Motorcycle Safety Action Agenda

The Motorcycle Safety Imperative: An Action Agenda to Address a Growing Public Health and Safety Crisis

Motorcycles are transforming mobility in many low- and middle- income countries, creating economic opportunity and bridging public transportation gaps. However, road crashes and the resulting deaths and injuries are a critical public health and safety priority with devastating effects for individuals, families and communities. This moment demands solutions to accelerate progress for motorcycle safety.

The Motorcycle Safety Imperative: An Action Agenda to Address a Growing Public Health and Safety Crisis draws on critical insights and innovations, lessons learned and promising practices of changemakers tackling the motorcycle crisis in diverse country contexts. Spanish-language version available here

Promising and proven solutions to help inform and shape context-specific responses to motorcycle safety challenges include:

Leverage Proven Policy Solutions for Greater Impact

Policymakers can break through barriers and close gaps to improve the effectiveness of existing safety measures.

Address the Needs of Young Motorcycle Users

Children and adolescents are vulnerable on the road. Targeted safety measures are urgently needed to mitigate risk and minimize harm.

Regulate Motorcycle-based Delivery and Transportation Industries

Regulate motorcycle-based delivery services and ride-hailing platforms promoting public health and safety.

Employ a Multi-Sectoral Approach to Motorcycle Safety

Shape coordinated responses across government agencies and engage stakeholders to create comprehensive safety solutions.

Expand Evidence and Learning

Innovate and evaluate, respond to immediate safety needs while preparing for future developments that require long-term, sustainable solutions.

175%

The number of motorcycles globally has grown 175% since 2011.

75%

Motorcycles account for 75% of motorized vehicles in some countries.

1 in 3

1 in 3 global road deaths are motorcyclists or riders of powered two- and three-wheeled vehicles.

90%

90% of global road deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.