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Study finds Motorcycle Lanes reduce fatalities by 90 percent. Will it work?

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Old 04-23-10, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rinthiran
BTW, most of the Malaysian motorcycle-only freeway lanes in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding metropolitan areas are actually separate roads from the freeway and are often times only 4-5 feet wide in each direction. No chance for a car to get there on those roads. HOWEVER, where there are major freeways with motorcycle-only lanes, I doubt the statistic still holds true. Malaysians (including myself driving in Malaysia) about never stay in our lane and no one bothers to wear any riding gear other than an open-face helmet.
if they do that, then for sure it's going to be great idea. but given most of the freeway designs as is everywhere here in the US, that's going to be costly and i don't think there are enough bikes to warrant the cost (tough call)
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Originally Posted by rominl
if they do that, then for sure it's going to be great idea. but given most of the freeway designs as is everywhere here in the US, that's going to be costly and i don't think there are enough bikes to warrant the cost (tough call)
I think that's the reality of the situation. Motorcycle deaths in the US peaked in 2008 at around 5200, not good considering the miles traveled.
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