Why not fund the motorcycle blackspot projects from the normal road program?
The state and federal road improvement programs identify areas for treatment based on risk analysis. This means locations with the highest number of crashes by all vehicles will be given high priority for treatment. Due to the relatively small number of motorcyclists on the road, these programs are unlikely to identify sites that are of specific risk to riders. Where they do, the sites are treated under normal road programs. However, high risk areas for motorcyclists that don’t meet the criteria for other funds are identified in the Motorcycle Safety Levy Blackspot Program. This program is unique because it undertakes detailed motorcycle crash analysis with expert motorcyclists and engineers reviewing sites to identify contributing factors and targeted treatments. This provides the maximum benefits for motorcyclists.
