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Bikers Are Voters Questions

European Bikers Are Voters Questions

To respond to the changing political scene and to represent the views of motorcyclists, MAG UK co-ordinates motorcycling political and social activity through its elected representatives with representation in Europe through FEMA.


Do you or have you ever owned a motorcycle, scooter or moped?

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Are you aware of MAG UK/FEMA and its activities?

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If elected, do you wish to receive regular briefings?

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Are you aware of the FEMA “European Agenda for Motorcycle safety” document, a summary of riders' analyses of why motorcycle accidents happen and recommendations on how to improve motorcycle safety?


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Do you agree with the European Commission that motorcycles have a useful role to play in reducing congestion and parking problems associated with the increasing use of cars for personal transport?


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Would you agree that personal protective equipment for motorcycle use is subject to a lower VAT rate?

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Would you support the task of creating a uniform Roadway Hazard Report Form to be put on the websites of the national motorcycle organisations?

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Do you agree that no ITS application should be developed if it can put at higher risk a specific group of vehicles or users?

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Do you think authorities should encourage businesses to provide PTW parking for employees and customers, in the same away they are encouraged to provide these facilities for pedal cycles?


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Do you agree that there are no road safety benefits from restricting the historic tradition of modifying motorcycles?

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Do you agree that promoting responsible road use from all classes of road user is an essential part of a rational road safety strategy?


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Thank you for your time. If requested, MAG can provide further information on any issue raised here. Please feel free to expand any of your answers.

 

London Bikers Are Voters Questions

To respond to the changing political scene and to represent the views of motorcyclists, MAG UK co-ordinates motorcycling political and social activity through its elected representatives.

Do you or have you ever owned a motorcycle, scooter or moped?

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Are you aware of MAG UK and its activities?

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If elected, do you wish to receive regular briefings?

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Do you think PTWs have a positive role to play in London's transport infrastructure i.e. Bus Lane excess?

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Do you think authorities should take steps to meet demands for PTW parking?

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Do you think authorities should encourage businesses to provide PTW parking for employees and customers, in the same away they are encouraged to provide these facilities for pedal cycles?

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Do you agree that traffic management should deal with all modes of transport, recognising that PTW’s provide a convenient, economical and environmentally friendly form of personal powered transport, rather than focusing on one area to the exclusion of others?

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Do you agree that promoting responsible road use from all classes of road user is an essential part of a rational road safety strategy ?

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Do you support the current research into the viability of allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes and Advanced Stop Lines (ASL)?

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Do you believe that transport policy should be co-ordinated across the London Boroughs, not be decided at several levels, so creating confusion to road users?

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Thank you for your time. If requested, MAG can provide further information on any issue raised here. Please feel free to expand any of your answers.

 

Council Bikers Are Voters Questions

To respond to the changing political scene and to represent the views of motorcyclists, MAG UK co-ordinates motorcycling political and social activity through its elected representatives.

Do you or have you ever owned a motorcycle, scooter or moped? …………………………………………………

Are you aware of MAG UK and its activities?  …….……………………………………………………………………

If elected, do you wish to receive regular briefings?..........................…………………………………………………

Are you aware of the “European Agenda for Motorcycle safety” document, a summary of riders' analyses of why motorcycle accidents happen and recommendations on how to improve motorcycle safety?

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Are you in favour of secure motorcycle parking provision for motorcycle parks, modal interchange points and visitor attractions?

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Will you support motorcycle in bus lane schemes?

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Would you support the task of creating a uniform Roadway Hazard Report Form to be put on the websites of the national motorcycle organisations?

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Do you think authorities should encourage businesses to provide PTW parking for employees and customers, in the same away they are encouraged to provide these facilities for pedal cycles?

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Do you believe that the interests of motorcyclists should be fairly recognised in Local Transport Plans?

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Do you agree that promoting responsible road use from all classes of road user is an essential part of a rational road safety strategy?

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Thank you for your time. If requested, MAG can provide further information on any issue raised here. Please feel free to expand any of your answers.

 

Extra Questions

Do you support the idea that car drivers should receive greater education about vulnerable road users such as cycles and motorcycles?

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Would you support a UK motorcycle strategy which would address safety, accessibility and security for motorcycle users?

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Do you support the kind of post test rider assessment which is offered by Bikesafe?

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