The MCIA has launched a new website which went live at the same time as the industry body was unveiling its new policy document, The Route to Tomorrow’s Journeys.
On its home page, the website says transport is one of the UK government’s “Grand Challenges”, and the policy document – which makes the case for powered light two, three and four-wheel vehicles – provides the motorcycle industry’s answer to that challenge.
“The MCIA is proud to be at the vanguard of this safe, efficient and clean transport revolution,” it says.
The website home page points out that the MCIA was established more than a century ago and oversees the interests of the motorcycle, scooter and Powered Light Vehicle (PLV) industry.
“Traditionally, PLVs were motorcycles and scooters, which played a significant role within society, as families across the country relied upon them as their sole means of transport. Since the late 1970s, when cars became more affordable, families moved away from PLVs and their role became more leisure focused.
“Today, the world faces many challenges and transport is high on that list. As technology moves away from the internal combustion engine, electrification and other powertrain technologies will see transport take on a new dimension.”
The way in which people and goods move must be reconsidered, the home page says, if environmental and air pollution targets are to be met. It also suggests dedicated road space for powered vehicles will reduce as a consequence of governments’ strategies to improve the lives of city dwellers.
“Transport is now seen as one of the UK government’s ‘Grand Challenges’, and the MCIA has now launched this industry’s answer to the challenge. The Route to Tomorrow’s Journeys is the new MCIA policy document which examines the current transport environment and makes the case for powered light two, three and four-wheel vehicles being a significant contributor to the government’s goal.
“The MCIA is proud to be at the vanguard of this safe, efficient and clean transport revolution.”
Among facilities, the website has sections dedicated to MCIA Ride (training), Find a member, Become a member and Statistics.