Have Your Say - Consulting Motorcyclists Email to friend   Printable version

A directory of national and local services and information for motorcyclists.

Strategy and Policy Documents concerning motorcycling in Bedfordshire and Luton.

One of the aims of the motorcycling Matters Forum is to ensure that the views of motorcyclists are heard by the local highway authorities. These are current consultations where the authorities want to hear from you …

Retro-fitting of motorcycle safety rail
Bedfordshire Highways are considering the retro-fitting of motorcycle safety rail to some existing safety barrier installations in selected locations on the network...read more about retro-fitting of safety rail.

New secure parking for Motorcycles and Scooters
Bedfordshire Highways and Luton Borough Council plan to introduce new parking stands for motorcycles throughout Bedfordshire over the next five years – they’d like to hear from you if you have a view on the best places to put them… read more about planned secure motorcycle parking.

Improving safety on the most hazardous roads for motorcyclists
Motorcycles account for 2% of traffic in Bedfordshire but 24% of casualties … Bedfordshire Highways are conducting safety studies of the worst roads in the county for motorcycle casualties, in order to plan improvements specifically for riders. Over the next 5 years they are planning to investigate the following routes: A6, A507, B530, A5120, A4012 and Bedford Town Centre.

They are currently inviting feedback from riders on the A6 between Bedford (A421 roundabout south of Bedford) and Luton (borough boundary).

If you ride any of these routes, then Bedfordshire Highways would like to hear from you … read more on road improvements for motorcycle safety

Should motorcycles be allowed in bus lanes?
Luton Borough Council and Bedfordshire Highways are considering allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes ... read more on the use of bus lanes.