Around the world travel and commuting by motorcycle is a normal everyday activity. Europe, Asia, South America and many other countries motorcycles and scooters are the primary mode of transportation for a significant portion of the population.
What benefits does this mode of transportation provide?
- high efficiency
- Less pollution
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Reduced wear and tear on roads
- Less parking space needed
- Time saving
- Cheaper to operate
- Lower insurance
Studies have shown that switching 10% of the commuters to motorcycles can reduce traffic congestion by as much as 60%.
Studies have shown that commuting by motorcycles is better for your health because it burns more calories than driving a car.
Motorcycle commuting ought to be encouraged with tax breaks, reduced toll fees, free safety training and changes to motor vehicle laws for the benefit of motorcyclists.
Motorcyclists should be permitted to practice lane splitting in every state.
There ought to be a separate higher speed limit for motorcyclists.
Riders who demonstrate proof of regular commuting by motorcycle ought to pay less (or free) for state registration and no excise taxes when relocating to other states. Fees for toll roads and parking ought to be waived completely.
Fuel savings vouchers should be made available to further reduce the cost of commuting by motorcycles.
This is common sense stuff for the most part. Another little known benefit is greatly reduced stress. I have service connected anxiety and riding motorcycles is the best therapy I’ve found so far. And most riders will tell you that riding produces a sense of inner peace. This last is something I think most people could use more of these days.