4.1 Introduction
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Many of the current road design and traffic-engineering practices are suitable for all road-user groups but the particular dynamic stability needs of the motorcycle need special consideration.
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Designers need to “think bike” |
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Getting input from a suitably trained and experienced rider to inform this thinking at an early stage and prevent the inadvertent inclusion of design features that increase the risk to riders |
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The relationship between the road and braking/ steering/ accelerating on motorcycles needs to be a design consideration |
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Using this understanding to pick up on good design points |
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Exploring new possibilities by considering allowing motorcycles into bus lanes and to use Advanced Stop Lines |
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