Exploration of traffic performance measures for exclusive motorcycle lane at diverging and basic segment facilities

Adnan, Muhammad Akram; Yusof, A. Mohamad; Sulaiman, Norliana; Hitam, C A

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“…In general, motorcycles are the major contributor to road fatalities in the country, with no sign of declining in the near future [19][20][21][22][23][24]. Moreover, motorcyclists have a higher fatality rate per distance travelled than other vehicles; for example, in 2004, there were 32.2 fatalities per billion kilometres travelled whereas for passenger cars it was 8.39 fatalities per billion [9].…”

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Motorcycle fatalities in Malaysia

2012

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Malaysia has the highest road fatality risk (per 100,000 population) among the ASEAN countries and more than 50% of the road accident fatalities involve motorcyclists. This study has collected and analysed data from the police, government authorities, and national and international research institutes. Only fatality data are used due to the severe underreporting of severe injuries (up to 600%) and slight injuries (up to 1400%). The analysis reveals that the highest numbers of motorcycle fatalities occur in rural locations (61%), on primary roads (62%) and on straight road sections (66%). The majority are riders (89%), 16 to 20 years old (22.5%), and 90% of the motorcycles are privately owned. Of those involved in fatal accidents, 75% of the motorcyclists wear helmets, and 35% do not have proper licences. The highest number of fatalities by type of collision is 'angular or side' (27.5%). Although fatal motorcyclist crashes mostly involve 'passenger cars' (28%), motorcyclists are responsible for 50% of the collisions either by crashing singly (25%) or with other motorcyclists (25%). While male motorcyclists predominate (94% of fatalities), female motorcyclists aged 31 to 70, possessing 'no licence', not wearing helmets and travelling during the day, account for a higher percentage than male motorcyclists. Malaysia must acquire more motorcycle exposure data and establish an injury recording system and database based on hospital-records. To reduce motorcycle fatalities, it first has to understand why young male motorcyclists are prone to fatal crashes in the evenings and on weekends on rural primary roads, especially on straight road sections.

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“…In general, motorcycles are the major contributors to road fatalities in the country, with no signs of decline in the near future [5][6][7][8]. Such road injuries and fatalities are caused by numerous factors,which include fatigue.…”

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Understanding the Effect of Discomfort Level towards Motorcycle Riders among Teenagers: A Preliminary Study

Khamis

Deros

Nuawi

2014

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Motorcycle riders are exposed to extreme riding discomfort due to engine inertial imbalances, improper structural motorcycle design, and road excitation. This paper presents a survey on the perception regarding riding discomfort among motorcycle riders in Malaysia. The survey aims to gather information from motorcycle riders regarding the sources and effects of discomfort in the form of vibration and noise exposure. This survey highlights the components and factors that are related to all aspects of discomfort when riding a motorcycle. Thirty respondents with a mean age of 19 years old from two private universities in Selangor participated in this study. All respondents ridevarying types and sizes of motorcyclesas their main transportation to and from their homes and offices. The resultsindicatethat the vibration source on the foot pedal is the main factor that contributes to the highest discomfort level among motorcycle riders in Malaysia. Despite the small current sample, this studyobtained results that agree with those of previous literature.

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Exploration of traffic performance measures for exclusive motorcycle lane at diverging and basic segment facilities

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Motorcycle fatalities in Malaysia

Motorcycle fatalities in Malaysia

Understanding the Effect of Discomfort Level towards Motorcycle Riders among Teenagers: A Preliminary Study

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