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  1. FEMA highlights dangers of cable barriers

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    Source: FEMA

    One road element present in some countries increases the hazard risk for motorcyclists: cable barriers.

    While banned in some countries, others continue to install cable barriers, otherwise known as wire rope fences. The overriding danger of the installations are the uprights that will catch hold of the motorcyclist in the result of a fall. If the rider is still on the motorcycle when it collides with the barrier, he or she will be led towards the uprights with unfavourable consequences. Compare this to a standard guardrail, designed without protruding parts.

    Those in favour of cable barriers consider them to be beneficial when roads have limited room along the sides and central reservation for other barrier types. FEMA rejects this opinion, arguing that an attempt to better an adverse road design should not consist of elements that can cause harm to a specific group of road users.

    Sweden has long been an advocate of cable barrier installations, but with the high replacement and repair costs that are incurred upon damage, they are beginning to reject their use. Damaged parts are not quick to replace, emergency vehicles are unwillingly kept at bay and none of the designs offer safety to motorcyclists.

    FEMA is responsive to the debates on cable barriers and encourage all those participating to channel their time into researching new and improved infrastructure that offers security and safety to motorcyclists. Objectives such as installing road restraint systems of any type only where there is a risk of collision should be considered, alongside extensive research into collisions of powered two-wheelers (PTWs). New barrier technology and logistics can be introduced to set new standards upon completion of such research, while existing barriers can be retrofitted with Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS), all of which will pave the way for a safer motorcycling experience.

  2. Compete for the title of Most Sustainable Mobility Hub!

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    Source: CROW-Fietsberaad

    Dutch knowledge center for cycling policy, CROW-Fietsberaad, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, have launched a competition to find the most sustainable mobility hub in the Netherlands.

    Have you been involved in the accomplishment of a mobility hub or have worked on the development of an inspiring concept? Does your organisation give substance to the construction of a hub in an innovative and sustainable way or are you just putting the finishing touches to an inventive design? If the answer to any of these is “yes”, then your design may be eligible for the title of Most Sustainable Mobility Hub and you have a chance to win €10,000.

    Help CROW-Fietsberaad and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in their search for the most sustainable mobility hub in the Netherlands and participate in the competition.

  3. iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 – Registrations by 1 December

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    Source iF World Design Guide – Every year, the iF DESIGN AWARD identifies outstanding design, its relevance for business and everyday life and stands for one of the most important seals of quality in the world.


    Awarded in Germany since 1953, the iF label is a reliable sign of good design for consumers as well as the design community.

    Designers, manufacturers, architects and interior designers who want their products or projects evaluated by internationally recognized design experts have been turning to the iF DESIGN AWARD for decades. They do so to prove that their company puts design in the focus of its business and to attract international attention. Winning an iF DESIGN AWARD will help compagnies stand out from the competition, elevate their branding and reach new target groups.

    Find out more about how compagnies can benefit from this year’s improvements below.

    Photo credits: iF World Design Guide

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