A Greener Canada on Two Wheels
Environmental Policies of High Gear Private Motorcycle Training
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Road CongestionHigh Gear believes that motorcycles
and scooters have a significant role to play in reducing road
congestion. Motorcycles offer individuals flexibility, low cost
transport, minimal emissions, and reduced impact on roads; both in terms
of wear and tear and space.
High Gear calls on
Government to implement policies and programs which positively
discriminate in favour of motorcycles and scooters as commuter vehicles.
These could include:
- Construction of HOV and/or motorcycle-only lanes on key arterial roads
- Approval for motorcycles to respectfully use existing transit, HOV and bicycle lanes
- Exemption from tolls on tolled roads and infrastructure
- Construction/expansion of motorcycle parking areas in civic areas
- Approval for motorcycles to selectively use sidewalks and footpaths for parking
- Mandatory motorcycle parking to be included in the construction plans for all new significant buildings
- Integration of motorcycles into the planning for Public Transport projects, such as park and ride for bikes.
High Gear supports further research into the role of motorcycles in the overall "Green" transport mix.
Emissions and CO2 outputHigh Gear believes that motorcycles have a significant role to play in
the national and international reduction of Carbon Dioxide and other
greenhouse gases. Motorcycles offer similar flexibility to four-wheeled
vehicles, at a much reduced impact on the environment.
High Gear calls on Government to implement policies and programs which
positively discriminate in favour of motorcycles and scooters as
commuter vehicles.
Motorcycle ParkingHigh Gear believes that motorcycles can play a key role in reducing emissions and road congestion. High Gear supports and
encourages making motorcycle parking safe and available.
High Gear supports Vancouver City Council and the GVRD in the creation and implementation of
policies which encourage the use of motorcycles.
High Gear calls on all municipal authorities to create rules which
enable motorcyclists to park their motorcycle on the sidewalk and in
designated motorcycle parking areas safely and legally while minimizing
the impact on pedestrians, other road users and nearby properties.
High Gear calls on all planning authorities to mandate the provision of
integrated, safe and available motorcycle parking on all new commercial
developments and buildings.
High Gear calls on all
municipal authorities to create motorcycle only parking areas within
their jurisdiction in ways and in places which encourage the use of
motorcycles as commuter and commercial transport options. High Gear also calls for the provision of electrical recharging points to be available to electric motorcycles.
High Gear endorses the following protocols for parking motorcycles:
- Motorcyclists should dismount prior to parking on or near pedestrian spaces.
- Motorcyclists
should park to allow safe and free access to the property line, by
allowing a motorcycle length between buildings and the motorcycle.
- Motorcycles
should not park to obstruct safe and free access to: Disabled parking
spaces, Taxi ranks and bus stops, and Essential government services
(fire hydrants, electrical substations, etc).
- Motorcycles should not leak oil onto the pavement.
- Motorcycles should not be parked on private property unless permission is granted.
Alternative Fuels, Hybrids and Electric MotorcyclesHigh Gear recognizes the need for all road users to seek the use of alternatives to fossil fuels.
High Gear encourages all motorcycle manufacturers to create and
manufacture motorcycles which reduce the impact of motorcycles on the
environment, including, but not limited to: hybrid powertrains,
electrically powered motorcycles, and hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles. High Gear also endorses efforts by motorcycle manufacturers
to minimize fuel consumption on existing motorcycles, and reduce hydrocarbon emissions.
High Gear encourages all motorcycle manufacturers to establish ways of maximizing the useful life and ultimate recyclabilty of their products.
High Gear supports research into minimizing the impact of motorcycles on the environment.
Racing, the Motorcycle Industry and the EnvironmentHigh Gear calls on all motorcycle companies and shops to consider the
environment in the course of pursing their commercial goals.
High Gear endorses the concepts of reduce, recycle and re-use in motorcycle competition, manufacture and repair.
Initiatives which High Gear endorses and promotes to motorcycle competitors and shops include:
- Minimizing water use in Motocross and Enduro events
- Minimizing water use in cleaning motorcycles
- Recycling oils and lubricants
- Recycling parts
- Using environmentally approved cleaners
- Using Enviro-mats in service areas
- Minimizing fuel use
- Minimizing noise emission
- Minimizing exhaust emissions
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