STRA is involved in numerous Local Govt events during the year aimed at rider safety in the local area. Eg:
- 2008, 2009 Breakfast Torque
- 2008 Snowy Ride
- 2009 Strathfield Fair

We are currently working with industry representatives to approach State and Federal elected representatives to improve the level of advice for riders when choosing protective clothing. Watch this space…

Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Summit

The Summit was initiated as a means to give voice to key stakeholders and to facilitate consensus on measures to improve motorcycle and scooter safety.  Recommendations from the Summit were finalised in consultation with the Motorcycle Safety Consultative Committee (MSCC). In line with the objectives of the Summit, it is proposed to use the recommendations as input to the development of the post-2010 National Road Safety Strategy.

STRANSW was represented at Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Summit last year by our Secretary David Tynan, who is also the Road Safety Officer at Blacktown City Council.  The results of the Summit are available at this link

NSW Staysafe Committee

On Monday, the NSW Staysafe Committee decided:

“That the Committee inquire into and report on vulnerable road users, specifically motorcycle and bicycle safety, with particular reference to:
a) patterns of motorcycle and bicycle usage in New South Wales;
b) short and long term trends in motorcycle and bicycle injuries and fatalities across a range of settings, including on-road and off-road uses;
c) underlying factors in motorcycle and bicycle injuries and fatalities;
d) current measures and future strategies to address motorcycle and bicycle safety, including education, training and assessment programs;
e) the integration of motorcyclists and bicyclists in the planning and management of the road system in NSW;
f) motorcycle and bicycle safety issues and strategies in other jurisdictions; and
g) any other related matters.”

Survive the Ride Assoc of NSW will be writing a submission to the NSW Staysafe Committee about motorcycle safety issues and is encouraging all interested parties to contribute ideas and strategies. Please email any comments to david@survivetheride.org