New motorcycle only lanes are proposed to boost safety for Colombia’s many motorcyclists

Motorbike safety has been set as a priority in Colombia, which has identified key risk factors for the country’s many motorcycle riders. Some 4.5 million people use motorcycles/day for transport in the country, according to official studies. To improve safety, plans are being considered by the country’s Transport Ministry for motorcycle only lanes. A pilot will be carried out in Cauca Valley shortly. Motorcycle dealers supply a helmet along with each motorbike they sell.
March 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Motorbike safety has been set as a priority in Colombia, which has identified key risk factors for the country’s many motorcycle riders. Some 4.5 million people use motorcycles/day for transport in the country, according to official studies. To improve safety, plans are being considered by the country’s Transport Ministry for motorcycle only lanes. A pilot will be carried out in Cauca Valley shortly. Motorcycle dealers supply a helmet along with each motorbike they sell.

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