The Government’s White Paper on the Future of Transport, ‘‘A New Deal for Transport: Better For Everyone’’, recognised that mopeds and motorcycles can provide an alternative means of transport for many trips and that they offer an affordable alternative to the car. The White Paper also acknowledged the potential benefits offered by motorcycling for the environment and for congestion. However, it recognised that these were dependent on a number of factors and that the role of motorcycling in an integrated transport policy raises some important and complex issues, including safety and environmental impact. The Government concluded that it required advice on these issues and it therefore established the Advisory Group on Motorcycling (AGM). It met for the first time on 6 May 1999. Its membership represents motorcycling interests and other interested parties (Terms of Reference and membership are annexed). The AGM set up five Task Forces to examine vehicle safety and security, integration and traffic management, environmental and fiscal issues, statistics, and research. This Report details the work of the AGM and its Task Forces and makes recommendations to Government. The results will assist the Government in further developing its policy and strategy on motorcycling, which will be published in response to this Report. (Author/publisher)
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