An Overlooked Alternative?


The Advantages of Motorcycling:


Integrating motorcycles into the existing transportation infrastructure is a relatively low-cost proposition, particularly compared to light rail, bus, and other 'mass transit' solutions.

Gridlock and Traffic Congestion Relief

Motorcycles take far less space than four-wheeled vehicles when traveling on roads or when parked. In addition to having a smaller �footprint� than an automobile, motorcycles are comparatively more nimble and maneuverable, and these attributes also speed traffic flow.


Motorcycles in all traffic conditions produce far less harmful pollutants than cars, SUV�s or buses. They also help preserve the road infrastructure because their lighter weight places less stress on road surfaces.


Motorcycles can provide gas mileage considerably in excess of that achieved by any other form of powered transport, particularly in stop-and-go traffic situations and at urban speeds.

Fun and Healthful

Motorcycles are fun to operate and leave riders alert and energized because of the more direct stimulation of riders� senses.

Safe (Yes!)

Higher statistical accident rates for riders are due to a greater incidence of excessive speed or impairment (DUI) among motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders are also younger and less risk-adverse than the general automobile driving population. These factors are not represented among transportation and commuting riders...whose accident rates are similar to the average rates for automobile users.