The Federal Highway Administration announced the establishment of a Motorcyclist Advisory Council. "The MAC will coordinate with and advise the FHWA Administrator on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists, including: (1) barrier design; (2) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies." Continue reading →

You’ve probably experienced the frustration of waiting for an absurdly long red light, even adjusting the position of your car in case you need to trigger the light to change. Now, imagine the struggle of motorcyclists who can’t force the triggers due to lack of weight or metal. Continue reading →

The United Nations’ General Assembly passed a resolution April 10 titled “Improving Global Road Safety.”Ambassador Suzanne Powers, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, agreed to cosponsor the resolution that “calls for laws to fight texting and driving." Her official remarks can be viewed by clicking here. However, the resolution also contains language calling for mandatory helmet laws and harmonization of vehicle regulations in the name of “safety.” This resolution is non-binding, but the American Motorcyclist Association wants you to be aware of the international momentum for laws and regulations that might affect you in the future. Continue reading →