The Motorcycle Action Group - a national motorcycle charity with over 65,000 members - has awarded a Certificate of Merit to the Road Safety team at Powys County Council.
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has worked closely with Powys Council and other agencies to improve the safety of motorcyclist in the county through a series of innovative initiatives such as introducing location markers with grid references at known locations of collisions . This aims to help people who may not be sure of their location.
In addition, the Road Safety Team have introduced free Bikesafe courses for residents, literature aimed at educating bikers and also offer resources such as high visibility rucksack covers, visor wipes and highway codes.
Ian Williamson from the Motorcycle Action Group presented the award to Sarah Morris, Senior Road Safety Officer at Powys County Council and Vice-Chair of Road Safety Wales. Mr Williamson, said: "The joint opportunities of working with Powys have proved to be effective in communicating with a diverse road user group. This is the only way to engage with the motorcycling community, by discussing things with us rather than talking at us.
"Powys promoted safety in an activity that is of economic benefit to the county. Engagement days at Storey Arms and Crossgates have proved successful beyond our expectation for both parties."
The method of cooperative working has seen MAG provide equipment to Powys in order to promote motorcycle and road safety and Powys ask for MAG input into motorcycling issues within the county.
Sarah Morris, Senior Road Safety Officer with Powys County Council, said: "We are thrilled to receive this award. Powys has always attracted a high number of motorcyclists and we strive to implement road safety initiatives, which will allow motorcyclists to enjoy our county in a safe and responsible manner."
PICTURE: Ian Williamson (left) from the Motorcycle Action Group presents the award to Sarah Morris, Alan Davies and Cllr Geraint Hopkins from Powys County Council.
