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MOTORCYCLE FRIENDLY CRASH BARRIERS
 MAG has been leading this campaign for the fitting of motorcycle–friendly crash barriers and the removal of wire rope barriers from the UK roads over the past year or so.
The issue has been pushed through FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations) mainly by MAG, MAG Netherlands and NMCU Norway the effort culminating in the production of the FEMA 2005 document, “The Road to Success” Here
MAG Netherlands have been very successful with their continued drive for the fitting of motorcycle–friendly crash barriers and the removal of wire rope barriers fitted in the Netherlands with the last wire rope barrier in the Netherlands being dismantled last month!
In Norway NMCU report that the Norwegian Minister of Transport has announced a ban on further use of cable barriers. Unfortunately she could not promise the immediate removal of existing cable barriers, but still...it is a glorious victory!
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has argued that cable barriers cost a lot less than other barrier designs. While it is true that cable barriers are cheaper to purchase, maintenance costs have proven to be astronomical, and thus the total cost ends up comparable to other designs.
What MAG is seeking is a similar commitment from the UK Government.
A briefing document on the issue can be found at: Word Document Here pdf Here
The campaign website on this issue can be found at Here where you can lobby the Transport Minister your MP and Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
The site also contains information, pictures and videos on the issue.
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