Have Bike Will Travel

摘要

IHIE's Motorcycle Guidelines continue to draw International acclaim.Tony Sharp reports on an OECD innovations workshop he attended.'The objectives of the workshop were to identify the real problems of motorcyclist safety,discuss practical solutions and propose a set of measures to improve safety.Nearly 100 expert participants from 21 countries,representing key stakeholders met in Lillehammer on 10-11 June 2008,the first time so many high-profile stakeholders have met at international level.The workshop was officially opened by the Norwegian Minister of Transport and communication,Mrs Liv Signe Navarsie.In her opening remarks,the Minister underlined that motorcycles have a natural part to play in the transport system.At the same time,the vulnerability of motorcyclists requires a range of policy responses including increased training and awareness as well as responsible behaviour from individual road users.