If Motorcycles are to be ‘mainstreamed’ then an adequate consideration of motorcycles within Central and Local Government policies is vital.

In particular it is key that:

•	Local Transport Plans should refer to the positive role that motorcycles can play, with motorcycle strategies focusing on the strengths of the mode and containing strategies to mitigate their weaknesses, including reducing their accident involvement rate.
•	Strategies should cover both engineering and non-engineering activities.
•	Consultation with riders is essential to ensure that strategies and initiatives meet the needs of the users.
•	Good practice in including motorcycling as an integral part of Travel Plans should be followed where appropriate
•	Secure and appropriately sited parking facilities should be provided at transport interchanges and journey ends to mitigate the likelihood of  theft and minimise “unofficial” parking.
•	The public sector should set good examples in this area.