists• Indications of better safety for pedestrians (possibly due to

increased visibility)>>Reduced accidents for all vulnerable road user groups.

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• ETSC key recommendations

– Recommendation 2 Crash investigation and databases should be standardised and allow the inclusion of variables specific to PTW safety issues.>> Informed counter measures

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• ETSC key recommendations

– Recommendation 4 Driver training should specifically make reference to and ensure candidate’s understanding of PTW issues and safety concerns, with a particular focus on the risk of perception failure.>> Considerable and measurable benefit

• MAIDS– 37% perception failure by OV (opposing vehicle)– 72% of all OV errors is perception failure– Risk divided by 6 with PTW experience

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

Road Safety: the Industry Strategy

• Improve the knowledge

• Safety Plan for Action: Integrated approach– Act on the product– Act on the human factor– Act on the infrastructure

• Cooperate with institutions and stakeholders

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

A Safety Plan for ActionLaunched in 2004 Regularly updated

Marketing &

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

Accident causation (MAIDS 2004) Motorcycle Accident In-Depth StudyInfrastructure handbook (2006)on PTW-friendly infrastructure designAutomatic Headlamp On (2003)ACEM voluntary commitment

Advanced Braking Systems (2004-2010)ACEM voluntary commitmentAdvertising & Promotion (2007-2010)ACEM voluntary commitment

ACEM initiatives:integrated approach

Integrated Helmet Campaign (2007)Pilot projects on helmet wearing

Conspicuity research (ongoing)New PTW solutions in the future?

Manufacturers:Vehicle technology

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

• e-Coaching and Multimedia training

• Dedicated guidebooks and safety hints

• Moped safety training• Motorcycle safety training

– Initial Rider training project– Basic – Post-test

• Specialty skills training featuring safety aspects

Human factors:Industry and manufacturers initiatives

Motoh!, 8 of May, Barcelona

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

ACEM CooperationsUpcoming events and new projects

• Support to the event launching the ETSC Review on the safety of powered two-wheelers (Brussels, 26 May 2008)

• Partnership in FEMA “Initial Rider Training” project, Conference-debate presenting the results of the EC co-funded project (Brussels, 28 May 2008)

• Partnership with cities in POLIS “European Urban Road Safety Platform” (new project for 2008-2009)

• Partnership in e-SUM, “european-Safer Urban Motorcycling” EC co-funded project (new project for 2008-2010), project leader Barcelona

Motoh!, 8 of May, Barcelona

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ETSC’s Transport Safety Lunch – Brussels, 26th of May 2008

ThankThank youyou