Tony et al, Having been through this and comparing it to the report produced in 2004 I must say that I am (at best) disappointed with the conclusions reached...
Hi Andrew Doesn't ring a bell. Unless this http://www.network.mag-uk.org/barriers/bikeguard.pdf or this http://www.network.mag-uk.org/sept06p1.html If you...
Hi I wondered if you had seen the briefing note from the Highways Agency regarding the (allegedly) motorcycle friendly installation on the A2070? I only have...
Hi Thats the one. Have fired it up to Les Unwin in Derbyshire to see if they have / could consider on their tricky sites. Regards Andy Bailey Group Manager...
Thanks Andy Keep us informed. For your info if you go to http://www.network.mag-uk.org/barriers/index.html there is lots of "stuff" there on crash barriers. ...
Andrew, I've uploaded documentation on `Bikeguard' onto the website. Bikeguard is now approved for use on the whole of the HA network and, therefore (?),...
For your information, it might be worth knowing that FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations), which we (MAG UK) are a member off, is taking...
Tony, Section 2.23 of the Design Manual states "The RRRAP is not capable, at present, of assessing the risk to motorcyclists." This seems to imply that, in the...
Tony, Section 2.23 of the Design Manual states "The RRRAP is not capable, at present, of assessing the risk to motorcyclists." This seems to imply that, in the...
Hi Any more comments for Phillipa? Regards Andy Rutland CC ... 05/12/06 09:40 >>> Philippa, The following from our head of maintenance policy sums up our view:...
All This was reported in the MAG Activists newsletter http://www.network.mag-uk.org/sept05p10.html last year. We didn't get much feedback. However I will...
The IHIE guidelines seem to have gone from strength to strength from a very successful launch in 2005; winning a Prince Michael Award in the same year;...
Hi Tony. Sounds like great news. Im developing our skid policy in relation to HD28/04 (and the forthcoming IAN). Do you think that there are any specific...
Andrew, The guidelines do make rference to HFS but if you think that some re-wording to 'punch it up a bit' would help with your (and of course others)...
Hi Tony. Thanks for the email. Will do. Do you think the Skid Resistance Standard (HD 28/04) is ok? Do you think that there are any specific cautions to ...
A student at Brunel University has created a device that warns car drivers when motorbikes are nearby. The invention, designed by Sam Bairstow, an industrial...
A similar device is used by competitors in the annual Dakar Rally to prevent drivers of racing 4X4's hurtling into the back of bikers obscured by dust clouds...
see below Does this mean TfL will be removing PTW entitlement to use the three 'trial' bus lanes (East India Dock Road, Brixton Road & Finchley Road)? Does it...
Matthew Hutchinson, Plymouth UK, is petitioning for a change on the road for bikers, to cover up all manhole covers with gripped surfaces to stop bikers coming...
I have signed the petition as it's an admirable idea and because I'd be interested in finding out if there is a material that can be stuck to covers which...
Ken said the 3 PTW-friendly bus lanes would stay as such but there'd be no more. Can Boris just call the last 'Tanner Test' report "dogma" and ignore it; isn't...
Researchers are inviting local authorities to come forward to take part in trials of allowing motorcyclists to use Advanced Stop Lines at road junctions. TRL...
Hi Judith, I signed up to the forum but a week or so ago but have had no message confirming my 'acceptance'. I have tried to log-in but am not accepted. I...
Hi Tony, I didn't panic, in fact I was so laid back I only retried today. Same problem. Ask for new password - get one - it doesn't work. I notice that there...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
