MAG UK was formed in 1973 to lobby against legislation that adversely affects UK motorcyclists. The organisation has since broadened the scope of it's activities and as Britain's leading motorcycling organisation, representing over 45,000 motorcyclists, now addresses all issues that affect the country's million motorcycle licence holders.

MAG UK has taken an interest in the developement of the Road Traffic reduction Act (RTRA), the Integrated Transport White paper and the Local Authority Plans and welcomes the oppertuinities brouight about by this new approach to transport policy.

If local Authorities are serious about integrating and reducing traffic levels the case for recognising powered two wheelers as a favoured mode under the Road Traffic Reduction Act cannot be ignored. Developements in motorcycle design, vastly improved safety records and the demand for an alternative transport mode offering the same flexibility and freedom of movement as a motor car, leaves motorcycling ideally placed to play its part in reducing traffic congestion, pollution and land use.

Transport planners must recognise the role of the powered two wheeler (PTW) in meeting the needs of the individual as well as the needs of the enviroment. the increased mobility allowed by motorised personnel transport has ment that society's movement, work and living patterns have significantly changed over the last 30 years. People oftern live miles from their travel destinations and not always in areas that are easily accessible. Simply making it more difficult and expensive for people to drive cars without providing them with a range of alternatives which are suitable for their needs will not solve urban transport problems. It has been shown that public transport cannot meet vastly increased demand for both routes and use without significant investment and that cycling offers only part of the solution for those who live within relatively short distances from their normal destinations. local and National Goverment can no longer ignore the valuable contribution that is made by the motorcycle and must ensure that this mode is encouraged as part of plans to reduce traffic levels under the RTRA.