Transport for London P2W user survey 2004 - final report

Research was undertaken to help the London Road Safety Unit achieve a better statistical understanding of powered two-wheeler (P2W) users in London and factors influencing their safety. 504 telephone interviews and 80 face-to-face interviews were conducted. Less than 2% of adults living in London ride P2Ws and five out of every six riders are aged 25-54. Half of riders started in their teens. Couriers held considerable experience of riding on public roads. Women and less experienced riders are more likely to ride less powerful P2Ws. One in six of those interviewed had taken further road training since obtaining their full licence. BikeSafe-London was the most widely mentioned course. Riders of mopeds were least likely to wear protective clothing. Most couriers ride over 30,000 miles per year, but other P2W riders covered 3000-5000 miles. Most riders had a positive view of their own abilities and rode defensively but were quick to blame other road users for accidents. Younger riders were more likely to have injury accidents than older riders. The main suggestions for improving safety included allowing P2Ws to use bus lanes, increasing other road users' awareness of riders, more training for riders and other road users and the resurfacing or repair of roads.

• Corporate Authors:

  FDS International Ltd

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• Publication Date: 2005-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 90p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Age; Delivery service; Education; Females; Human beings; Interviewing; Motorcycles; Motorcyclists; Personnel; Prevention; Safety; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Use
• ITRD Terms: 1661: Accident prevention; 1757: Age; 284: Delivery; 2284: Education; 9147: Interview; 1787: Man; 1221: Motorcycle; 1752: Motorcyclist; 102: Personnel; 313: Urban area; 9084: Use; 1788: Woman
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I80: Accident Studies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01087059
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 29 2008 9:31AM