Motorcyclist Advisory Council to Federal Highway Administration Mark

Motorcyclist Advisory Council to Federal Highway Administration Mark J. Bloschock PE Tx. DOT Bridge Division

“The data is screaming out to do something!” -Mary E. Peters, U. S. Secretary of Transportation

Motorcycle Crash Data 5. 8 million registered motorcycles (2. 37%) 4553 crash fatalities (2005) Motorcycles: 0. 3% Vehicle Miles Traveled Motorcycles: 10. 5% of all crash fatalities

Motorcycle Crash Prevention Engineering Education Enforcement Emergency Response

Motorcycle Crash Prevention Engineering Education Enforcement Emergency Response

MAC-FHWA, Highway Issues of Concern to Motorcyclists Barrier Design Highway Design Construction and Maintenance practices ITS-based Countermeasures Warning Signs unique to motorcyclists

Specific Motorcycle Hazards Pavement Markings Milled and Grooved Surfaces Bridge & Pavement Joints Open Bridge Deck Surfaces Steel Utility Trench Plates Drainage Issues (sand silt on road) Skid resistance at toll plazas

MAC-FHWA, Highway Issues of Concern to Motorcyclists Surface Friction Ride Quality M/C Specific Warning Signs

Road Plate Specifications

“Charlie Post”

Blue System Protection (Sweden)

Vulnerable Road Users Pedestrians Bicyclists Motorcyclists

2005 Highway Fatality Data 43, 443 Total Highway Fatalities 4881 Pedestrians 784 Bicyclists 4553 Motorcyclists

For further information contact: Mark J. Bloschock P. E. Texas Department of Transportation Bridge Division (512) 416 -2178